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ILLIT
- Agency
- BELIFT LAB
- Fandom
- GLLIT
- Debut
- 2024
- Generation
- 5th gen
- Members
- 5
ILLIT is a five-member girl group from BELIFT LAB, made up of Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee and Iroha. They debuted in March 2024 and have moved through bright dance pop, 2-step garage, hyperpop and, most recently, techno-leaning sounds with Baltimore club touches. The group formed through the survival show R U Next? and sits in the same company family as ENHYPEN. U.S. fans have a lot to follow: Billboard Global 200 entries, a collaboration with American singer Kylie Cantrall, a joint release with LE SSERAFIM and KATSEYE, and official U.S. album sales through the Complex shop.
How they formed
ILLIT was put together by BELIFT LAB, the company that also created ENHYPEN. The five members came out of the survival show R U Next?, where for a time it was unclear whether anyone would actually debut. Yunah has said that uncertainty pushed them to work harder even as it weighed on them. The official agency profile lists the group's debut date as March 25, 2024. The name blends "I will," meaning independence and adventure, with "It," meaning something unique.
Personnel
Timeline
- 2024Debut
ILLIT officially debuted on March 25, 2024 under BELIFT LAB as a five-member multinational group. The debut album was titled SUPER REAL ME and centered on the idea of a true self.
- 2024Second mini album I'LL LIKE YOU
Released October 21, 2024 with five tracks and the lead single "Cherish (My Love)." The release explores the self in relation to friends, a crush and fans, and it also includes "IYKYK (If You Know You Know)," "Pimple" and "Tick-Tack." Remixes of the lead single followed on October 28.
- 2025Kylie Cantrall collaboration
A remix of "See U Tonight" with American singer Kylie Cantrall came out on May 28, 2025.
- 2025bomb
The release bomb arrived on June 16, 2025, with a MAGIC BOMB and a STAR BOMB version sold in the U.S. through the Complex shop. A remix set for "Billyeoon Goyangi (Do the Dance)" followed on June 27.
- 2025jellyous and Japanese release
The release jellyous, credited with Sophie Powers, came out August 1, 2025. The Japanese single "Toki Yo Tomare" followed on September 1.
- 2025Pokemon soundtrack and NOT CUTE ANYMORE
An original soundtrack release for Pokemon Secret Quest arrived November 4, 2025. NOT CUTE ANYMORE followed on November 24, with a holiday remix edition on December 19.
- 2025ALL FOR YOU, 2027
Released December 16, 2025.
- 2026First concerts and MAMIHLAPINATAPAI
The fourth mini album MAMIHLAPINATAPAI was released April 30, 2026, with the title track "It's Me" and five songs spanning techno, Baltimore club, dance pop and hyperpop. It came during a year that included the group's first concerts since debut. BELIFT LAB announced on April 20 that Moka was taking a break from group activities for rest and recovery.
- 2026Chart results for "It's Me"
- 2026ICONIC BY MISTAKE and I Got Your Back
A joint release with LE SSERAFIM and KATSEYE, ICONIC BY MISTAKE, came out June 12, 2026. A release titled I Got Your Back followed on July 29.
- 2026First solo tour PRESS START
The first solo tour, ILLIT LIVE PRESS START, played Korea, Japan and Hong Kong. Encore shows are set for INSPIRE Arena in Korea on October 17 and 18 and LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY from December 23 to 27.
- 2026Swingin' Magic
A Japanese digital single, released September 21, 2026, serving as the second-cour opening theme of the anime Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly.
- 2026Fifth mini album BREAK EVEN
Announced September 14 and released October 26, 2026, with a concept about deciding to stop investing in a relationship that gives nothing back. Multiple versions are sold through the Complex shop. A remix release of "You're Under Arrest" followed November 6.
Latest
- BREAK EVEN encore and release run
The fifth mini album BREAK EVEN was released October 26, 2026, at 6 PM KST, with a breakup-minded concept about moving on from one-sided effort. It is sold in several versions in the U.S. via the Complex shop.
kfriday.net - Korean encore concerts
Encore concerts for the PRESS START tour at INSPIRE Arena on October 17 and 18, followed by Tokyo shows at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY from December 23 to 27.
kfriday.net - Swingin' Magic anime theme
Japanese digital single released as the second-cour opening of the anime Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly.
kfriday.net - BELIFT LAB announces BREAK EVEN
The agency announced the fifth mini album, with pre-orders opening September 28 and details to come on Weverse.
kfriday.net - Moka on a break from group activities
BELIFT LAB said in a statement on Weverse that Moka would step back to prioritize rest and recovery.
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Our coverage
ILLIT Lands First Billboard 200 Top 10 as 'BREAK EVEN' Debuts at No. 6
The EP also opens at No. 1 on Top Album Sales with 32,500 copies sold, ILLIT's biggest U.S. sales week yet.
ILLIT's 'BREAK EVEN' Posts a Career-Best 444,072 First Week
Hanteo Chart counted 444,072 copies from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, topping the 411,654 that "MAMIHLAPINATAPAI" opened with earlier this year.
A2O LITE's 'NEON' Completes Inkigayo Triple Crown With 11th Music Show Win
The debut single took first place with 6,037 points on the November 8 episode, beating IVE and ILLIT, on a bill that also included BLACKPINK's Jisoo.
A2O LITE's 'NEON' Claims 10th Music Show Win as IVE and ILLIT Give Chase
A2O LITE beat IVE and ILLIT for the trophy with 6,593 points, while RESCENE held No. 1 in November's girl group brand reputation rankings.
ILLIT Take Music Bank Trophy as 'You're Under Arrest' Scores 9,803 Points
The first trophy for the single came over IVE's "Looks Can Kill," with TWS, RIIZE, P1Harmony and NCT's Xiaojun also on the November 6 bill.
AND2BLE Score 2nd 'French Kissing' Trophy on 'Show Champion'
The group took the November 4 trophy over IVE, ILLIT, XLOV and A2O LITE, then performed both "Potion" and "French Kissing" on the broadcast.
Min Hee-jin Says Referral Is No Ruling as Illit Plagiarism Case Reaches Prosecutors
Police sent the defamation and obstruction case to prosecutors on Oct. 1, and Min, calling that no ruling, says Belift Lab is stalling a civil suit set for a Nov. 13 decision.
Gen, Explained: How K-Pop Sorts Its Idols Into Five Generations
From Seo Taiji and Boys in 1992 to RIIZE and ILLIT, the fan-made label that files K-pop into eras, and why the 5th gen line is still contested.
ILLIT Confronts 'You're Under Arrest' Costume Criticism at 'BREAK EVEN' Showcase
The group's 5th mini-album launch in Seoul followed criticism of police-uniform outfits paired with miniskirts and knee socks.
Stray Kids' 'THIS & THAT' Logs an Eighth Week at No. 1 on Billboard World Albums
ENHYPEN, CORTIS and BOYNEXTDOOR round out the top four, as ATEEZ and ENHYPEN line up November releases with ET drop times.
Jennie and Tame Impala's 'Dracula' Climbs Back to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100
The collaboration gained one spot to match its best showing, as Katseye climbed and Stray Kids led K-pop albums on the Billboard 200.
ILLIT Sets a Spotify Speed Record With 'Magnetic' Days Before 'BREAK EVEN' Lands
The 2024 debut single passed 900 million plays in about two years and seven months, Belift Lab says, as the group readies its fifth mini album.
- kprofiles.com: ILLIT Members Profile (Updated!)
- kfriday.net: ILLIT to Make a Comeback with 5th Mini Album “BREAK ...
- complex.com: Explore Our illit Merch | Complex Shop
- teenvogue.com: ILLIT Get Candid About Their New Era: ‘It Was a Challenge For Us’
- beliftlab.com: 빌리프랩 공식 아티스트 페이지 — ILLIT
- beliftlab.com: 2nd Mini Album I'LL LIKE YOU
- complex.com: bundles | music | Complex Shop
- i-d.co: Cortis K-Pop Interview: the Band's Members on New Music, Influences and Fashion
- nolae.eu: CORTIS: BigHit's young creator crew, creating their own music
- kprofiles.com: ILLIT Discography (Updated!)
- billboard.com: ILLIT | Biography, Music & News
- genius.com: ILLIT Albums and Discography
Fan sites
- Kprofiles ILLIT members profileFan-run profile of the members
- Kprofiles ILLIT discographyFan-run discography reference
Official channels verified on shop.illit.us
Last researched Nov. 11, 2026