Encore Tour: South Korea & Japan Dates Revealed
Get ready, GLLITs! Your favorite rising stars, ILLIT, are gearing up to deliver even more unforgettable performances with the announcement of encore dates for their sensational debut tour, ‘PRESS START♥’. Thanks to the overwhelming love and support from their global fanbase, Belift Lab has revealed an exciting expansion that will see the group grace stages in South Korea and Japan once more.
The excitement kicks off in South Korea, as ‘ILLIT LIVE PRESS START♥ ENCORE’ lights up Inspire Arena in Incheon on October 17 and 18. Following this, ILLIT will bring their captivating show to Japan, performing at LaLa Arena TOKYO-BAY in Chiba on December 23, 24, 26, and 27. This news, shared via ILLIT’s official Weverse on July 27, has fans worldwide marking their calendars!
A Tour for the Ages: ‘PRESS START♥’ Success Story
The original ‘PRESS START♥’ tour was a monumental success, captivating audiences with its innovative game-like stage concept. Each performance felt like a new level, showcasing ILLIT’s incredible versatility and diverse musical palette. The demand was so high that tickets for all original stops in Seoul, five Japanese cities, and Hong Kong vanished almost instantly. To accommodate their massive fanbase, additional standing and limited-view seats were released, and the Hong Kong leg was even extended to two shows, bringing the total tour count to 15 electrifying performances across seven cities.
New Music & Chart-Topping Power with “I Got Your Back”
Adding fuel to their already blazing momentum, ILLIT recently dropped their second Japanese single, “I Got Your Back,” on July 26. The track immediately shot to number one on the AWA Music real-time rising charts, proving their powerful impact. Its B-side, “Sunday Morning,” also performed brilliantly, securing the third spot. Fans were particularly thrilled by the collaborations with JISOO and MOMOKA from the popular Japanese girl group HANA. The surprise appearances of JISOO and MOMOKA during ILLIT’s Tokyo concerts to perform “I Got Your Back” together created an unforgettable moment, with the live broadcast igniting an online frenzy!
ILLIT’s Global Takeover Continues: Upcoming Appearances
ILLIT’s packed schedule continues as they amplify their presence across Japan. Fans can catch them on NHK’s music program “Utacon” on July 28 and Fuji TV’s morning show “Mezamashi TV” on July 29, promoting their new release. August will see the group light up major Japanese festivals, including the “Mezamashi WANGAN Festival” and “LuckyFes’26,” cementing their status as a global force and keeping their rising momentum unstoppable.
