ILLIT's original song 'Toki yo Tomare' is the theme for ABEMA's new show 'Popteen vs egg MODELS CRUSH' starting October 28.
October/3/2025 17:25
ILLIT's original Japanese song 'Toki yo Tomare' has been decided as the theme song for ABEMA's new program 'Popteen vs egg MODELS CRUSH'. According to the announcement made by ABEMA today (the 3rd), the title track 'Toki yo Tomare' from ILLIT's first Japanese single has been used as the theme song for the model battle program 'Popteen vs egg MODELS CRUSH'. The program will start broadcasting on October 28 at 8 PM. 'Popteen vs egg MODELS CRUSH' is a collaboration between 'Popteen', which has been delivering teen culture for many years, and 'egg', commemorating the publication of a one-time collaboration magazine, depicting a battle among models for the magazine's cover and pages. The program's MCs are former top model of Popteen, now a successful talent, Nicole Fujita, and Yuuchami, a charismatic figure of Generation Z who has overwhelming support from young people as a symbol of 'egg'. Regarding the decision of the theme song, ILLIT stated, 'We are very honored that ILLIT's song will serve as the theme song. 'Toki yo Tomare' is a song that allows you to feel youth, and I hope many people can relate to it. I would be happy if you could enjoy the song along with the program.' Attention is rising for the synergy of ILLIT, which leads real teen culture and trends of the same generation. The first Japanese single 'Toki yo Tomare' is a work that incorporates the sparkle and fleeting youth of straightforward and honest girls, and it has attracted attention among teenagers through collaboration with Care Bears™. The title track 'Toki yo Tomare' is a disco pop genre song that captures the sparkle and transience of girls, as well as the dazzling moments of midsummer, like a treasure box. It straightforwardly reflects feelings of wanting to transform into an ideal self and the sentiment that 'we are strongest together with friends', gaining empathy from a wide range of generations. The included song 'Topping' has also been used in a web commercial for the new collection of the Lacoste 2025 domestic sneaker campaign, where ILLIT serves as an ambassador, and ILLIT's songs are attracting attention as advertisements and program theme songs. The first Japanese single 'Toki yo Tomare' has swept major charts in Japan. It debuted at number 2 on the Oricon 'Weekly Single Ranking' (as of September 15) and on Billboard JAPAN 'Top Singles Sales' (aggregation period: September 1 to September 7, 2025). It recorded initial sales surpassing the previous work, the Korean 3rd mini-album 'bomb', and also rose to the highest position for overseas artists at number 4 on the Billboard JAPAN 'Hot 100' (aggregation period: September 1 to September 7, 2025). Furthermore, during the same aggregation period, it achieved the only TOP 10 entry for a K-POP girl group on the 'Artist 100'. Since their Japanese debut on September 1, ILLIT continues to attract attention with good news. - ILLIT's Minju and Mocha appear in the new Haagen-Dazs web commercial! They showcase a 'melting dance' as devils and angels (video available) - ILLIT confirmed to appear on Nippon TV's 'Kintore' airing on October 18! They will take on the 'Shin-Okubo Quiz'. ■ Program Overview ABEMA's new program 'Popteen vs egg MODELS CRUSH' First broadcast date: October 28, 2025 (Tuesday) at 8 PM (8 episodes total) Cast: Nicole Fujita, Yuuchami, and others 'Popteen vs egg MODELS CRUSH' preview video ■ Related site 'Popteen vs egg MODELS CRUSH' program page
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