Netizens are currently discussing the newly revealed name of Starship Entertainment's upcoming boy group, idid.

The final episode of Mnet's 'Debut's Plan' on May 4 KST revealed the official lineup of the new boy group from Starship Entertainment. The final lineup was selected from 12 semi-finalists out of the initial 21 participants collectively known as 'NewKids.' Eight members have been confirmed for the debut lineup, and they are set to make their debut later in 2025 under the name 'idid.'

After the name reveal during the final episode, fans and netizens shared a variety of reactions, with some questioning the reasoning behind the name and expressing surprise and curiosity.

On an online forum, netizens noted that the pronunciation of 'idid' sounds similar to 'ILLIT,' especially given the Korean phonetic spelling of 'idid' as "i-dit," which shares the same final consonant as ILLIT in Korean.

Some individuals criticized the name "idid" for being in the past tense, finding it disappointing as they had hoped for a name that conveys forward-looking ambition rather than something that seems already completed.

There were also observations that the naming logic behind "idid" appears to follow a similar pattern as IVE, hinting that Starship Entertainment might be intentionally maintaining a specific branding style.

Starship Entertainment explained that the name "idid" symbolizes the idea that the members have "already succeeded," acknowledging their journey as trainees and the achievements they are anticipated to attain moving forward.

While some netizens praised the name for its meaning and sound, others drew connections to existing idol group names like "I-DLE" and "idntt." The latter being the upcoming boy group from tripleS's Modhaus agency, also set to debut in 2025. Interest in Starship's new boy group has been building among netizens.

Reactions from fans include comparisons to IVE and comments on the similarity between some group names. Despite concerns about the past tense reference in "idid," there is support for the group as they prepare for their debut.

idid marks Starship Entertainment's first boy group debut in over five years after CRAVITY's introduction in 2020. Stay tuned for further updates on the group's progress.