Netizens were left in stitches after a Japanese journalist from the outlet Chosun Sinbo took to Twitter on May 7 with some eyebrow-raising claims concerning a member of TWICE and LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha.
The journalist, known for his coverage of entertainment and sports, alleged that a TWICE member had made "demands" following the publication of a now-deleted article about Kazuha and a Japanese baseball player.
In his tweet, the journalist suggested that the TWICE member had insisted on keeping Kazuha out of discussions, declaring:
"I will protect Kazuha at all costs."
However, the tweet also drew attention for its unexpected inclusion of the baseball player, Ryuki Watarai, leaving netizens scratching their heads over the seemingly random connection.
A TWICE member has demanded me to “leave Kazuha out of your mouth, and said that “I will protect Kazuha at all costs”
I apologise from the bottom of my heart to LE SSERAFIM, Kazuha Nakamura, Ryuki Watarai, and everyone who was mentioned in my incorrect post, which was deleted
The journalist's tweet sparked a flurry of speculation and amusement among netizens, who found the situation too absurd to take seriously. While some attempted to decipher which TWICE member might be behind the alleged demands, others simply marveled at the bizarre nature of the claim.
A TWICE member has demanded me to “leave Kazuha out of your mouth, and said that “I will protect Kazuha at all costs”
— ハンスンジャン (@HanSeongJanNEWS) May 7, 2024
I apologise from the bottom of my heart to LE SSERAFIM, Kazuha Nakamura, Ryuki Watarai, and everyone who was mentioned in my incorrect post, which was deleted
Despite the initial confusion, netizens quickly turned the situation into a source of entertainment, flooding social media with humorous reactions and memes.
https://t.co/A8KX8Y6MwQ pic.twitter.com/efMgA5U3Dy
— nam (@iznacas) May 7, 2024
it was definitely myoui mina https://t.co/PAXlWmySIR pic.twitter.com/UmN4MrfBt7
— amber 💗🪷 (@sseravolution) May 7, 2024
No idea who he is, why he's lying, or what this is about. But the idea of Mina saying this is very very funny 😭 https://t.co/AQsxxJbPzj
— Siofs (@ChunghaTwice) May 7, 2024
sana on her way to protect kazuha pic.twitter.com/bUrTPQ4YFh https://t.co/4BCyEx5N4G
— mii⁷ 🏹 (@miiouwui) May 7, 2024
So, what do you think?! Which one of the TWICE j-line went-
— Alish |⚡️(ia) (@_moonsoulchild_) May 7, 2024
“leave Kazuha out of your mouth, and said that “I will protect Kazuha at all costs”
😭😭😭😭😭
pic.twitter.com/lUG8x4FvTy
not even a twice member has demanded me to leave kazuha out of my mouth, I will protect kazuha at all costs. SHE SERVED. pic.twitter.com/iKSMLd2G8p
— 𓍙⚡ (@fimssante) May 8, 2024
CHOOSE YOUR BEST FIGHTER
— 𓍙⚡ (@fimssante) May 7, 2024
Pionas, this is just sad. Why are you making unnecessary comments about....
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A TWICE member has demanded me to “leave Kazuha out of your mouth, and said that “I will protect Kazuha at all costs”....
The absurdity of the claims only served to amplify the laughter, with fans jokingly imagining various scenarios involving TWICE, Kazuha, and the mysterious baseball player.
While the veracity of the journalist's claims remains uncertain, one thing is clear: netizens have found ample amusement in the situation. The unexpected convergence of TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, and a Japanese baseball player has provided fodder for countless jokes and memes, showcasing the playful nature of online fandoms.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.