Korean MIDZYs and NSWERs were enraged after a netizen compared Natty's gradual success to ITZY and NMIXX.
Here's what happened.
KISS OF LIFE Natty's 'Gradual' Success Compared to ITZY & NMIXX, Stans Enraged Over Harsh Claims
On February 11, netizens gathered on a post titled, "If you look at Natty, you realize you really can't predict life."
In the forum, the author posted a caption, saying that ITZY and NMIXX faded in comparison when it came to Natty's gradual build-up. OP claimed that Natty received more positive feedback in her career more than ITZY and NMIXX.
The author then pointed out how much Natty went through by participating in various survival programs just to make a debut. This was followed by OP's screenshot of a caption stating how Natty will surpass ITZY and NMIXX eventually over time.
"If you look at ITZY and NMIXX, so many reactions mentioned how lacking they are and they couldn't hit big properly, but instead, Natty debuted through Kiss of Life with a solo song and is slowly hitting big by herself and her reactions are actually better to be honest.
It's not a case that you can hit big in big companies onlyPeople also say that Kiss of Life reminds them of a potential YG group too.
Natty suffered so much through Sixteen and Idol School. Now that time passed, she has developed her own star factor and she's able to show her skills better, she's cool and I've been listening to Sugarcoat lately and it's so good.
Translation: 'She keeps rising up, and in the end, I think she'll surpass ITZY and NMIXX."
These sentiments stem from the fact that ITZY and NMIXX are both have sparked numerous online forums due to their album sales performance, lack of promotions, public feedback, and many more.
Fans were enraged and stated that even though ITZY and NMIXX were "lacking" in certain aspects, they assured that both groups were more popular than Natty and KISS OF LIFE. They also called out the author for the backhanded remark and for dragging the groups.
Apart from the two JYP girl groups, netizens also mentioned YG Entertainment's newest girl group BABYMONSTER in the fray. Read their comments below:
- "Stop dragging ITZY, NMIXX, and BABYMONSTER if you want to write a proper business post."
- "Natty's situation is looking good, and I can acknowledge that, but you don't have to talk about other groups being so-so as a reason for her to succeed."
- "No matter how NMIXX and ITZY may 'suck' they're not at the same level as KISS OF LIFE."
- "No matter how good her reputation is right now, even if NMIXX and ITZY are lacking, they're still way more popular than her and it's just the reality. That's why they debut in big companies."
- "That Teddy? But whenever he debuts a girl group, the reactions are always a bit cold. And their images are overlapping. You shouldn't compare other groups like that."
Natty is known for her participation in "SIXTEEN" (2015), which formed the K-pop powerhouse girl group TWICE. After not making the cut in the final lineup, Natty joined the survival show "Idol School" (2017), which formed the fourth-gen girl group fromis_9.
However, Natty was eliminated once again in the show's final episode. On May 7, 2020, Natty officially made her solo debut with single album "NINETEEN" and its title track of the same name.
Afterwards, the idol signed a contract under S2 Entertainment on July 12, 2022. On July 5, 2023, KISS OF LIFE, including Natty, debuted with their eponymous mini album and title track "Shhh."
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