As a loyal runext watcher, here’s what I think about Illit:
1. This is a popular opinion, but I genuinely think they will debut with a dark girl-crush concept. The four members in this group really stand out and shine with that kind of concept! So, no hate, but I’m quite disappointed to see how childish their actual concept is.
2. Iroha is an extremely talented dancer, but she’s kind of overshadowed in Illit. And please, the veneer… whoever suggested that for her needs to be fired.
3. Moka’s vocals surprised me. Maybe it’s because runext was heavily autotuned and pitch-corrected, but yeah… Yet, she shocked me the most with how well she fits a cute concept, even though she doesn’t seem to favor it.
4. Minju is the group’s main pillar. She’s talented, beautiful, and an all-rounder in terms of skills. However, she’s a bit reserved, which makes her quite underrated.
5. Unpopular opinion as everyone thought she's stans out too much, but I think Yunah a crucial part of Illit once the group matures their sound and concept. She will be the one who fits it best.
6. Wonhee is adorable. She’s always been my favorite, and yes, I voted for her too, haha. She gives off that little sister energy that makes you love her. However, her facial expressions still need improvement. Even now, she sometimes looks like a cute, confused kid on stage.
7. Overall, I like Illit. I enjoy their songs and love the members. However, I’m not fond of Hybe using them as competition against Nj. I was so excited to see interactions between the two groups. Youngseo, for instance, was thrilled to meet Nj as an idol, and I know other members idolize them too. Yet here we are now.