ITZY Ryujin’s Shocking “Waterbomb 2025” Sparks Massive Reactions

ITZY’s Ryujin is going viral after her unexpected outfit choice at the 2025 Waterbomb Festival in Seoul, one of Korea’s biggest summer music events known for flashy performances, water cannons, and revealing stage looks.

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But rather than wearing the usual skimpy outfits that dominate the festival, Ryujin stunned fans with a more modest and athletic look — and it’s sparking massive praise online.

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Wearing a long-sleeve white rash guard by BARREL and distressed denim shorts, Ryujin stood out on stage not for showing skin and defying expectations. While many idols opt to wear less on the stage, given that they will eventually be splashed with tons of water during their performances, Ryujin opted for a completely different take on the festival’s theme.

250704 Kiss&Tell #ITZY #있지 #RYUJIN #류진 @ITZYofficial pic.twitter.com/WaYGyAy9YT

— off-beat (@Offbeat_RJ) July 4, 2025

250704 WATERBOMB2025#ITZY #있지 #RYUJIN #류진 @ITZYofficial pic.twitter.com/5tikGrtSAA

— ITZY믿지 (@pjg920) July 9, 2025

250704#ITZY #있지 #RYUJIN #류진 pic.twitter.com/CEYaRXyga1

— chaeryontop (@chaeryontop2019) July 10, 2025

While the ITZY star performed alongside the rest of her group back at the beginning of the month, on July 4, our unexpected outfit choice is only now gaining attention. She has gained viral praise from Korean fans on X (formerly known as Twitter), where many shared why they loved her choice.

워터밤밤밤밤밤에 긴팔래시가드….ㄹㅇ기특햐요 pic.twitter.com/X40pwtB8dr

— 번점 (@sinrryuddaeng) July 22, 2025

Wearing a long-sleeve rash guard at Waterbomb… seriously, that’s so admirable.

— Fan on X (formerly known as Twitter)

ㄹㅇ 노래 즐기고 물 맞으면서 노는데 굳이 노출 심한 옷일 필요가 없음 https://t.co/OdeG7KeKCS

— Jule (@Jule79690217091) July 23, 2025

Honestly, you can enjoy the music and get splashed without needing to wear super revealing clothes.

— Fan on X (formerly known as Twitter)

그 케데헌 루미같다 https://t.co/oOZdrUGONG

— 문래 (@insang2mun) July 22, 2025

She kinda reminds me of Rumi from KPop Demon Hunters.

— Fan on X (formerly known as Twitter)

있지누나들 너무 아름다우셧어요
가까이 다가올때마다 숨참음
그리고 워터밤할거면 무대서는 모든 여자가
이렇게 입었으면 좋겟다고 생각햇어요 https://t.co/38y3xLkn9T

— 보돌 (@bomanyjuseyo) July 22, 2025

The ITZY noonas were so beautiful. I held my breath every time they came closer.
And I honestly thought, if you’re performing at Waterbomb, all the women should dress like this.

— Fan on X (formerly known as Twitter)

the qrts are either saying ryujin's pretty, she looks like huntr/x rumi, asking about her highlighter, & praising her waterbomb outfit 🤭 our viral queen! https://t.co/qlECrroObP

— franzi (@shinjinnies) July 23, 2025

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