I already see the set up narrative for Illit for if they do good in this thread. That it would only be due to payola. And imagine thinking Magnetic was only big due to Hype payola lmao.
I hope both groups do well. Aespa is coming back from a national hit and underated gem Armageddon, so I think they have the advantage. But I would love for Illit to come out the victor and get all that publicity for coming out on top going against a huge group like Aespa. It wouldn't be anything to Aespa since they already have their huge moment for this year, and it would be good to see Illit rise from the ashes after all the unnecessary hate