ITZY's Yuna silences hip-padding allegations with one beach photo

Yuna of K-pop group ITZY, who has long faced allegations that her hip line is too striking to be natural, appears to have put the speculation to rest with a single photo.

On Sunday, Yuna posted beach photos to her Instagram with the caption "I love it even when it's cloudy."

In the images, she strolled along the shore in a one-piece swimsuit, a white knit top draped over one hand.

Her slender waist and long legs drew attention to what fans have called her "golden hips" — widely regarded as one of her most distinctive features.

Yuna has repeatedly faced speculation over her unusually pronounced hip line, with some questioning whether she wears padding or has undergone cosmetic procedures.

Appearing on MBC's "Radio Star" in 2024, she acknowledged the rumors, saying people had asked what she had "put in there," then shrugged off the allegations by suggesting viewers watch her "U-Go-Girl" performance video.