The group ILLIT enjoyed a special nighttime picnic with GLLIT (the fandom name), creating magical moments.
ILLIT (Yoona, Minju, Mocha, Wonhee, Iroha) held a 'Friend's Night PICNIC' at the outdoor stage of Yebit Island in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on the 17th. ILLIT showcased a total of three performances, including the title track 'Borrowed Cat (Do the Dance)' from their mini album 'bomb'.
The performance of 'Borrowed Cat (Do the Dance)' against the backdrop of the sunset over the Han River stood out. The members matched the lively beat with vibrant turns and a seamless choreography that captivated fans. The 'Night Picnic' stage, in the lo-fi pop genre, perfectly matched the picnic atmosphere by the Han River, heightening fans' excitement. When their debut song and mega hit 'Magnetic' played, fans vigorously waved their glow sticks and cheered. Citizens passing by the Han River also stopped to admire ILLIT's impressive stage.
ILLIT's love for their fans shone brightly. They went down to the stage to breathe closely with the fans and even spontaneously performed an encore when they felt reluctant to part. They also showed their appreciation to fans through special events, like throwing signed balls and saying goodbye with hand waves in a 'high-bye' meeting. ILLIT said, 'I was happy to perform on the Han River. I feel like GLLIT looks good and prettier.' They added, 'I was nervous since this was the first comeback stage shown to GLLIT. I hope you liked it. Please show a lot of interest in our mini album 'bomb' activities.'
Earlier, from the 13th to the 16th, the 'Friend's Night Pop-up' held in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, also drew a lot of attention. There were 'open runs' from visitors throughout the duration of the pop-up, confirming ILLIT's hot popularity. Fans took photos at various photo zones set up on-site and enjoyed the pop-up decorated with ILLIT's girl-like sensibility, creating precious memories.
ILLIT is gaining popularity with the release of their new album. The title track 'Borrowed Cat (Do the Dance)' entered the Melon 'Top 100' immediately upon release and climbed among the top ranks of real-time charts on Bugs and Genie. With ILLIT's strength being their performances, as they commence serious music broadcast activities starting from Mnet's 'M Countdown' on the 19th, an acceleration in their chart performance is anticipated.
On the first day of release, their mini album 'bomb' sold 326,117 copies, topping the Hanteo chart's daily album chart. Notably, this new album has entered the iTunes and Apple Music 'Top Albums' chart rankings not only in Korea but also in various countries/regions, including Japan, Indonesia, the United States, Mexico, and Australia, indicating ILLIT's expanded global influence.
Interest in the music video for the title track is also high. The music video for 'Borrowed Cat (Do the Dance)' quickly garnered views after its release, ranking 2nd in YouTube's trending videos in Korea the following day (17th). The directorial style, which expresses the excitement of first love like a cartoon, along with the members' diverse visuals, has made this music video a topic of conversation, surpassing 14.49 million views as of 8 a.m. on the 18th.
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