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June 19, 2026 (3 months ago)

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EVAN, the artist formerly known as Heeseung of ENHYPEN, has become the subject of intense online discussion after comments he made to fans used a Korean honorific that many interpreted as unexpected. The controversy centers on EVAN referring to ILLIT member Iroha as “sunbaenim,” a term commonly used to address someone who debuted earlier or […]

ILLIT’s Moka Suspends Activities Again, Agency Cites Anxiety and Excessive Tension

June 19, 2026 (3 months ago)

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Lead: Moka pauses promotions to focus on health ILLIT member Moka is suspending activities again, according to a health-related statement from her agency BELIFT LAB. On the 19th, BELIFT LAB said Moka has been receiving treatment and working on recovery since the preparation stages for the group’s 4th mini album comeback, citing symptoms related to […]

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ILLIT’s Moka Pauses Activities for Anxiety-Related Health Recovery, While New Talent Drives BTS and K-Drama Buzz

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

In a day marked by both industry spotlight and on-screen anticipation, BELIFT LAB announced that ILLIT member Moka will temporarily pause all activities to focus on health recovery tied to “excessive tension” and symptoms of anxiety. Meanwhile, Zhang Hao reflected on his growth since Boys Planet as he leads the group AND2BLE, and ENA’s upcoming […]

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June 18, 2026 (3 months ago)

EVAN’s TikTok With ILLIT’s Iroha Sparks Online Backlash Over “Forced” Hate and Idol Choreography Criticism

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A former ENHYPEN member, EVAN (Heeseung), has become the target of a wave of online criticism after a recent TikTok video featuring ILLIT’s Iroha drew attention for alleged “awkward” choreography and a broader culture of hate in K-pop comment sections, according to reports from Koreaboo. The controversy erupted after EVAN posted (and shared through social […]

ILLIT’s “It’s Me” Wins Again as the Group Turns Viewers’ Attention to Its Real-World Dorm Life

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ILLIT scored a third music show win with “It’s Me” on SBS’s Inkigayo in the June 14 episode, while the group simultaneously ramped up interest in its off-stage world via a first-ever look inside its dorm on MBC’s The Manager. The back-to-back developments underscore how K-pop promotion increasingly blends chart performance with lifestyle storytelling—turning what […]

ILLIT Wins Third “Inkigayo” Trophy for “It’s Me,” and Previews a New MBC Reality Special

ILLIT has claimed its third music-show win with “It’s Me,” capturing first place on SBS’s “Inkigayo” in the show’s June 14 episode. The win, which came in a competitive lineup that included I.O.I’s “Suddenly” and aespa’s “LEMONADE,” further solidifies the group’s momentum as it prepares to expand its presence beyond music stages. Third trophy for […]

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LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE Debut “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” Choreography in New Dance Practice Video

HYBE has released a new choreography-focused dance practice video for “ICONIC BY MISTAKE”, spotlighting the collaboration between LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE. The video drops amid heightened interest in the groups’ cross-project partnership and offers fans a clearer look at the synchronization and staging that originally debuted during a live performance on M Countdown, according […]

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HYBE Releases Choreography Look at LE SSERAFIM–ILLIT–KATSEYE’s “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” Collaboration

HYBE has shared a new dance practice video spotlighting the choreography for “ICONIC BY MISTAKE”, the collaboration single bringing together girl groups LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE. Released on June 14, the video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the routine that fans first saw during the groups’ performance on M Countdown, adding a more detailed […]

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LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE Reveal Dance Practice for “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” Collaboration