Hated Just for Existing? The Madness ILLIT Faced After Debut

Rookie K-pop girl group ILLIT marked their first anniversary, but their debut year was anything but smooth. From being mocked as “NewJeans copycats” to malicious memes, hate-filled Shorts, and legal drama—ILLIT endured a level of cyberbullying rarely seen in the industry.

This video walks through the YTN article titled “Hated Just for Breathing... ILLIT, Looking Back on a Stormy Year” and reflects on how far the group has come despite overwhelming hate.

Why were they targeted so harshly?
What really happened behind the “Ignore Them” controversy?
And how did fans and the public begin to shift their perspective over time?

Translated article:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/just-br...

Reference:
https://m.entertain.naver.com/article...
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