Park Na Rae sparks controversy wearing bikinis on TV shows
Comedian Park Na Rae went viral after rocking bikinis on multiple Korean variety shows, stirring buzz over her body image.
On I Live Alone, Park Na Rae stripped off her long dress at the beach, revealing a bright red bikini. Viewers were shocked since her figure doesn’t fit the "ideal" Korean entertainment standard.
Despite this, she scored laughs struggling with the waves on camera.
In another show, Walking Into A Frenzy, she wore a cute bikini but the program highlighted her "belly fat" with a caption calling it a “tube.”
This harsh comment reflects strict Korean beauty standards, where actors and idols face pressure to stay thin.
Korean netizens showed clear support, praising Park Na Rae for confidence and body positivity.
“She looks good.”
“She wore a swimsuit to go swimming. What’s all the fuss about?”
“That’s right. She’s wearing a swimsuit to go swimming. What does it matter what other people are wearing?”
Others noted her swimsuit was “cute” and her body “strong and pretty.”
“It’s much better than showing celebrities who are super skinny and look anorexic.”
“She chose a good swimsuit, lol. It suits her really well.”
The conversation is ongoing as fans push for normalizing diverse body types in Korean media.
