ILLIT won the 'Overseas Popular Song of the Year' award at the 2025 TIMA for 'Magnetic', showcasing their rising global status.
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ILLIT won a trophy at a large-scale global music awards ceremony, proving their elevated status. On August 23, at the '2025 TME live International Music Awards (hereafter 'TIMA')' held at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, ILLIT received the 'Overseas Popular Song of the Year' award for their debut song 'Magnetic'. 'TIMA' is a global music awards ceremony newly established this year by Tencent Music Entertainment Group. It was held over two days, on the 22nd and 23rd, and was broadcast live online worldwide through platforms like Weverse and YouTube. Released in March last year, 'Magnetic' took the global market by storm and gained attention in China. Upon release, it topped QQ Music's 'New Song Real-Time Chart', ranked first on the 'New Song Daily Chart', and second on the 'Hot Song Chart'. Furthermore, its catchy melody and impactful choreography sparked a dance challenge craze, captivating fans on China's short-form platforms. ILLIT expressed gratitude for the award, stating, 'We are truly thankful for receiving this good award. We will continue to produce good songs and become an active group worthy of this award.' At the venue, ILLIT performed five songs loved by global fans, heating up the atmosphere. They showcased performances of the title tracks 'Billyeoon Goyangi (Do the Dance)' and 'jellyous' from their recently concluded 3rd mini-album 'bomb', receiving a powerful sing-along response from local fans. They then performed 'bamsopoong' and 'oops!', engaging with fans as they walked around the venue, raising the excitement. Finally, their performance of 'Magnetic' filled the venue with cheers, affirming its status as a global hit. The members stood out with their confidence as they guided the audience's cheers in Chinese. ILLIT remarked, 'The support is really hot,' and added, 'I was very happy while singing. I want to cherish the moments spent with everyone.' ILLIT has also won two trophies at major domestic awards in Korea. On the 21st, they received the 'Main Award' at the '2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS (hereafter 'KWDA')' held at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa District, Seoul. The music video for the title track 'Billyeoon Goyangi (Do the Dance)' won the 'Best Music Video Award', achieving a total of two crowns. Here, they created a frenzy at the awards ceremony with their performance of 'jellyous', showcasing a high-difficulty performance that became a hot topic on social media. The 3rd mini-album 'bomb', which includes 'Billyeoon Goyangi (Do the Dance)' and 'jellyous', has gained immense popularity among global fans, surpassing the initial sales of their previous work in Korea and Japan, dominating major album charts. Additionally, they achieved the remarkable feat of ranking on the US 'Billboard 200' with all albums released since their debut. With their Japanese debut approaching in September, ILLIT aims to maintain this rising popularity. They will debut in Japan on September 1 with their first single 'Toki yo Tomare'. From September 3 to 4, they will hold a fan concert '2025 ILLIT GLITTER DAY IN JAPAN' at Osaka Castle Hall to interact with fans. They will also perform on various stages, including the '41st Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 AUTUMN/WINTER' on September 6 and 'ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025' on September 14.
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On the 22nd, ILLIT departed from Incheon International Airport to Macau for the 2025 TME live International Music Awards (TIMA). This article is based on local media coverage. Please note that there may be variations in the photos. Additionally, ILLIT will appear at the '2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS' blue carpet and has collaborated with SHIBUYA109 for a pop-up event in Tokyo and Osaka starting September 2, featuring original merchandise.
On the afternoon of the 21st, the blue carpet event for the 2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS took place at Seoul's Chamshil Indoor Gymnasium, attended by numerous artists including Xdinary Heroes, AHOF, LUCY, and Stray Kids. The event celebrated K-Pop with performances from various groups and artists, showcasing the excitement of fans worldwide.
The 2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS took place in Seoul, gathering thousands of K-POP fans. Stray Kids and IVE won the Best Artist award, while TOMORROW X TOGETHER achieved three awards. Artists expressed gratitude and excitement for their upcoming projects, showcasing the vibrant K-POP community.
On the afternoon of the 21st, the blue carpet event for the 2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS was held at the Seoul Jamshil Indoor Gymnasium. Notable attendees included QWER, BTOB, Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and many more K-pop artists, showcasing the vibrant talent of the industry.
On the afternoon of the 21st, the blue carpet event for the 2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS was held at the Seoul Jamshil Indoor Gymnasium. Artists including ILLIT, BTOB, Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and many others attended the event, showcasing the vibrant K-pop scene.
On the afternoon of the 21st, the blue carpet event for the '2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS' took place at the Seoul Jamshil Indoor Gymnasium, featuring BTOB and numerous K-pop groups including Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and more. The event highlighted the participation of 373 K-pop idols, marking the largest scale ever for the Idol Athletics Championships, with MCs Jung Hyun-moo and Chang Doyoung announced for the awards.
From September 2 to 15, 2025, SHIBUYA109 in Shibuya and Abeno will host the 'SHIBUYA109 × ILLIT AUTUMN CAMPAIGN' for ILLIT's Japan debut. The event includes pop-up stores selling original goods, giveaways, and special music broadcasts featuring ILLIT's songs and member comments.
The 41st MyNavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 A/W is scheduled for September 6 at Saitama Super Arena. Main models include Reika Sakurai and Arina Tsukino, with performances from ILLIT and Hi-Fi Un!corn. The event promises a star-studded lineup and special collaborations, celebrating fashion and entertainment.
ILLIT has graced the cover of ELLE's September issue, capturing their charm in a delightful photoshoot. In interviews, members expressed their desire to inspire positivity through music, with plans for more activities in Japan, including their first album release and appearances on music and variety shows.
