ILLIT Enters the Ring with K-Pop Giants
In a surprising twist, rookie girl group ILLIT has made it into the August Netizen Awards Best Group rankings, standing shoulder to shoulder with global superstars like BTS and NewJeans. Though they’re currently ranked 12th with 78 votes (0.3%), their presence is loud, clear, and definitely catching attention.
Vocal Powerhouses Dominate the Top
As of 5 PM on the 18th, classical crossover vocal groups are sweeping the top spots. Forte di Quattro is leading the race with a commanding 14,378 votes (56.4%), followed by LiberaNte at 5,406 votes (21.2%). Groups like Fortena, La Poem, and Forestella also secure top-five spots, highlighting a clear trend toward powerhouse vocals this month.
ILLIT’s Underdog Energy Shines
While ILLIT is still far from the podium finishers, their entry onto the leaderboard is significant. Facing off with genre heavyweights, their humble placement signals growing fanbase strength and industry recognition. Even more exciting? They’re sharing rank space with K-pop juggernauts like BTS (#7) and NewJeans (#11)—a major nod for a rookie group still making its mark.
Can ILLIT Climb Higher?
The road to the top might be steep, but don’t count ILLIT out just yet. With the fan vote still ongoing, a last-minute surge could change the game. Given the recent buzz around their 3rd mini-album ‘Bamb’ landing high on Japan’s Oricon and Billboard Japan charts, momentum is definitely on their side.
With classical crossovers and rising K-pop rookies in the same running, August’s Netizen Awards are shaping up like a genre-bending battle of the generations. Whether ILLIT can keep up the fight remains the big question—but one thing’s for sure: they’re now officially in the spotlight.
