Netizens are reacting to JYP Entertainment's decision to post an ITZY photo that does not contain Lia.

On social media, netizens are discussing a recent post uploaded by ITZY's official Instagram account.
The post was meant to celebrate the account reaching a significant milestone—amassing over 20 million followers on Instagram. However, what stirred up emotions among fans and netizens alike was the absence of Lia in the group photo.

Lia had been on a hiatus due to health issues, and her exclusion from the celebratory photo did not sit well with fans. While the photo used was a snapshot taken during their latest promotion for 'Born To Be,' during which Lia was officially absent, fans argued that the account could have chosen an older photo that included Lia, ensuring her presence in this special milestone celebration.

In response to the outcry from fans, the account promptly deleted the controversial post on ITZY's Instagram.

Nevertheless, netizens continue to express their dissatisfaction with JYP Entertainment's handling of Lia's situation and the apparent disregard for the feelings of global fans who follow ITZY's updates closely.

Reactions include:

"I feel really bad for Lia and Lias fans. They must have felt invisible...'

"All the agencies have one thing in common...that they are really bad at the work they do. If they had at least thought once more about their fans then none of this would have happened. But the agencies don't care. They don't really listen to the words of fans. How can I love the company, it's the artist that I love..."
"Couldn't they have speculated that this would happen? Why are they trying to remove her from the group instead of portraying it as a hiatus?"

"If someone is taking a hiatus due to health issues, does that make that person invisible?"

"ITZY is five!! ITZY has five member!! Lia Choi, I love you!!"

"Their lack of sense astounds me lol"

What are your thoughts?