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ILLIT releasing new album on April 30, with summer plans to tour Japan and Hong Kong

Published: 16 Mar. 2026, 14:19 Updated: 16 Mar. 2026, 20:08

ILLIT performs at Ticketlink Live Arena in Songpa District, southern Seoul. [BELIFT LAB]

Girl group ILLIT is set to release its new album “Mamihlapinatapai,” featuring the lead track “It’s Me” on April 30, the group’s agency Belift Lab announced on Monday.

In parallel, ILLIT also kicked off its Asian tour, “Press Start,” on Friday and Sunday at the Ticketlink Live Arena in Songpa District, southern Seoul.

After the Seoul shows, the group will host concerts in Aichi on June 13 to 14 and then head to Osaka for shows on June 20 to 21. The tour will continue in Fukuoka from July 18 to 19, Hyogo on July 23, Tokyo on July 25 to 26 and then finish up in Hong Kong on Aug. 22.

The group took the stage for two hours during its Seoul concert, performing a mix of songs from its earlier albums. The shows sold out immediately during presale.

ILLIT performs at Ticketlink Live Arena in Songpa District, southern Seoul. [BELIFT LAB]

ILLIT debuted in 2023 with members Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha. Its songs include “Magnetic” (2024) and Lucky Girl Syndrome” (2024).

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