The controversy about them is so obnoxious. Who is copying whom? These new jeans girls debuted before Illit girl group debuted. Min Hee Jin's idea of bringing the past to the future is a good one. Plus, bell bottoms and wide-leg, baggy clothes are coming back. So really, what's the big deal? It's all about trendsetting on the Y2K/90s era concepts. In recent years, many K-pop idol groups have debuted with a 20-era look, featuring skinny jeans and high tops. Hybe is upset because they saw how successful New Jeans are, and decided to copy them, resulting in a call-out. Copying is only an issue if it's within the same era.
