ILLIT celebrated their Japan debut with a showcase, performing their first single and engaging with fans, streamed globally.
September/2/2025 11:18
ILLIT achieved their long-awaited Japan debut and spent a special day with fans. On September 1, ILLIT welcomed their Japan debut with the 'ILLIT Japan 1st Single『時よ止まれ』Release Commemoration Showcase' held at Tokyo's TFT Hall. They premiered the title track '時よ止まれ' and showcased two original songs, including 'Topping.' The venue was filled with fans and media selected by lottery, and the event was broadcast live globally on HYBE LABELS' official YouTube and ILLIT's official TikTok, creating a significant response. This was the first showcase held in Japan. Opening with the stage for the first single's track 'Topping,' they greeted with bright smiles, saying, 'Good evening, we are ILLIT!' Mocha expressed joy at being able to meet GLLIT (ILLIT's fans) closely on such a special day. In the talk segment, they discussed the Japan 1st single and their ongoing first fan concert '2025 ILLIT GLITTER DAY IN JAPAN.' About the music video for the title track '時よ止まれ' filmed in Japan, Iroha mentioned, 'We filmed in places like schools and parks, which are stages of youth, so I think you can feel the dazzling moments of the end of summer.' When asked about their enthusiasm for the 'GLITTER DAY' concert in Osaka on the 3rd and 4th, Wonhee said, 'It's my first time meeting GLLIT in a solo concert in Osaka, so I'm really looking forward to it. We have prepared new stages, so please look forward to it!' They also announced their first appearances at the '41st Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 AUTUMN/WINTER' on September 6 and 'ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025' on the 14th. Minju expressed, 'I'm truly honored to have the opportunity to participate in such famous events in Japan. I will do my best to let many people know more about ILLIT!' Yuna, known for her lively personality, mentioned wanting to try a gourmet tour on a show. Other candid opinions included goals like performing solo at large venues like domes. Towards the end of the talk segment, a surprise cake celebrating their Japan debut and a limited edition character collaboration jacket photo for the Japan 1st single were presented, along with a surprise appearance by Care Bears, who collaborated in the music video for '時よ止まれ.' ILLIT concluded by expressing gratitude to everyone who spent such a special day with them, stating, 'We will continue to be artists who can deliver positive energy to GLLIT.' Finally, they performed the title track '時よ止まれ' for the first time, featuring impressive point dances representing the second hand of a clock, closing the showcase, the first held in Japan, amidst the cheers of GLLIT.
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