ILLIT is facing backlash after netizens noticed their unusually angry expressions during a recent performance.
The group performed their new track "jellyous" on M Countdown on July 17. Fans were shocked to see the normally cheerful members, especially Moka, sporting intense, "mad" looks on stage despite the song’s upbeat vibe.
Many questioned if the expressions were a deliberate “spoiler” or reflected genuine frustration. Speculation quickly grew around tiredness, sickness, or dissatisfaction with production.
Fans took to Twitter to comment:
"they mad asf especially moka "
— Diana"Still performing that well while being sick tired and mad asf you gotta respect it"
— Aegi pie"they’re mad bc whoever made this choreo that is meant to be performed live is dumb. let them breathe godddd"
— zel ʚ
Criticism also targeted their agency Belift for overworking the members:
"Oh I feel sick
If this doesn’t prove that belift is one of the worse companies out there
Idk what does
The girls are so tired and moka is sick
Belift stop overworking your idols!!!"
— 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐲"they look angry as fuck omg "
— yurilover99
For a group known for positive energy, this sudden vibe caught fans off guard and is now trending online. The agency has yet to comment on the situation.
