ILLIT members: K-pop profiles, ages, roles, nationality, key facts
ILLIT is a rookie K-pop girl group under Belift Lab, a subsidiary of HYBE Labels, which is known for managing the Enhypen boy band. The five-member band was formed through the JTBC survival show, R U Next? which aired in mid-2023 and featured 22 trainees competing for a spot in a new girl group. This article delves into all you need to know about the ILLIT members.
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ILLIT members made their K-pop industry debut on March 25, 2024. Their debut mini-album, Super Real Me, features tracks like Magnetic, My World, Midnight Fiction, and Lucky Girl Syndrome. The band's multinational line-up has a mix of Japanese and Korean idols.
ILLIT profile summary
| Full name | I Will Be It |
| Genre | K-pop |
| Fandom name | YOULLIT' |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Managed by | Belift Lab/HYBE Labels |
| Members | Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha |
| Debut | March 25, 2024 |
| Social media | InstagramX (Twitter)FacebookTikTokYouTube |
| Website | beliftlab.com |
ILLIT members' profiles
ILLIT has had one of the most impressive debuts in the K-pop industry. Their song Magnet made history by entering the UK Official Singles Chart, peaking at No. 80. The song also debuted at No. 91 on the Billboard Hot 100 and performed well internationally, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart and No.6 on the Billboard Global 200.
In June 2024, the group became the first-ever K-pop Rookie of the Month by Billboard. In their interview with Billboard, the band expressed excitement but said they never expected to feature on the charts with their debut song.
We couldn't believe our eyes! We've never dreamt of seeing Magnetic on the Billboard chart. We're super happy that so many people are loving Magnetic.
Below is all you need to know about ILLIT members' ages, nationalities, and other fun facts;
Yunah
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Noh Yunah
- Nickname: Roh-quail egg
- Date of birth: January 15, 2004
- Age: 20 years old in 2024
- Birth sign: Capricorn
- Place of birth: Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
Yunah is the longest-trained member in the ILLIT band after training for around five years before the group's debut in March 2024. Away from music, she enjoys historical movies and dramas with My Love from the Star being one of her favourites. A fun fact about her is her ability to imitate the voice of Shin from Crayon Shin-chan.
Minju
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Park Minju
- Nickname: Dumpling Mandu
- Date of birth: May 11, 2004
- Age: 20 years old in 2024
- Birth sign: Taurus
- Place of birth: Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
Minju is a former trainee at YG Entertainment and has a close relationship with members of the girl group BabyMonster. She has been training since she was 15 and joined Belift Lab in the second half of 2021. She is also a great violin player and looks up to Australian Australian singer and rapper DPR Ian as her musical inspiration.
Moka
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Sakai Moka
- Nickname: Kim Mokhwa
- Date of birth: October 8, 2004
- Age: 19 years old in 2024
- Birth sign: Libra
- Place of birth: Fukuoka, Japan
- Nationality: Japanese
Moka trained under HYBE Japan before becoming a member of ILLIT. She perfected her dancing skills while attending Dance School Bridge. Moka's role model is Jennie from the girl group BlackPink, and she enjoys watching movies. Her mother, who is a big fan of the BigBang boy band, is the one who introduced her to K-Pop.
Wonhee
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Lee Wonhee
- Nicknames: Stringray, Potato, Bruni
- Date of birth: June 26, 2007
- Age: 17 years old in 2024
- Birth sign: Cancer
- Place of birth: Namyangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
Wonhee ranked first on the survival show, 'R U Next?' prior to joining ILLIT. She is good at playing several instruments, including the small drum, kkwaenggwari, danso, and the recorder. She is also a sports lover and is good at badminton. She is inspired by South Korean singer and actress IU.
Iroha
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Hokazono Iroha
- Nicknames: Roha, Iroppongkopping
- Date of birth: February 4, 2008
- Age: 16 years old in 2024
- Birth sign: Aquarius
- Place of birth: Tokyo, Japan
- Nationality: Japanese
Iroha is the youngest member of the K-pop girl band. She is a former trainee at JYP Entertainment and has maintained a close relationship with members of NMIXX and the Japanese girl group NiziU. Iroha has been dancing since she was three years old.
ILLIT members positions
- Yunah: Leader
- Minju: Main Vocalist
- Moka: Main dancer
- Wonhee: Vocalist
- Iroha: Maknae, dancer, visual
ILLIT members height
- Yunah: 5 feet 7 inches (1.69 m/169 cm)
- Minju: 5 feet 6 inches (1.66 m/166 cm)
- Moka: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m/163 cm)
- Wonhee: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m/163 cm)
- Iroha: 5 feet 3 inches (1.59 cm/159 cm)
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FAQs
ILLIT has shown strong potential after being received well both domestically and internationally since its debut in early 2024. Below are some of the frequently asked questions about the upcoming K-pop idols;
How long did Yunah train before ILLIT?
Yunah trained for almost five years before making her industry debut with the K-pop girl band. She had the longest training period among all the members.
Does ILLIT have 5 or 6 members?
The K-pop group currently has five members: Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha. They were originally supposed to debut as a 6-member group, but Youngseo left before their official debut.
Who is the youngest member of ILLIT?
The youngest member (maknae) of ILLIT is Iroha. She was born on February 4, 2008, making her 16 years old in 2024.
Who are the Japanese members of ILLIT?
ILLIT members' nationalities include Japanese and South Korean. Japanese members include Iroha and Moka.
Who is the oldest member of ILLIT?
Yunah is the oldest member of the girl group. She was born on January 15, 2004, and is currently 20 years old.
Who is ILLIT's leader?
Yunah is the leader of the K-pop girl band. She finished fifth place on the survival show R U Next?
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ILLIT members have had a promising start and have a bright future in the highly competitive K-pop industry. Their move from reality show contestants to becoming chart-topping artists is remarkable. Fans cannot wait for what they have in store!
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