Aespa's Giselle says she lost 10kg over 7 years, opens up about ADHD and health concerns

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Aespa member Giselle is addressing growing fan concerns about her noticeably slimmer appearance, revealing that she has lost around 10 kilograms over the past seven years while also opening up about ADHD symptoms and her current health condition.

The K-pop star shared the candid update during a recent interaction with fans on social media on Saturday, after one fan asked how she had managed to lose so much weight.

"People talk a lot about my appearance," Giselle said, acknowledging the constant scrutiny idols face over their looks.

She pushed back against assumptions about her changing physique, saying that fluctuations in weight are a normal part of life.

"Gaining and losing weight is natural," she said. "I've gained weight before, and I've lost weight before. Over the last seven years, I've lost about 10 kilograms. Things changed as I got older."

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The comments come as Giselle has recently become the subject of online discussion over her increasingly thin frame, with some fans expressing concern about her health after noticing what they described as signs of fatigue during performances.

Giselle also surprised fans by revealing that she experiences attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, which sometimes affect her eating habits.

"People who know me well already know this, but I have ADHD symptoms, so sometimes I don't even feel hungry," she said.

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect focus, impulsivity and, in some cases, awareness of bodily cues such as hunger.

Addressing worries about her well-being, Giselle said she is actively trying to regain weight and improve her energy levels.

"I personally feel like I don't have enough energy," she said. "I'm trying to gain weight. To be honest, I've never really had great stamina."

Giselle, right, and Yano Shiho / Captured from Yano's YouTube channel

The discussion follows a recent appearance on the YouTube channel of Japanese model and television personality Yanagihara Shiho, better known as Yano Shiho. During the interview, Yano repeatedly expressed surprise at how slender Giselle looked, commenting on her thin hands and saying several times that she appeared "very skinny."

Despite her slim figure, Giselle said she enjoys desserts and has recently become obsessed with pancakes.

"I'm into pancakes these days. I eat them every day," she said.

When Yano reacted with surprise and asked how she could eat so many carbohydrates while remaining so thin, Giselle joked that her diet might be the reason.

"I think it's because I only eat carbs," she said.

As conversations about body image and health continue to spread across social media, Giselle's candid explanation has reassured many fans who had been worried about her condition.

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.