KJ also revealed that his “Riverdale” costar Cole Sprouse once punched him “in the face” as a “wake-up” call amid his struggle with substance misuse.

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“that’s so heartbreaking but what a brave thing to be willing to talk about it,” one user said. “It's so vulnerable to share details like that, and it's a big deal especially hearing it from men. I'm glad he's doing better now!” another person wrote.

“It’s important that he talks about this. Many young people believe his physique in Riverdale is achievable and also maintainable. I wish actors would openly talk about what it takes to look like that,” someone else said, while one more user agreed, “He was casted as Archie pretty young and constantly had to show his body, I can imagine that could create issues for almost anyone.”

“‘You also needed to punish yourself and make it harder for yourself’ ohhhhh boy. That part 😞 shout out to Apa for being willing to share the not glamorous sides of these disorders. I think people who haven’t experienced it often think it’s all about looking good on the outside. How bad could that be? But really, do you know how awful I have to feel on the inside to be so obsessed with how I look on the outside?” another person wrote.

Dylan then said, “I looked at my brother after that, and I was like, ‘Dude, you could have just died.’ I made the mistake of trying to chase after [KJ]. I was like, ‘Oh, dude, I’m going to get him.’ You were three blocks away by the time I was just getting my bearings.”

“It was kind of a wake-up punch,” Dylan added, which KJ agreed with.