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Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Illit drops prerelease from 1st Japan single
Illit released a B-side track from its first physical single in Japan, 'Toki Yo Tomare,' on Monday, according to agency Beflit Lab. The group of five dropped 'Topping,' a pop number describing the emotions of a girl getting ready for her first date. Part of the upbeat song was used in a Lacoste Japan sneakers commercial. The group unveiled the song on Sunday at its fan concert 'Glitter Day' held in Yokohama, with Japanese singer and songwriter Noa — who co-wrote the song — joining the group on stage. The physical single will be released on Sept. 1 and will mark Illit's official Japanese debut. It will comprise four tracks: the title track, 'Topping,' the Japanese-language version of 'Do the Dance' from its third EP 'Bomb' and 'Almond Chocolate,' which was released in February.
Korea Herald
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Illit teams up with Care Bears for first Japanese single
K-pop girl group's first single in Japanese to drop in September Illit is set to unveil a major collaboration with the globally adored Care Bears. According to their agency, Belift Lab, on Friday, Illit will release a Care Bears limited-edition Japanese debut single titled "Toki Yo Tomare," meaning 'Let Time Stop.' The digital single and music video will be released on Sept. 1, while the limited edition physical album will be released on Sept. 3. A newly revealed teaser image shows the five members dressed in all-white outfits, radiating a dreamy aura alongside custom Care Bears modeled after each of the five members. The Care Bears, originally created by American Greetings, have drawn love from fans across the globe through their animated TV series, films and a wide array of merchandise. This year, the franchise is celebrating its 43rd anniversary. The Care Bears team commented, 'Illit delivers positive energy through the unique colors and synergy of each member. Similarly, the Care Bears are a group of distinct characters who spread joy and hope. We believe this collaboration, rooted in those shared values, will be something truly special.' In addition to the limited-edition single, exclusive merchandise such as dolls and keyrings co-designed by Illit and Care Bears will be available. These items will be sold at a Care Bears pop-up store running from Sept. 9 to 24 at Laforet Harajuku in Tokyo. Illit's debut Japanese single "Toki Yo Tomare" features four tracks in total, with contributions from Japanese singer-songwriters Murasaki Ima and Noa.
Korea Herald
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Illit to debut in Japan in September
Illit is poised to make its official Japanese debut on Sept. 1 with single 'Toki Yo Tomare,' agency Belift Lab said Monday. The physical single will consist of four songs: two new songs as well as a Japanese-language version of 'Do the Dance,' the main track from its third EP 'bomb," and its first song in Japanese 'Almond Chocolate,' which was released in February. 'Almond Chocolate' amassed 50 million streams on Oricon as of last week and set a record for a song from an international artist this year. Third EP 'bomb' ranked No. 2 on Oricon's Daily and Weekly Album Rankings. Meanwhile, the fivesome is slated to host fan concert 'Glitter Day' in Japan, two days each in Yokohama in August and in Osaka in September. Tickets for all four live events sold out.
