ITZY’s Low Energy In Viral Concert Clip Sparks Heated Debate — Bringing Up BLACKPINK

A video accusing ITZY of low energy in a viral concert clip has sparked a heated debate, especially after involving BLACKPINK.

The members of ITZY

ITZY recently performed in Sydney as part of their tour.

ITZY "월드투어 해외 공연 아주 멋진 시작, 평생 잊지 못할 추억 만들어"
멜버른, 시드니 단독 콘서트 성료! https://t.co/H0y92tJmfL#ITZY #MIDZY @ITZYofficial#ITZY_TUNNELVISION#ITZY_TNVS#ITZY_WORLD_TOUR pic.twitter.com/UyR4olLF0D

— ITZY (@ITZYofficial) April 21, 2026

A video of ITZY’s performance of “Wannabe” in Sydney has gone viral, and initially sparked criticism from netizens who claimed the members had no energy.

Itzy Wannabe Full Video 260419 Sydney #ITZY_TUNNELVISION #ITZY_WORLD_TOUR #ITZY #있지 #ITZY_in_SYDNEY @ITZY

♬ Originalton – MultiOnce

While the comments were turned off, the video was posted online and was linked to the “BLACKPINK effect,” seemingly linking to allegations Jennie had for “lazy” performances.

Is this the “blackpink effect” blinks talk about ??

Rookie itzy could never pic.twitter.com/PJXTh8T2R0

— KpopInsider (@KpopInside4rdi) April 22, 2026

Yet, while the initial TikTok saw fans criticizing ITZY, the quotes on the post defended the idols.

Many explained that ITZY have never gotten the credit for their performance skills, but one video from a full concert has led to a wave of criticism when the members are already busy and have full schedules, with a comeback planned. Many also added that the girls were singing completely live, and it was the toned-down performance that allowed them to stay so stable. Others also hit back at the comparisons to BLACKPINK and attempts to bait fans.

kpop fans never gave itzy credit for their hard work and for putting 100% of their energy into every performance they do but god forbid they try to go easy on themselves for one song when they’re in the middle of tour and preparing for a comeback fuck you genuinely https://t.co/obDGfOUsbS

— Adi #motto🍭 (@125imaginaryadi) April 23, 2026

Do you expect them to perform this song like they did in 2020 on music shows? It’s 6 years old, during a concert after a year of zero rest so far. God forbid they don’t put 100% of their energy into dancing. https://t.co/ewrWcUqIlC

— Droid 🍨🍦 (@markzdroid) April 23, 2026

excuse me….. it’s most definitely not the blackpink effect bc itzy has spent their entire career DANCING their asses off… they can absolutely tone it down during a few performances esp if they’re exhausted. don’t ever

— Kev 🪽 (@blazikev) April 23, 2026

kpop stans are so used to non-live performances that they’re shocked when a group keeps their energy so they can both dance and sing live https://t.co/WfY0y2V6E6

— aly’s motto 🪜 (@lesbitzys) April 23, 2026