New Starship Girl Group Member’s Comparison To Red Velvet’s Irene Sparks Heated Debate

Newly introduced members of Starship Entertainment‘s newest girl group, KiiiKiii, have been the talk of town ever since the group was announced. From unique marketing campaigns to posts about their visuals, the young stars have already gone viral multiple times.

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Recently, member Sui caught everyone’s attention when an Instiz post comparing her looks to Red Velvet‘s original visual queen Irene went viral.

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If you’re a K-Pop stan, you already know that Irene’s beauty is practically legendary in the industry. Being compared to the Red Velvet star is no small feat, which is why these kinds of discussions always set social media on fire. This latest comparison is no exception, with fans passionately debating the similarities between the two idols.

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While Sui has been captivating potential fans with her own striking visuals, many netizens seem divided on the Irene comparison.

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Some eagle-eyed netizens have even suggested that the original post might have been attempting to create controversy or viral attention by comparing the two stars. As a result, the post has sparked both support and criticism, with many fans stepping up to defend both idols from negative comments.

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Despite the heated reactions, a heartwarming agreement has emerged among netizens: both Sui and Irene shine with their own unique charms.

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• “I think she’s prettier, my type.”
• “Nope.”
• “But seriously, do people not know how to tell faces apart?”
• “She’s not Irene… But she’s still pretty. Just don’t try to push this kind of viral stuff. LOL.”
• “Sui and Irene are both pretty. I love them both. Can the trolls please disappear~”
• “Irene is a hundred times prettier.”

Meanwhile, Irene recently released her debut solo album, Like A Flower, featuring a title track of the same name and broke many records with the release. On the other hand, K-Pop fans can look forward to Sui and KiiiKiii’s highly-anticipated debut on February 24. The group has already dropped a surprise pre-release track, “I DO ME,” that’s getting major attention in South Korea and beyond.

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