ILLIT (아일릿) is a 5-member South Korean girl group formed by Belift Lab, a sub-label under HYBE. The group was created through the 2023 survival audition show R U Next? and officially debuted on March 25, 2024, with their first mini-album Super Real Me and the hit title track "Magnetic."

ILLIT group photo. Source: The Chosunilbo JNS / ImaZins via Getty Images

Overview & Group Concept

• Name Meaning: ILLIT is a combination of "I will" (representing independent willpower) and "It" (representing a unique pronoun), signifying a group with endless potential to become whatever they desire.

• Fandom Name: GLLIT (글릿), meaning the fans make ILLIT sparkle and shine.

• Sound & Style: Known for a dreamcore, whimsical, and youthful "whimsigoth/magical girl" aesthetic, blended with addictive synth-pop and pluggnb beats.

Members Profile

MemberBirth DateNationalityKey Roles / HighlightsYunah (Noh Yun-ah)Jan 15, 2004South KoreanLeader, Eldest member, Trainee with the longest practice period (~5 years)Minju (Park Min-ju)May 11, 2004South KoreanMain Vocalist, Former YG Entertainment traineeMoka (Sakai Moka)Oct 8, 2004JapaneseLead Dancer, Sub-vocalist, Known for expressive facial performanceWonhee (Lee Won-hee)Jun 26, 2007South KoreanCenter, Vocalist, Fast-rising visual who trained for only a few months before debutIroha (Hokazono Iroha)Feb 4, 2008JapaneseMaknae (youngest), Main Dancer, Former JYP Entertainment trainee

The Members

Yunah. Source: The Chosunilbo JNS / ImaZins via Getty Images

Minju. Source: The Chosunilbo JNS / ImaZins via Getty Images

Moka. Source: The Chosunilbo JNS / ImaZins via Getty Images

Wonhee. Source: THE FACT / ImaZins via Getty Images

Iroha. Source: The Chosunilbo JNS / ImaZins via Getty Images

• Yunah: The charismatic eldest member who often takes charge during introductions and performances with her stage presence.

• Minju: Recognized immediately for her unique vocal tone, driving the distinctive melodic hooks in ILLIT's tracks.

• Moka: Her "Magnetic" point dance moments and detailed stage expressions played a key role in making the song go viral.

• Wonhee: Ranked 1st in the final lineup of R U Next?, known for her rapid skill growth and charming, high-energy personality.

• Iroha: A dance prodigy who started dancing at age 3, bringing high-precision hip-hop and choreography execution to the group.

Achievements & Breakthrough

• Record-Breaking Debut: "Magnetic" became the first-ever K-pop debut song to enter both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Official Singles Chart.

• Viral Impact: The song's point choreography and upbeat melody spurred millions of short-form video trends globally across TikTok and Instagram Reels.