In recent days, the popular K-pop girl group ITZY has found itself at the center of a surprising wave of criticism and negativity from some fans. The sudden surge of hate has left many supporters puzzled, wondering what sparked this unexpected turn of events.

ITZY, known for their energetic performances and empowering anthems, initially gained a strong following upon their debut. Fans were quick to praise their skills and unique concept, making them one of the rising stars in the industry. 

However, something seems to have changed recently, as a significant number of K-pop enthusiasts have been dragging the group with disrespectful comments and hurtful remarks.The catalyst for this sudden outpouring of hate appears to be the release of ITZY's latest song, "Bet on Me."

 Despite its undeniable quality and meaningful lyrics, fans were dismayed to see people responding with disdain rather than appreciation. Many loyal listeners are struggling to pinpoint the exact moment when this shift in sentiment occurred.

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Why is ITZY Receiving So Much Hate?

One perplexed fan took to an online forum to express their confusion about the situation. They questioned why ITZY was now being subjected to such harsh criticism when they were previously celebrated by fans for their talent and artistry.

This sentiment resonated with others who echoed similar concerns over this unexpected change in public opinion.

"Srsly im wondering why did i miss so that ITZY could be receiving so much hate as they've been lately. I remember when they first came out everyone was praising their skills and everything, now a lot of kpop fans are so interested in dragging them for whatever reason ?Yesterday they released "Bet on Me" which is honestly such a good song and a good metaphor for what they've been going on i guess but all i could see was people talking extremely disrespectful stuff towards them as group. I legit dont remember a turning point where they started to get so much hate and im so confused right now." - Posted by u/seulgibreadd

Netizens React

While it is common for artists to face criticism throughout their careers, the intensity and suddenness of this backlash towards ITZY have taken many by surprise. Fans are grappling with mixed emotions as they attempt to understand why certain individuals are targeting the group.

"I remember commenting somewhere on Reddit in 2019 (with an older account) that they'll become the new Miss A- a huge huge song that topped every chart in their debut year, and then all their other releases will pale in comparison and will not hit the same level of success as their debut song, sans one song or maybe even two (in Miss A's case it was hush and only you, and even then they weren't as big as BG,GG) and I was downvoted to HELL. Guess I was right after all - " Last_Raspberry_8359

"Started way before that, MITM and Loco were also polarizing, and Not Shy was criticized for its performance re:charting.The difference last year aside from what you mentioned are the debut of multiple hot girl groups who did great."  leggoitzy

"Not at all, the turning point was actually way back in 2020 when they released Not Shy, people were saying all kinds of things about the song being shit and their music quality going downhill. It didn't stop ever since! With every new release people find different reasons to give them heat. Even Yuna's hips are being used to drag her.And I don't think Cheshire had a different reaction either. People were slamming them for releasing something that doesn't sound like their usual sound, making fun of the song flopping on the charts, saying they want the old ITZY back, but when they released more worthwhile title tracks, they were hating on them too. Seems like the girls just can't win." level 2superidolnico

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article do not represent those of the publication but are solely based on discussions and opinions among fans.

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