The group ILLIT is teaming up with trending musicians leading the Japanese music market for another targeted mega hit.
On the 18th, according to HYBE Music Group label Belift Lab Inc., ILLIT (Yoon-ah, Min-ju, Moca, Won-hee, Iroha)'s second Japanese single I Got Your Back will richly include a total of three songs: the title track of the same name, the Korean version of that song, and Sunday Morning, the opening theme for season 2 of the TV anime "Princess, it's time for "torture"." In particular, the Korean version of I Got Your Back, which will thrill global fans, can be heard only on the physical album, increasing its collectible value.
This new release raised its completeness with support from a dazzling lineup of local top songwriters. The title track I Got Your Back was written by singer-songwriter Yuika, the original creator of the song "Suki dakara." (好きだから。), which caused a syndromic hit by literally shaking global short-form platforms like TikTok, and she infused ILLIT's characteristic girlhood sensibility and delicate emotional lines fully into the lyrics.
In addition, global hitmaker Kanata Okajima participated in composing, drawing attention. He is a veteran who has worked with top domestic and international artists such as BTS and Snow Man and has produced many hit songs, and through this song he completed a dynamic rock sound filled with ILLIT's unique sensibility, raising expectations.
The title track I Got Your Back is a rock song that depicts a sincere heart toward a friend who stays by your side even in daily life crushed by anxiety and pressure. ILLIT will convey the warm message "You are not alone" with their candid and refreshing voices. Already, on the 17th some of the song was surprise-pre-released through various social media, and the excerpt, with a strongly addictive melody, immediately captivated the ears of global music fans and is already showing signs of a big hit.
Armed with an unprecedented synergy with trending Japanese musicians, ILLIT's new release has the music industry's attention focused on what career highs they will build in Japan and the global market.
Meanwhile, all tracks from ILLIT's second Japanese single will be unveiled on the 26th, and the physical album will be officially released three days later on the 29th. Riding the momentum, ILLIT will hold ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START♥︎' in JAPAN at Glion Arena Kobe in Hyogo today (the 18th) and tomorrow (the 19th), interacting with local fans. This tour, which visits five Japanese cities, sold out all seats early, and thanks to explosive support some performances even opened additional restricted-view seats and standing tickets, demonstrating ILLIT's overwhelming local popularity.
[Photo] Belift Lab Inc. (HYBE)
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