Appearing on the YouTube channel “Saego\ F5” on March 24, Onew shared his experience while discussing his preference for sweet foods. He admitted, “I started liking sweets so much that I thought I could live on them.” He then revealed, “I actually lived on cake at one point. But my health was really bad back then.”
His honest confession confirmed concerns that had previously been raised by fans when he appeared noticeably thinner. At the time, his “bone-thin” appearance sparked widespread worry about his condition.
A fellow guest also recalled that period, saying that many people around Onew were seriously concerned. “When he lost a lot of weight, we were really worried. People said it looked dangerous,” they shared.
Onew acknowledged the situation, adding that he had indeed consumed excessive amounts of sweets during that time. However, he reassured fans by sharing that he has since adopted a healthier lifestyle, saying he now balances proper diet and exercise.
The revelation sheds new light on his hiatus following HARD promotions in 2023, when he temporarily halted activities due to health issues. Now on the road to recovery, Onew is set to reconnect with fans through his upcoming solo fan meeting, “2026 ONEW FANMEETING ‘TOUGH LOVE’ in SEOUL,” scheduled for April 11.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
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