Following the backlash ITZY member Ryujin received during a live stream, MIDZYs are trending #JYPEProtectRyujin to demand legal action against malicious comments. Want to know what happened? Then keep on reading!
ITZY Ryujin & Yeji Mention Idol Couple Crush & Red Velvet Joy During Live Stream
On October 4, ITZY member Ryujin held a live stream through Naver's V Live. Leader Yeji joined ITZY's center. There, they read fans' comments and interacted with them live. One of the things that got mentioned was a famous idol couple.
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During the live stream, Ryujin read a fan's comment that stated, "Crush who has to pay more taxes." Yeji seemed confused at the statement, asking what they meant. Ryujin simply replied, "Joy sunbae-nim."
At the time, Korean internet users were joking that Crush has to pay more taxes since he "won the lottery" by dating Red Velvet member Joy.
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Yeji still seemed confused, so Ryujin whispered in her ear, "Joy sunbae-nim. He is dating her, so..."
As Yeji continued to ask what the comment meant, Ryujin stated, "He has to pay more taxes. That is what people are saying. So that is why he has to pay more taxes."
#JYPEProtectRyujin Trends on Twitter Following ITZY Live Stream
After clips of the live stream made their rounds, Koreans slammed Ryujin for supposedly being insensitive. People thought her actions were careless, as it would spark an opportunity for others to start making fun of Crush and Joy's relationship.
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Others believed that reading the comment was unnecessary, as it had nothing to do with ITZY or their fans. People pointed out that Yeji, who seemed happy just a moment ago, became serious at the mention of the idol couple. Some believed Ryujin should not have mentioned the couple, as she still has unconfirmed dating rumors with NCT's Haechan.
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In response to the backlash, international fans trended #JYPEProtectRyujin. International MIDZYs are demanding JYP Entertainment pursue legal action against malicious comments against the female idol. Many are also using the hashtag to show their love for Ryujin.
The hashtag trended on Twitter, with thousands of tweets demanding action from her label. Fans are planning to mass email JYP Entertainment, and many are reminding MIDZYs who use Bubble to remind Ryujin that she did nothing wrong.
How can anyone hate this baby???? And jype do your job properly! Stop ignoring us! Stop putting a blind eye in these situations. Protect your freaking artist
— chellie ≷ 💗 (@ketchupryujin) October 5, 2022
Always with Ryujin #JYPEProtectRyujin #RYUJIN @ITZYofficial @jypnation pic.twitter.com/DQUNZtIJAG
Ryujin did nothing wrong or remotely controversial,unfortunately knetz love to hate on pretty successful women.Please use the tags and send her your love and support.
— ryujin (@RYUJINRATED) October 5, 2022
Always with Ryujin 꽃길만 걷자 류진아#JYPEProtectRyujin@ITZYofficial @jypnation pic.twitter.com/L6gQ4609ts
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Written by Alexa Lewis
