Harry Styles had a concert on November 20, and it was noted that a number of celebrities were in attendance, including Jimin, V, Jungkook, and j-hope from BTS. During this concert, the interaction between the BTS members and Lizzo gained a lot of attention, especially since Lizzo has previously stated that she is a fan of Jimin and he is her bias. Lizzo also stated that she likes his friendship with V.
[🎥]@lizzo spoke about #BTS being her fav group & sis being an Army!
— ⟭⟬♡ (@BTSupdate_7) August 19, 2021
She said "Jimin is my fav. Jimin is my bias? That’s wht u say? I love Jimin I like V too! Their relationship.. Whenever they perform, they be next to eo… They’re like BFFs"
🥺♥️#Vmin pic.twitter.com/WxhIVCkyhR
The news of BTS' attending the concert and how they enjoyed themselves had spread everywhere with photos and videos posted on social media by fans who saw them, and Lizzo was right by their side equally having a good time. In particular, Jimin's interaction with Lizzo went viral on various online platforms, including Twitter, TikTok, and theqoo, as fans and Korean netizens swooned over how sweet their meeting was. Jimin politely bowed to Lizzo, and she bowed back. He remained socially responsible all through the concert, so much so that even representatives from the World Health Organization acknowledged and praised him for this. Korean media even reported on how this interaction was more mentioned on SNS than Harry was.
Consequently, when BTS attended the AMAs on November 22, where they had a clean sweep for all of their nominated categories, including the Artist of the year Award, Access Hollywood asked about this meeting with Lizzo during Harry's concert, while they were on the red carpet.
Jimin only had nice words to say about Lizzo, and further added that she is attractive/charming, as translated by RM.
👤: talk to me a little bit about your bestie lizzo
— haley⁷ 🌈 (slow) (@vmination) November 22, 2021
🐥: she was really attractive/charming
🐨: and actually we heard (who was she a fan of?)
🐱: jiminie and taehyungie
🐨: we heard that lizzo is a fan of especially these two guys
🐨: she told these guys like you guys are sexy pic.twitter.com/R1BPgkyGVQ
This particular statement immediately gained traction and became a hot topic online, as fans praised Jimin and found comfort and validation from such words. Mainly, Lizzo has previously spoken of the struggles she faces because of her body size, and it is relatable to many people who consider their bodies to be plus-size. She said, "I know i am beautiful, I just don't feel it."
Such negative feelings and thoughts come from what society defines to be beautiful, and not fitting into that criteria can make anyone feel not beautiful, which can be detrimental both emotionally and mentally. Therefore, the fact that Jimin, a global superstar and one of the most attractive men to ever exist, referred to her as charming/attractive was refreshing to many fans, especially those who consider themselves as plus size. It was even more meaningful because South Korea is one of the countries with stringent beauty standards, and yet Jimin did not abide by those standards.
Kind of breaks my heart to hear lizzo say this. The way y’all troll women actually affect their MH pic.twitter.com/PS54hqC3Wd
— ring the alarm stan (@queenoferi) December 12, 2020
Fans on Twitter praised Jimin for his statement, saying they felt better about themselves after hearing him call a lady of their size as attractive/charming. Some specifically say that even though they try to maintain a healthy lifestyle as opposed to trying to cut down weight, it is still a struggle for them due to popular opinion and the media that dictates what the perfect body size is or should be. Here are some of their comments.
jimin said lizzo was attractive, cry about it.
— panda⁷✙ jiang cheng’s spouse | BTS AOTY (@njkoospanda) November 22, 2021
jimin finding lizzo attractive means a lot to me as someone who is also plus size :( pic.twitter.com/dEYYSr6dS5
— dani⁷ ◡̈ (@kthspout) November 22, 2021
jimin saying lizzo is attractive just makes me so happy. like as a big girl it’s something ima hold close to my heart🥺
— 🌹 rozé ⁷ || bts in 4 days 😩 (@bangtanshawtyy) November 22, 2021
Nah because it filled me with so much pride. I already love myself and see the value in me, but damn, knowing that the guys I stan would say that just fills me with so much love and hope idk Imma shut up now 🤍🤍🤍
— seein BTS and ATEEZ (@nxarumque) November 23, 2021
As a plus size woman, this truly means a lot. They have truly helped me see myself in a better life and I couldn’t have been more grateful! Thank you, @BTS_twt!! I love me even more because you love ARMY!💜 https://t.co/JOiDM5dlsk
— Francesca⁷ (@BorahaeEveryTwo) November 23, 2021
No because I did too, since I am plus sized I always think I needed to be skinnier to actually make a someone find me attractive. And with this I feel so validated, it means so much to me. I really do Stan the right people
— ᴾᵀᴰ Monique ⁷ 🍃🌱 (@SerenJimlne) November 23, 2021
No because jimin saying lizzo is attractive is on loop in my brain. I can’t stop thinking about it. Yes, she’s hot😭 why is she living my dream I’m gonna jump off a cliff 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
— steph ⁷ 🐥 JIMIN ⟬⟭ (@stephwithluv) November 23, 2021
Don't forget not only Jimin said lizzo is attractive. Hobi asked for her # and the smile Tae had when he huge her. I just adore these men. They definitely practice what they preach. They accept everyone and do find us Thicke girl attractive. Thank you guys.
— Kim💜🐙 💃🧈🪐⁷⟭⟬ ⟬⟭ (@Kim05309679) November 23, 2021
jimin said he finds lizzo attractive???!!!! jimin loves curvy women yall its a win for us
— detta🏹 (@kindjmi) November 22, 2021
I know it hasn't even been a whole 24 hours, but I dont think I will ever get over the fact that Park Jimin said that he finds Lizzo attractive. He's definitely not wrong, but as an overweight black girl that just felt so validating.
— 🌸L⁷ (@ly_namjoon) November 23, 2021
jimin described lizzo as a 매력적인분 which means a person who is very charming & therefore attractive. i love that! we rarely hear women who do not fit into the cookie cutter body type being described that way so it’s nice that we got to hear it from the boys who matter most.
— 샨⁷ jin i'm yours (@alittledewdrop) November 23, 2021
Revisiting the concept of Jimin saying Lizzo is attractive.. being a plus sized woman I’m genuinely crying it’s so hard to ever feel like anyone would find you attractive and park fucking Jimin
— NESSA⁷ IS SEEING BTS 🤍 (@NessaRaychel) November 23, 2021
This may sound weird, but Jimin saying Lizzo is attractive, instead of sweet,nice, funny & a lot of other ways to describe her,made my heart warm as a plus size woman. Lizzo is so beautiful to me, I love how confident she is. JIMIN that man stole my heart #BTS #BTSxAMAs #JIMIN 💜 pic.twitter.com/OCOckZPCyl
— ♥︎ᑮ𝚎ᥲ𐒨ђỵᏏᥲ∩ց߲𝔱ᥲ∩♥︎ (@bang_tanspeach) November 23, 2021
JIMIN called me attractive I AM CRYING 😭 . I’m not the most prettiest person but thank you MAN 😭. since he called Lizzo attractive I am in that category too 😭
— Maria, STREAM ANY OTHER WAY 🐴⁷ 💚🐘 (@Nerdy_3000) November 22, 2021
When I heard this I couldn’t believe it lol. I’ve been struggling soo much with my weight and body issues and low self esteem. After JIMIN said this I WAS IN SHOCK!! I felt like a truly bad bitch like damn. I’m attractive cuz I have body similar to Lizzo 🥺 https://t.co/iaKFIU4B1A
— Maria, STREAM ANY OTHER WAY 🐴⁷ 💚🐘 (@Nerdy_3000) November 22, 2021
Jimin said he found Lizzo attractive so plus sized ARMYS don’t even trip, he knows you’re beautiful 🤩 💜 #btsareamazing #AMAs
— kim - jeon jai ⁷ (@namkooksblackgf) November 22, 2021
DUDE HE SAID LIZZO IS ATTRACTIVE, THIS IS SO AMAZING HONESTLY, JIMIN AIN'T STICKING WITH THAT "WHAT A NICE GIRL" BULLSHIT, YOU HEARD IT RIGHT: A T T R A C T I V E https://t.co/1JnO1P3ik4
— mavi⁷ 🌈 (@moonminssi) November 22, 2021
I want to say thank you to Jimin from @BTS_twt for saying Lizzo is attractive but it give me hope and courage to be beautiful just the way I am. Yes I'm a plus size woman. Love you Jimin💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
— Renee Houston🤖❤️🙏 (@Renee_Houston06) November 23, 2021
i’ve really been thinking about jimin calling lizzo attractive all day. like him calling a plus-sized black women attractive made me feel really validated as a plus-sized black girl and it just made me feel better about myself ig
— maurelle is jk’s gf (real) YAR WOMB ESCAPE (@sansblvnt) November 22, 2021
The fact that Jimin said Lizzo is ATTRACTIVE. fuck. As a plus size girly myself that made my heart flutter because it’s tiring hearing the “oh she’s so sweet/nice” naw he SAID SHE’S ATTRACTIVE AND MY GUY WAS BLUSHING. That’s so hot. I love you Jimin.
— Jackie Gutierrez (@jackieavocados) November 22, 2021
you've no idea how happy and valid i feel being a plus size woc seeing jimin complimenting lizzo as “attractive” and not just casually sweet/nice, plus that lil nod when asked about their love connection pls tears in my eyes, i love them so fkn much. pic.twitter.com/sUNAY3Cpu3
— april (@taescurlss) November 22, 2021
jimin said lizzo is attractive… it’s a good day for me pic.twitter.com/UmCSayXh0A
— ً Yoongi the 11th Harbinger (@gotbangtanwhore) November 22, 2021
Well if Jimin says a beautiful plus sized woman like Lizzo is attractive then well I'm attractive too I guess? Love you BTS huhu I stan the right men pic.twitter.com/BAz8UJtBzq
— 🍰 cake noona is busy as 🍰 (@gin_mochii) November 23, 2021
There were thousands of such comments, and some media outlets even picked it up and acknowledged the praises flowing in for Jimin.
BTS: Jimin gets love from plus sized women for finding Lizzo 'attractive'; ARMY goes GAGA – view tweets
— Bollywood Life (@bollywood_life) November 23, 2021
#AMAs2021 #BTS #BTSV #Jimin #Lizzo
https://t.co/Dqb0YmxiIZ
Jimin is a true source of comfort for everyone experiencing different issues in life, be it regarding physical appearance or mental and emotional struggles. His words and actions always heal and bring confidence to everyone. It is an absolute blessing to know Jimin.
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