Controversy Surrounding ILLIT’s Fandom Name and BLACKPINK Lisa’s Involvement

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BELIFT LAB and HYBE have officially announced ILLIT’s fandom name. However, the name has received mixed reactions from K-pop stans for THIS reason.

Here are some comments from individuals.

ILLIT's Fandom Name Receives Backlash — Why Is BLACKPINK Lisa Being Mentioned?
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Controversy Surrounding ILLIT’s Fandom Name and BLACKPINK Lisa’s Solo Fanclub

ILLIT has made a huge impact in the K-pop scene with their music and chemistry, making them one of the most talked-about fifth-generation rookies. Their popularity is evident, solidifying their status as monster rookies.

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The group’s hit song “Magnetic”has attracted a new wave of K-pop fans and solidified their loyal fanbase. Thanks to their global momentum, fans have been treated to a special surprise from the quintet.

On April 21, BELIFT LAB, an agency for the group ILLIT, hosted a live broadcast on the fan platform Weverse. During the stream, Iroha, Yunah, Wonhee, Moka, and Minju, the five members of ILLIT, playfully revealed the official fanclub name by displaying cute cutouts.

“ILLIT recently announced that their fandom name will be “LILLY,”which symbolizes the everlasting love shared between them and their fans.”

ILLIT, Magnetic
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The LILLYs, who are now known by a new name, took to social media platform X (Twitter) to share their excitement. Some gushed about how adorable the new fandom name is, while others eagerly expressed their anticipation for ILLIT’s future journey with the LILLYs. See their reactions below:

While most K-pop groups are typically assigned a fandom name, individual members may not receive one. As a result, fans often create their own solo fandom names for their favorite idols.

Despite the happy event, a discussion arose on the internet as some pointed out the similarity between the fandom name and BLACKPINK Lisa’s “Lillies.”While it has not been officially given by the agency, the majority of BLINKs have used the term Lillies throughout the years.

BLACKPINK Lisa
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Despite the term’s sudden rise in popularity, Lisa herself even acknowledged the existence of the precious fandom name. This led to criticism of HYBE online, with fans accusing the company of “stealing”the fandom name for ILLIT.

Despite Lisa’s increasing focus on her solo projects, many have pointed out that this will lead to a greater use of the name “Lillies.”Additionally, some have criticized HYBE for not conducting sufficient research on the name’s origins.

What are your thoughts on ILLIT’s fandom name and the discourse surrounding it? Share your opinions in the comments section below!

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