ILLIT’s “Angry” Expressions In Recent Performance Sparks Major Reactions

Netizens were surprised by ILLIT’s expressions during a recent performance.

ILLIT released the video for their track “jellyous.”
ILLIT performed the track on M Countdown on July 17.
When the performance was shared online…
ILLIT performing 'jellyous' on MCOUNTDOWN!#ILLIT #아일릿 pic.twitter.com/2rTbX8uud2
— ILLIT UNIVERSE (@ILLIT_UNIVERSE) July 17, 2025
Netizens couldn’t get over the fact that despite the song being energetic and upbeat, the members looked “mad,” particularly pointing out the expression of Moka. Some weren’t sure if it was intended as a “spoiler” or if the members were angry about something, whether it was tiredness, production, or illnesses that the members had during the promotions.
they mad asf especially moka 😭 https://t.co/tNSyo91Esx
— Diana 🎀 (@kiyoroha) July 17, 2025
Still preforming that well while being sick tired and mad asf you gotta respect it https://t.co/UrKhDsdjwS
— Aegi pie (@mokafangirl) July 17, 2025
they’re mad bc whoever made this choreo that is meant to be performed live is dumb. let them breathe godddd https://t.co/EbwUntEsjF
— zel ʚ (@kep1carat) July 18, 2025
Oh I feel sick
If this doesn’t prove that belift is one of the worse companies out there
Idk what doesThe girls are so tired and moka is sick
Belift stop overworking your idols!!!
I better not see any glitts defend them anymore https://t.co/9QHUvysOV1
— 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐲 🍰🩰 (@imcoolwithyouth) July 17, 2025
they look angry as fuck omg 😭😭
— yurilover99 (@yurilover99) July 17, 2025
For a group known for their positive performances, it was a surprise.