Rising girl group ILLIT is making waves globally with their fun and quirky videos on TikTok, especially among Gen Z. Their content has a unique charm that keeps viewers hooked, even in the fast-moving world of short-form videos.

Recently, member Wonhee went viral for her hilarious parody of the 'Angry Boyfriend.' In the 14-second clip, she showed off her exaggerated angry expression while chewing gum, giving off an adorable yet funny vibe. The video quickly gained 10 million views, with fans commenting, "They really know what’s trending," and, "Wonhee’s version is so cute and lovable."

ILLIT’s success on TikTok doesn’t stop with Wonhee. The other members are also catching attention with their own unique personalities. Yoon Ah did a deadpan dance challenge to the popular TikTok song 'Fikis,' while Minju impressed fans by performing an R&B remix of their debut song Magnetic. Moka showed off her funny side with her rapid facial expressions in the 'Veggie Dance,' and Iroha wowed viewers with her sharp and powerful dance to Lisa’s 'Rockstar.'

From viral meme challenges to stunning song covers and dance performances, ILLIT knows exactly how to connect with Gen Z by mixing trendy content with their own flair.

Thanks to their growing popularity, ILLIT has now gained 3.8 million followers on TikTok, and their videos have racked up over 1 billion views. With their strong presence in the short-form content world, fans are excited to see how far ILLIT’s influence on TikTok will go.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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