ILLIT will return with their first Korean single 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' on November 24, following their successful mini-album 'bomb'.
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ILLIT will make a comeback next month with their first Korean single. Their label BELIFT LAB announced today (27th) that 'ILLIT will release their 1st single 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' on November 24. This new release in Korea comes about five months after their 3rd mini-album 'bomb' released in June. The title, which means 'not cute anymore', sparks curiosity. According to BELIFT LAB, 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' is a candid story of 'me' who has begun to feel that 'the me seen by the world and the me I see are not the same.' ILLIT has undergone a new change after depicting 'my' straightforward emotions in their 1st mini-album 'SUPER REAL ME' and 2nd mini-album 'I'LL LIKE YOU', and forming relationships with others in their 3rd mini-album 'bomb'. This year, ILLIT has been active in both Korea and Japan. The initial sales volume of their 3rd mini-album 'bomb' broke previous records and ranked on the main Billboard album chart 'Billboard 200', reaffirming ILLIT's global popularity. The title track 'Billyeoon Goyangi (Do the Dance)' continues to rank on major Korean music distribution charts and is still loved. ILLIT made their long-awaited Japanese debut in September, dominating major music distribution charts like Oricon and Billboard with their 1st Japanese single 'Toki yo Tomare', garnering attention. They have received calls from music and variety shows, proving their popularity in Japan. ILLIT's first solo concert has also received a warm response in Korea and Japan. Following their Seoul concert in June, they sold out all performances and seats for the fan concert '2025 ILLIT GLITTER DAY' held in Kanagawa and Osaka in August and September, showcasing their ticket power. With the comeback in November, an encore performance will also be held at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Songpa District, Seoul on November 8-9, which sold out on the first day of pre-sales. The pre-sale for ILLIT's 1st single 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' starts today (27th) at 11 AM. Fans are already excited to see what kind of image ILLIT will present in this album, which has captivated fans worldwide with their trendy sensibility and bright, bursting charm.
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