Lately, the spotlight has been on the newcomer group ILLIT, stirring up public interest due to a string of controversies shaking the KPop scene. These controversies even hint at sparking a heated feud between Min Hee Jin and HYBE.
The central issue causing uproar around the BELIFT LAB group is plagiarism. Not just one instance, but ILLIT has been embroiled in at least seven plagiarism accusations so far. Are you curious about the plagiarism controversies surrounding ILLIT? Keep reading to find out!
1. Before their official debut, dancer Kelly Sweeney accused ILLIT of using his choreography without giving credit.
ILLIT (twitter.com/ILLIT_official)2. Prior to their debut, ILLIT faced another plagiarism accusation regarding their teaser logo, which was deemed similar to the logos used by TXT and NewJeans.
ILLIT (twitter.com/ILLIT_official)3. ILLIT faced criticism for performing choreography that was strikingly similar to LE SSERAFIM’s dance moves.
ILLIT (twitter.com/ILLIT_official)4. In addition to LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT is also accused of copying several dance moves from NewJeans and the overall concept of the group curated by Min Hee Jin.
ILLIT (twitter.com/ILLIT_official)5. The controversy continued when ILLIT expressed interest in using the fandom name “LILLY,” which bears resemblance to BLACKPINK Lisa’s fandom name.
ILLIT (twitter.com/ILLIT_official)6. Despite the hand pose forming the letter “L” being common, ILLIT was accused of purposefully imitating gestures from EXO and EXO-L while posing for photos in this style.
ILLIT (twitter.com/ILLIT_official)7. Recently, ILLIT’s debut album track “Lucky Girl Syndrome” came under scrutiny for allegedly plagiarizing the song “Favorite Liar” by The Wrecks.
ILLIT (twitter.com/ILLIT_official)Regardless of the validity of these plagiarism claims, it’s essential to remember that ILLIT is merely a group entrusted with showcasing what has been prepared for them. The concepts, choreography, makeup, and more are the responsibility of those behind the scenes. Let’s approach this controversy with wisdom, shall we?