ILLIT will perform the opening theme for the anime "Magical Sisters Lulut Lily," set to air in April 2026, titled "Bubee."
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ILLIT has been appointed as the theme song artist for the Japanese TV anime "Magical Sisters Lulut Lily," attracting attention. On the 2nd, it was announced that ILLIT will be in charge of the opening theme song for the TV anime "Magical Sisters Lulut Lily," which is scheduled to air from April 2026. This anime is the latest work in the "Magical Girl Series" produced by Studio Pierrot, which continues to be supported by many fans both domestically and internationally. In the past, titles like "Magical Angel Creamy Mami" have been released, and this will be the first series anime adaptation in about 28 years since 1998. The title of the theme song, "Bubee," has also been announced and is generating buzz. This song is a dance-pop track that fuses the essence of Shibuya subculture with J-POP vibes, featuring cute lyrics linked to the anime and a sparkling pop melody. In the released main PV first installment, a portion of the audio can be heard in advance. ILLIT was also selected as the theme song artist for the TV anime "Hime-sama 'Torture' no Jikan desu," which aired in January this year. The opening theme "Sunday Morning" entered the top 10 of the Oricon "Daily Digital Single Ranking" (as of January 13) and achieved first place on music distribution services like iTunes, AWA, mu-mo, and mora, showcasing their strength as an "audio powerhouse," along with trending in short-form content. Additionally, the hit song "Almond Chocolate," released in February 2025, served as the theme song for the movie "I Can't Fall in Love Just Because of Looks." This song achieved the fastest streaming certification of "Gold" from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (as of July 2025) for songs released by foreign artists (according to Universal Music) and was the only foreign artist to receive the "Excellence Award" at the 67th Japan Record Awards. With these achievements, ILLIT has made consecutive appearances at the 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, gaining momentum. ILLIT continues to receive love calls from various fields, including advertisements and program theme songs. Attention is also focused on their new original Japanese song. - Details of ILLIT's first live tour "ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START︎❤'" have been decided! The first event will be held in 5 cities with 11 performances starting June 13. - ILLIT appeared at the fashion show of the brand "JACQUEMUS," showcasing elegant charm in a red outfit.
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Minju from ILLIT has graduated from her role as MC of KBS 2TV's Music Bank after 1 year and 3 months. She expressed gratitude for the experience and support received, promising to continue her activities with ILLIT. The group will embark on their first live tour in March 2024, covering multiple cities in Korea and abroad.
On the afternoon of the 30th, ILLIT departed through Incheon International Airport after completing their overseas schedule. They will appear in a JACQUEMUS fashion show showcasing elegant red outfits. Additionally, details for their first live tour, 'ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START︎❤',' have been announced, featuring 11 performances across 5 cities starting June 13.
ILLIT's inaugural live tour 'PRESS START❤' kicks off in Seoul on March 14-15, 2026, and visits five cities in Japan from June 13, including Aichi, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hyogo, and Tokyo, before concluding in Hong Kong on August 22. This tour marks their first solo performances in several cities, following a successful fan concert in Japan last year.
ILLIT showcased their presence at Paris Fashion Week by participating in the JACQUEMUS F/W Le Palmier collection show. They were the first K-POP group invited, wearing red outfits chosen by designer Simon Porte Jacquemus. Their popularity continues with their single 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' ranking on Spotify's global chart for 8 weeks.
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.
