Grup rookie yang lagi naik daun, ILLIT Rising rookie girl group ILLIT (Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha) is finally back!
With their 3rd mini album ‘bomb’, the five girls are creating a real boom from day one. 💥
🏆 No.1 on Daily Album Charts & Another First-Day Record
According to Hanteo Chart (June 17), ‘bomb’ sold a whopping 326,117 copies on its release day! This puts ILLIT at No.1 on the daily album chart, breaking their own first-day sales record once again. Constant growth — they’re on fire! 📈🔥
🌏 Beyond Korea – Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam & Thailand Fall for Them Too
The album also soared to the top of iTunes and Apple Music ‘Top Album’ charts in Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and more. ILLIT is no longer just a Korean rookie — they’re now a global rising star! 🌍✨
🎶 Title Track ‘Do the Dance (빌려온 고양이)’ Is Super Addictive
With a dreamy yet upbeat rhythm and quirky lyrics like “둠칫냐옹” and “꿍실냐옹”, this track grabs your ears from the first listen. It quickly entered Melon TOP100, as well as real-time charts on Bugs and Genie — and it’s still climbing!
🇯🇵 In Japan? ILLIT Owns the Charts
On Japan’s AWA Music real-time chart, B-sides like ‘little monster’ and ‘oops!’ took turns ranking No.1, while ‘Do the Dance’, ‘jellyous’, and ‘Night Picnic (밤소풍)’ filled the No.2–5 spots. In short: the entire album swept the Top 5. That’s dominance!
🎥 The MV? Visuals & Concept = Totally Addictive
The MV for ‘Do the Dance’ shows bold girls chasing their first love, full of energy and sparkle. Right after release, it hit trending on YouTube Music, and the comments are full of praise: “I can’t stop thinking about it.” “It feels new, but still so ILLIT.” “I’m obsessed with the concept and visuals!” 💖
🐱 The 'Cat Stretch Dance' Is Poised to Go Viral
This adorable hand gesture choreography, mimicking a cat’s stretch, is fun, easy to follow, and perfect for TikTok and Reels. A shortform dance trend in the making? We think yes. 😽💃
🌍 International Praise Rolls In — NME: “ILLIT Has Found Their Sound”
UK music magazine NME described ‘bomb’ as:
“A whirlwind of bright and fun pop sounds that show ILLIT has truly found their style.” They also praised the cute ‘do’ and ‘da’ post-chorus in ‘Do the Dance’, saying it “mimics the shy nervousness of a young couple trying to talk to each other.” So charming!
🎉 Offline Events Bringing It All to Life
- June 17: ‘Friends Night Picnic’ at Sebitseom in Seoul - first-ever live performance of the new songs!
- Until June 26: Pop-up store at STAGE35 in Seongsu, featuring a photobooth themed after ‘bomb’, physical albums, and exclusive merch.
💬 Hello Korea's Final Word
“ILLIT is no longer just a rookie — they’re exploding as a true Gen Z global icon!”
