ITZY Turns into Scaredy-Cats? How the Search for the WAKPPU Ball Ended in Tears

ITZY briefly set aside the charisma the group is known for onstage and revealed a more human side. The first episode of “DaDa-ITZY,” a new original content series featuring the members themselves, has now been released and is drawing attention from fans.

In the episode, ITZY takes on a mission to find the “WAKPPU Ball,” only to encounter situations the members did not anticipate. It is a striking contrast with the group’s usual image: ITZY has captivated its global fandom with bold, confident performances, but during the mission, the members become frightened and display a comical “Scaredy-Cats” side that brings plenty of laughter.

Tears and an Unexpectedly Different Charm During the Mission

The heart of the episode lies in the members’ reactions as they set out in search of the WAKPPU Ball. While carrying out the mission, they come face to face with unexpected scares, and some of the members are even reduced to tears. Their honest reactions become a central part of the entertainment as the search unfolds.

The performers who normally execute perfectly synchronized choreography onstage seem to disappear entirely. Instead, the episode candidly captures the members becoming flustered by the difficulty of the mission and the environment around them, with some visibly tearing up as they struggle to continue.

These moments highlight the range of personalities within ITZY. Beyond the group identity built around powerful performances, the episode reveals the bond among the members as well as their human vulnerability. By showing those sides without holding back, the series gives fans an opportunity to feel closer to them.

The Beginning of an Original Series for a Global Fandom

“DaDa-ITZY” was planned as a series that would fully showcase ITZY’s everyday lives and sense of entertainment. From its very first episode, it follows the members through candid emotional changes, including confidence, fear, surprise and tears as the mission develops.

With that structure, the series goes beyond being a simple promotional video and takes the form of a self-contained variety program. The WAKPPU Ball mission provides a clear objective, while the members’ unfiltered responses supply the episode’s humor and emotional turns.

ITZY is continuing its active promotions with the recent song “Motto.” At the same time, “DaDa-ITZY” is expanding the ways in which the group connects with fans by offering a closer look at the members outside their usual stage performances.

The unexpected behavior the members display while completing the mission is emerging as a key part of the content’s appeal. For global fans accustomed to ITZY’s confident performances, the members’ frightened, tearful and candid reactions introduce another side of the group and leave a fresh impression.