K-Pop Group ILLIT Makes a Comeback with Mini Album 'Bomb'

K-pop group ILLIT is sharpening their skills as they kick off their first comeback of the year.

On the afternoon of the 16th, ILLIT held a media showcase at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, to celebrate the release of their third mini-album 'bomb'.

Yuna shared her initial thoughts on the album, saying, "When I first heard 'Magnetic', it was a refreshing shock, and 'Borrowed Cat' gave me a similar good shock. It feels like ILLIT's color has deepened, which I really liked."

Regarding her idea being chosen for the title track's lyrics, Yuna smiled and said, "Yes, our members are quite involved in the album-making process. For 'Borrowed Cat', my suggestion of 'doomchit nyaong' was included in the lyrics, which made me happy."

Wonhee confessed, "I took special lessons in French for this recording." She explained, "To express French fluently, I received coaching from a native speaker. Words like 'Oh la la' and 'avec toi' were included. Initially, it was unfamiliar and challenging, but it felt magical and wonderful as I got used to it."

Minju revealed, "I practiced until I tasted blood in my throat to show my growth in skills compared to our last activities." She added, "I focused a lot on basic vocal training, and one day, our producer gave me feedback that my pitch had stabilized, which I was really grateful for."

Wonhee continued, "After debuting, performing at university festivals and other events made me want to deliver great performances." She expressed her hope, "I think my expressiveness has improved. Through this comeback, I hope to hear that ILLIT is a group you can trust and listen to."

Minju stated, "I feel our popularity when I hear our songs playing while walking down the street." She added, "I hope our team name, which embodies confidence and potential, becomes a household name. Another goal is to achieve first place on a music show, especially on the one where I'm an MC."

Iroha shared, "Since debuting, we've performed on a variety of stages, and hearing the audience sing along was very moving. I hope to hear that people are looking forward to ILLIT's performances with this comeback."

ILLIT's third mini-album 'bomb' marks a progression from their previous albums, focusing on interactions with 'you'. The album includes five tracks: the title track 'Borrowed Cat (Do the Dance)', 'little monster', 'jellyous', 'oops!', and 'Night Picnic'. 'Borrowed Cat (Do the Dance)' tells the story of a nerve-wracking first date, where despite the confusion, the protagonist boldly suggests, 'Let's dance together'.

Meanwhile, ILLIT's mini-album 'bomb' will be released on various music charts at 6 PM on the 16th.