ITZY is now in the middle of controversies following the netizens' outrage toward the group's style coordinators and label. The concerns have emerged after they made a public appearance for their Knowing Bros guesting.
AllKpop reported that it took place last Thursday when the five K-Pop idols arrived at the JTBC studio in Gyeonggi province. They were wearing bright school uniform outfits to fit the show's concept.
While the artists looked good with their facial expressions, their overall ensemble has received backlash from the public. Many netizens criticized their yellow checkered pleated skirts, as well as their respective styles, during the appearance.
As explained, fans and followers noticed that the skirts were all "severely wrinkled," causing many to conclude that the style coordinators did not iron the pieces. This, reportedly, led several individuals to share complaints and negative comments on various online platforms.
Some netizens agreed that the style coordinator would not wear "something that wrinkled" as what the ITZY members were wearing. Others even pointed out that the skirts looked "really bad."
Aside from the pleated skirts, the styling components of the members' ensemble, also, received criticisms. As emphasized, Ryujin's vest did not fit her, while Yeji's jacket was too big.
While the backlash toward the group's style coordinators continued, the Korea Portal reported that many people have been blaming JYP Entertainment. As claimed, the critics are accusing the label of "mistreatment" of their idols, especially ITZY.
Alongside the wrinkled skirts and unpleasant jackets and vests, several fans and followers, also, reportedly, deemed the overall styling as messy, "very tasteless, and ugly." Some even added that the K-Pop idols looked "improper" and "unprepared."
In the end, the critics seemingly conceded that they are "outraged" by the group's appearance. They noted that the celebrities' clothing and hairstyle were "sub-par."
Despite all the backlash, though, ITZY, as well as JYP Entertainment, has yet to address the issues. They have since maintained their silence, and seemingly continue to focus on their upcoming comeback.
The five-member group's recent engagements and appearances are all part of their promotions. As fans would recall, they are set to return to the K-Pop scene by the end of the month.
Hello K-Pop said that ITZY recently posted a guide to their schedule ahead of their new album's premiere. Days before "Guess Who" drops, they will release several teasers and promotional materials.
After the official comeback, the group will, also, be on MTV Fresh Out Live and Twitter Blue Room Live. These events are scheduled for May 1 and 2, respectively.
