ITZY's Ryujin Explains Concert Gesture Due to Costume Discomfort
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- ITZY member Ryujin directly addressed fan concerns about her actions during a recent overseas concert.
- Ryujin explained that her "hand-in-pants" gesture was due to discomfort with her stage outfit.
- She clarified the situation during a live broadcast to alleviate fan worries.
ITZY member Ryujin has directly addressed fan speculation surrounding her behavior during a recent overseas concert. The K-pop idol clarified a moment that went viral online, where she appeared to make a gesture with her hand in her pants during a live performance.
During a live broadcast on the 19th, Ryujin engaged with fans in real-time and took the opportunity to explain the incident. The footage in question originated from ITZY's concert on the 11th at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines.
Ryujin explained that the gesture was not intentional but a result of discomfort with her stage costume. She stated that her jumpsuit was "too painful," implying that the outfit caused her distress and led to the spontaneous action.
Her explanation aims to clear up any misunderstandings and reassure fans who may have been concerned by the clip circulating online. The live broadcast provided a direct channel for Ryujin to communicate with her fanbase and address the issue personally.
The jumpsuit was too painful.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.