Images of Ryujin holding a vape have spread throughout online communities, causing MIDZYs to react strongly.
ITZY’s Ryujin Allegedly Vaping: Fans Share Their Reactions
In the world of K-pop, idols are expected to uphold a certain image and behave in a certain manner. However, their image and behavior can be adversely affected by “controversies,”which may involve being in a romantic relationship, going to clubs, or even something as mundane as vaping.
Some K-pop idols have been seen using or holding an E-cigarette, causing different reactions among their fandoms.
Some netizens may view vaping as unpleasant and this could lead to backlash against the idol, while others may not have a problem with the gesture. There are also those who remain neutral, expressing that while they disapprove of any type of smoking, they will still defend the idol against unjust criticism.
Having said that, a well-known celebrity from the fourth generation has caught the eye of the internet. On May 5, several pictures were shared on social media platform X (Twitter), featuring Ryujin holding a vape that appears to be in a shade of purple.
ITZY’s RYUJIN stuns with a vape in-hand in a newly shared photo. 📸 pic.twitter.com/Jz1mmnVr6a
— ⍤ (@jisuluver) May 4, 2024
After initially seeing them, netizens responded negatively to Ryujin’s photos.
NOOOOOO https://t.co/M69DY22ahO pic.twitter.com/pmgw7WZhlF
— mrs. minatozaki (@tzuylor) May 5, 2024
Unstanning I hate vaping https://t.co/bqXbbi8uu3
— Divertex | IVE | Leclerc 🇬🇧 (@Divertex4) May 5, 2024
Despite the backlash, MIDZYs stood by Ryujin and argued that as a grown woman, she had the right to make her own decisions. Some fans also responded with lighthearted reactions to the photos. Here’s a glimpse of their responses:
can she show me some tricks https://t.co/hTMVDxRL4d
— lev!! 🍉 (@mixlvrsy) May 5, 2024
This makes her 50x hotter https://t.co/yY30bGToZc
— May 5, 2024 (@aswakiii) May 5,
she is one of us https://t.co/HoS1JJPXFJ
— nesi Ｍ韴 (@yeoinstars) May 5, 2024
If you care about her vaping you’re a LOSERRR. She’s a whole ass grown woman, leave her aloneeee https://t.co/AOd8o3Hg7W
— Hails (@hailzy0420) May 5, 2024
Shes a grown woman she can do whatever she wants to, slay https://t.co/aNR3sD3WhG
— Lisas whore ྀི (@mnblisaslover) May 5, 2024
She’s living her life, what else is there to say 🤷♀️ https://t.co/uGZzunGc1D pic.twitter.com/2p5tRFeiRt
— Resident SCY Simp (@Gay4ChaeSon) May 5, 2024
I personally think vaping is wack but it don’t matter man, she’s an adult bro let her be. it’s realistically no different than drinking and I don’t think anyone would care if she posted a pic with a bottle of beer https://t.co/S8ban3hPLP
— ethn #1 God’s Enjoyer (@ethnlmao) May 5,
id be smoking too if i was a jyp idol https://t.co/24clXTMEtM
— jaida 🩵 (@zzangmon) May 5, 2024
LOLLL???? SHES SO MESSY I LOVEHER https://t.co/HIcIvG0x9E
— mika. ᐟ (@yaoiracha) May 6, 2024
Why do you hate them so much? 😔 You do nothing but shit on them and now spreading misinformation??? https://t.co/LrNH75wEVP
— Akali (@SharkAkali) May 6, 2024
ITZY’s Ryujin Sparks Controversy With Alleged Middle Finger Gesture
Furthermore, a netizen recently shared a video on platform Pann depicting Ryujin and Yeji posing for a photo call in Sydney. Although it may appear to be a harmless moment, the netizen brought attention to Ryujin allegedly making a rude gesture during the shoot.
The video posted on the forum titled “Wow, It’s My First Time Seeing A Female Idol Give The Middle Finger“was met with immediate backlash from internet users, who left malicious comments.
As a result, MIDZYs rushed to defend the idol, asserting that it was completely normal for someone her age to play a harmless prank. On the other hand, some contended that Ryujin had simply made a finger heart gesture instead.
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