Squid Game star HoYeon Jung has reportedly opened up on growing fan concerns about her weight loss.
When attending the LACMA Art & Film Gala, fans began to take notice of Jung's lean figure after she shared a series of before and after photos on her social media.
Commenting on her Instagram post, one fan wrote: "I'm not sure if anyone noticed but she looks so tired."
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Another concerned fan wrote: "I loved you in Squid game. I think you are an amazing actor and human.
"I don't want to come off negative at all, just want to say that seeing you in the black dress made me a bit worried.
"I know it's how it is for models to obtain a certain weight standard. But please make sure you are eating well, working with a holistic dietician, and making sure your physical and mental health are well and energised through food. Xo from sweden."
"Plz take care of your health and nutrition ....u r beautiful anyway," a third user added.
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Someone else commented: "Your really beautiful but I got worried about the one in the black dress are you okay or eating well take care of yourself you and your health come first."
The 27-year-old spoke to Star News via AllKpop about her strikingly lean appearance and reportedly claimed that her busy promotional schedule was to blame.
The actor admitted: "So, I lost way too much weight.
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"All the clothes that used to fit me when I first came here [to America] are too loose now."
Following the huge success of the show, HoYeon Jung's Instagram following increased by 56 times in just under two months.
Jung - who played Kang Sae-byeok in the series - is now said to (as of November) have the 'fasting growing Instagram account', according to HypeAuditor, which was reported by B&T Magazine.
Her account grew from 410,000 followers on 17 September to a whopping 13 million followers on 4 October, which surpasses other stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Kylie Jenner, in relation to follower growth.
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The publication reports the following as the fastest growing Instagram accounts during the launch date of Squid Game (17 September) to 4 October:
- HoYeon Jung + 12.5 million followers
- Cristiano Ronaldo + 7.7 million followers
- Leo Messi + 5.5 million followers
- Wi Ha Jun + 5.2 million followers
- Lee Yoo-mi + 4.4 million followers
Topics: TV and Film, Social Media