The group ILLIT is showcasing their presence with a vibrant performance at university festivals ahead of their June comeback.
ILLIT (YoonA, MinJu, MoKa, WonHee, IroHa) recently took the stage at Sogang University (May 15), Baehwa Women's University (May 15), and Korea University Festival (May 22), connecting with students.
They performed many beloved songs, including their debut track 'Magnetic' and the title track of their second mini-album 'Cherish (My Love)', as well as 'Lucky Girl Syndrome', 'Tick-Tack', and 'Almond Chocolate (Korean Ver.)', receiving enthusiastic responses.
ILLIT instantly elevated the atmosphere with their refreshing live skills and performances. They captivated the audience with their unique, lively, and bouncy choreography that matched the bright and cheerful sound. The clear and pure vocal tones of the five members also stood out. In particular, when WonHee showcased a high note during the 'Almond Chocolate (Korean Ver.)' stage, cheers erupted. The members actively engaged with the audience by approaching them, making eye contact, and waving their hands.
The audience responded to ILLIT's passionate stage manners with group singing. The atmosphere peaked during the 'Magnetic' stage. As the audience energetically sang along to the chorus, ILLIT expressed their admiration, saying, "We were moved to hear you singing along." The flood of encore requests after the performance made ILLIT's popularity evident.
The prelude to ILLIT's comeback continues. They will participate in the '2025 Weverse Con Festival' at Incheon Inspire Entertainment Resort on the 31st. Following that, they will hold their first fan concert '2025 ILLIT GLITTER DAY IN SEOUL' at Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Seoul, on the 7th and 8th of next month, raising the excitement for their comeback.
ILLIT will release their third mini-album 'bomb' on the 16th of next month. 'bomb' tells the story of expanding their world with ILLIT's unique attitude through interaction with 'you'. According to the tracklist released on the 22nd, the new album includes a total of five songs, including the title track 'Borrowed Cat (Do the Dance)', 'little monster', 'jellyous', 'oops!', and 'Night Picnic'. As the highlight medley of the included songs was revealed, fans expressed their excitement, saying, "Just a little bit is captivating," "Each one is different and pleasant to listen to," and "I think this album will be a hit too."
[Geum Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
