By the K-Pulso team · Published · Updated
ILLIT (아일릿, read "ilit") is a five-member girl group from BELIFT LAB, a HYBE label. They were formed on the survival show "R U Next?" (JTBC, 2023) and debuted on March 25, 2024 with the EP "SUPER REAL ME" and the song "Magnetic", which made them known worldwide. Their fans are called GLLIT.
The 5 members
Three are from South Korea and two from Japan. Under each name you'll find her country and date of birth.
YunahSouth Korea · January 15, 2004 (oldest)▶ Watch her fancam
MinjuSouth Korea · May 11, 2004▶ Watch her fancam
MokaJapan · October 8, 2004▶ Watch her fancam
WonheeSouth Korea · June 26, 2007▶ Watch her fancam
IrohaJapan · February 4, 2008 (youngest)▶ Watch her fancam
Photos: thumbnails of their official M Countdown fancams (M2 channel). Tap a photo to watch her fancam on YouTube.
Quick table: names, ages and nationality
| Stage name | Full name | Date of birth | Age | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yunah (윤아) | Noh Yun-ah (노윤아) | January 15, 2004 | 22 | South Korea |
| Minju (민주) | — | May 11, 2004 | 22 | South Korea |
| Moka (모카) | — | October 8, 2004 | 22 | Japan |
| Wonhee (원희) | — | June 26, 2007 | 19 | South Korea |
| Iroha (이로하) | — | February 4, 2008 | 18 (youngest) | Japan |
Yunah shared her full name herself on Weverse. BELIFT LAB hasn’t published the others; a dash (—) means there’s no reliable source.
Fun facts
- Yunah is the oldest member and Iroha the youngest (the maknae).
- Moka and Iroha are Japanese, and ILLIT also releases songs in Japanese.
- ILLIT are the faces of the Pocari Sweat drink: first Wonhee on her own (2024), and the whole group since 2025.
- Since June 2026, Moka has been taking a temporary break; even so, in October she went to cheer on the group at their Incheon concert.
"Magnetic", a record-breaking debut
- In April 2024, "Magnetic" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 91: the first debut song by a K-pop group to chart there, and the fastest any K-pop group has reached the chart after debuting.
- In their first year they won the big rookie awards: MAMA Awards 2024 (Best New Female Artist), Melon Music Awards 2024 (New Artist of the Year), the Golden Disc Awards and the New Artist award at the Japan Record Awards 2024.
Their main songs
- "Magnetic", from the EP "SUPER REAL ME" (March 2024).
- "Cherish (My Love)" and "Tick-Tack", from the EP "I'LL LIKE YOU" (October 2024).
- "Almond Chocolate", a Japanese single (February 2025), with a Korean version in March.
- "빌려온 고양이 (Do the Dance)", from the EP "bomb" (June 2025).
- "NOT CUTE ANYMORE" (November 2025).
- "Sunday Morning", a Japanese single (January 2026).
- "It's Me", from the EP "mamihlapinatapai" (April 2026).
- "ICONIC BY MISTAKE", with LE SSERAFIM and KATSEYE (June 2026).
- "I Got Your Back", with Jisoo and Momoka of the Japanese group HANA (July 2026), with a Korean version in August.
- "Swingin' Magic", a Japanese digital single for an anime (September 2026).
What's new: "BREAK EVEN" and "체포하겠어"
Their fifth EP, "BREAK EVEN", came out on October 26, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST. The title track is "체포하겠어", which appears in English as "You're Under Arrest" (some early reports said "I'll Arrest You"). They performed it for the first time at their "PRESS START♥" ENCORE concert (October 17–18, Inspire Arena, Incheon). You can follow the MV's views on K-Pulso, and our BREAK EVEN guide has everything about the album.
ILLIT FAQ
How many members are in ILLIT?
ILLIT has 5 members: Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee and Iroha. Since June 2026 the group has been promoting as four while Moka takes a break for her health.
When did ILLIT debut?
ILLIT debuted on March 25, 2024 with the EP "SUPER REAL ME" and the song "Magnetic". The group was formed on the survival show "R U Next?" (JTBC, 2023).
Who is the youngest member (maknae) of ILLIT?
ILLIT’s maknae is Iroha, born on February 4, 2008. The oldest member is Yunah, born on January 15, 2004.
Where are the ILLIT members from? Are they Korean or Japanese?
ILLIT has 3 Korean members and 2 Japanese members. Yunah, Minju and Wonhee are from South Korea; Moka and Iroha are from Japan. The group also releases songs in Japanese.
Where to watch their videos
Their most-viewed videos
See the full listAll their MVs and fancams are in the search: ILLIT videos. If you love fancams, check the most-viewed fancams or read what a fancam is. To follow the group, tap the heart (♥) on any of their videos; their fandom name and many others are in our guide to K-pop fandom names.