In a debut that has shattered records in the K-pop industry, ILLIT emerged as a pop sensation this March, earning the title of Billboard 's first-ever K-Pop Rookie of the Month for June 2024. The five-member group, consisting of Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha, was formed through HYBE 's reality show R U Next? ? and has quickly become an artist to watch on the global stage. ILLIT's debut single " Magnetic " made history by entering the Billboard Hot 100 at No.
91, an unprecedented feat for a K-pop group's first song. Their debut EP, Super Real Me, debuted at No. 93 on the Billboard 200 and has stayed on the World Albums chart for 13 weeks.
The group's international appeal is evident as "Magnetic" secured spots in the top 10 of both the Global 200 and Global 200 Excl US charts, maintaining its presence on these charts as of June 29. "We couldn’t believe our eyes," said Wonhee. "We’ve never dreamt of seeing ‘Magnetic’ on the Billboard chart.
” The journey from reality show contestants to chart-topping artists has been swift. Despite a few challenges, including a lineup change with the departure of Youngseo, the group dedicated themselves to intense dance rehearsals, vocal training, language lessons, and fitness routines. They even made a pre-debut appearance at Paris Fashion Week for Acne Studios in February, practicing their walks and poses to perfection.
Initially named I’ll-It, the group rebranded to ILLIT to better emphasize the meaning of "I Will ( ) It," .
