Illit
Illit in 2024
L–R: Minju, Iroha, Wonhee, Moka, and Yunah
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2024–present
LabelsBelift Lab
Members
  • Yunah
  • Minju
  • Moka
  • Wonhee
  • Iroha
WebsiteOfficial website

Illit (Korean: 아일릿; RR: aillit; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by Belift Lab, a sub-label of Hybe through the JTBC 2023 survival competition show R U Next?. The group is composed of five members: Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha.[1]

Name

Illit's official logo

The name I'll-It (previously) was introduced during the live broadcast of the final episode of R U Next?. In the episode, it was explained that the name "represents choosing your own verb to put between I'll and It", conveying the ability of the members to act and make decisions independently.[2]

Career

2023–2024: Pre-debut activities and formation through R U Next?

Main article: R U Next?

The JTBC series R U Next? aired for ten episodes from June 30, through September 1, 2023, in which 22 contestants competed to debut in a six-member girl group under Belift Lab,[3] their first girl group, and the third girl group to debut under Hybe, after Le Sserafim and NewJeans.[4] The final episode saw the formation of the group's six-member lineup, with two members being selected by the public, and four being selected by the company's producers.[5] The final lineup of Wonhee, Youngseo, Minju, Iroha, Moka, and Yunah, was unveiled at the end of the broadcast.[6] On January 5, 2024, Belift Lab announced Youngseo was leaving the group. Previously, Youngseo and Belift Lab had discussed the future activities of her and her group and had decided with mutual agreement to terminate her contract.[7]

2024–present: Debut with Super Real Me

On February 13, Belift Lab confirmed that Illit will be debuting in March.[8] On February 21, it was confirmed again that Illit will debut on March 25 with their first extended play, with Hybe's chairman Bang Si-hyuk participating as producer of their album.[9] On February 26, the agency announced the name of Illit's first extended play Super Real Me, with pre-orders opening on the same day as the announcement. On February 28, Illit made their first public appearance as a group at the Acne Studios show during Paris Fashion Week,[10] making them the first K-pop artist to appear at the event prior to their official debut.[11] The tracklist of Super Real Me was revealed a week later on March 9, with "Magnetic" serving as the lead single.[12] A total of four tracks, including "Magnetic", would be released. The three other tracks on the album are "My World", "Midnight Fiction", and "Lucky Girl Syndrome".[13][14] The teaser for the music video of their upcoming debut single "Magnetic", was officially released on March 22.[15]

"Magnetic" became the first debut single by a K-pop girl group to enter the Global Spotify chart on the same day of its release.[16] Super Real Me recorded sales of over 380,000 copies worldwide within its first week of release.[17] Eight days after the debut of Illit, Magnetic entered four U.S. Billboard charts.[18]

Endorsements

In March 2024, Illit were selected as the new faces of Acne Studios' latest SS24 global campaign.[19]

Members

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[20] 		JPN
[21] 		JPN
Hot
[22] 		US
Heat.
[23] 		US
World
[24]
Super Real Me 3 3 3 15 10

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[27] 		JPN
Hot
[28] 		NZ
Hot
[29] 		WW
[30]
"Magnetic" 2024 21 8 20 63
  • JPN: 2,033 (dig.)[31]
 Super Real Me

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[27]
"My World" 2024 183 Super Real Me
"Lucky Girl Syndrome" 181

Videography

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released, and name of the director(s)
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Magnetic" 2024 DQM [32]

Filmography

Reality shows

Reality shows appearances
Year Title Notes Ref.
2023 R U Next? Reality competition show that determined the members of Illit [3]

Web shows

Web shows appearances
Year Title Notes Ref.
2023 I'll Like It! Pre-debut reality show; 6 episodes [33]

References

  1. ^ Dong, Sun-hwa (March 3, 2024). "New girl groups to shake up K-pop scene". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on March 9, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Jeong, Seung-min (September 2, 2023). "'알유넥스트' 여정 마무리...하이브 차기 걸그룹 '아일릿' 결성" ['RU Next' journey concludes... Hive's next girl group 'Illit' formed]. MHN Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "하이브 새 걸그룹 누구?...'알유넥스트', 티저 영상 공개" [Who is Hybe's new girl group?...'RU Next', teaser video released]. MBN (in Korean). June 7, 2023. Archived from the original on June 20, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023 – via Naver.
  4. ^ "I'LL-IT ready to carry torch for next-generation HYBE artists". The Korea Times. September 21, 2023. Archived from the original on October 25, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  5. ^ Dash, Pratyusha (September 2, 2023). "R U Next? unveils the final lineup and name of HYBE and BELIFT LAB's newest girl group". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  6. ^ Yoon, So-yeon (September 3, 2023). "'R U Next?' winners form girl group I'll-It ahead of debut". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  7. ^ "Hybe's new girl group I'll-It to debut as 5-piece without Youngseo". The Korea Herald. January 7, 2024. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  8. ^ Kim, Ju-yeon (February 13, 2024). "I'll-It, girl group from 'R U Next,' to debut under Hybe in March". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  9. ^ "Hybe's latest girl group I'll-It to release debut album on March 25". Korea JoongAng Daily. February 21, 2024. Archived from the original on March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  10. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (March 1, 2024). "Illit, Hybe's new girl group, attends Paris Fashion Week". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  11. ^ "BabyMonster, Illit set to take 5th gen K-pop scene by storm". The Chosun Daily. March 18, 2024.
  12. ^ Ahn, Jin-young (March 9, 2024). "'하이브 막내딸' 아일릿, 데뷔 타이틀 곡은 'Magnetic'" ['Hybe's youngest daughter' Illit, debut title song is 'Magnetic']. Munhwa Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via Naver.
  13. ^ "New Hybe girl group Illit to release debut album". The Korea Times. March 25, 2024.
  14. ^ "New Hybe girl group ILLIT to release debut album". Yonhap News Agency. March 25, 2024.
  15. ^ "New Hybe's girl group Illit release music video teaser for 'Magnetic'". NME. March 22, 2024.
  16. ^ You-mee, Hwang (April 1, 2024). "[Today's K-pop] BTS' Jungkook hits Spotify milestone in record time". The Korea Herald. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  17. ^ Kim, Ju-yeon (April 1, 2024). "Newcomer girl group ILLIT sets first-week sales record for debut EP". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  18. ^ "K-pop newcomer ILLIT makes record-breaking debut on Billboard charts". Chosun Daily. April 1, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  19. ^ "Hybe's latest girl group Illit star in Acne Studios' new global campaign". NME. March 15, 2024.
  20. ^ "Super Real Me (2024)". Circle Chart. March 24–30, 2024.
  21. ^ "Super Real Me (2024)". Oricon. April 8, 2024.
  22. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of April 3, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  23. ^ "Heatseekers Albums: Week of April 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  24. ^ "World Albums: Week of April 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  25. ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 13, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  26. ^ オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2024年03月25日～2024年03月31日 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking March 25, 2024 – March 31, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  27. ^ a b "Digital Chart – Week 13 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  28. ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot 100:
    • "Magnetic". Billboard Japan. April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  29. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 1, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  30. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of April 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  31. ^ オリコン週間 デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2024年03月25日～2024年03月31日 [Oricon Weekly Digital Single Ranking March 25, 2024 - March 31, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  32. ^ ILLIT (아일릿) 'Magnetic' Official MV (in Korean). Hybe Corporation. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
  33. ^ Go, In-hye (October 10, 2023). "아일릿, 좌충우돌 첫 여행 리얼리티...'아일 라이크 잇'" [I'll-It, first travel reality show with ups and downs...'I'll Like It'] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on November 18, 2023. Retrieved October 24, 2023 – via Naver.

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