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ILLIT

아일릿
BELIFT LAB2024-03-25GLLIT (글릿)

Members

Yunah

윤아

About

Short bio

ILLIT (아일릿; also stylized as :ll:+) is a five-member multinational girl-group under BELIFT LAB.

Background

Formed through the JTBC reality show R U Next?, ILLIT made their debut on March 25, 2024 with the mini album SUPER REAL ME. Initially, ILLIT’s original line up was composed of six members. However, former pre-debut member, Youngseo, departed from the group on January 5, 2024 for unknown reasons.[3] Their group name is derived from the phrase "I Will Be It". ILLIT is a group name that combines the autonomous and proactive will [I will], with the pronoun "it", which signifies something special. Depending on the verb that fits between the two words, the name itself can become anything.

More info

The group's name has a very special and personal meaning for the girls. The name blends the phrases “I Will” and “It,” symbolizing the members’ limitless potential and their confidence in becoming whoever they aspire to be in the future. Their Official Greeting is: “Hello, we are ILLIT!”

Fun facts

  • ILLIT is a five-member South Korean K-pop girl group formed by BELIFT LAB, a HYBE sub-label.

    The group officially debuted on March 25, 2024 with the EP Super Real Me.

    ILLIT was formed through the survival competition show R U Next? on JTBC in 2023.

    Their group name “ILLIT” combines “I Will” (independent spirit) and “It” (something unique) to mean limitless potential.

    The group was originally revealed as six members on the show, but one member (Youngseo) left before debut, leaving five members.

    ILLIT’s debut title track “Magnetic” charted on the US Billboard Hot 100 — notable for a rookie group.

    “Magnetic” became one of the fastest K-pop debut songs by a female act to reach 100 million YouTube views.

    ILLIT has three Korean members and two Japanese members, making them multinational.

    The group’s official fandom name is GLLIT, inspired by the word glitter to mean fans sparkle and shine.

    Before debut, they appeared in a reality variety series called “I’LL-IT Ready!” to connect with fans.

    ILLIT made a pre-debut appearance at Paris Fashion Week at an Acne Studios show.

    Their debut EP Super Real Me includes songs like “Magnetic,” “My World,” “Midnight Fiction,” and “Lucky Girl Syndrome.”

    Minju from ILLIT is known for her strong vocal ability along with violin skills.

    Member Yunah is often described as the mood maker of the group.

    ILLIT performed one of the highest-selling debut albums for a K-pop female act in their first week.

    Their second music video “Lucky Girl Syndrome” continues the group’s playful and upbeat concept.

    ILLIT’s music blends electro-pop, dance, and youthful energy, creating a distinct sound in the K-pop scene.

    Moka, one of the Japanese members, has shown a sweet personality and love for snacks according to fan-shared profiles.

    ILLIT’s success has made them one of the quickest rising rookie girl groups in recent K-pop history.

    The group launched their Japanese debut on September 1, 2025, expanding their global reach.

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