The group ILLIT is making a mark in local album and music charts simultaneously with their debut in Japan.
According to the latest chart released by Oricon on Sept. 3 (current as of Sept. 2), ILLIT's first Japanese single 'Toki Yo Tomare' (original title 時よ止まれ) debuted at No. 2 on the 'Daily Single Ranking' immediately upon its release. The single was first released as a digital audio on the 1st, indicating its popularity as it also ranked high in the iTunes Japan and Apple Music Japan 'Top Album' charts.
The title track 'Toki Yo Tomare' is cruising to popularity thanks to its upbeat melody and catchy lyrics. The song topped the real-time rising chart of AWA Music for three consecutive days. The music video, with visuals reminiscent of a coming-of-age film, captured the attention of global fans and ranked No. 5 on YouTube music video trending worldwide.
The stage response is also enthusiastic. ILLIT performed the title track on music broadcasts and at their debut showcase. The bubbly performance matched the rhythmic sound of the disco-pop genre, amplifying ILLIT's bright and lovely charm. In particular, the choreography for the line expressing 'time, stop' with clock hand gestures was a highlight. Fans have been praising, saying, "Just like the lyric 'invincible cuteness', both the melody and choreography are really cute," "This is a refreshing song that only ILLIT can deliver," and "It's super addictive as soon as you hear it."
The members' skills are notably improved. In a behind-the-scenes recording video uploaded on the team's YouTube channel on the 2nd, they made a deep impression by quickly analyzing the song and working to fill in the gaps. They showcased upgraded expression and vocal abilities, receiving praise from the producer.
Meanwhile, ILLIT will hold a fan concert '2025 ILLIT GLITTER DAY IN JAPAN' at Osaka Castle Hall today (4th) following yesterday's event. According to Belift Lab, a label under HYBE (Chairman Bang Si-hyuk), general reserved seating tickets for this concert sold out early, leading to additional openings for limited-view and standing seats.
[Photo] Belift Lab
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