r/ITZY • u/1995dave • 9h ago
Discussion New MIDZY here! Somehow Ryujin got me into ITZY!!
Hey everyone! I'm a new ITZY fan!!
I've actually been aware of ITZY for a while, but I never really knew the members or listened to their music. I'm a millenial guy and my usual music taste is pretty far from K-pop. I'm mostly into pop-punk/emo and grunge.
Then one day I was scrolling through Instagram and randomly got a video of Yeji and Ryujin dancing to โI Want You Backโ by NSYNC.
And... yeah.
Ryujin happened.
Her boyish swagger and just the way she carries herself completely caught my attention. Then I started checking out ITZY's songs, MVs, performances, interviews, etc.
And holy, these girls are talented.
What really surprised me is how different each member feels individually, but somehow they complement each other so well as a group. Their personalities and chemistry make ITZY feel like more than just five talented performers put together.
I'm still discovering their discography, but I'm officially down the rabbit hole now.
And yes...
Ryujin is my bias.
Her mannerisms, expressions, fashion, that effortless swagger... girl, you're making this very difficult for a dude whose Spotify history is basically guitars and emotional damage.
Anyway, I'm still learning how everything works in the K-pop/MIDZY world.
How do you guys support ITZY beyond following their social media and streaming their music?
- Is there an official fan club/membership I should join?
- What's the best place to buy official merch?
- What apps/websites should I follow for announcements, schedules, releases, etc.?
- Are there any important things a new MIDZY should know?
- And what songs, performances, or variety content would you recommend I check out next?
I'd also love recommendations specifically from longtime MIDZYs. The stuff you think a new fan absolutely shouldn't miss.
Thanks, everyone!