PremiumMeet 'ILLIT' - HYBE's new girl group debuting with 'Super Real Me' mini-album
On January 5, 2024, Youngseo left the group after mutually agreeing to terminate her contract with the label.
Last Updated: 06.53 PM, Mar 25, 2024
Following the success of chart-topping groups like BTS, NewJeans, SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, and more, HYBE Labels is all set to introduce its latest addition, the girl group 'ILLIT'. Originally consisting of six members but now with five, the group comprises three Korean and two Japanese girls who have made their debut with their mini-album, 'Super Real Me'. It is set to release on Monday, March 25.
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'ILLIT' will mark HYBE's third girl group following LE SSERAFIM and NewJeans, but notably, it's the first under BELIFT LAB, a subsidiary music label of HYBE.
Before their debut, let's get to know the members of 'ILLIT' a little more, who were formed through the 2023 JTBC survival show "R U Next?". On January 5, 2024, Youngseo left the group after mutually agreeing to terminate her contract with the label.
Yunah
Born on January 15, 2004, Noh Yunah from Korea is the eldest member and leader of the group. Despite ranking fifth (although officially announced last) on the survival show, she boasts the longest training period among all contestants, totalling 4 to 5 years. For her audition, she sang Ailee's 'I Will Go to You Like the First Snow'. She looks up to Red Velvet's Seulgi as her role model.
Minju
Park Minju, hailing from Korea and born on May 11, 2004, was the third member unveiled. Before joining 'ILLIT', she was a trainee under YG Entertainment and shares close ties with all 'BABYMONSTER' members. During her audition, she performed SNSD's Tiffany's song 'I'm Alone'. However, DPR IAN has been her role model.
Moka
Sakai Moka, hailing from Japan and born on October 8, 2004, was the fifth member introduced. During her audition, she sang IU's 'Through the Night'. While BLACKPINK's Jennie is her role model, she is also a dedicated fan of BIGBANG.
Wonhee
Lee Wonhee is from Korea and was born on June 26, 2007. She was the first member unveiled as she was the fan favourite. During her audition, she showcased her talent by performing and singing 'Hype Boy' by NewJeans. She looks up to IU as her role model.
Iroha
Hailing from Japna, Hokazono Iroha, born on February 4, 2008, holds the position of the 'maknae' (youngest) within the group. She was the fourth member to be unveiled. Before this, she was a trainee under JYP Entertainment and shared a close bond with members of NMIXX and NiziU. For her audition, she performed '恋 (koi)' by Gen Hoshino. Her role model is (G)I-DLE's Soyeon.
About ILLIT:
Pronounced as (아일릿) (I Will Be It), the group was previously known as 'I'LL-IT'. On February 21, it was officially announced that the group would debut on March 25 with a mini-album titled 'Super Real Me', with the song 'Magnetic' serving as the title track.
The physical album is available in three versions: 'Super Me', 'Real Me', and the 'Weverse Album'.
Track list:
'My World' - 1:47
'Magnetic' - 2:40
'Midnight Fiction' - 2:48
'Lucky Girl Syndrome' - 2:20