Popular Female Idol Faces Criticism for Excessive Eating, Sparks Huge Backlash
ITZY’s Yeji is facing backlash over snacks caught on her live broadcast.
The controversy began when a fan commented, “Let’s stop eating snacks from now on.” Yeji quickly responded, insisting she’s been cutting back on snacks and begged fans to trust her.
“Honestly, I’ve probably said this 500 times. I really have been eating fewer snacks lately. Please believe me, I’m trying to cut back. I don’t eat that much. I had no choice but to bring this one with me because I needed some sugar. Please believe me. I won’t eat in a way that will make MIDZYs worry about me.
I just happen to always be holding a snack when I see you guys. There’s nothing I can do about that. When I meet MIDZY, my sugar may be a bit low. To show MIDZY my angelic smile, I sometimes need sugar to recharge my energy.”
— Yeji
Fans erupted, saying no one should control what she eats. The whole snack drama caught fire fast.
A Twitter user shared Yeji’s reply with this tweet:
과자부터 끊어보자
솔직히이말도한오백번한거같애나진짜요즘과자안먹어진짜야믿어줘진짜진짜나과자안먹어안먹는데내가오늘은가져올수밖에없었어너무당이떨어져진짜진짜야믿어줘진짜나진짜과자많이안먹어요즘에진짜야나믿지가걱정할만큼먹지않아하알겟어요제발드세요 pic.twitter.com/DWYIsHdw93
— 카키 (@_kakkii_) February 21, 2026
This isn’t the first time Yeji faced fan pressure. She recently apologized for playing games during a broadcast, which also stirred up reactions.
The snack saga continues as fans debate how much say they have in idols’ lives. Yeji firmly asks for understanding while trying to keep her sweet energy up for MIDZY.
ITZY fans, what do you think? Should Yeji have to explain her snacks?