Let’s be real for a second. We need to talk about Choi Yena.
When the K-Pop soloist recently revealed her weight rests at 39kg (85 lbs), the internet didn’t react with the horror it should have. Instead, we saw a flood of comments praising her “discipline,” her “fairy-like visuals,” and her dedication to the craft.
We need to stop.
If you are looking at Yena’s stats and thinking, “Goals,” you are falling for the oldest trick in the entertainment industry’s playbook. The narrative that extreme starvation is just “hard work” is not only a lie—it’s a dangerous trap that is destroying an entire generation’s mental health.
At Trendizt, we cover style. We cover what’s hot. But there is nothing “aesthetic” about running on fumes. Here is why the Choi Yena situation is a massive red flag, and why it’s time to redefine what a “Glow Up” actually looks like.
The “Discipline” Gaslight: How K-Pop Rebrands Starvation
The word “discipline” gets thrown around in the K-Pop industry like confetti. Agencies and stans love to use it to justify brutal diets that would make a medical professional scream.
When Choi Yena maintains 39kg, that isn’t just “watching what she eats.” For an adult woman, maintaining that weight often requires a caloric deficit so severe that it triggers survival mode in the body. We are talking about brain fog, hair loss, brittle bones, and chronic fatigue.
But the industry gaslights us. They package this biological crisis as “professionalism.” They tell you that if you just wanted it bad enough, you could look like that too.
This is the Illusion of Discipline. Real discipline isn’t about how much you can punish your body. Real discipline is having the self-respect to fuel yourself even when the world tells you to shrink.
39kg is Not a “Vibe”—It’s a Crisis
We love Yena. She is talented, charismatic, and a powerhouse performer. That is exactly why this is so heartbreaking.
The pressure on idols like Yena to fit into the “heroic starvation” mold strips away their humanity. It reduces them to mannequins. And the scariest part? It trickles down to you.
When you see Choi Yena praised for being 85 lbs, your brain subconsciously registers that as the standard for success. You start thinking your healthy, functioning body is “wrong.” You start thinking your hunger cues are “weakness.”
Let’s set the record straight:
Weakness is an industry that requires women to disappear to be valued.
Strength is refusing to play that game.
True Power: Growing, Not Shrinking
We need a hard vibe check on what we consider “aspirational.”
In 2026, the coolest thing you can be is mentally unbreakable. The true “It Girl” energy isn’t found in a waistline measurement; it’s found in a woman who knows who she is, owns her space, and refuses to apologize for taking up room in the world.
True discipline is the ability to say “No” to toxic standards. True discipline is organizing your mind so you can create, lead, and build an empire. True discipline is recognizing that your body is the instrument of your life, not just an ornament for Instagram.
Organizing Your Mind: The Ultimate Glow Up
If you are feeling the pressure triggered by the Choi Yena news, it’s time to pivot. Stop trying to control your body and start controlling your mind.
The most successful people we feature on Trendizt aren’t the ones counting almonds. They are the ones tracking their goals, their gratitude, and their mental clarity.
Brain Fog vs. Sharpness: You can’t run a business or ace a test on 500 calories.
Anxiety vs. Action: You can’t be confident when you are chemically starving.
The foundation of true power is Organization. When you declutter your headspace, manage your anxiety, and track your habits, you unlock a level of confidence that no diet can give you.
Conclusion: Don’t Shrink. Grow.
We hope Choi Yena finds health and happiness, because she deserves more than just being a visual prop for an industry obsessed with thinness.
But for you? You have a choice. You can chase a number on a scale that will leave you empty, or you can chase a life that leaves you fulfilled.
It is time to organize your mind, protect your peace, and cultivate the kind of discipline that adds to your life instead of subtracting from it.
Be dangerous. Be smart. Be healthy. That’s the only trend that matters.
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