On a Korean website called Pann, a post written by a Korean netizen is gaining much attention after claiming that [writer of the post] noticed that ITZY's Chaeryoung seems like she has an inferiority complex with their youngest member Yuna.
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In the caption, it says, "it seems like Chaeryoung and Yuna has inferiority Complex." The netizen says that she's been streaming since ICY, but every time she watches ITZY's V Live, she can't help but to feel awkward about Chaeryoung.In addition to this, the writer posted screen captures from the video live, wherein Chaeryoung keeps on teasing Yuna.
"She [Chaeryoung] makes Yuna talks the most offensive on the radio. And when Yuna is loud, she says something. She doesn't seem to like Yuna."
The writer also thinks Yuna wants to get closer to her, for example, during their V-Live, Yuna attempted to kiss Chaeryoung, but the elder member dodges the kiss, making Yuna felt embarrassed. The writer also said that Chaeryoung is more competitive when it comes to Yuna.
Moreover, Chaeryoung speech approach to Yuna was being criticized, for not thinking before speaking.
In the other video that was mentioned by the writer, Yuna asked her members, "What about sweet pumpkin porridge?"
But Chaeryoung bluntly scolded Yuna and said, "Soup, not porridge!"
Yuna then felt embarrassed and apologizes to her immediately. Though, it is noticeable that Yuna felt hurt, examining her facial expression.
As the post became viral, netizens and fans of the group expressed their divided opinion-some fans agree to the post while fans of the group were not happy to whoever wrote the blog.
A netizen commented that she understands Chaeryoung and her inferiority complex, leaving the comment, "Since their debut, Chaeryoung was asked [by netizens] to get out of the group because of her appearance. Her self-esteem decreases, but Yuna has been attracting attention as a huge visual of the group, with a unique and lovely personality." The commentator also pointed out that Chaeryoung was supposed to be the youngest member if Yuna wasn't added before their debut. Thus, attention of the older members such as Ryujin, Yeji and Lia were given more to Yuna than to Chaeryoung.
Furthermore, a lot of netizens were commenting that Chaeryoung is jealous of Yuna because of her appearance.
Meanwhile, fans of ITZY were saying that the post was groundless, providing videos on how Chaeyoung loves Yuna the most.
On one of their V-Live, Chaeryoung confessed her inner thoughts to Yuna, causing the youngest member to cry after being touched by Chaeryoung words.
On the video, Chaeryoung says, "I can't imagine ITZY without you. I can't imagine IYZY without Yuna. I'm so lucky that we have Yuna. I am so grateful that you joined our team.", just one of the prove that Chaeryoung is fond of Yuna.
On the other hand, other netizens and K-pop fans were hoping that this is just a small misunderstanding between the two idols, given their young age.
