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Korea Herald
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Illit ranks No. 2 on Oricon chart with 3rd EP
The third EP from Illit debuted at No. 2 on Oricon's Daily Album Ranking, according to the chart published Wednesday. EP 'bomb' sold over 326,000 copies on the day of release, marking a new first-day sales record for Illit and raising expectations that the group will beat the first-week sales record set with its previous EP. Illit's second EP, 'I'll Like You,' sold more than 382,000 units in the period, surpassing the record it set with its debut EP, 'Super Real Me.' Meanwhile, the new EP's main track, 'Do the Dance,' entered Melon's Top 100 upon release, and all five tracks have taken over the top five spots on AWA Music's real-time chart in Japan.
Korea Herald
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
illit returns as lovely magical girls
From unique lyrics to dance moves inspired by cats, illit charms with 3rd EP Rising girl group illit is back, radiating its signature lovely charm and embracing the enchanting moment of falling in love. Following the bold declaration in its first EP, "Super Real Me," (March 2024), and the innocent excitement of second EP, "I'll Like You," (October 2024), the group's latest release, "bomb," captures the fluttering emotions of a heart in love. The latest mini album was released Monday during a press conference held in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The music video for main track 'Do the Dance' opens with a fairy-tale-like string melody and features choreography inspired by the playful movements of cats. Filmed around a 'Magical Girl' concept, the members portray the whimsical tale of a countryside girl embarking on a cheeky quest to find the boy she has fallen for. The song blends dreamy vibes with a French house sound and deepens its fantastical atmosphere with a sample from the soundtrack of the Japanese anime, "The Five Star Stories." 'When I first heard 'Magnetic,' it felt so fresh and exciting. And I felt that same thrill again with this track,' said Yunah at the press conference. 'I think illit's color has become even more vivid with this comeback.' Wonhee highlighted the honest charm in illit's music. 'In 'Magnetic,' we confidently expressed our feelings for someone we liked. In this new main track, we once again face those emotions head-on, without hiding them.' The members also shared how much effort they put into showing their growth. Minju revealed, 'I practiced so hard that I could taste blood in my throat. I wanted to prove how much I've improved since our last promotion.' Wonhee added, 'After performing at college festivals and various events, I developed a hunger for better stages. I hope fans will notice our enhanced expressiveness this time.' Ahead of the group's return, illit attracted attention with its brand film, a short video capturing the main theme the group tries to convey with the new album. The video ties into the EP's B-side track, 'Little Monster,' telling the story of overcoming anxiety, sadness and fear to rise like a magical girl. 'The brand film reflects how we face the little monsters within us and soar above them,' explained Minju. 'We're a group that captures universal emotions people experience at least once in their lives,' said Yunah, expressing hope that illit's message will resonate with more listeners. 'We're a team with infinite possibilities,' said Wonhee. 'We aim to show a new side of ourselves with each comeback. This time, we hope to be seen as a group everyone looks forward to on stage, a name you can trust and enjoy.'
Korea Herald
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
ILLIT confident in its growth with new album, 'bomb'
Rising K-pop girl group ILLIT showcased its artistic evolution with confidence on Monday as it unveiled its third EP, "bomb." The release follows the group's earlier albums, "Super Real Me" and "I'll Like You," and continues ILLIT's coming-of-age narrative. This time, the group broadens its perspective, shifting from introspective themes to exploring relationships and interaction with "you," according to the band. "I'm already excited just thinking about showing our new side to many people," member Wonhee said during a media showcase in Seoul. "This third EP is one where you can really see ILLIT's bold charm and our growth as a team." Minju echoed the sentiment, saying, "You'll be able to see an upgraded version of us while we maintain our original color." A notable shift in "bomb" is the group's expanded thematic focus. "Up until our previous albums, the story was centered on 'me.' But starting with this album, we've expanded the narrative through our genuine interaction with 'you,'" Yunah said, adding the album also explores a broader range of musical genres. For ILLIT, musical growth is more than thematic -- it's physical. "I wanted to show that we've grown in skill compared with our activities for the previous album, so I practiced so hard to the point where I could taste blood in my throat," Minju shared candidly. "I worked really hard because I wanted to improve my vocal abilities, and I remember feeling proud when the producer recognized that." Debuting in March 2024 with the viral hit "Magnetic," the K-pop quintet gained swift recognition -- and with it, the pressure to meet high expectations. "We've received so much love since our debut, so I felt a sense of responsibility to do just as well," Minju said. Moka added: "There was pressure, but thanks to the people who like our performances, I think our gratitude was even greater. We will work hard to deliver our positive energy to even more people in the future." Leading the five-track album is the song "Do the Dance," a French house-infused single that evokes the thrill of a first date with romantic and dreamy string arrangements. The song sampled the soundtrack of the renowned animated Japanese film "The Five Star Stories." The members showed their strong affection for the lead single. "I was refreshingly shocked when I heard 'Magnetic,' and this time I was also pleasantly shocked when I first heard 'Do the Dance,'" Yunah said. Moka highlighted the emotional impact of the song's climax. "The part where the beat gets stronger was so good it gave me goosebumps. I also liked the meaning of the English title. It describes someone who feels nervous, like a 'borrowed cat,' but doesn't want to hide that feeling -- instead, she expresses her interest by asking the other person to dance. I think that part really captures our bold charm." Now in their sophomore year, the group sees "honesty" as its defining trait. "I think our music always has an element of honesty," Wonhee said. "On this song as well, you'll be able to feel our confident and honest charm through our straightforward approach of not hiding our feelings for you." Yunah emphasized the group's relatability. "I think many people relate to our stories, and see us as friendly and approachable. While it's a story about people our age, it's also one that anyone might have experienced at least once."
Korea Herald
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Illit to return in mid-June: report
Illit is poised to make a comeback in mid-June, according to a local media report on Wednesday. Agency Belift Lab confirmed the news but did not provide more details. The group of five will be bringing out a new album about eight months after its second EP, 'I'll Like You.' The mini album ranked No. 94 on Billboard 200 and sold over half a million. The upcoming album would be released after the members greet their fans at first fan concert 'Glitter Day' which will be held in Seoul June 7-8. They will host another in Japan in the following months, in Yokohama and Osaka. Meanwhile, Illit reached the 100 million streams mark on Spotify for the second time with 'Lucky Girl Syndrome.' The B-side track from its first EP 'Super Real Me' achieved the feat as of last week, following its debut single 'Magnetic.'
Korea Herald
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Illit tops 200m views with debut music video
Illit surpassed 200 million views on YouTube with the music video for 'Magnetic,' agency Belift Lab saidTuesday. The video hit the milestone on the previous day, about a month before the rookie girl group's first anniversary of debut. 'Magnetic' is the lead single in its debut EP 'Super Real Me' and the dance number took the world by storm, not only sweeping all major music charts at home but also debuting on Billboard's Hot 100 and UK's Official Singles Top 100. On Spotify, the single has garnered over 540 million plays. On Sunday, the group won rookie of the year at the Hanteo Music Awards 2024, meaning it now has five rookie trophies under its belt. Meanwhile, it released digital single 'Almond Chocolate' in Japan last week which will be used for movie 'It Takes More Than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love.' The Boyz Sangyeon to host solo fan meetup Sangyeon of The Boyz will hold two fan meetings on his own in Seoul on March 8, agency One Hundred Label announced Tuesday. He will spend time with fans at the meet-and-greet, which will be held twice on the same day. The event is themed after a photo exhibit and will make use of pictures he has taken with a film camera, reliving the memories he has built up with fans. The performer will enlist on March 17 and serve as a member of the Army marching band. On Sunday, he had his final appearance on musical 'Bloody Love,' a modern take on 'Dracula.' This weekend he will join bandmates for a fan concert in Tokyo which expanded to a three-day event. The 11-piece act will bring out an album in March.
