Earlier this year, K-Pop idols’ live vocals became a hot topic following a viral performance by LE SSERAFIM. Since then, numerous idols have been both praised and criticized for their live stages. Included in that list is ILLIT, who became a target like other HYBE Labels groups. The group were criticized for their live singing, […]
ILLIT’s Brand Film For Comeback Sparks Divided Opinions Due To Use Of Japanese
ILLIT recently released a brand film for their comeback, I’LL LIKE YOU. The girls talked about each of their dreams in the video. Moka dreamed about being larger than life. Iroha dreamed of being a boxer. Minju experienced sleep paralysis. Wonhee dreamed of freedom atop an eagle. Yunah talked about how she feels better after […]
ILLIT’s Public Support For FIFTY FIFTY Sparks Heated Debate
ILLIT members recently showed public support for FIFTY FIFTY’s new comeback, taking aback many fans. ILLIT | @illit_official/Instagram FIFTY FIFTY | @we_fiftyfifty/Instagram Nowadays, two idol groups collaborating for dance challenges that promote each group’s respective comeback has become more of a norm in K-Pop. But it doesn’t happen very often that a group would go […]
ILLIT’s Agency Belift Lab Is Suing Min Hee Jin For Defamation
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. ILLIT‘s agency Belift Lab is officially suing Min Hee Jin for defamation following her accusations that ILLIT is copying NewJeans. In a statement shared with various media outlets including Sports […]
ILLIT’s Wonhee Accused Of “Saying” The N-Word In Viral Video, Sparking Discussion On Xenophobia
There are some cultural differences between K-Pop and the cultures from which the genre borrows, sometimes resulting in unintended racism or cultural appropriation. TO1’s Chan | TO1/YouTube Over the years, the words naega and niga have sparked misunderstanding among those who do not listen to K-Pop or speak Korean. Each of the words sounds similar […]
Fact Check: Did HYBE Stage ILLIT’s Wonhee Reporting Hate Comments?
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. Recently, a controversial moment during ILLIT‘s Weverse livestream has gone viral. | @ILLIT_official/Twitter Previously, the group faced accusations of copying NewJeans‘ music, choreography, and concept which has all lead to […]
Netizens Are Heartbroken After Seeing ILLIT’s Wonhee React To Seeing Hate Comments During A Live Broadcast
Netizens have voiced anger after seeing ILLIT‘s Wonhee having to report hate comments during a live broadcast. ILLIT’s Wonhee | @illit_official/Instagram Since debuting, ILLIT has gained so many fans, but sadly, due to different issues, the young members have also been subjected to a lot of hate comments from netizens. While many assume the words […]
“Taobao NewJeans” — Netizens Spot An “Unmistakable” Way That ILLIT’s Promotional Team Copied NewJeans’
ILLIT has been compared to NewJeans since their debut. Even pre-debut, many called them “NewJeans 2.0,” with netizens worldwide mistaking them for NewJeans. “NewJeans 2.0?” — Korean Netizens React To HYBE New Girl Group ILLIT’s Concept Photos Many have chalked this up to their promotional and creative team, who allegedly seemed to have benchmarked NewJeans’ […]
ILLIT’s “Magnetic” Is “Haunting” K-Pop Fans On Spotify
If you’re a K-Pop fan, you’ve probably at least heard of ILLIT‘s debut song “Magnetic” by now, if you haven’t heard the song or have it on your playlists. The track went viral even before it was released, and even now, over a month after the girl group debuted, the song is still getting tons of […]
ILLIT’s “Lucky Girl Syndrome” Hit With Plagiarism Accusations
A couple of weeks ago, rookie girl group ILLIT released a music video for “Lucky Girl Syndrome”, one of the tracks off of their debut album, Super Real Me. The song has been met with a lot of praise, similar to their viral debut title track, “Magnetic”. However, in the last couple of days, netizens have starting […]
Shading Min Hee Jin Again? ILLIT’s Creative Director Sparks Speculations With New Instagram Post
ADOR’s CEO Min Hee Jin and HYBE are currently engaged in a very public feud after the corporation accused Min of trying to separate her label from the organization. She countered the accusations with a set of allegations against HYBE, claiming that she and her group, NewJeans, were mistreated by the company. Min Hee Jin […]
Netizens Criticize ILLIT’s Outfits As Being Too Revealing For A Minor
Recently, ILLIT dropped a dance challenge video of Iroha and RIIZE’s Shotaro dancing to “Lucky Girl Syndrome.” While at first glance it may seem like nothing is out of the ordinary, fans pointed out an important detail regarding Iroha’s outfit. @illit_official I’m so LUCKY with #쇼타로 선배님🍀 #SHOTARO #RIIZE #라이즈 #IROHA #이로하 #ILLIT #아일릿 #SUPER_LUCKY […]
“ILLIT’s Fandom Name Receives Massive Backlash From Netizens
ILLIT, the newest girl group under HYBE, has just announced their fandom name. But netizens are not pleased with the choice. ILLIT | @illit_official/Instagram On April 21, KST, the group hosted a live broadcast on Weverse to announce the news. Dressed in cute overalls, the five members revealed the fandom name letter by letter to […]
Fans Defend “Nugu” Boy Group Facing Payola Accusations After Blocking ILLIT’s Realtime All-Kill
In late March, BE:LIFT Lab‘s girl group ILLIT made their debut following the successful survival show R U NEXT? ILLIT | BE:LIFT Lab ILLIT’s title track, “Magnetic,” is a catchy and fun song, which has been reflected in the group’s chart performance. Since its release, the song has remained at the top of many of Korea’s […]
ILLIT’s Second Live Encore Earns Dramatically Mixed Reactions
The newest HYBE girl group, ILLIT, has already seen chart-topping success, leading to some music show wins. Last week, the group earned their first-ever win on The Show and won again during the second week of April, up against KISS OF LIFE and NOWADAYS. | The Show Like most music show wins, ILLIT participated in […]
ILLIT’s First Music Show Win Sparks A Heated Debate About Company “Privilege”
ILLIT‘s first music show win has sparked a heated debate about “privilege” among the big K-Pop companies. The members of ILLIT | @illit_official/Twitter On April 2, ILLIT got their first win on the K-Pop show The Show with points that surpassed the other two rookie girl groups by a huge amount. The members seemed shocked and […]
Netizens React To ILLIT’s First Encore Live Singing
Girl group ILLIT has just made their debut, but they are already chart-toppers! The girl group won first place on The Show‘s episode dated April 2, 2024. Pit against rookie debuts UNIS and Young Posse, they won thanks to an overwhelmingly high streak for streams and album sales. The girls were not spared from the […]
ILLIT’s Alleged Cosmetic Procedures Spark Criticism From Netizens
ILLIT‘s alleged cosmetic teeth procedures have sparked a lot of criticism from fans. Members of ILLIT | @ILLIT_official/Twitter ILLIT recently made their debut after the members made it to the end of the survival show R U Next? and debuted with the track “Magnetic.” [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] Yet, while the […]
Netizens Hit Back At The Hypocritical Criticism ILLIT’s Yunah Has Received Since Debuting
Netizens have hit back after the “hypocritical” criticism ILLIT‘s Yunah has been receiving. ILLIT’s Yunah | @ILLIT_Official/Instagram During R U Next? Yunah shined with her range of performances, showcasing the diversity and versatility of her talent. [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] When ILLIT debuted with the song […]
ILLIT’s Minju Is Already Being Named A Visual Of The Fifth Generation
Though it has only been a couple of days since ILLIT debuted on March 25 with their debut album SUPER REAL ME and title track “Magnetic”, the rookie girl group has already been making waves in the K-Pop world! ILLIT | @ILLIT_official/Twitter Each of the girls brings something unique and special to the group, as the winners […]
Netizens Find ILLIT’s Successful Debut Suspicious
Recently, the new HYBE girl group ILLIT made their debut. ILLIT | BE:LIFT Lab Formed through the survival show R U Next?, ILLIT’s debut has been long awaited. Even before their debut, ILLIT was a hot topic for good and “bad” reasons, losing a member before release. | HYBE ILLIT debuted on March 25 with “Magnetic,” a […]
ILLIT’s Debut Showcase Q&A Receives Criticism From Media Reporters
Recently, HYBE’s youngest girl group, ILLIT, made their debut with the EP SUPER REAL ME and the title track “Magnetic.” The group held its debut showcase on March 25 at the Blue Square Hall in Itaewon, Seoul, in the presence of around 100 members from the press. ILLIT While the reaction to ILLIT’s songs and […]
Hawk-Eyed Netizens Catch Similarities In ILLIT’s Choreography To NewJeans And LE SSERAFIM
ILLIT, HYBE‘s new girl group, officially made their debut on March 25, 2024. ILLIT’s Iroha, Moka, Wonhee, Yunah, and Minju | MHN Sports The girls displayed flawless visuals as they performed various songs at their debut showcase from their mini album Super Real Me. | Daily Leean The group impressed with their unique and fun […]
Fans Demand Information On I’LL-IT’s Youngseo After She Is Left Out Of Debut Content Filming
Member Youngseo became a part of the debut lineup for HYBE‘s new girl group, I’LL-IT, after she won a final spot on the survival show R U NEXT?. She was one of the popular contestants from the get-go, given her vocal talent and kitty-like visuals. As the girls gear up for their debut, fans notice […]