This is the very first return of ILLIT.
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On September 22nd, YOU have announced their first comeback since the release of Super true me earlier this year.
The group’s official X account announced that I WILL LIKE YOU will be released on October 21st and shared the specifics for the physical versions of the albums. Naturally, given that their debut was just over six months ago, many fans were excited about the news.
[NOTICE] #YOU “I’LL LIKE YOU (GLLIT ver.)” Pre-order Link Information
▶ Weverse Store
Random: https://t.co/8FeuNbWjZ3
Set: https://t.co/vPeOH7oSj9▶Yes24
Random: https://t.co/VwkgNMrrR7
Set: https://t.co/7xTSos0Gtg— ILLIT Official (@ILLIT_official) September 23, 2024
GOODBYE SUPER REAL ME HELLO I LIKE IT A LOT photo.twitter.com/mWR7sFyAqi Italian: https://t.co/eJ2oCaY2Ud
— nelly (@bobajungeun) September 22, 2024
HERE COMES ILLIT, HERE COME THE 5TH GENERATION LEADERS https://t.co/wbwhn2pMZo
— I’m gonna like this | GLLITZ ✨ (@2gayforyunah) September 22, 2024
OH MY GOD IT’S THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE https://t.co/wwLJjNJjeJ photo.twitter.com/UiUY9hnZlm
— I will like it mira☆🎀 (@jyanseoz) September 22, 2024
At the same time, Aespa announced that they would also be returning with a new mini album, which is scheduled for release on October 21.
aespa 에스파 ‘Whiplash’ INTROhttps://t.co/AL8TTQmi15
aespa 에스파 The fifth mini album 〖Whiplash〗
➫ 2024.10.21 18:00 (Eastern Daylight Time)🔗 Follow us on https://t.co/8IVqBeE9vE#aespa #espa #espa #Whiplash #aespaWhiplash photo.twitter.com/hbDcUIdA6o
— aespa (@aespa_official) September 22, 2024
Due to the way sales and charting documentation works, releases sometimes end up happening on the same day. However, some netizens have seen this coincidence in a different light, in relation to previous alleged claims of MOVES President Bang Si Hyuk.
During his first press conference, the former CEO of ADOR Min Hee Jin stated that Bang Si Hyuk wanted to “crush” aespa by debuting a girl group under the HYBE label. The group’s past activities have come under scrutiny, with many questioning some of the coincidences that have occurred around aespa’s comebacks.
“Crush aespa” — Min Hee Jin Reveals Damning KakaoTalk Screenshot With Bang Si Hyuk
This, coupled with accusations that ILLIT was the group that “ignored” NewJeans regarding company orders, led many to express negative thoughts and even hatred directly towards the group.
No hate for Illit, but I hope Aespa destroys them so you can see they are no replacement for New Jeans… https://t.co/1YC7JwH242
— Ivy (@dive_in_Yujin) September 22, 2024
Hybe is still obsessed with Aespa and that’s okay because Aespa will have a superior comeback https://t.co/7o5HB0as84 photo.twitter.com/olO4kuXNje
— o****** (@exoscmdump) September 22, 2024
Hybe don’t be too obvious photo.twitter.com/d8oT5N56To Italian: https://t.co/ICeRZuCyoR
— xin (@deargodyes) September 22, 2024
hybe (bang sihyuk) is about to give illit a good lesson to the max to beat (trample) aespa 😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/CiKriy8eEZ
— salem (@salemidevil) September 22, 2024
On the other hand, some have defended ILLIT from the hate, arguing that bands should not suffer because of their label’s actions.
May God take all the pain of the aespa and the illit and give it to those who hold them against each other https://t.co/KPo17fvEzd
— Tati 🇵🇸 (@tatiw0n) September 22, 2024
normal people said “yay, more music to listen to in my favorites” and went on with their day https://t.co/BBOC2mcnqZ
— mieun 🐚 SIS AUG15TH (@yoonchaeism) September 22, 2024
Why does everyone say protect minors until they are sick😑 as if they are real, if you like someone, just praise them without hating others 😑 isn’t that common sense? https://t.co/VSM19PeTLp
— aerilove (@aerilove524732) September 23, 2024
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