ILLIT Timeline

ILLIT's new mini album MAMIHLAPINATAPAI debuted at No. 1 on the World Albums chart and became the group's first album to enter the top 50 of the Billboard 200 for the chart week ending May 16, 2026.

ILLIT's mini album MAMIHLAPINATAPAI debuted at No. 26 on the Billboard 200, their highest chart ranking and first album to enter the top 26.

ILLIT was reported among the artists placing on Circle's weekly charts for the week of May 3–9, 2026.

ILLIT was named among the artists topping Circle Chart's weekly rankings for the week of May 3–9, 2026.

"It's Me," the title track from ILLIT's fourth mini album MAMIHLAPINATAPAI, climbed 15 spots to reach No. 2 on Soompi's K-Pop Music Chart.

The Korean Business Research Institute revealed May 2026 brand reputation rankings for individual rookie idols; ILLIT's Wonhee maintained her position in the rankings.

ILLIT originally released the title track "It's Me" on April 30, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST.

The EP debuted atop Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking and topped the album chart in Japan upon its release.

Illit's fourth mini album (4th EP) was released.

ILLIT performed on the April 30 episode of Mnet's M Countdown.

The five-member group is slated to return April 30 with its fourth EP, "Mamihlapinatapai."

Illit's fourth EP, Mamihlapinatapai, is scheduled for release on April 30, 2026; promotional visualizers and a medley of highlights will precede the release.

Illit is set to return on April 30 (2026) — the group will release a new Korean-language version of the anime opening song "Bubee."

ILLIT will release the EP ‘MAMIHLAPINATAPAI’ on April 30, 2026; the physical album includes a dog-shaped gua sha (functional self-care tool) tied to the B-side “GRWM (Get Ready With Me).”

Illit will release its fourth EP Mamihlapinatapai, which includes the lead track "It's Me". The agency Belift Lab announced the EP following the group's Seoul concert; this is their first new album in about ten months since the third EP bomb.

ILLIT announced during the second night of their "PRESS START♥" concert in Seoul that they will make a comeback with the single/album "It's Me" on April 30, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST.

On April 20, 2026, BELIFT LAB announced that Moka had recently received medical treatment for health issues and was advised to undergo continued treatment and rest; she will temporarily halt activities and will not participate in ILLIT's upcoming comeback.

Illit's EP "Mamihlapinatapai," released in April, hit the Billboard 200 at No. 26 (career-high); main track charted on Billboard Global 200 and Global excl. US and won multiple music show trophies.

Illit's fourth EP Mamihlapinatapai was released in April 2026; its focus track "It's Me" sold over 410,000 copies in the first week, a career-best for the quintet, and the mini album debuted atop Oricon's Daily charts.

The Korean Business Research Institute revealed the April 2026 brand reputation rankings for individual rookie idols (data collected March 2 to April 2), with ILLIT's Wonhee holding onto her spot at the top.

Illit will perform the opening theme song "Bubee" for the Japanese TV animation "Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly," which begins airing in April 2026.

ILLIT's debut music video "Magnetic" surpassed 300 million views on YouTube on March 29, 2026 at ~8:30 p.m. KST, about two years and four days after its release on March 25, 2024.

Billboard's World Albums chart for the week ending 2026-03-21 lists ILLIT among the top spots.

Second night of Illit's sold-out Seoul concerts launching their first concert tour, featuring a playful, game-themed show for fandom Gllit.

Illit will launch its first tour, Press Start♥︎, on March 14, kicking off with two shows in Seoul; the tour then visits Aichi, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hyogo and Tokyo in Japan and Hong Kong from mid-June to August.

BELIFT LAB announced ILLIT's "PRESS START♥︎" live tour, which will kick off in Seoul on March 14 and 15 at the Ticketlink Live Arena. The tour will also visit Aichi, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hyogo, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.

Illit launched its first concert tour with the Seoul shows, marking the group's first concerts since debuting in 2024 and demonstrating growing ticket power with sold-out presales.

Five-member group Illit held a sold-out concert as the opening show of their first concert tour, described as a colorful, game-themed performance at Songpa, southern Seoul.

Illit's first Japanese single "Almond Chocolate" surpassed 100 million streams on Oricon's Weekly Streaming Ranking, becoming the group's second song to exceed 100 million plays on the chart after "Magnetic." "Almond Chocolate" was released in February 2025 as the theme song for the film "It Takes More Than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love."

The Korean Business Research Institute revealed its March 2026 brand reputation rankings for individual rookie idols; ILLIT's Wonhee continued to hold the top spot.

ILLIT claimed a top position on Billboard's World Albums chart for the week ending 2026-02-14 (specific rank and label not provided in the source snippet).

ILLIT were listed among the acts occupying top spots on Billboard's World Albums chart for the week ending February 7, 2026.

ILLIT's "NOT CUTE ANYMORE" climbed to No. 3 on Soompi's K-Pop Music Chart in February Week 3, 2026.

The Korean Business Research Institute revealed the brand reputation rankings for individual rookie idols for February 2026; ILLIT's Wonhee held onto her position in the rankings.

ILLIT was listed among the top positions on Billboard's World Albums chart for the week ending 2026-01-31.

ILLIT's Minju and Moon Sang Min will step down from their roles as MCs on KBS 2TV's Music Bank; their final episode will air on 2026-01-30.

ILLIT is listed among the top acts on Billboard's World Albums chart for the week ending January 24, 2026.

On the January 17, 2026 episode of MBC's Music Core, ILLIT won first place with "NOT CUTE ANYMORE," earning 6,395 points over ALLDAY PROJECT's "ONE MORE TIME" and "White Memories."

ILLIT were included in Circle Chart's latest batch of official certifications (Million and/or Platinum) announced by the chart.

ILLIT is listed among the acts topping Circle Chart's weekly charts for the week of Jan 11–17, 2026.

Fifth hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in a damages lawsuit where Belift Lab argued that Min Hee-jin's public plagiarism claims regarding Illit and NewJeans amounted to defamatory attempts to damage the company and its artists.

BELIFT LAB posted an official statement on Weverse on January 9 warning of strong legal action after unauthorized obtaining of ILLIT members' personal information and threats to their safety.

ILLIT's Minju is reportedly in discussions to leave her MC position on KBS2's Music Bank; Moon Sang Min was also reported to be stepping down. KBS later stated Minju is "currently in discussions about the possibility of leaving."

ILLIT is mentioned in the article title as one of the acts topping Circle Chart's weekly rankings for the week of 2026-01-04 to 2026-01-10.

Illit, under Hybe's Source Music, sold 200,000 copies of its debut album in two days.

"Iconic By Mistake," a collaboration single with LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT, fell to No. 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 and extended its chart run to seven consecutive weeks.

Illit member Moka temporarily suspended activities due to health concerns.

Illit's fourth EP, Mamihlapinatapai, reached No. 26 on the Billboard 200 — a career-best for the group.

The single "It's Me" peaked at No. 32 on Billboard's Global 200 and No. 67 on the Global excluding US chart.

Illit came in first place on a television music chart show with the single "It's Me," earning music show trophies over three consecutive weeks (four trophies total). Promotions for the single had wrapped up the previous month, per Belift Lab.

ILLIT were listed among artists who earned Circle Chart million and/or platinum certifications in Circle Chart's latest certification announcement (specific certification details not provided in excerpt).

ILLIT set a new personal record with their latest comeback: their fourth mini album MAMIHLAPINATAPAI (title track "It's Me") achieved the group's highest first-week sales to date.

Release of ILLIT's fourth mini album MAMIHLAPINATAPAI and its lead track "It's Me," marking a stylistic shift toward a 1990s-inspired techno/dopamine techno sound.

The EP's focus track 'It's Me' ranked No. 55 on Billboard Global excl. US and No. 104 on the Global 200, helping push Illit to No. 26 on Billboard's Artist 100 chart.

Illit's fourth EP 'Mamihlapinatapai' debuted at No. 26 on the Billboard 200, the group's best career rank on the main albums chart. The release follows earlier EP rankings: 'Super Real Me' No. 93, 'I'll Like You' No. 94 and 'bomb' No. 171. The five-track release also entered Oricon's Daily Album chart.

ILLIT won at the 40th Japan Gold Disc Awards.

ILLIT’s Japanese debut single album Toki Yo Tomare was included in the Recording Industry Association of Japan’s latest batch of official certifications.

The group nabbed first place on a television music chart show for the third time with "Not Cute Anymore."

ILLIT's song "NOT CUTE ANYMORE" remained at No. 1 on Soompi's K-Pop Music Chart for a third consecutive week (Soompi chart: January Week 3, 2026).

HYBE labels shared updates on the progress of legal proceedings against malicious activities violating the rights of ILLIT.