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The 28-year-old K-pop idol recently performed at the 2025 SMTown Live concert with her groupmates to celebrate the agency’s 30th anniversary.

Red Velvet’s Joy made her debut as an actress in 2017. (Photo Credits: X)
Red Velvet’s Joy, also known as Park Soo Young, has once again become the target of unwarranted attention on social media regarding her weight. The 28-year-old K-pop idol recently performed at the 2025 SMTown Live concert with her groupmates to celebrate the agency’s 30th anniversary. A post on a popular Korean Internet forum highlighted a user’s comment claiming that Joy’s “thighs had ballooned to twice their original size,” sparking unnecessary criticism.
In the picture shared on social media, Joy was seen standing alongside her bandmates, leading to comparisons. She wore a white collared top paired with a denim short skirt and black boots. Due to her tall height, her overall frame appeared larger compared to the other more petite members of the group. Following the derogatory post, Joy’s fans quickly came to her defence, condemning the user who had shared the hurtful comment.
One fan said, “Seeing how she gained weight after resting, she might be sick. Just leave her be. Please leave female idols alone.”
Another wrote, “Well, your face and life are all ruined. Joy is pretty and leading a successful life, so she will be fine.”
Another fan requested, “Please leave Joy alone. It’s not even her promotional period, why are you giving her s–t.”
Last January, Joy faced a similar challenge when she took a break due to health issues and received harsh online comments about her sudden weight gain. However, she was supported by both her Korean and international fans, who came to her defence.
Currently, Joy is on a break from group activities, as Red Velvet is not actively promoting. However, she made a stunning comeback during SM Entertainment’s 30th-anniversary concert, where she performed Girls’ Generation song Run Devil Run alongside her groupmates Irene and Seulgi. Their performance was one of the highlights of the event, garnering massive attention online.
Speaking of her professional front, the 28-year-old Red Velvet has also left a mark with her acting apart from her singing skills. In 2017, she made her acting with the K-drama The Liar and His Lover. Over the years, Joy has starred in other K-dramas like Tempted, The One and Only and Once Upon a Small Town.