ILLIT Sells Out All 11 Dates of First Japan Tour Amid Surging Demand

ILLIT is proving that their popularity extends far beyond South Korea. The rising girl group has achieved another major milestone after completely selling out all dates of their upcoming Japan tour, highlighting their rapidly growing influence in one of the world's largest music markets.

According to BELIFT LAB, ILLIT's first Japanese tour, "ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START♥︎' in JAPAN," has sold out all 11 scheduled performances across five cities. Tickets for general reserved seating were snapped up quickly, making the tour one of the group's most successful live events to date.

The overwhelming demand did not stop after the initial sell-out. Fans who were unable to secure tickets continued flooding organizers with inquiries, leading the company to release additional limited-view seats for the Aichi, Hyogo, and Tokyo concerts. Additional standing-room tickets have also been made available for the Fukuoka performances in an effort to accommodate more fans.

The tour will begin in Aichi on June 13 and 14 before moving to Osaka on June 20 and 21. ILLIT will then perform in Fukuoka on June 29 and 30, followed by Hyogo on July 18 and 19. The tour will conclude with three performances in Tokyo on July 23, 25, and 26.

The strong ticket sales come as little surprise given the group's recent track record. Earlier this year, the Seoul stop of the "PRESS START" tour sold out during pre-sales, prompting organizers to open additional seats. Their previous fan concert, "2025 ILLIT GLITTER DAY," also sold out venues in Seoul, Kanagawa, and Osaka, demonstrating the group's ability to attract large audiences both domestically and internationally.

ILLIT's success is not limited to the concert stage. Their latest title track, "It's Me," from the group's fourth mini album, continues to perform strongly across multiple music platforms. The song ranked among the top songs on major Korean and international charts, including Melon, YouTube Music, Spotify, and Line Music.

The track has also maintained a strong presence on global YouTube music rankings for several consecutive weeks, reflecting the group's growing international fanbase and consistent streaming power.

Since debuting in 2024, ILLIT has quickly established itself as one of the most talked-about fourth-generation girl groups. With sold-out concerts, strong chart performance, and an expanding global audience, the group continues to build momentum as they prepare to meet fans across Japan this summer.

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