The group ILLIT captures everything from dopamine-pumping techno to warm, mellow sensibilities.
ILLIT (Yoonah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha), who will make a comeback with their fourth mini album "MAMIHLAPINATAPAI" on the 30th, stirred up comeback excitement by revealing snippets of all the tracks from the new album.
The video uploaded to their YouTube channel on the 21st was filmed by the members themselves on their smartphones, portraying in a sensory way the characteristics of the generation familiar with real-time communication such as video calls and messages. It particularly resonates with the 10s and 20s generation, who enjoy recording and sharing small moments like self makeup routines or daily life with pets.
The title track "It's Me" expresses ILLIT's bold charm—shouting "Your favorite is me!"—in a techno style at the moment when worries about defining a relationship with someone you like deepen after a first date. Its intense beat and addictive sound stimulate the listener's dopamine, while the softly murmured lyric "It's Me" leaves an impression.
The album track "GRWM (Get Ready With Me)" evokes a contrasting mood with a gentle melody, and "paw, paw!" is an electro-pop song characterized by a heavy bass sound that contrasts with an emotional melodic line, with member Iroha writing lyrics about her affectionate feelings for her beloved pet.
The title track of the same name "Mamihlapinatapai" exudes a chic, free vibe in an American pop-rock style, and the alternative pop song with warm, mellow sensibilities "Love, older you" stands out for its deeply comforting lyrics.
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