NCT’s Taeyong Slammed For Body Shaming In Viral Clip, NCTzens Rush To His Defense!
Some viewers felt that the NCT leader was making fun of curvy bodies or being rude toward women.
Whatever a K-pop idol says or does, it often sparks heated debate online. In the latest case, NCT’s Taeyong faced massive criticism after an online user accused him of misogyny and body shaming. However, many fans quickly stepped in to support him and explain the full story. The controversy started with a short clip of a recent NCT-127 video, but fans said it meant something else. Read on to find out what really happened.
Here’s The Full Story Behind NCT’s Taeyong Being Accused Of Misogyny And Body Shaming!
NCT’s leader, Taeyong, finished his military service and fans welcomed him back with lots of love and support. Since then, he has been very active everywhere. He held a solo concert in January, joined dance trends and continued activities with his group NCT 127.
misogyny and bodyshaming in the new 127 color analysis content. idk if im too sensitive but he pissed me offfff pic.twitter.com/EdLZgtrWD0
— minie (@emly404) March 16, 2026
One recent video showed the NCT 127 members learning about personal style from a fashion expert. The stylist explained different body types and told each member which shape suited them best. During this part, she mentioned that the hourglass figure is the most popular body shape for many people.
Taeyong then made a comment. He said he would prefer to be “anything but pear-shaped.” The stylist explained that ‘pear-shaped’ means curvier hips and a smaller top. Johnny added that it was not about having a big stomach. Taeyong asked more, and they clarified it was not like the cartoon character Patrick Star from SpongeBob.
A brief video capturing this moment quickly went viral on the internet. Some viewers felt that the NCT leader was making fun of curvy bodies or being rude toward women and called it body shaming and misogynistic.
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Many fans rushed to defend him. They shared the full video to show the real context. They said that Taeyong was only talking about his body and preferences for himself. He was not judging or criticising anyone else, especially not women. The comment was a part of the conversation about styles that fit each member.
As of now, the discussion continues among NCT fans, but most agree the clip was taken out of context.
What do you think? Let us know all about it!
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First Published: March 18, 2026 12:22 PM
