ILLIT will perform a special collaboration stage on Mnet's M Countdown with HANA members JISOO and MOMOKA, debuting the Korean version of I Got Your Back.
August/20/2026 11:21
Following Japan, ILLIT will present a special collaboration stage today (the 20th) on a Korean music program. ILLIT will appear on Mnet's "M COUNTDOWN," which is being broadcast today, and will decorate a special stage together with JISOO and MOMOKA, members of the popular Japanese girl group HANA. On this day, they will unveil for the first time the Korean-language version stage of ILLIT's Japanese second single, "I Got Your Back." It is a song based on an energetic rock sound, and rap parts written by JISOO and MOMOKA themselves will be added, and they are expected to show a powerful synergy. The Korean-language version audio, released on the 17th, has received favorable responses from music fans in and outside Korea. Through their agency BELIFT LAB, ILLIT said, "We are very happy to be able to perform on stage in Korea as well, following Japan, together with the HANA members whom we have liked for a long time," and conveyed their joy, saying, "We will show a collaboration beyond imagination, so please look forward to it." JISOO and MOMOKA of HANA, who will also stand on a Korean music program stage for the first time, said, "We were convinced it would be a wonderful collaboration. We learned a lot during the production process," and added, "Please pay attention not only to the performance but also to the warm encouraging lyrics that say, 'You are not alone.'" Currently, "I Got Your Back" has risen to 2nd place on Billboard Japan's "Hot 100," and has long occupied upper positions on major charts such as Spotify and Apple Music. The music video also ranked on the global YouTube weekly popularity chart, proving its overwhelming global influence. ILLIT will hold "ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START♥' in HONG KONG" at AsiaWorld-Expo Hall 10 in Hong Kong on the 22nd and 23rd. This Hong Kong performance has recorded a sellout of all seats, and an additional performance has also been confirmed. Amid the explosive response from local fans, they are planning to add further momentum to their global activities. ・ILLIT struggled greatly with an ultra-difficult challenge! Appearing on Nippon TV's "THE Toppa File" broadcast on August 20 ・ILLIT releases the Korean version of the much-talked-about latest song "I Got Your Back" today! Special video released
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