Netizens are currently debating whether ITZY members Ryujin and Yeji’s talk on Crush and girlfriend Red Velvet’s Joy were acceptable or not.On October 4, 2022, the ITZY duo held a live stream on V LIVE to hang out with their fans. In a sea of thousands of comments, an unexpected comment caught Ryujin’s eyes. She said it out loud and chuckled while Yeji seemed clueless about the context of the message. The former whispered into the latter’s ears that the comment talked about seniors’ relationship.The fan comment read:“Crush should pay more taxes”.@lovedive_sell조이 크러쉬 언급하는 있지 류진...그리고 열심히 피하려는 예지...그치만 다시한번 더 설명해주는 친절함31473459조이 크러쉬 언급하는 있지 류진...그리고 열심히 피하려는 예지...그치만 다시한번 더 설명해주는 친절함 https://t.co/gnSE38dgDDThe Dalla Dalla singer’s open and public talk of Crush and Joy’s relationship seems to have ruffled some feathers. The ITZY member became a target on South Korean online forums as many commented that she should not be brazenly talking about her seniors’ relationship.“Why is Ryujin getting flamed by knetz…”: Fans are divided over ITZY member mentioning Crush and Joy’s public relationshipjane@for_903924LMFAOOO why is ryujin getting flamed by knetz for the joy x crush meme they most probably unseriously comments around too, like, ryujin is chronically online, so what leave her alone10LMFAOOO why is ryujin getting flamed by knetz for the joy x crush meme they most probably unseriously comments around too, like, ryujin is chronically online, so what leave her alone😭😭😭😭A day after the 21-year-old singer held a V LIVE with fellow teammates Yeiji and Lia, ITZY’s Ryujin started getting hate comments on South Korean online forums. In the live stream, the idol read a fan’s comment that referenced a “jackpot” joke made on Crush and Red Velvet Joy’s relationship.K-pop idols use livestream comments to interact with fans. The 21-year-old singer tried the same and picked a comment about her seniors’ relationship. She tried explaining to Yeji what it meant, but it seemed like she did not fully understand it.The joke implies that Crush should pay more taxes since he won a lottery with Red Velvet’s Joy. Some fans found the joke to be distasteful.On Pann Nate, fans commented that the ITZY member went too far and should never have mentioned the couple. Despite the two celebrities dating openly since August last year, they believe the relationship is still a sensitive topic. Some fans even said that the comment itself was disrespectful and the ITZY rapper should not have read it out loud.English translations of Korean netizens' comments on a post on Pann Nate (Image via Koreaboo)외퀴들 팹니다@foreignfanbullyNope Ryujin did comment that is regarded as controversial. She read her fan's chat 'Crush should pay his taxes more', meaning Crush is inadequate to date with Joy, so he should pay more. Since they admitted their relationship, this meme has been used extensively within Korean. twitter.com/simping4itzy/s…vesta ≷ simping4ryu'snewhair ≷@simping4itzy1. joy and crush' relationship is literally out there2. they didn't comment anything badwhats the problem omg????? twitter.com/lovedive_sell/…1881. joy and crush' relationship is literally out there2. they didn't comment anything badwhats the problem omg????? twitter.com/lovedive_sell/…Nope Ryujin did comment that is regarded as controversial. She read her fan's chat 'Crush should pay his taxes more', meaning Crush is inadequate to date with Joy, so he should pay more. Since they admitted their relationship, this meme has been used extensively within Korean. twitter.com/simping4itzy/s…외퀴들 팹니다@foreignfanbullyRyujin is not an ordinary person and also she is a junior singer who made her debut later than Joy and Crush. Whether they have unpleasant feeling to this meme or not, Ryujin's remark can be considered to be rude.Ryujin is not an ordinary person and also she is a junior singer who made her debut later than Joy and Crush. Whether they have unpleasant feeling to this meme or not, Ryujin's remark can be considered to be rude.외퀴들 팹니다@foreignfanbullyPerhaps there is no problem if she just mentioned Joy and Crush are in love. But she used a disrespectful meme and it is problem.Perhaps there is no problem if she just mentioned Joy and Crush are in love. But she used a disrespectful meme and it is problem.However, fans on Twitter rose to defend her from the comment that they felt was “not that deep.” They also mentioned that Ryujin only read the comment and did not say anything negative about the couple.Fans also said that it was hypocritical of people to post negative comments about the ITZY member on the one hand and ask for a dating-friendly industry on the other hand.tine@becxyunafirst of all joy and crush relationship was announced publicly, second they didn’t say anything bad at all, third stop mentioning h* , lastly it is not that deep leave ryujin and yeji alone twitter.com/lovedive_sell/….@lovedive_sell조이 크러쉬 언급하는 있지 류진...그리고 열심히 피하려는 예지...그치만 다시한번 더 설명해주는 친절함9411조이 크러쉬 언급하는 있지 류진...그리고 열심히 피하려는 예지...그치만 다시한번 더 설명해주는 친절함 https://t.co/gnSE38dgDDfirst of all joy and crush relationship was announced publicly, second they didn’t say anything bad at all, third stop mentioning h* , lastly it is not that deep😭😭😭😭 leave ryujin and yeji alone twitter.com/lovedive_sell/…Rjn|nix@d_ebrianix@simping4itzy That's why, what's wrong with people when they only read comments and just say that joy and crush are dating. nothing bad, just a misunderstanding. I don't want Ryujin to live rarely or not live anymore:(271@simping4itzy That's why, what's wrong with people when they only read comments and just say that joy and crush are dating. nothing bad, just a misunderstanding. I don't want Ryujin to live rarely or not live anymore:(SNEAKERS ❤️‍🔥@itzyslaytzyRats in the qrts acting like Ryujin made up the whole relationship where in fact their relationship is publicly announced. She just explained it and said nothing more, some of yalls faves saying N words and whatever left and right. Leave my girl alone twitter.com/lovedive_sell/….@lovedive_sell조이 크러쉬 언급하는 있지 류진...그리고 열심히 피하려는 예지...그치만 다시한번 더 설명해주는 친절함73527조이 크러쉬 언급하는 있지 류진...그리고 열심히 피하려는 예지...그치만 다시한번 더 설명해주는 친절함 https://t.co/gnSE38dgDDRats in the qrts acting like Ryujin made up the whole relationship where in fact their relationship is publicly announced. She just explained it and said nothing more, some of yalls faves saying N words and whatever left and right. Leave my girl alone twitter.com/lovedive_sell/…♛Rose♛≷¹¹| I LOVE ᥫ᭡@neviecutieI've been reading some of them since I can understand a little Hangul and...Knetz are saying she was rude for commenting. "She's an idol, but isn't it natural to not speak on other affairs?" Rough trans for most qrts. "Ryujin was rude, its her fault" are more...Hypocrites. twitter.com/lovedive_sell/….@lovedive_sell조이 크러쉬 언급하는 있지 류진...그리고 열심히 피하려는 예지...그치만 다시한번 더 설명해주는 친절함502조이 크러쉬 언급하는 있지 류진...그리고 열심히 피하려는 예지...그치만 다시한번 더 설명해주는 친절함 https://t.co/gnSE38dgDDI've been reading some of them since I can understand a little Hangul and...Knetz are saying she was rude for commenting. "She's an idol, but isn't it natural to not speak on other affairs?" Rough trans for most qrts. "Ryujin was rude, its her fault" are more...Hypocrites. twitter.com/lovedive_sell/…MidzyRan@yeji_midzyfuryso knetz think it’s ok to invade idols privacy and make up theories to prove their imaginary point and make up opinions about it but an idol can not share what i gather is a PUBLIC RELATIONSHIP EVERYONE KNOWS ABOUT this so funny you better go touch some grass and leave her alone twitter.com/lovedive_sell/….@lovedive_sell조이 크러쉬 언급하는 있지 류진...그리고 열심히 피하려는 예지...그치만 다시한번 더 설명해주는 친절함22043조이 크러쉬 언급하는 있지 류진...그리고 열심히 피하려는 예지...그치만 다시한번 더 설명해주는 친절함 https://t.co/gnSE38dgDDso knetz think it’s ok to invade idols privacy and make up theories to prove their imaginary point and make up opinions about it but an idol can not share what i gather is a PUBLIC RELATIONSHIP EVERYONE KNOWS ABOUT this so funny you better go touch some grass and leave her alone twitter.com/lovedive_sell/…ً@designer0802Why are y'all reacting like these are fresh news? You lot say you want more couples in kpop but when an idol even mentions the word dating y'all get scandalized twitter.com/lovedive_sell/….@lovedive_sell조이 크러쉬 언급하는 있지 류진...그리고 열심히 피하려는 예지...그치만 다시한번 더 설명해주는 친절함173537조이 크러쉬 언급하는 있지 류진...그리고 열심히 피하려는 예지...그치만 다시한번 더 설명해주는 친절함 https://t.co/gnSE38dgDDWhy are y'all reacting like these are fresh news? You lot say you want more couples in kpop but when an idol even mentions the word dating y'all get scandalized twitter.com/lovedive_sell/… https://t.co/nhT2T8F7FHRed Velvet’s Joy first reportedly met Crush for a collaboration in his 2020 song Mayday. The two kept in contact and eventually began dating. The duo’s respective agencies confirmed the relationship in August 2021.ITZY’s latest activities include their second Japanese single album titled Blah Blah Blah, released on October 5, 2022. The music video for the same was released on September 20.