Popular female idol gets called out for eating too much, causing huge backlash

Recently, a video clip of a live broadcast with ITZY’s Yeji went viral after she was “caught” with snacks.

During the live, a fan commented, “Let’s stop eating snacks from now on.”

💬 Let’s cancel it
🖤 ​​Honestly, I didn’t eat enough food to be able to eat.

하아경어요제드드세요 pic.twitter.com/DWYIsHdw93

— ゴィー (@_kakkii_) February 21, 2026

To this, Yeji made a long response, begging fans to believe that she has cut down on snacks.

“Honestly, I’ve probably said this 500 times. I’ve really been snacking less lately. Please believe me, I’m trying to hit back. I don’t eat that much. I had no choice but to bring this one because I needed sugar. Please believe me. I will not eat in a way that will make MIDZYs worry about me.

I always happen to be holding a snack when I see you guys. There is nothing I can do about it. When I meet MIDZY, my sugar might be a little low. To show MIDZY my angelic smile, sometimes I need sugar to recharge my energy.”

— Yeji

However, fans were outraged that people controlled what she could and could not eat.

Meanwhile, she previously apologized to fans about playing games, which sparked a huge backlash.

ITZY’s Yeji Apologizes To Fans, Sparks Fury Online

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