The CEO of girl group ILLIT's agency dismissed allegations that the group "copied" NewJeans during a parliamentary audit held at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Thursday.

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ILLIT agency's CEO dismisses allegations of 'copying' NewJeans 

Rookie girl group ILLIT held its comeback press showcase on Monday at the Yes24 Live Hall, eastern Seoul, to celebrate the release of its second EP "I‘ll like you." 

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ILLIT holds press showcase for 'I‘ll like you' EP release — in pictures

One of the most noted girl groups of 2024, ILLIT showed confidence in spite of controversy with the release of “I’ll Like You,” the group's second album, on Monday.

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Girl group ILLIT aims to 'fight' for fans' hearts with second album 'I'll Like You'

NewJeans member Hanni shed tears in front of the National Assembly's Environment and Labor Committee as she testified on a workplace harassment allegation raised last month.

'We are all human': NewJeans' Hanni sheds tears during testimony at National Assembly

Hanni of girl group NewJeans arrived at the National Assembly building in western Seoul on Tuesday at around 2 p.m. to give her testimony on the workplace harassment allegation she raised last month to the Environment and Labor Committee.

NewJeans' Hanni arrives at the National Assembly — in pictures

Girl group ILLIT's agency Belift Lab denied having used NewJeans' files to create its quintet in a rebuttal of claims made by Min Hee-jin's attorneys during Friday's court hearing.

ILLIT's agency denies using NewJeans' files to create girl group

The recent court hearing involving Min Hee-jin and HYBE resulted in a repeated blame game of accusations — Min touting that HYBE copied NewJeans to make ILLIT and HYBE stating that Min tried to get a new investor to break free from HYBE.

HYBE and Min Hee-jin's monthslong blame game continues in injunction court hearing

HYBE planned to copy girl group NewJeans when putting together ILLIT from the very beginning, Min Hee-jin's attorneys argued at the court hearing held Friday citing "an insider who was requested NewJeans' files by HYBE."

'HYBE copied NewJeans' files to create ILLIT': Min Hee-jin's attorneys argue at court 

BTS's Jimin and Jungkook, Lisa of Blackpink, Stray Kids, NewJeans, Le Sserafim and ILLIT were nominated for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) on Tuesday.

BTS members, Lisa, Stray Kids, NewJeans, Le Sserafim, ILLIT nominated for MTV EMAs

HYBE denied deleting CCTV footage related to its ongoing conflict with NewJeans after their parents expressed concerns about the group's safety in an interview.

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HYBE denies deleting 'Ignore Hanni' CCTV footage

Girl group ILLIT will hold a special party on Thursday in Paris to celebrate and tease the quintet's upcoming album, "I'll Like You," set for release on Oct. 21.

ILLIT to celebrate upcoming album with 'Friends Night in Paris' party

K-pop girl group ILLIT is gearing up to release its second EP "I'll Like You” on Oct. 21. The upcoming album follows the girls’ debut EP, "Super Real Me,” released in March.

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