ILLIT's recent concert in Seoul thrilled fans with surprise performances and a sneak peek of their upcoming single, 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE.'
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At a solo concert ahead of their comeback, ILLIT raised global fan expectations with a surprise spoiler of their new album. ILLIT successfully concluded '2025 ILLIT GLITTER DAY ENCORE' at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Songpa District, Seoul, on November 8-9. This concert was the finale of their performances that started in Seoul in June and continued to Japan's Kanagawa and Osaka in August-September, with all eight shows sold out, proving ILLIT's strong ticket power. As this concert was held ahead of the release of their 1st single 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' on the 24th of this month, the fans' enthusiasm was hotter than usual. ILLIT responded to the expectations by saying, 'Let’s try a surprise spoiler gift' and showcased a bit of choreography with a chic expression, coloring the venue with cheers. The encore performance added specialness with a more diverse setlist and segments. ILLIT performed all songs from their 3rd mini-album 'bomb,' including the title track 'Billyeoon Goyangi (Do the Dance),' and premiered the stage for their 1st Japanese single '時よ止まれ' in Korea, raising the heart rates of fans. Additionally, they drew fan sing-alongs for major songs like 'Tick-Tack,' 'I'll Like You,' 'Lucky Girl Syndrome,' 'Magnetic,' and 'Almond Chocolate (Korean Ver.).' With each stage, ILLIT showcased their growing confidence, performance skills, and stable live abilities. In particular, their rich cover stages provided unique enjoyment. ILLIT presented solo covers incorporating their personalities, including LE SSERAFIM's 'Perfect Night,' Jeon Somi's 'Fast Forward,' Heize's 'And July,' The Boyz's 'Sam Tarya,' Baek Yerin's 'Square (2017),' and BLACKPINK's Jennie's 'Mantra,' receiving a great response. Moreover, they engaged in a K-POP dance challenge relay through games, showcasing their endless charm. The connection with their fandom, GLLIT, also shone. ILLIT created unforgettable moments by appearing from the audience and greeting fans by making eye contact as they descended from the stage. After singing 'bamsopoong' with the audience during the encore, they returned for a double encore, repeatedly performing 'oops!' to excite the fans. At the end of the concert, the members shed tears of emotion. 'Thanks to you all, we have been able to grow. This year, every time we stand on various stages with album activities, I truly felt the importance of GLLIT. While performing this time, I felt loved by GLLIT,' they said, promising, 'Please wait until we perform in even larger venues. We will strive to become proud artists.' ILLIT raised expectations for their new album until the end, stating, 'We packed our cuteness into this performance, but today marks the end of our cuteness. The word cute is now banned. We hope for a lot of anticipation for our 1st single 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE.''
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