The ILLIT Phenomenon: How They Took the K-Pop Scene by Storm:

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The ILLIT Phenomenon: How They Took the K-Pop Scene by Storm:

Author: Laura Warth / May 08, 2024

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NAME:ILLIT
KOREAN: 아일릿
FANDOM NAME: YOULLIT
DEBUT:March 25, 2024
AGENCY:BE:LIFT Lab
MEMBERS:Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha. (5)
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ILLIT is more than just a band - they are a creative force that explores and redefines the boundaries of music. With their unique sound and captivating stage presence, ILLIT have established themselves as one of the most exciting bands on the modern music scene.

Join us on this journey and discover the magic of ILLIT. 

  • PRE-DEBUT
  • CAREER
  • DISCOGRAPHY
  • FILMOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY
  • FUN FACTS
  • OUR FAVORITE PERFORMANCE

PRE-DEBUT

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ILLIT (아일릿; also :ll:+) is a girl group consisting of five members: Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha. They made a name for themselves early on under the label Belift Lab, a sub-label of Hybe, and are enjoying great success. 

The group was created through the JTBC reality show “R U Next?”. On June 1, 2023, JTBC and Belift Lab started filming the new show with the aim of creating the agency's next girl group. The participants were evaluated over seven rounds. On June 30, 2023, the premiere of “R U Next?” broadcast. The live final took place on September 1st. The girls who placed in the top six were allowed to debut in the girl group ILLIT. Wonhee came in first place overall, followed by Youngseo in second place, Minju in third place, Iroha in fourth place, Yunah in fifth place, and Moka in sixth place. Two of the contestants were chosen by viewers and four were chosen by the label. It was also announced that the group will make their official debut in 2024. The group's social media accounts were opened the same day.

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Originally there were supposed to be six members, but Youngseo (pre-debut member) left beforehand due to contractual disagreements. The group debuted on March 25, 2024 with the mini album “Super Real Me”.

The girl group is known as I’LL-IT. The name comes from the phrase “I WIll Be It”. The fact that you can put any word between the words I'LL and IT underlines the message the girls want to get across, that you can be anything you want.

CAREER

On February 28, ILLIT performed as a group for the first time at the Acne Studios show during Paris Fashion Week. They were the first K-pop band to perform at this event before their official debut. A week later, on March 9, the tracklist for their album "Super Real Me" was released, with "Magnetic" as the title track. The album includes a total of four tracks, including "Magnetic", "My World", "Midnight Fiction" and "Lucky Girl Syndrome". The official teaser for the music video of her upcoming debut single "Magnetic" was released on March 22nd.

"Magnetic" was the first debut single from a K-pop girl group to enter the global Spotify charts on the day of its release. On April 6, 2024, “Magnetic” even climbed to number 15 on the Spotify charts. Eight days after ILLIT's debut, "Magnetic" entered four US Billboard charts. ILLIT also became the first K-pop group to have their debut single enter the UK Official Singles Chart, peaking at number 80. On April 17, "Magnetic" reached number 11 on music streaming service Spotify's Top 50 Global Charts.

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On April 16, 2024, ILLIT reached the next milestone. The group's debut song made it to the Billboard Top 100 chart at number 91. This success made "Magnetic" the first debut song by a K-pop act to make it to the Hot 100. On April 17th, the music video for the song “Lucky Girl Syndrome” was released and just a few days later, on April 29th, the mini album “Super Real Me” exceeded the 500,000 sales mark.

DISCOGRAPHY

FILMOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY

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2023
"R U Next?" (Reality Survival Show)
2023"I'LL LIKE IT! " (Youtube Variety Show)
2024"Magnetic" (Musikvideo)
2024"Lucky Girl Syndrome" (Musikvideo)

FUN FACTS

  • ILLIT is an international group as Moka and Iroha are both from Japan.
  • Yunah is the mood maker of the group.
  • Minju’s nickname is Manu (Dumpling).
  • Moka is the "mother" of the group.
  • Wonhee was the group's official first member and was voted in by viewers.
  • Iroha was previously a trainee at JYPE.

OUR FAVORITE PERFORMANCE

ILLIT is a notable K-pop group that has gained attention through a series of early successes and milestones. The group has the potential to continue to push boundaries and expand their fan base worldwide. With their successful debut, they lay a strong foundation for a promising career in the K-pop industry.

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