ILLIT reveals promotion calendar for their 2nd mini album 'I'LLL LIKE YOU', showcasing vibrant visuals and member stories.
September/24/2024 18:19
ILLIT has released a promotion calendar and announced a full-scale comeback countdown. On the 23rd, ILLIT posted a promotional calendar video for their 2nd mini album 'I'LLL LIKE YOU' on the HYBE LABELS YouTube channel. The video is lively and vibrant, featuring a colorful and cute logo motion that stimulates the imagination. Following this, the schedule for all content was displayed, attracting fans' attention. According to the promotion calendar, ILLIT will start with a brand film, followed by the release of three versions of concept photos and films titled 'WITH', 'TO', and 'BETWEEN' on the 30th and October 1-2, unveiling the concept of the 2nd mini album. The brand film released on the 24th conveyed the stories of the five members, each with their own personality, in their real voices. In the video, members talk on the phone while navigating through unrealistically large tree roots, introducing themselves one by one. Yuna shares her unique stress relief method while taking a shower, and Wonhee enjoys a sense of freedom riding an eagle and going to Mars. Minju, who loves horror movies, shows a hint of madness, while Iroha demonstrates inner strength through martial arts. Mocha confesses her envy of cats living at their own pace, bringing smiles to viewers. Each member expresses their thoughts candidly and amusingly. ILLIT also demonstrated a strong bond among themselves, expressing heartfelt sentiments like 'ILLIT is a second family' and 'ILLIT is like honey, never leaving each other.' Their sincere stories and sensory visual beauty received a warm response from fans upon release. On October 7, the track list and track video will be available, and on the 13th, a highlight medley will provide a glimpse of the album's overall atmosphere. Following that, teaser videos for the title track's music video will be released on the 18th and 20th, raising fans' expectations. ILLIT's 2nd mini album 'I'LLL LIKE YOU' and the title track's music video will be released simultaneously worldwide on November 21 at 6 PM. This album, currently available for pre-order, will be released in a regular edition and a GLLIT edition, with the retro camera-shaped GLLIT edition's outer box attracting attention. It includes various items packed with ILLIT's unique cute and charming appeal, such as keychains, photo sets, lyric cards, photo cards, stickers, and CDs, stimulating collectors' desires. 'I'LL LIKE YOU' is ILLIT's new album, released about seven months after their 1st mini album 'SUPER REAL ME', depicting the second story of 'me' that draws you in at the moment. Expectations are rising for what kind of music ILLIT, who sparked a 'Magnetic' boom upon debut, will showcase.
Related Articles
On the morning of the 24th, ILLIT members Minju, Yuna, and Wonhee left Incheon International Airport for Paris Fashion Week. They also announced their first live tour, which will include 11 performances across 5 cities in Japan. Additionally, ILLIT achieved 1st place on 'Music Core,' expressing their excitement and desire to become a group that fans look forward to.
ILLIT's first live tour 'ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START❤'' is set to begin with performances in Seoul on March 14-15, followed by five cities in Japan from June 13, and concluding in Hong Kong on August 22. The tour promises to showcase the group's growth and creativity, building on the success of their previous concerts.
ILLIT has added a trophy to their collection, winning first place on MBC's 'Show Music Core' with their song 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE'. This marks their third win on music shows. They expressed gratitude to fans for their support, which helped them achieve this milestone. The song continues to rise in the charts, recently reaching 13th place after a month-long hiatus from music shows.
On the afternoon of the 15th, ILLIT attended the opening event for the flagship store of the high jewelry brand 'Damiani' in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul. They also released the music video for their second digital single 'Sunday Morning,' featuring a cute and lively melody, and kicked off the event with a dance relay involving Korean and Japanese artists, along with a kendama challenge. The NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen continues to feature exciting performances this year.
ILLIT's track 'Billyeoon Goyangi (Do the Dance)' from their 3rd mini-album 'bomb' has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. The song captures the excitement of a first date and features unique lyrics and sharp choreography, becoming a hit among teens. It has received international acclaim and contributes to ILLIT's total of over 2.3 billion streams. Their latest digital single 'Sunday Morning' is also gaining popularity, serving as the opening theme for a TV anime.
ILLIT's new digital single 'Sunday Morning' has been released, serving as the opening theme for the anime 'Hime-sama 'Goumon' no Jikan desu' Season 2. The song captures the ups and downs of love through a J-POP ROCK style. The accompanying music video features a whimsical restaurant setting and showcases ILLIT's charm. Expectations for the song are high following their previous hits.
ILLIT has released a teaser for the music video of their upcoming digital single 'Sunday Morning', set to drop on January 13, 2026. The MV features a nostalgic restaurant setting with the group in classic uniforms, captivating fans with their charm and a catchy melody. The song, a J-POP ROCK style, explores the powerful emotions of love, and is set to be the opening theme for the anime 'Hime-sama 'Goumon' no Jikan desu' Season 2. Expectations are high for this release following their previous hit 'Almond Chocolate'.
BELIFT LAB has released a statement addressing severe stalking and privacy violations against ILLIT members. They highlighted illegal acquisition of personal information and the need for legal action, stating that despite changing travel plans for safety, stalkers still tracked the artists. The agency is committed to ensuring the safety of its artists and will take strict legal measures against offenders.
MelOn has released the '2025 Korea & Overseas Annual Chart' TOP 100, with WOODZ's 'Drowning' taking the top spot. G-DRAGON's 'HOME SWEET HOME' and BLACKPINK's 'JUMP' also rank highly, showcasing the strength of male solo artists and the rising popularity of new generation groups. The chart reflects a diverse array of successful artists and songs.
ILLIT's debut single 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' has climbed to 10th on Billboard's 'Bubbling Under Hot 100' and has seen significant rises in global charts, indicating growing popularity. The song is also gaining traction in South Korea, with notable improvements on local charts. ILLIT is set to release their second digital single 'Sunday Morning' on January 13, which is the opening theme for the upcoming anime 'Hime-sama 'Goumon' no Jikan desu' and is expected to capture fans' hearts.
