K-pop Crisis: ITZY Fans Take Drastic Action Over Yeji's Album Cover Exclusion!

In a resounding show of dedication, fervent fans of the popular K-pop group ITZY launched a protest at the JYP Entertainment building on July 25, 2023.

Fans Unite to Advocate for Fair Treatment of Yeji

The demonstration was aimed at calling for fair treatment of ITZY's member, Yeji, who was conspicuously absent from the cover of the group's highly anticipated limited edition album.

Yeji is performing fantastic, however the second management division is f*cking awful at what they do. Why doesn't Yeji appear on the limited edition album cover?
The moment Yeji appeared in "CHOOSE ME," I was so moved that I started crying, and the Han River was filled with my tears. Do you agree, Park Jin Young?

With passionate messages emblazoned on the protest trucks, fans made their grievances known. Among their demands were objections to eccentric hairstyles and gaudy makeup, insisting on contemporary styling that resonates with the current generation.

NO to strange hairdos. NO to cheesy cosmetics. YES to fashion that is current with the times.

Support them vehemently on their individual social media accounts! Please send us her unique dance magazine covers!

When will you find a solution to the problem of offensive remarks and sasaengs?

Moreover, they fervently urged for robust support for the individual social media accounts of ITZY members, particularly Yeji, and clamored for her to feature on exclusive magazine covers and dance performances.

The protest didn't solely revolve around the album cover issue; fans also voiced concerns about the pervasive problem of malicious comments and sasaengs that continue to impact ITZY's members. Their rallying cry was clear they demanded concrete measures from JYP Entertainment to address and alleviate these detrimental issues.

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A preview of ITZY's upcoming album, KILL MY DOUBT, heightened the fans' disappointment as they noticed Ryujin, Lia, and Yuna on the cover of the limited edition version. This only intensified speculation that Chaeryeong and Yeji might find a place on the back cover, further fueling the fervor of the fans' demands.

 Netizen Reaction 

Here are netizens reaction on the protest truct sent buy CN union:

"You mean that only one of the five members didn't appear on the limited edition cover? what is that sound?"

"What's not alone on the limited edition cover?" 

"But really, it seems that the headquarters in charge here can't work, but there seems to be a difference between the headquarters."

"Last time I saw it, the limited edition cover had only 3 members on the front and 2 on the back. However, I usually put a group photo on the front of the cover of a stone album, but there is no particular case where the members are put in front of someone and behind someone, so it seems worth mentioning. It's a limited edition too."

"I really hope Yeji will do some neat styling.."

" there are, but it seems like I'm in a fucking empty situation too haha ​​But if there are not just one or two, but several overlapping, I think it's going to go crazy."

The protest trucks were initiated and sent by the Hwang Yeji CN fan union, a collective of ardent supporters who have expressed solidarity in their call for equitable treatment of Yeji. The fan union's bold move garnered substantial support from numerous fans, revealing the collective determination of ITZY's fandom to advocate for their cherished idols.

As the protest at JYP Entertainment unfolded, the message was loud and clear: ITZY's dedicated fans will stop at nothing to ensure that their beloved Yeji receives the recognition and treatment she deserves. The resounding passion and unwavering commitment displayed by ITZY's fandom exemplify the profound bond that exists between fans and their idols, illustrating the formidable force that lies behind their united voice.

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Cassidy Jones wrote this.

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