ITZY’s Ryujin Apologizes After Controversial Stage Moment Sparks Outrage
Ryujin of ITZY has publicly apologized following a controversial moment that occurred during a recent concert. A clip of her adjusting her shorts went viral, leading to significant discussion online.
The controversy exploded over a viral clip.
On July 18, KST, Ryujin held a livestream to address the situation. During the video, she expressed her regret over the incident, explaining that her jumpsuit had become uncomfortable and was riding too high, causing her pain. In attempting to adjust it, she did not realize how her actions would be perceived.
Shocking “Intimate” Video Of ITZY’s Ryujin On Stage Triggers Hugely Divided Reactions
Ryujin also mentioned that friends had urged her to reflect on the incident and even made her promise to avoid similar actions in the future. She expressed disappointment in herself for the situation but kept a light-hearted tone, joking about bringing scissors next time to avoid the discomfort.
While Ryujin seemed to be handling the situation well, many fans were upset that she felt the need to apologize. They noted that the original video clips were edited in a way that distorted her actions and made them appear inappropriate. Fans expressed frustration, saying that Ryujin was a victim of unnecessary sexualization.
Some fans even criticized the friend Ryujin mentioned for making her feel responsible for the incident.
ITZY’s Ryujin apologizes to fans after a video of her adjusting her outfit on stage goes viral.
She says she received a lot of criticism & communication over the clip, promises it will never happen again, and sincerely apologizes to fans. pic.twitter.com/cgkv77nAcA
— ITZY BASE (@itzypopbase) July 18, 2026
????: Right now, I’m getting a lot of messages from people around me and also getting scolded quite a bit.
About that moment when I put my hand inside my pants, I wanted to apologize and clarify things to MIDZY.????: Let me sit up straight and be serious for a second
????: First of… pic.twitter.com/nzGYhxh8PQ
— 땡덩표류하다 (@TCYCRV) July 18, 2026
she’s a victim of sexualisation yet she’s the one apologising????
also, she needs to surround herself with better people because why tf are they throwing her under the bus instead of defending her???? https://t.co/NVBz5kwVGU
— taï (@leechaerrry) July 18, 2026
I feel the need to share the original unedited video because of how widely the maliciously edited clips have spread that led to misinformation and harassment
Ryujin was simply adjusting her outfit between performances. The edited clips intentionally slow down, reverse and loop… pic.twitter.com/9q9s6579Mz
— baddie in spotlight look???? (@thinkboutryu365) July 18, 2026
kpop is not real cause male idols can get away with itching their balls in public without anyone saying anything but she’s forced to apologise just cause her jumpsuit was uncomfortable and needed adjustment https://t.co/a3uD1ibchL
— ᵕ̈ (@pinksbabymon) July 18, 2026
being a woman is truly hell, when a man adjusts his underwear no one bats an eye but when a woman does it suddenly it’s the end of the world https://t.co/2Hp2dxkWRf
— (ppicheori) (@evlip7e) July 18, 2026
and fuck whoever is that friend because wdym you tell your friend who was just adjusting her concert outfit to reflect?? reflect about what??? https://t.co/EulB6HjLdZ
— koko (@shingaste) July 18, 2026
who the fuck is her “friend” who said all this and who is scolding her omfg GO TO HELL https://t.co/Gp5ltG6X6W
— pixi&that ☘︎ ݁˖???? (@SEUNGlNNIE) July 18, 2026
She’s been GASLIT into believing she was the one in the wrong even by the people around her I’m so mad https://t.co/meqyTV3zKI
— Ru (@Ryuddaenguard) July 18, 2026