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Iam Tongi Unveils 115-Pound Weight Loss and Teases New Music at Lilo & Stitch Premiere

The American Idol winner credits a disciplined fitness routine and personal motivation in honoring his late father as he works on an album and contributes to a major film soundtrack.

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Overview

  • Iam Tongi revealed his 115-pound weight loss at the Lilo & Stitch live-action film premiere in Los Angeles, attributing his transformation to a structured daily fitness regimen with a personal trainer.
  • The 20-year-old American Idol season 21 winner shared details of his routine, which includes workouts, ice baths or saunas, and walks, underscoring his commitment to health and self-improvement.
  • Tongi, the first Hawaiian-born Pacific Islander to win American Idol, is currently working on his debut album in Memphis, drawing inspiration from soul music and artists like Al Green.
  • He has a song featured in the new Lilo & Stitch movie and expressed excitement about releasing new music, with a potential single slated for October 2025.
  • Tongi continues to honor his late father’s legacy, which motivated his American Idol audition, and remains deeply connected to his Hawaiian roots despite relocating to Tennessee.