Multiple members are adults.
Fresh off their recent debut under H Entertainment in April 2025, the girl group HITGS is gearing up for their first comeback with a digital single titled “Gross.” As anticipation builds, fans have already been treated to several concept images that tease the overall theme of the release.
HITGS(힛지스) ‘GROSS’ CONCEPT PHOTO
HITGS The 1st Digital Single 【GROSS】
➫ 2025.06.02 6PM (KST) #HITGS #힛지스 #HYERIN #혜린#GROSS #그로스 pic.twitter.com/sO32N8lA4e— HITGS (@HITGS_offcl) May 27, 2025
On May 26, a teaser video dropped, showing the members reacting to a male actor passing by, hinting that he might play a significant role, possibly as a love interest in the upcoming video.
The actor in question, Sviat, is a trainee known from the reality show Project 7. Despite being eliminated in the eighth episode, he’s still training with JT Corea Entertainment.
However, his involvement as a love interest has stirred some controversy. At just 14 years old, Sviat is age-appropriate for members Hyerin and Iyoo, both 15, or even for Seohee, who recently turned 16. Yet, his proximity in age to Seojin, who will soon be 19, and 17-year-old VV has raised eyebrows, especially given Seojin’s status as an adult.
This controversy has further intensified given H Music Entertainment’s past controversies surrounding allegations of abuse by a CEO toward an underage trainee, leaving many fans disturbed by the decision.
Making a 14 y/o the love interest of the MV while 2 members are adults and the rest are 1-3 years older than him… this company needs to burn. pic.twitter.com/vU2KhzMx4r
— ruan (@junjissi) May 26, 2025
I love my HITGS girls so much, but what is this company doing bro apparently this guy is 14???? pic.twitter.com/1Iir3vOkvT
— lucks ˗ˏˋ ✸ ˎˊ˗ (@luckiistarz_) May 27, 2025
Well, it’s definitely gross to use a child as a love interest. pic.twitter.com/ogHkmWiPg9
— daeul cocomelon (@uridaeul) May 26, 2025
