ILLIT member Wonhee revealed the surprising story behind her debut in a recent YouTube video. Wonhee | @wonhee_illit/Instagram On March 8, KST, Wonhee and Minju appeared on comedian Kim Dae Hee‘s YouTube show, Let’s Eat, and shared many behind-the-scenes stories about ILLIT’s dynamic, as well as their path to debuting in the group. Wonhee and Minju with comedian Kim […]
Viral Clip Of ILLIT’s Wonhee Dancing Sparks Mixed Reactions
A newly-surfaced clip of ILLIT‘s Wonhee on stage is receiving different reactions from netizens. ILLIT’s Wonhee | @illit_official/Instagram | @illit_official/Instagram A snippet of her fancam was posted on a Korean forum highlighting her dance moves. Many comments that were posted criticized her skills, questioning how someone of her level could be the group’s center. [Video […]
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 […]