Time Stamp: About a week ago
Itzy shouldn't have trained more.
I see lots of unpopular opinion videos saying that Itzy should've trained more whether the video creator is saying this or reviewing viewers opinions, I see this one a lot and I disagree. I'll admit that Itzy don't have the strongest live stages (voice wise), but then again they are a rookie group so we can't just expect them to be perfect. I think the whole "training more situation" is honestly a false statement because I can't stop looking away. The girls have amazing looks and stages and are very talented and skilled, so I don't think they need to train more. Over time I'm sure their live vocals will get better, but you can't automatically expect a rookie group to have outstanding live vocals like their senior groups especially since Itzy have been around a little over a year now. In addition, no matter what company the group comes from, that shouldn't define how their live vocals should be on the first couple times around, especially if they are a newer group such as Itzy, because they are new to the industry and need time to perform live. You must also consider that their voices, once recorded in the studio, get tuned and things done to them to make the song come out a certain way so they aren't automatically used to having those same options studios provide. It's all live so of course it'll sound different to the studio version, but again just give them time since they're new to the industry and they will improve.
Opinion 54.5 (because this goes along with what's written at the top):
Itzy don't need to switch their concept
I've literally seen this opinion everywhere that "Itzy need to change their concept" or "Itzy should switch their concept because it's getting boring". I completely disagree. Itzy are still rookies and have made such a huge name for themselves because of their teen crush, female empowerment concepts and it's ridiculous that people think they should switch their concepts. There are so many other groups who stick to a concept because it's what works and is successful for the group and to me, this is no different. Itzy are all young girls who are inspiring and empowering people everywhere to break stereotypes and embrace and love yourself. If you don't like them or their concept/music then don't listen. No one is forcing you to listen to it, but what really is annoying is when people leave comments about it. The fact that some people take time out of their day to spread negativity to these idols is honestly annoying and stooping to very low levels. The fact that some people feel the need to write mean comments to make themselves feel better about them is honestly ignorant and the dumbest thing I've heard and seen. Also, spreading hate and trying to make your own groups look better only makes them look worse for you and your fandom. If you don't like Itzy or their music and concepts then don't stan and don't listen, but you don't need to purposely take the time out of your day to be rude to people to make yourself feel better.
A/N: This was going to be posted after the chapter I had originally planned to post first, but since it's Lia's birthday I decided to switch it and post it today. So... happy Lia day!!! She's been my bias since Itzy debuted (Ryujin was my predebut bias but then it switched once "Dalla Dalla" was released), and I'm so glad to have found her and Itzy. They are amazing and deserve all the love so everyone, please spread love and positivity to not only Lia today but also to everyone<3.
