Discover out Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee and Iroha’s favourite songs, films, MBTI and extra.
ILLIT
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In a debut that has set new data for the Okay-pop trade, ILLIT emerged as a brand new pop titan upon its March begin this yr, incomes its place as an plain new artist to look at — and as Billboard‘s first-ever Okay-Pop Rookie of the Month, for June 2024. The five-member act of Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee and Iroha shaped by way of HYBE’s actuality present R U Subsequent? has rewritten Okay-pop’s world expectations with an explosive, addictive entrance into the worldwide music scene.
ILLIT’s debut single “Magnetic” made chart historical past by getting into the Billboard Scorching 100 at No. 91, a feat unprecedented for a Okay-pop group’s first music. Their Tremendous Actual Me EP additionally impacted the Billboard 200, with a No. 93 debut, and hasn’t left the World Albums chart because it first entered the itemizing, notching 13 weeks thus far. The group’s worldwide enchantment was additional cemented as “Magnetic” secured spots within the prime 10 of the World 200 and World 200 Excl US charts, and nonetheless stays on each tallies as of the chart dated June 29.
Shifting from actuality present contestants to chart-topping artists has been a whirlwind. Whereas ILLIT’s highway to debut wasn’t with out some minor challenges (a last-minute lineup change noticed the departure of Youngseo, initially slated to be the sixth member), the quintet dove into dance rehearsals, vocal coaching, language classes and health routines, with Yunah mentioning {that a} pre-debut look at Paris Trend Week in February for Pimples Studios additionally required apply to make sure their chicest walks and poses. Initially introduced to the world with the title I’ll-It, altering to ILLIT was not solely extra visually pleasing and accessible, however was designed to higher “emphasize the that means behind the title of ‘I Will ( ) It,’ to characterize the potential for infinite prospects,” its administration house HYBE shared. Get to know the rookies extra with unique photographs, selfifes and quiz questions beneath. Then learn the group’s full Billboard highlight right here.
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Meet ILLIT, Billboard’s Okay-Pop Rookie of the Month
Picture Credit score: BELIFT LAB After scoring the quickest Scorching 100 entry for a Korean act ever with debut single “Magnetic,” ILLIT deservingly earn the title for Billboard‘s first Okay-Pop Rookie of the Month. Get to know YUNAH, MINJU, MOKA, WONHEE and IROHA higher with these unique photographs and enjoyable quiz questions.
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A Actually ‘Magnetic’ Woman Group
Picture Credit score: BELIFT LAB “It was thoughts blowing how so many individuals cherished ‘Magnetic,’” ILLIT’s MOKA says of the monitor, which peaked at No. 91 on the Scorching 100 and No. 6 on the Billboard World 200. It was the lady group’s debut single after being shaped on the girl-group competitors present R U Subsequent?
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Good day everybody, it’s YUNAH
Picture Credit score: BELIFT LAB I really like when followers name me: A black cat!
My MBTI: ENFP
My place is: I’m versatile, but the lifetime of the occasion in ILLIT
My favourite coloration: I like pink and yellow!
My favourite music ever: I’ve to say it’s “Magnetic!”
However my favourite music for the time being is: “Sand” by Dove Cameron
The film that brings me consolation: Fall in Love at First Kiss
One thing R U Subsequent? viewers didn’t see about me: Once we had been filming the coaching for the final episode, we had a contest to see who may make the goofiest face in entrance of the digicam. -
I’m MINJU of ILLIT
Picture Credit score: BELIFT LAB I really like when followers name me: Min-ori, which is a mix of MINJU and ori [duck in Korea], Mandu [dumpling in Korean], and Mindaeng!
My MBTI: ISTP
My place is: The positivity queen of ILLIT
My favourite coloration: Sky blue
My favourite music ever: That’s straightforward! It’s “Magnetic!”
However my favourite music for the time being is: “IOU” by Sabrina Claudio
The film that brings me consolation: At any time when I watch My Neighbor Totoro I really feel higher.
One thing R U Subsequent? viewers didn’t see about me: I immediately fell asleep the second my head touched the pillow! [Laughs.] -
Hello Billboard! I’m MOKA of ILLIT
Picture Credit score: BELIFT LAB I really like when followers name me: Kim MokHwa — it’s my title MOKA in Korean fashion
My MBTI: ISFP
My place is: I’m like a chameleon in ILLIT
My favourite coloration: There are such a lot of, however I simply love the colour purple!
My favourite music ever: BIGBANG’s “Flower Street”
However my favourite music for the time being is: thủy’s “enjoying tips”
The film that brings me consolation: I discover consolation in my coronary heart once I watch The Pocket book
One thing R U Subsequent? viewers didn’t see about me: It is a secret, however I snaked loads behind the digicam. [Laughs.] -
Hello my title is WONHEE
Picture Credit score: BELIFT LAB I really like when followers name me: I really like all of the candy nicknames from followers!
My MBTI: ISFP
My place is: I’ve to say I’m the smiler within the group. I’m not so good at making individuals giggle, however I certain can giggle and smile!
My favourite coloration: I even have two! Ivory and brown
My favourite music ever: “double take” by dhruv
However my favourite music for the time being is: Ariana Grande’s “we are able to’t be mates (wait to your love)”
The film that brings me consolation: Howl’s Shifting Citadel brings me peace of thoughts
One thing R U Subsequent? viewers didn’t see about me: I used to be certainly probably the most curious participant from the present -
My title is IROHA!
Picture Credit score: BELIFT LAB I really like when followers name me: I like once they name me a turtlecat!
My MBTI: INFJ
My place is: I’m the one with surprising and shocking charms.
My favourite coloration: Mint
My favourite music ever: “Keep” by Zedd and Alessia Cara
However my favourite music for the time being is: “Ghost” by Justin Bieber
The film that brings me consolation: Once I want some consolation, I am going watch Frozen
One thing R U Subsequent? viewers didn’t see about me: I’d plan the day intimately, so I may use my apply time higher! -
‘Tremendous’ Hit Album
Picture Credit score: BELIFT LAB Main worldwide names contributed to ILLIT’s debut EP, Tremendous Actual Me, which peaked at No. 93 on the Billboard 200, together with HYBE chairman Bang Si-Hyuk, Sluggish Rabbit, Salem Ilese and Vincenzo. “All of them supplied nice recommendation which I discovered priceless once I was recording for the album,” WONHEE says.
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Coming Subsequent
Picture Credit score: BELIFT LAB Regardless of ILLIT’s late-March debut, the group already says they’re getting ready their subsequent step collectively. “We’re all working laborious for what’s to come back,” YUNAH says. “Which I wish to spoil so badly, however I shouldn’t!”
