After the debut of HYBE’s rookie girl group ILLIT and their hit song “Magnetic,” which quickly became a viral dance challenge, SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan and Red Velvet’s Joy attempted the trend at the request of fans. However, their interpretations of the “Magnetic” dance challenge were met with criticism from some ILLIT fans on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

Jeonghan and Joy’s renditions of the dance were deemed lacklustre and awkward by certain ILLIT fans, who expressed disappointment over their performance. However, many netizens defended the idols, pointing out that their attempts were likely impromptu and not meant to be perfect.

In response to the backlash, several netizens expressed frustration, suggesting that ILLIT fans were overly sensitive and creating unnecessary controversies. They emphasized that the growing popularity of the “Magnetic” challenge should be celebrated, as it helps promote ILLIT’s music to a wider audience.

Amidst this debate, critics have also pointed out that ILLIT faced criticism for weak live singing skills, suggesting that fans should prioritize constructive feedback over attacking other idols attempting dance challenges.

Furthermore, some ILLIT fans have speculated that the criticisms towards Jeonghan and Joy may have been instigated by trolls rather than representing the entire ILLIT fanbase.

This ongoing discussion continues to unfold across various online platforms, reflecting differing opinions in the K-pop community.