ILLIT Accused Of Plagiarizing NewJeans Again After New Comeback Teaser Drops

Can you see the similarities?

ILLIT is once again facing plagiarism accusations following the release of their latest comeback teaser. The group recently unveiled a highlight medley for their upcoming release MAMIHLAPINATAPAI, giving fans a preview of each track.

However, shortly after it dropped, some netizens began claiming that parts of the beat and overall vibe felt similar to NewJeans’.

they really copying new jeans beat 😭 https://t.co/Ssc1Umgbre

— matts (@cakesforskz) April 21, 2026

Even the digital theme was also remniscient of NewJeans’ “Attention.”

Not only the beat though… like if we talk about the concept it’s literally giving déjà vu at this point. https://t.co/Gzi3GMW1KD

— demira_fr☆ (@SamtenD54893) April 22, 2026

This isn’t the first time ILLIT has been accused of resembling NewJeans, making the discussion even more heated. However, many fans pushed back against the claims, arguing that the genre is not unique to NewJeans, bringing up Pink Pantheress.

"new jeans beat" meu filho isso é pinkpantheress!!!pic.twitter.com/RZxfVVybjl https://t.co/diPOqCWlau

— ͏ ͏ ͏ (@jisooatriz_) April 22, 2026

Despite divided opinions, the teaser has already generated major buzz, which could be precisely what their company wants.