Yunah

Yunah was born on January 15, 2004, in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea, making her a Capricorn with a Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat — and the oldest member of ILLIT. Source: Kpop Profiles

Her birth name is Noh Yun-ah (노윤아), while her English name is Annie Roh. Fans often associate her with the cheetah emoji (🐆), and her representative color within the group is red. Source: Kpop Profiles

Before debuting, Yunah trained for six years across five different agencies: Fantagio, TS Entertainment, Stardium, Source Music, and finally BELIFT LAB. Her journey was the longest trainee period among all ILLIT members and spanned nearly half of her childhood. Source: Kpop Wiki Fandom / DK Blog

During her time at Stardium, Yunah trained alongside an impressive group of future idols, including Kep1er's Dayeon, LIGHTSUM's Yujeong, YOUNG POSSE's Sunhye, and actress Hong Yeji. She and Dayeon have remained close friends even after debuting. Source: ILLIT Wiki Fandom / KGGFAN

Yunah's parents initially opposed her dream of becoming an idol. However, after seeing how serious and determined she was, they eventually gave their blessing — a decision that ultimately led her to debut in one of K-pop's most successful rookie groups. Source: ILLIT Wiki Fandom

Long before entering the trainee system, Yunah was scouted during a middle school theater club competition. Her talent was first noticed in a performing arts setting rather than through a traditional idol audition. Source: Kpop Singers / KiwiPop Media

On September 1, 2023, Yunah finished sixth in the finale of R U Next? and was announced as the sixth and final member of ILLIT. In a fitting twist, she became both the last revealed member and the oldest member of the group. Source: ILLIT Wiki Fandom

Yunah's biggest role model is Kang Seul-gi. She has frequently cited Seulgi's stage presence, versatility, and artistry as inspirations throughout her own journey as a performer. Source: Famous Birthdays / Kpopping

She has a Maltese dog named Louis, who was born in 2016. Adding to the family's love of animals, Yunah's mother is a certified pet groomer. Source: Kpop Singers

When Yunah first heard Magnetic before ILLIT's debut, her immediate reaction was, "This is going to work." The prediction turned out to be remarkably accurate, as the song went on to become one of the biggest K-pop debuts of the decade. Source: KiwiPop Media

In May 2025, Yunah and fellow member Minju were featured on See U Tonight by American singer and actress Kylie Cantrall. Yunah later revealed that she used to practice to Cantrall's songs as a trainee, making the collaboration feel surreal and deeply meaningful. Source: Inquirer Entertainment

Yunah's designated "life background song" is Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik. When asked what object she would be if reborn, she answered that she would like to be a photograph of a precious memory — something sentimental and impossible to replace. Source: Kpop Singers / KiwiPop Media

Her favorite animated character is Shin from Crayon Shin-chan, and she can imitate his voice surprisingly well. The talent sits alongside her love of historical Korean dramas and PC gaming. Source: Kpop Profiles / KiwiPop Media

Within ILLIT, Yunah is widely considered the group's mood maker. Her first impression of Wonhee was that she looked exactly like a character from a comic book, a compliment fans still love to reference. Source: Kpop Singers

Her personal motto is: "Time heals all wounds." After spending six years training across five agencies before finally debuting, many fans feel the quote perfectly reflects her perseverance. Source: Kpop Singers

Yunah has admitted that mosquitoes seem to target her more than anyone else, that she genuinely enjoys ironing clothes, and that her voice completely disappears when she gets scared — three oddly specific details that fans find endlessly entertaining. Source: Kpopping / KiwiPop Media

She shares a dorm room with Wonhee and has fond memories of eating 500-won cup tteokbokki after school as a child. The nostalgic snack even came up during the group's pre-debut reality series I'LL-IT Ready!. Source: Kpop Singers