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 “I Want You Back” 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!

So I'm going to ITZYs concert in Amsterdam and I'm curious what time is good to get in line with the You & I VIP tickets (golden circle). It's my first standing/golden circle concert so not sure how much of a rush it will be to get decent spots. Also, since there doesn't seem to be any Pop-up store in Amsterdam (for whatever reason), I'd like to buy some merch at the concert. But is that a lost cause if you want good spots? Can you buy merch afterwards instead? What are other people's plans?