The controversy exploded over a viral clip.
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Ryujin has addressed the viral clip circulating from a recent ITZY concert where she was caught in the middle of a supposedly inappropriate moment.
Ryujin | @iamfinethankyouandryu/Instagram
On July 18, KST, Ryujin held a livestream and apologized to fans for the controversy over the video clip of her adjusting her shorts while on stage.
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The idol mentioned that people close to her have been talking to her about the incident, admitting that she even got scolded over it. Ryujin then explained that her jumpsuit was riding too high, causing not only discomfort but pain. So, in the moment, she reached into her shorts to pull it down, without realizing how it might look to others.
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
Ryujin mentioned that she let her guard down on stage because she has grown too comfortable being around her fans, and apologized for acting “without thinking.”
She also talked about a friend who made her do some self-reflection and even made her pledge it out loud that she would never reach into her pants in public ever again. Ryujin admitted that she felt disappointed in herself for the incident. However, she also displayed a sporting spirit, joking about bringing a pair of scissors next time rather than feeling embarrassed by her minor mistake.
🐱: 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
Though Ryujin appeared to be handling the controversy well, fans were disheartened by the fact that she had to apologize for the situation when she was the victim of sexualization. Many fans pointed out that the viral videos were manipulated with slow motion and reverse effects to deliberately make Ryujin’s actions appear perverse, when in reality, it was a brief few seconds.
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
Some fans also lashed out at the friend Ryujin mentioned for making her feel like she was at fault.
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
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