"Two years since debut." "I want to make everyone ILLIT."" [a question and answer]

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"I want to surprise everyone enough to say, 'ILLIT can do this!'"

The group ILLIT celebrated its second anniversary on the 25th. ILLIT, who debuted on March 25, 2024, instantly captured the hearts of global fans by building a "ILLIT Core" that refers to its unique sensibility and aesthetics. While maintaining a consistent identity across music, performance, and visuals, they have expanded their spectrum without stopping new attempts on each album.

ILLIT's constant challenges have led to brilliant results. From their debut to their third mini-album "bomb," which was released last year, they made the feat of putting them on the main U.S. Billboard album chart "Billboards 200" for three consecutive albums. The title song of the first single album "NOT CUTE ANYMORE" ranked 7th in "Bubbling Under Hot 100," raising the possibility of creating a global hit song that continues the momentum of the debut song "Magnetic."

The scale of solo performances has also grown. ILLIT will perform its first tour "ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START♥' (hereinafter 'PRESS START') 14 times in seven cities at home and abroad, after selling out all eight of the fan concerts "2025 ILLIT GLITTER DAY" held in Korea and Japan last year.

ILLIT, which has grown its global influence, is set to release its fourth mini album "MAMIHLAPINATAPAI" on April 30. Expectations are high on what original music and concepts they will lead the trend of the 10s and 20s this time. The following is the question and answer that ILLIT delivered through its agency, Billifrap.

Q. How do you feel about celebrating your 2nd anniversary

Yoon-ah: It's already been 2 years since our debut, so it feels new. The moment the five of us debuted together, and when we celebrated our first anniversary, memories come to mind. I'm looking forward to many experiences that I'll be with as an Irishman in the future.

Minju: Looking back, we've accomplished so many things so far. I am very grateful to everyone who has been with me to face this kind of moment. Above all, GLLIT for being by my side during that time.Fandom name) I want to say thank you the most and I love you.

Mocha: When we debuted, the 2nd anniversary felt very far away. It's been 2 years since we've been working so hard. We will try to do more diverse and cool activities in the future.

Won-hee: It's amazing that ILLIT is already celebrating her second birthday. The happy memories I've made with Glit over the past two years are a huge boost. I'm looking forward to what other fun things will happen in the days I'm going to meet with the glitter.

Iroha: There have been so many precious moments. It was especially nice to meet more glitts last year, but I think there will be more opportunities like that in the future. We'll do our best, so please keep an eye on us.

Q. How do you feel about successfully finishing your first tour in Seoul with "PRESS START"

Yoon-ah: There were some parts that were lacking and disappointing because it was my first solo tour, but it was rewarding to finish the performance well that I prepared hard thinking about the glitter.

MJ: It still feels like a dream that we did a tour. It was so much more memorable because we had so much fun on stage. We'll continue to grow and show you more, so please look forward to the rest of the "PRESS START" tour.

Mocha: I was more nervous than I expected, but it was different because the more I performed, the more I could enjoy it. And it was even better to see the glitter up close.

Won-hee: I was also very nervous because it marked the beginning of ILLIT's first tour. I was disappointed, but I was happy every moment. I'm overwhelmed to think of seeing glitts in more areas.

Iroha: I was moved when I saw the glitter filling the concert hall. I sincerely thank the staff and members for their hard work so that the concert in Seoul ended safely.

Q. Whenever I release a new song, it is impressive to expand the team's spectrum with a different attempt. If there's a challenge or change that you're proud to do like an Irishman

Yoona: Every album was a new challenge and meaningful. In particular, it was interesting to break the framework of the cute image of the existing ILLIT in the first single album "NOT CUTE ANNYMORE".

Minju: I think every song in ILLIT has a different feeling. From the genre of the song to the facial expressions on stage to the costumes. Nevertheless, I think the advantage is that it contains all the colors of eyelets.

Mocha: I always try to show you something fresh, but I personally wanted to pull off "NOT CUTE ANNYMORE", so I worked even harder. We're also working hard on our 4th mini album, "Mamilapinatapai", "It's Me", so please look forward to it.

Won-Hee: It's always been like an alien, but I think all of this is a result of being able to make it because of our members and staff. In the future, ILLIT will continue to walk on the path of Irishman.

Iroha: I'm always going to show you something new, but personally, I'm especially looking forward to this mini 4th album. I paid a lot of attention to facial expressions and performances. I want to surprise everyone so much that Glit and the public can see us and say, "ILLIT can do this!"

Q. We realized the solo performance that we aimed for on the first anniversary of our debut and was greatly loved by global fans for our music. The moment I felt I grew the most during the promotion was

YA: If you look back on 'PRESS START' after last year's fan concert 'GLITTER DAY', we've grown a lot in a year. I definitely felt it when I saw that I had the ability to cope with unexpected situations on stage. I'm learning a lot from various fields while performing.

Minju: Solo performance was my first anniversary goal, but it was a big goal that I've been dreaming of since the moment I dreamed of becoming an idol. So for me, "PRESS START" was a big meaning and opportunity to feel growth.

Mocha: I think I've gotten stronger. There were a lot of times when I was nervous or nervous on stage, but now I think I can control myself.

Won-Hee: While preparing for this first tour, I felt that we've grown a lot. I was proud to be an artist who could perform alone.

Iroha: When I debuted, I was worried that I would make a mistake on stage, but now I'm enjoying it. "Should I do this on stage this time?"I tried various things while doing it.

Q. Is there a new goal or dream you want to achieve this year

Yoon-ah: This year, our goal is to have a lot of glitter fans like our ILLIT's songs. Furthermore, I want to create an opportunity for more people to like ILLIT.

Minju: We want to visit you as many times as possible last year because of the support from our fans in various countries. And I want to expand my musical spectrum by challenging more genres.

Mocha: My goal is to keep showing new charms of ILLIT so that the glit is not bored. I will try to show you a better performance than before.

Won-hee: As we started our first tour this year, our goal is to give a good performance to glitter around the world.

Iroha: First of all, I want to show the colorful charm of ILLIT to many people through 'Mamilapinatapai' which will be released on April 30th. "PRESS START" is also continuing until August, and my goal this year is to learn and grow a lot in the process.

Q. What do you want to say to the members who have worked hard for the past 2 years

Yoona: Thank you for trusting and relying on each other even though it was hard.

Minju: Let's have fun together like this in the future. I hope we can rely on each other and be helpful like now. Thank you at all times.

Mocha: It's been a crazy run to the second anniversary. Let's continue to run wildly and be together for 5 or 10 years.

Won-Hee: Our members who are supporting each other and growing together in the closest place. I'm always thankful and I'm rooting for you the most. Way to go this year, too!

Iroha: I want to say thank you so much to the members who always worked hard and ran with me no matter what. Let's continue to be healthy and have fun.

Q. What do you want to say to Glit who will make more memories together

YA: For those who are glittering right now, and those who will be glittering in the future! We'll continue to do our best to show you good songs and performances, so please show us a lot of love. Thank you always.

Minju: We still have many more days to meet. We will make the glitter happier and make it so that we can build a lot of fun memories together.

Mocha: It's all thanks to the glitter that I've been able to achieve my goals every year. I promise to show you something that you can be proud of in the future.

Won-hee: Thank you so much for letting us shine as ILLIT Won-hee. The power I get from Glit is so great, and I hope I can be a support to Glit as well. And I'll try to make it happen, so please keep an eye on it.

Iroha: Thank you so much for being with us for our 2nd anniversary. I will continue to make glitter happy and give you good energy. I love you!

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