'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.

(Photo : Facebook: (G)I-DLE)

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."

(Photo : Facebook: (G)I-DLE)

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."