“Big 3” Idol Shockingly Addresses Dating Rumors With Fellow Member, Triggers Heated Debate

ITZY‘s Yeji has sparked heated debate after directly addressing fan requests for her to date — or even marry — fellow member Ryujin.

The exchange occurred on fan communication platform Bubble, where a fan sent an impassioned message urging the two members to get together, repeatedly emphasizing their sincerity. Yeji’s response was brief but pointed.

Fan: I mean it. I REALLY mean it. I REALLY, REALLY mean it. I seriously, genuinely mean it. Hwang Yeji and Shin Ryujin, please date each other!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unnies, please just get together!!!!!!!!!!! Hwang Yeji and Shin Ryujin, please get married!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeji: What?! No matter how much you like us we won’t date…

The reply quickly circulated across social media, dividing the fanbase. While some fans found Yeji’s reaction lighthearted, many others expressed frustration at the culture of “shipping” that led to the question in the first place.

Many claimed that such comments clearly make the members uncomfortable.

I swear shippers are brainless. Can’t they just enjoy idols’s music and work without being cringe

— tk 🪐 (@t_kkwu) June 21, 2026

Please stop asking Yeji and Ryujin to date or marry each other on their social media accounts and in fansign events. It’s obvious that it’s making them uncomfortable 😐 pic.twitter.com/X99kku7ykS

— ky || ddaengddeong ♡ (@seulryeji) June 20, 2026

Others went further, arguing that relentless shipping has had real consequences on Yeji and Ryujin’s dynamic.

I have a feeling that they really dont enjoy the constant shipping comnents.

— zuiyadot (@zuiyadot) June 21, 2026

the way this insane shipping by these delusional people have affected their relationship in real life piss me off so bad… shippers and their deranged behaviour is the reason why ryujin and yeji stopped freely interacting and becoming more reserved with eachother it hurts to see

— appy (@sooyaosie) June 20, 2026

Several fans pointed out that this isn’t the first time Yeji has shut down such questions, calling for shippers to read the room.

Personally, I think if you’re a Ryeji shipper, you don’t need to bring it directly to Yeji. Just keep it to yourself. She’s already turned it down twice, so I feel like that’s a pretty clear answer. pic.twitter.com/1bHNayddsB

— Hwangchoi Yejisu (@binzyziz2s) June 20, 2026

What are your thoughts? Was the fan “request” just a harmless comment, or an uncomfortable demand? Let us know your opinion in the comments section of our social media posts!

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