The group ILLIT will continue its rising trajectory by releasing a new song that captures a lovely charm in Japan.
On the 13th, HYBE Music Group label Belift Lab Inc. said ILLIT (Yoonah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha)'s second Japanese digital single, "Sunday Morning," will be released on Jan. 13, 2026.
"Sunday Morning" is a J-pop rock–style song that depicts the great power of love that no one can stop. It captures the sparkling feelings and poignant longing of a Sunday morning when you want to go meet the person you like right away.
2000-born singer Mega Shinnosuke, who sang "Ai to U (愛とU (Ai to U))," which went viral on TikTok, participated in the song's production. The collaboration between the two artists driving short-form trends is expected to get a strong response from fans in their teens and 20s.
"Sunday Morning" will also be used as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime "It's time for the princess' "torture" ", which will air on Japanese terrestrial channels and OTT services in January. Part of the track was released the previous day through the anime teaser, and the members' energetic vocals blended with a bright, upbeat melody leave an impression.
ILLIT, which has been rapidly expanding its fandom after its official debut in Japan, is expected to spark another wave of popularity. ILLIT received praise last Feb. when it released "Almond Chocolate," the theme song for the Japanese film "I don't like you just by your face."
"Almond Chocolate" won the excellence award given to 10 songs that combine both popularity and artistry at the 67th Japan Record Awards. Among the 10 winning works, "Almond Chocolate" was the only work by a foreign artist.
ILLIT is currently actively promoting its single album 1, "NOT CUTE ANYMORE." The group, which has been gaining popularity through appearances on various music shows and variety programs, will perform on MBC's Show! Music Core on the 13th.
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