'2nd-Gen Coded': (G)I-DLE's Teaser Images for '2' Praised for Bringing Back Golden Era

(G)I-DLE's fashion and concept in their '2' teaser photos have gained the interest of K-pop stans, who expressed positive remarks over the group's "2nd-gen" vibe.

Here's what people are saying!

(G)I-DLE's Unleashes '2nd-Gen' K-pop Aesthetic in '2' Teaser Images, Neverlands, Golden Era Fans Thrilled Over Group's Concept

On January 14, (G)I-DLE released the official teaser images for their upcoming second full-length album "2," which is scheduled for release on January 9.

While many are mostly excited for (G)I-DLE's versatile and expressive music, Neverlands were also blown away by the group's teaser photos. The pictures quickly reached an online community, where K-netz remarked how (G)I-DLE emitted second-gen vibes from the photos.

During the second generation, K-pop was in the process of coming to a bloom, as many artists and agencies experimented with the genre's aesthetics, concepts, and musicality.

Fashion also played a major role in the industry as many second-gen idols are known to have iconic outfits in the past. As for (G)I-DLE's case, netizens commented how their teaser images reminded them of 2NE1's "I AM THE BEST" and Girls' Generation's "Genie" eras.

This was mainly because of (G)I-DLE's caps and background, which flaunted shiny jewelry that highlighted the color silver, together with its pitch-black setting. Meanwhile, netizens also mentioned "Genie" due to how it reminisced SNSD's memorable sailor uniforms.

Read their comments below:

• "Oh, this has the 2NE1 and 2nd-gen idol feel?"
• "They kind of remind me of the 2nd-gen idols."
• "Wow, every concept they've done is so good."
• "They're giving pop stars vibes."
• "How can their clothes look like that? Is that an optical illusion?"
• "I guess we'll have a heavy song."
• "The individual cuts of the five members are all crazy."

International fans also agreed with the claims and relayed memorable second-gen releases with concepts that resemble the photos. Others complimented the members' styling and makeup. Here's how they reacted:

• "As a 2nd gen stan, it's giving 'Genie' and 'I Am The Best.' I'm loving it."
• "It's like Genie era SNSD and IATB era 2NE1 had a baby, and I'm so here for it."
• "It's also giving me big time Mr Taxi/Lupin/Bang vibes."
• "It's giving 'Abracadabra.'"
• "Naega jeil malhaebwa." (Combined lyrics from 'I AM THE BEST' and 'Genie')
• "This is so 2nd-gen coded in the best way possible."
• "Rhinestones, uniforms, futuristic silvery background. Very 2012-ish. I hope the song is suitable too, some loud party anthem or something like that."
• "The eye makeup is stunning. I feel like lower lashes haven't been emphasized nearly as much."

What was your reaction to (G)I-DLE's concept photos? Did it also bring back memories from the second-gen? Let us know in the comments below!

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Written by Riely Miller