Discover ILLIT: Introducing a Rising K-POP Sensation to the World

 

Discover ILLIT: Introducing a Rising K-POP Sensation to the World

1. Introduction to ILLIT

ILLIT is a five-member multinational girl group that debuted on March 25, 2024, under Belift Lab, a subsidiary of HYBE. The group was formed through the JTBC audition program 'RU Next?', and despite being a rookie group, they have quickly gained prominence in the global music industry.

• Agency: Belift Lab
• Labels: HYBE LABELS, Geffen Records (USA), Polydor Records (Japan)
• Distributors: Genie Music, Stone Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Tencent Music Entertainment
• Genres: K-POP, Dance Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop, PluggnB, House
• Fandom Name: GLLIT

2. Members

MemberBirthdateNationality

Yuna	2004.01.15	South Korea
Minju	2004.05.11	South Korea
Moka	2004.10.08	Japan
Wonhee	2007.06.26	South Korea
Iroha	2008.02.04	Japan

ILLIT has no official leader or designated positions, as all members share responsibilities equally.

3. Achievements & Records

📈 Billboard Chart Success

• Billboard Hot 100: Debut song Magnetic entered at #91 (First K-POP rookie group to achieve this)
• Billboard 200: 1st Mini Album SUPER REAL ME ranked #93, 2nd Mini Album I'LL LIKE YOU ranked #94
• Billboard Global 200 (Including U.S.): Magnetic #6, Cherish (My Love) #110
• Billboard Global 200 (Excluding U.S.): Magnetic #2 (35 consecutive weeks on the chart, the longest for a K-POP female artist)

🎵 Streaming & Digital Records

• Magnetic surpassed 100 million Spotify streams in just 26 days, setting a new record for K-POP girl group debuts
• Magnetic crossed 500 million Spotify streams in 275 days, breaking another record
• Monthly Spotify listeners exceeded 10 million
• Official YouTube MV views surpassed 200 million

🏆 Major Awards & Recognitions

• 2024 MAMA AWARDS – Best New Female Artist
• Melon Music Awards (MMA) 2024 – Rookie of the Year
• Golden Disc Awards – Main Award & Rookie Award
• Japan Record Awards – First K-POP girl group to win Best New Artist in 13 years
• NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen – Represented K-POP
• MTV Europe Music Awards – Best Asian Act nominee

4. Latest News

• February 14, 2025: Released their first Japanese original single Almond Chocolate, marking their successful debut in the Japanese music market
• Magnetic surpassed 200 million views on YouTube
• Lunar New Year 2025: Members wore Hanbok and shared greetings with fans
• Collaborated with HYBE IM’s rhythm game 'Rhythm Hive', releasing exclusive ILLIT-themed content
• Trending TikTok Challenges, with Magnetic and Cherish (My Love) gaining global popularity

5. Global Influence

• Ranked #3 in NME’s ‘Best K-POP Songs of 2024’
• Recognized by Consequence as ‘Best Debut Song’
• Topped Apple Music's Year-End Chart for K-POP
• #1 on Japan’s Tower Records Rookie Rankings
• TikTok Awards – Best Viral Song Winner
• 1.95 million monthly YouTube Music listeners (Ranked #3 among K-POP girl groups)

6. Conclusion

ILLIT is emerging as the leading 5th-generation K-POP girl group, gaining worldwide recognition with their powerful music, stunning visuals, and captivating performances. Within just a year of their debut, they have already set multiple records and are on track for even greater achievements.

📌 Stay updated with ILLIT's latest news through their official social media and fan community!