“While first impressions are important for any K-pop act – and ILLIT’s debut with ‘Magnetic’ was certainly one for the books – it is often the following releases that cement their staying power. In ILLIT’s case, though, it’s also an opportunity to show the ability to grow beyond the inspirations (PinkPantheress, Odd Eye Circle and, to address the elephant in the room, fellow HYBE labelmates NewJean”