Illit
Illit | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | K-pop |
Years active | 2024–present |
Labels | Belift Lab |
Members |
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Website | Official 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
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?
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] Eight days after the debut of Illit, Magnetic entered four U.S. Billboard charts.[17]
Endorsements
In March 2024, Illit were selected as the new faces of Acne Studios' latest SS24 global campaign.[18]
Members
- Yunah (윤아)
- Minju (민주)
- Moka (모카)
- Wonhee (원희)
- Iroha (이로하)
Discography
Extended plays
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | ||||
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KOR [19] |
JPN [20] |
JPN Hot [21] |
US Heat. [22] |
US World [23] | |||
Super Real Me |
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3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 10 |
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album | ||||||
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KOR [27] |
AUS [28] |
JPN Hot [29] |
NZ [30] |
SGP [31] |
UK [32] |
WW [33] | ||||
"Magnetic" | 2024 | 21 | 41 | 8 | 32 | 9 | 80 | 63 |
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Super Real Me |
Other charted songs
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR [27] | |||
"My World" | 2024 | 183 | Super Real Me |
"Lucky Girl Syndrome" | 181 | ||
"Midnight Fiction" | —[A] |
Videography
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Magnetic" | 2024 | DQM | [36] |
Filmography
Reality shows
Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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2023 | R U Next? | Reality competition show that determined the members of Illit | [3] |
Web shows
Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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2023 | I'll Like It! | Pre-debut reality show; 6 episodes | [37] |
Notes
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (March 1, 2024). "Illit, Hybe's new girl group, attends Paris Fashion Week". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "BabyMonster, Illit set to take 5th gen K-pop scene by storm". The Chosun Daily. March 18, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "New Hybe girl group Illit to release debut album". The Korea Times. March 25, 2024.
- ^ "New Hybe girl group ILLIT to release debut album". Yonhap News Agency. March 25, 2024.
- ^ "New Hybe's girl group Illit release music video teaser for 'Magnetic'". NME. March 22, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "K-pop newcomer ILLIT makes record-breaking debut on Billboard charts". Chosun Daily. April 1, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Hybe's latest girl group Illit star in Acne Studios' new global campaign". NME. March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Super Real Me (2024)". Circle Chart. March 24–30, 2024.
- ^ "Super Real Me (2024)". Oricon. April 8, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of April 3, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "Heatseekers Albums: Week of April 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "World Albums: Week of April 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 13, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (April 4, 2024). "10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: ILLIT, Love Fame Tragedy, Mark Ambor & More". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Peak chart positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
- "Magnetic", "My World", "Lucky Girl Syndrome": "Digital Chart – Week 13 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot 100:
- "Magnetic": "Hot 100 [2024/04/03 公開]". Billboard Japan. April 3, 2024. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ Peaks chart positions on the New Zealand Singles Chart:
- "Magnetic": "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ Peaks chart positions on the RIAS Top Charts:
- "Magnetic": "RIAS Top Charts Week 13 (22–28 March 2024)". RIAS. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "Illit | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ Peaks chart positions on the Billboard Global 200 Chart:
- "Magnetic": "Billboard Global 200: Week of April 6, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Download Chart – Week 13 of 2024". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ ILLIT (아일릿) 'Magnetic' Official MV (in Korean). Hybe Corporation. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ 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.