ILLIT: Members, Group Name Meaning, Fandom & Fun Facts

🏆 ILLIT has reached No. 2 in the K-pop Idol ranking for Week 01, 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 4th Generation K-pop group (Gen 4)
Leader: Yunah

ILLIT is a South Korean girl group formed by Belift Lab, a subsidiary of HYBE. The group officially debuted on March 25, 2024, consisting of five members: Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha. Yunah, Minju, and Wonhee are South Korean nationals, while Moka and Iroha are Japanese nationals.

Group name

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.

ILLIT Members

Yunah

Full Name: Noh Yun-ah
Native Name: 노윤아
Alias: Noh-quail egg
Birthday: Jan 15, 2004 (21 years old)
Blood type: A
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Weight: N/A
Gender: Female
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn ♑
MBTI: ENTP
Place of Birth: Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
Country: South Korean
Language Skills: Korean
Position: Leader
Training period: 5 years
Representative Animal: Puppy
Representative Color: Red
Fandom: Nochuri (노추리)

She possesses an ethereal and sweet fashion style, incorporating edgy details and frequently wearing metallic shoes and pearl accessories. Her personality is described as alternating between quiet and vibrant, while demonstrating a strong passion for her work. In the song "Magnetic," she performs choreography characterized by fluid movements on stage.
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Minju

Full Name: Park Min-ju
Native Name: 박민주
Alias: Mandu, Dumpling
Birthday: May 11, 2004 (21 years old)
Blood type: O
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: N/A
Gender: Female
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
MBTI: ISTP
Place of Birth: Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Country: South Korean
Language Skills: Korean
Position: Main Vocalist, Main Rapper, Dancer, Center
Training period: 5 Years
Representative Color: Yellow
Representative Animal: Rabbit 🐰 / Duck 🦆

Minju began pursuing a career in K-pop at the age of 15, completing a total training period of over five years. Prior to joining Belift Lab in 2021, Minju was a trainee at YG Entertainment and was associated with the members of the group BABYMONSTER.
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Moka

Full Name: Sakai Moka
Native Name: 김모카
Alias: N/A
Birthday: Oct 08, 2004 (21 years old)
Blood type: B
Height: 162 cm (5’4″)
Weight: N/A
Gender: Female
Zodiac Sign: Libra
MBTI: ISFP
Place of Birth: Fukuoka, Japan
Country: Japanese
Language Skills: Japanese, Korean
Position: N/A
Training period: 3 Years
Representative Animal: Hamster / Cat / Rabbit
Representative Color: Purple

Moka has been rated at 85% for visuals by fans. Her light blue Cinnamoroll-inspired outfit worn during the debut stage of Magnetic went viral on TikTok and became a trend. She has also been referred to by some members of the public and fans as a “5th-generation It Girl.”
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Wonhee

Full Name: Lee Won-hee
Native Name: 이원희
Alias: Vocal Fairy
Birthday: Jun 26, 2007 (18 years old)
Blood type: A
Height: 162 cm (5’4″)
Weight: N/A
Gender: Female
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
MBTI: ISFP
Place of Birth: Busan, South Korea
Country: South Korean
Language Skills: Korean, English, Japanese
Position: Center, lead vocalist
Training period: 9 months
Representative Color: Pink
Representative Animal: Cat

In ILLIT, Wonhee holds the positions of center and lead vocalist. She appeared in the survival program R U Next?, where she demonstrated consistent vocal performance despite a short trainee period.
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Iroha

Full Name: Hokazono Iroha
Native Name: 外園いろは (Hokazono Iroha), 이로하 (Iroha)
Alias: Roha, Iroppongkopping, Roha-chan, Baby Chick
Birthday: Feb 04, 2008 (17 years old)
Blood type: A
Height: 158 cm (5’2″)
Weight: N/A
Gender: Female
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
MBTI: INFJ
Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
Country: Japanese
Language Skills: Japanese, Korean
Position: Maknae, Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist
Training period: Approximately 5 years
Representative Color: Blue
Representative Animal: Cat / Squirtle

She began learning hip-hop dance at the age of three and moved to South Korea at eleven for training. She consistently ranked in the top 10 on R U Next? and finished in fourth place, debuting with ILLIT as the main dancer and maknae. She is nicknamed “the idol from the sea” on Reddit.
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