ILLIT’s Comeback Teasers Trigger Backlash Related To NJZ (NewJeans)

“It’s a literal copy…”
News
Koreaboo

ILLIT‘s comeback teasers have been met with criticism related to NJZ (NewJeans).

ILLIT_Super_Real_Me_group_concept_photo_7
ILLIT | BELIFT LAB

On November 12, the members of NJZ sparked shock after returning to ADOR, but many hit back at the group, saying that they had to apologize to groups impacted by the feud, including ILLIT.

NJZ (NewJeans) Must Apologise To ILLIT And LE SSERAFIM, According To Netizens

Yet, it seems that amid the members’ return, ILLIT has once again been hit with criticism with the release of new concept photos for their comeback.

When it came to Korean netizens, they criticized the teasers for the poor editing.

HYBE Group’s Latest Comeback Teasers Hit With Mixed Reactions

The group shared the group photos for their comeback, “Not Cute Anymore.”

G5jfTjSbYAASwFu

G5jfURtaQAAHH2P

Yet, netizens kept bringing up NJZ song they released after they “left” ADOR called “Pit Stop.”

K-Pop Fans React To NJZ’s (NewJeans) New Song Amid Trial Verdict, Hiatus, And Backlash

In the comments, netizens claimed that ILLIT had always had a “magical” concept and even believed that they were once again “copying” NJZ with the new theme.

Netizens quickly defended the members, saying that it is a common concept among many idols, and hated how ILLIT was once again getting hate due to NJZ.

Next Page
Scroll to top