ILLIT Hits No.1 with ‘BOMB’ Amidst Rising Global Fame
ILLIT (아일릿) is shaking up the K-pop scene, debuting at No.1 on the album charts with their third mini album, BOMB. On June 17, according to Hanteo Chart, the group—Yunah (윤아), Minju (민주), Moka (모카), Wonhee (원희), and Iroha (이로하)—sold 326,117 copies on the release day, smashing their own first-day sales records.
The title track, "Do the Dance (빌려온 고양이)," is already making waves on major music platforms like Melon, Bugs, and Genie. Its catchy lyrics and upbeat vibe have listeners buzzing.
In Japan, ILLIT’s success is undeniable. AWA Music’s real-time rising chart shows their tracks "little monster" and "oops!" trading places at No.1 while the rest of the album dominates the top five.
The music video soared to YouTube’s trending list, with fans raving about its visuals and the catchy “cat stretch dance.”
NME praised BOMB as “a whirlwind of upbeat, feel-good pop,” highlighting the charm of "Do the Dance."
To celebrate, ILLIT is hosting fan events, including a live performance at the ‘Friends Night Picnic’ on June 17 at Yeouiseo Island in Seoul, and a pop-up store at STAGE35 in Seongsu until June 26.
ILLIT is on fire. Fans are loving the new era!
