“THIS IS AN ARMIDZY WIN”: Fans react as ITZY's Ryujin covers BTS’ Jungkook’s ‘Standing Next To You’ at the group’s fanmeet

On Saturday, September 20, ITZY's Ryujin performed BTS' Jungkook's track Standing Next To You for her solo stage during the K-pop girl group's 4th fan meeting, ITZY MIDZY, LET'S FLY! “ON AIR.” The idol was dressed in a formal black suit paired with a light blue shirt and a red tie, similar to the attire worn by Jungkook for the performance of Standing Next To You.

As she rolled out the performance, the audience was surprised by the unexpected cover and immediately started applauding it. When clips of the performance landed on the internet, many fans and netizens gushed over Ryujin's dance skills. They also commended the idol for her impressive cover of Jungkook's Standing Next To You.

Moreover, fans of both ITZY and BTS cherished this crossover. Here are a few fan reactions regarding the same:

"THIS IS AN ARMIDZY WIN IDGAF," said a fan on X.

Many fans and netizens continued to swoon over the idol's performance.

Others also shared their thoughts and opinions on the same.

All you need to know about Ryujin and her recent activities with ITZY

ITZY's Ryujin, or Shin Ryu-jin, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and dancer who debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2019, alongside her fellow K-pop girl group members. She was cast by the agency during her middle school years while attending a GOT7 concert. The idol also had several other projects in the industry before her official debut with ITZY.

In 2017, she participated in a reality survival competition called MixNine, and Ryujin also appeared on the first episode of the reality show that debuted Stray Kids, called Stray Kids, along with her to-be bandmates Yeji, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. That same year, she also appeared on BTS' Love Yourself highlight reel with Yuna, and even made a small appearance in the drama film The King.

On the other hand, she debuted with ITZY in February 2019 with the release of the group's first album, It'z Different, which held the song Dalla Dalla as its title track. Following their debut, the group garnered much attention for its experimental and addictive tracks, such as WANNABE, LOCO, Not Shy, and more.

Ryujin also garnered significant attention for her skills in dance, rap, and vocals. The idol was chosen as Studio Choom's Artist of the Month in November 2021, where she covered Billie Eilish's Therefore I Am. Additionally, she collaborated with her bandmate Yeji for another Studio Choom performance in June 2022, where the two covered Bebe Rexha's Break My Heart Myself.

She continued her solo ventures with the release of a cover of Every Second by Mina Okabe in April 2023. In December of the same year, she released her own solo track Run Away, along with its music video, as part of ITZY's eighth EP, Born To Be. Ryujin further released two other covers - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths in September 2024 and (They Long To Be) Close To You by The Carpenters in February 2025.

Most recently, in June 2025, ITZY released their tenth EP, Girls Will Be Girls, which holds a title track of the same name as the album. It was also revealed on September 20 that all ITZY members renewed their contract with JYP Entertainment. Moreover, the K-pop girl group is scheduled to release their second Japanese studio album, Collector, on October 8.

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Aishwarya is a pop culture writer who covers K-drama and K-pop at Sportskeeda. After completing her Bachelor's in English and Communication Skills, she sought a job that allowed her to explore her passion, and being a K-pop and K-drama reporter felt like the ideal fit. Aishwarya has 3 years of experience under her belt and previously took on several internships in the industry that further motivated her in choosing writing as a career.

Aishwarya believes in conducting extensive research and verifying facts with the help of reputable sources to produce accurate articles. She also spends a significant amount of time on Twitter to understand how netizens are reacting to the latest trends in the industry before crafting her content.

She admires SUGA from BTS for his dedication to his work and aspires to immerse herself into the things she loves, just like him. If she could go back in time, she would jump at the opportunity to be part of ""Reply 1988,"" a K-drama set in a time when neighborhood relationships were cherished and interpersonal connections were of utmost importance. Although she loves how technology has advanced, she would also love to experience living in an era before it was invented.

When Aishwarya's not writing and reading about the latest developments in the industry, she spends her time crocheting, sketching, cycling, reading Mangas, and cooking.

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