Netizens Criticize JYP Entertainment’s Recent Announcement For “Erasing” ITZY’s Lia — The Company Attempts To “Correct” The Issue

But is the small change enough to appease fans?

ITZY‘s Lia is currently on a hiatus due to health concerns, but netizens have hit back JYP Entertainment‘s recent post for seemingly “erasing” the idol.

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Ahead of the tour, JYP released the information for ITZY’s online and offline sales of merchandise. Yet, it came under fire because, when the merchandise was posted, netizens noticed that anything related to Lia was not included in the images, whether it was picket covers, smaller accessories, or plushies.

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In particular, netizens hated that Lia’s track “Blossom…”

Wasn’t included in a t-shirt design that had all the tracks from the album, including the members’ solo releases. 

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When netizens noticed that Lia wasn’t included in the merchandise, fans shared their anger and worry. For many, it seems like JYP was trying to “erase” Lia and that she deserved to be included in the merchandise, especially for fans who want to support the idol.

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Hours after the initial tweet was shared, netizens noticed that it had been deleted. JYP then shared a new post about the merchandise…

Netizens noticed that while Lia wasn’t included in the official merch, the calligraphy for her track “Blossom” was now included on the t-shirt.

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Considering the lack of information surrounding Lia’s hiatus with the members continuing their promotions, it’s not surprising that fans were angry about the idol’s omission from the merchandise. The fact that JYP quickly rectified it showcases fans’ anger and that they had to listen.

Source: thejypshop

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