Cosmic Girls' Dayoung Recounts Terrifying Experience with Diet Pills

Dayoung, formerly of the popular K-pop group Cosmic Girls, has opened up about a frightening period in her life where she relied on diet pills, sparking concern among fans.

During a recent appearance on the YouTube channel 'Yubin's Spot Light' alongside former IZ*ONE member Lee Chae-yeon, Dayoung candidly shared the intense pressures of dieting faced during her girl group career.

"Around the age of twenty, I turned to prescription medication for aesthetic purposes," Dayoung revealed, strongly advising against such methods without professional guidance. She emphasized that she does not recommend taking medication for weight loss solely for beauty reasons.

She described the severe side effects she experienced, stating, "I developed low blood pressure and felt dizzy. One day, I lost about five seconds of memory immediately after getting out of bed. I remember getting up and walking, but then I opened my eyes to find myself on the floor. I fell backward while trying to open a door, and I could have hit my head and not be here today."

While Dayoung later explored traditional Korean medicine for weight management, she reiterated her stance: "Whether it's Western or Eastern medicine, I don't recommend diet pills for aesthetic purposes."

Previously, Dayoung garnered attention for shedding 12kg to reveal defined abs for her solo album preparations. Her current reported weight is 43.6kg.

Lee Chae-yeon, also present, shared her past struggles with extreme diets like 'one meal a day' and 'cleanse juice,' noting her shift towards a healthier approach focusing on blood sugar management and protein intake.

Dayoung debuted with the group Cosmic Girls in 2016, serving as a main dancer and sub-vocalist. Beyond her group activities, she has showcased her versatile talents through various variety shows and acting roles. She is currently focused on preparing for her solo endeavors, aiming to deliver even healthier and more polished performances.