This is so strange.

It could a culture thing? Like normal fat and bigger build bodies that are fit could be described under the same description because both types of bodies are bigger than the avg person in korea.

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Plus, having more muscle on men in korea is seen as more slutty and less desirable to the female gaze in their country (they tend to prefer toned bodies w/ some muscle). An example of korean netizens shaming someone w/ a more muscular body would be Wonho from monsta x. It's very very unfortunate but it's a thing I've noticed a lot over the years.
So because very muscular bodies and fat bodies are both seen as undesirable and bigger than what is accepted in their society, using fat to describe both types of bodies is quicker and easier.
Its still hella funky to shame someone for being fit/healthy.

I hate with a burning passion when people romanticise Korea. Like... hunny you a POC they will eat you alive and leave no crumbs. Even idol culture is soo toxic.. like let's no forget

Sorry I'm a tad confused. Is that a reply to my response? I don't think I romanticized korea??? The response I wrote is me theorizing why the s/o character or the side characters calling the ml fat when he looks very healthy and muscular Σ( ￣□￣||). Because as a vietnamese person, if someone is muscular, I know they wont shame them for being too fit (idk maybe its just diff for the people around me)???? Plus, I wasn't going to tackle a topic about Asia as a whole in that paragraph which is already too long... Like this one. Unless it's just commentary for when other people do romanticize other parts of the world????

Oh no no sorry. I meant like alot of other people *not you* romanticised Korea hahaha. I'm Indian

Ooooh, gotcha. Sorry, I was panicking for a bit (⊙…⊙ ) Glad the misunderstanding was cleared up! And thanks for taking the time to reply!