ILLIT has been subjected to major criticism during their recent appearance. The members of ILLIT | @ILLIT_Official/X On September 25, ILLIT attended Paris Fashion Week for the brand Acne Studios. | @ILLIT_twt/X In images from the show, the idols showed professionalism and seemed more mature than their first Fashion Week appearance earlier in the year, before even […]
ILLIT Undergoes Formation Change, Netizens Left Disappointed
When it comes to K-Pop group formations, the member (or members) standing in the middle often reflects the group’s image the most. IVE’s Yujin and Wonyoung are the centers | @IVEstarship/Twitter They are usually a visual member and also integral to the group’s identity. BTS’s Jungkook is the center | @BTS_bighit/Twitter ILLIT has recently changed […]
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa Chooses ILLIT For A “Shocking” Collaboration
MAMAMOO‘s Hwasa is receiving praise for her recent comments about ILLIT. MAMAMOO’s Hwasa During her appearance on the YouTube show The K-Star Next Door, Hwasa shared the behind the scenes story about her “K-Shoe Thief” incident, spoke candidly about her school days, and more. Host Jonathan Yiombi and MAMAMOO’s Hwasa When asked which fourth and fifth-generation idols […]
ILLIT Yunah’s Viral Comments Being Linked To ADOR’s Min Hee Jin Divides Netizens
ILLIT Yunah‘s recent comments are going viral after being linked to ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin, but netizens are divided. ILLIT’s Yunah | @illit_official/Instagram Min Hee Jin ILLIT are seen as one of the “victims” of Min Hee Jin’s recent feud with HYBE, as she brought the group’s concept up as plagiarizing NewJeans. While the […]
Small Change In ILLIT Wonhee’s Appearance Has Fans Convinced The New Look Is “Much Better”
ILLIT‘s Wonhee, well known for her super thick and voluminous hair, is said to have made a small change to her look… ILLIT’s Wonhee | @ILLIT_twt/X …and the change has since earned a great response from her fans! One viral theqoo post, with 85K views and counting, pointed out that Wonhee’s hair has gone through some thinning—overall […]
ILLIT Disappoints With Lipsynced Performance At University Festival
On May 21, rookie K-Pop girl group ILLIT appeared at the Kutopia Festival at Korea University. They performed a couple of songs, including their hit single “Magnetic”, to a very enthusiastic and energetic audience that seemed to enjoy every minute of the show. ILLIT | @ILLIT_official/Twitter This performance came in the midst of the ongoing […]
ILLIT Faces Major Backlash After Bombshell Report Suggests Members Personally Followed NewJeans Hate Account
Korean netizens slammed ILLIT after alleging that the members themselves personally followed a NewJeans hate account. NewJeans | GRAMMY ILLIT | HYBE Previously, it was reported that ILLIT had followed a NewJeans hate account on Twitter. Although ILLIT unfollowed the account soon after, the damage had already been done. ILLIT Accidentally Follows A Fan Account […]
ILLIT Accidentally Follows A Fan Account Accusing NewJeans Of Plagiarism
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. Even celebrities can make mistakes on social media! Some idols have accidentally followed fellow idols, like BLACKPINK‘s Lisa and (G)I-DLE‘s Yuqi. yuqi talked about how she accidentally followed lisa on […]
“Sold More Than NewJeans” — Netizens Roast ILLIT In The Midst Of HYBE’s Chart Manipulation Allegations
It was recently reported that ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin had made an explosive claim against HYBE. She had alleged that HYBE had proposed she use bulk buying to raise NewJeans‘ chart numbers. Upon refusal, it created a conflict between her and HYBE. The method that she talked about was called “advance buying,” where HYBE […]
Choreographer’s Accusations Of Plagiarism Against ILLIT Resurface In Midst Of HYBE Feud
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. It seems like everyone involved in the HYBE Labels feud against ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has been accused in one way or another of plagiarism by this point. Whether it’s someone accusing […]
ILLIT Allegedly Takes Shot At NewJeans’ Minji
ILLIT is alleged to have dissed NewJeans during a show produced by BELIFT LAB. NewJeans | Pinterest ILLIT | Korean Herald On May 13, the parents of NewJeans members exposed the mistreatment of Bang Si Hyuk and HYBE. In an email, the parents of the K-Pop stars criticized HYBE for mistreating and plagiarizing NewJeans. NewJeans’ […]
“Amazing Saturday” Episode Becomes Yet Another “Proof” of ILLIT “Stealing” NewJeans’ Concept
In the latest episode of Amazing Saturday, during the game of “Guess The Lyrics,” ILLIT‘s “Magnetic” played—puzzling the panel of hosts and guests on the show. ILLIT | @BELIFTLAB/X As the top-trending song played, the captions displayed some of the song’s catchiest lyrics like “This time I want” and “You, you, you, you like it’s magnetic.” The captions […]
“Stop Copying” NewJeans’ Hyein Suspected Of Dissing ILLIT As Past Post Resurfaces
NewJeans member Hyein‘s past post is raising eyebrows. Hyein | Pinterest On April 24, MK Sports reported that Hyein seemed to have taken a shot at ILLIT for plagiarizing her group. The allegations stem from Hyein’s past post. On March 25, Hyein uploaded several photos to NewJeans’ community PHONING. In the photos, fans couldn’t help […]
ILLIT Achieves Their First Perfect All-Kill (PAK) Amid HYBE & ADOR Min Hee Jin’s Feud
The K-Pop community has been chaotic the last couple of days with the ongoing feud happening between HYBE Labels and ADOR‘s CEO Min Hee Jin. Accusations and criticism are being thrown left and right between the parties involved, and the K-Pop artists included in the feud seem to be caught in the crossfire. With ILLIT being accused of copying NewJeans […]
ILLIT To Change Fandom Name Following Major Backlash
On April 21, ILLIT announced their fandom name through live broadcast. OUR FANDOM NAME IS ‘LILLY’ OMG 😭 pic.twitter.com/2ZYR3NdhI2 — rune 𓇢𓆸 (@willibeit) April 21, 2024 However, the name “LILLY” was met with immediate backlash. Firstly, the name is pronounced and written the same way in Korean as NMIXX Lily‘s name. ILLIT’s Fandom Name Receives Massive […]
BABYMONSTER’s Overwhelming Popularity Over ILLIT Sparks Heated Debate
BABYMONSTER and ILLIT‘s respective scores on a music show are going viral. BABYMONSTER | YG Entertainment ILLIT | HYBE On April 18, a post titled “Are These ILLIT BABYMONSTER Scores Real???” went viral. In the post, the author uploaded the real-time votes tally for BABYMONSTER and ILLIT on M Countdown. In the photo, BABYMONSTER could […]
ILLIT Iroha’s Baby Photos Prove That She Is A Natural Beauty
ILLIT has just freshly debuted, but they are already chart-toppers. Their debut with “Magnetic” was highly praised, and they soon shot to fame! While all of the members are visuals, Iroha has been gaining attention in particular for her refreshing beauty. Recently released baby photos of the star prove that she has always been gorgeous! […]
Fact Check: Is HYBE Really Doing “Payola” For ILLIT On Spotify?
Recently, rumblings within the K-Pop spaces have raised eyebrows regarding HYBE Labels‘ promotional strategies for ILLIT‘s debut track “Magnetic” on Spotify. The accusations have risen following ILLIT’s unprecedented success on the streaming platform. | BE:LIFT LAB A faction of K-Pop fans allege that HYBE has resorted to “payola,” a practice where payment is made to […]
ILLIT Iroha’s New Look Leaves Netizens Divided
ILLIT recently made their highly-anticipated debut with “Magnetic” which wowed netizens with its dreamy concept, unique sound, and fun choreography. [Video could not be displayed] Even prior to debut, maknae Iroha has been going viral for her gorgeous visuals. [Video could not be displayed] However, netizens are debating on which look suits her best: Bangs […]
ILLIT Becomes First K-Pop Girl Group To Have A Debut Song Enter Global Spotify Chart On Day One
Though ILLIT debuted just yesterday with the album SUPER REAL ME and title track “Magnetic”, they’re already off to a promising start in the K-Pop industry! ILLIT | HYBE Labels There was a lot of anticipation for the group’s debut after the members were chosen from survival show R U Next?, and previews for “Magnetic” started to spread […]
HYBE Labels’ Upcoming Girl Group ILLIT Faces Speculation About Their Potential Success… Or Failure
There are only a few days left until the debut of HYBE Labels‘ new girl group, ILLIT, set to happen on March 25. The five-member group was created through the survival show R U Next?, with the winning line-up consisting of Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha. ILLIT | HYBE Labels In the days leading up to their debut, their label has been […]
Upcoming HYBE Group ILLIT Make Their Paris Fashion Week Debut Before Even Debuting — Netizens React
Recently, the upcoming BELIFT LAB (under HYBE) girl group ILLIT traveled to Paris to make their Paris Fashion Week debut before even making their K-Pop debut. [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] On February 28, ILLIT attended the show for Swedish brand Acne Studios. As soon as they stepped out of […]
The Final Lineup For The “R U Next?” Girl Group I’LL-IT Is Announced — But Some Netizens Aren’t Happy
The final lineup for the HYBE and BELIFT LAB reality show R U Next? was finally announced, revealing the six trainees who won the chance to debut. After weeks of battling and performances, September 1 saw the final episode being aired to decide which six trainees would debut. Your browser does not support video. It was announced that […]