"Is anything about ILLIT not plagiarized?..." New plagiarism claims rock the world of ILLIT.

On May 24, a viral post titled "ILLIT's Fashion Plagiarized From Shopping Mall?" ignited a storm of controversy.

The post showcased concept photos of ILLIT members dressed in white turtlenecks and black skirts, with their hair styled in ponytails.

Shockingly, accompanying these images were photos from a fashion brand that bore a striking resemblance to ILLIT's aesthetic.

What raised eyebrows even further was the fact that these fashion brand photos were dated November 14, 2022, predating ILLIT's debut in 2024.

Netizens were quick to express their astonishment at the uncanny similarities and directed harsh criticism towards HYBE:

"Seriously? It's a carbon copy... Even down to the hairstyles..." "They've even copied the braids..." "And to top it off, the fashion brand executed the concept better." "It's a dead ringer..." "Seems like a knock-off group." "Nothing original about them." "I was willing to give them the benefit of the doubt with clothes, but seeing these photos... LOL." "The fact that the fashion brand's photos outshine theirs says it all."

Meanwhile, tensions between ILLIT's creative director, Heo Se Ryun, and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin have been simmering, with Heo Se Ryun appearing to respond to plagiarism allegations with a provocative gesture.

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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