🏆 ILLIT has reached No. 5 in the K-pop Idol ranking for Week 09, 2026.
Group Profile
- Group Name: ILLIT (아일릿)
- Debut: March 25, 2024
- Current state: Active
- Years Active: 2024–present (2 years)
- Entertainment Company: BE:LIFT Lab (HYBE LABELS)
- Fandom: GLLIT
- Group Color: N/A
- Members: Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha
- Oldest Member: Yunah
- Youngest Member: Iroha
- Most Popular Member: Wonhee
- Notable Albums: SUPER REAL ME, I'll Like You
- Country: South Korea
- Generation: A 5th Generation K-pop group (Gen 5)
- Leader: Yunah
ILLIT Members
ILLIT is a K-pop girl group formed in South Korea by Belift Lab, a subsidiary of HYBE. The group officially debuted on March 25, 2024, with five members. Among them, Yunah, Minju, and Wonhee are South Korean nationals, while Moka and Iroha are Japanese nationals.
Meaning of ILLIT
The name ILLIT is derived from the phrase “I Will Be It.” This designation represents the concept of self-determination regarding one’s roles and actions within both artistic activities and daily life.
Fandom and lightstick
- Fandom: The official fandom name is GLLIT, which was announced with a meaning related to long-term connection.
- Lightstick: The official ILLIT lightstick features a design inspired by the shape of a flower, with petals symbolizing the members. The device utilizes a multi-color LED system and is released with accessories including a strap, dust bag, and photocard as part of the official product set.
Career
“Magnetic,” the lead single from the debut EP Super Real Me, entered the United States Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100 following its release. The song also appeared at number 15 on the 2024 Billboard Year-End Global 200 Songs chart. Following their debut, ILLIT participated in various promotional activities and appeared at music events both within and outside of Asia.
Fun facts
- Before their debut, ILLIT appeared at Paris Fashion Week as part of the Acne Studios collection presentation.
- The group was formed through the survival program R U Next? produced by JTBC, following a selection and training process involving multiple rounds.
Awards
- 2024 – Asian Pop Music Awards: Top 20 Songs of the Year (Overseas) – “Magnetic”
- 2024 – Golden Disc Awards: Rookie Artist of the Year – “Magnetic”
- 2025 – Hanteo Music Awards: Rookie of the Year – Female
- 2025 – iHeartRadio Music Awards: Best New Artist (K-pop)
- 2025 – Japan Gold Disc Award: Song of the Year by Download (Asia) – “Magnetic”
Musical style
The music of ILLIT incorporates genres such as K-pop, dance-pop, R&B, and pluggnb, as demonstrated in tracks including “Magnetic,” “Do the Dance,” and Japanese singles such as “Toki Yo Tomare.” The group’s image in promotional activities is structured according to specific themes of their musical releases, with corresponding attire and styling.