Did you know? Ryujin's iconic "shoulder dance" in "Wannabe" was actually meant to be performed by someone else!
Keep on reading to find out who.
ITZY Ryujin's Iconic 'Shoulder Dance' Originally Belonged to Another Member
Back in 2020, ITZY released their hit track "Wannabe," that became not only a hit for the song itself, but also member Ryujin's iconic dance move, which became labelled as the "shoulder move."
In fact, the "shoulder move" became so popular and viral in 2020, that during the promotions for "Wannabe," it became known as Ryujin's best era and cemented her position as one of the top idols who is great at dancing.
While the "shoulder move" is known to be Ryujin's signature dance move, did you know that it was actually meant to be performed by another ITZY member?
It was revealed that fellow member Yeji was actually supposed to do the "shoulder move" during the beginning of the song, and sing the part "I do what I wanna."
However, during the recording for "Wannabe," one of the song's producers thought that Ryujin's voice was more suitable to sing the opening line. With that, Ryujin and Yeji's lines were swapped with each other.
Netizens who found out about the switch in lines thought it was a good decision on JYP Entertainment's part, as the label was also criticized for giving Yeji too many lines in "Wannabe" following its release.
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Some netizens also believed that if JYP Entertainment had given Yeji the opening lines, it would show that the label is biased towards Yeji.
Over on the online community platform Nate Pann, netizens also complimented Ryujin, saying that only she can do the "shoulder dance" perfectly and make it iconic like she did.
While some netizens also noted that even if Ryujin wasn't the one who performed the dance move, but her other ITZY members, it would go viral and be iconic just the same due to their great charisma and talents.
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Some comments from netizens read, "What a fateful change. Although the other members did the dance move well, I can't forget the angle of Shin Ryujin's shoulders, chin, and arms," "Ryujin was the best at the shoulder dance," and "Whether the shoulder dance was performed by Ryujin or Yeji, it would still go viral because they basically both dance well and have great charisma," among others.
ITZY Reportedly in Talks to Join 'Queendom 2'
In other news, ITZY is reportedly in talks with Mnet to join the upcoming new season of "Queendom."
Back on February 4, industry insiders reported that ITZY was one of the girl groups having discussions with Mnet for their appearance on "Queendom 2," along with groups VIVIZ, Brave Girls, and Kep1er.
Mnet later confirmed that they are in the middle of looking into girl groups to participate in the show, but nothing is confirmed yet.
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Written by Robyn Joan
