The tour will begin in Seoul and showcase diverse performances in various cities.
ILLIT's popularity and fandom are strengthened through special interactions with fans.
The group ILLIT has once again proven their ticket power with their first tour 'PRESS START♥︎'. According to a report from HYBE's music label Belift Lab on the 25th, tickets for ILLIT (Yoona, Minju, Mocha, Wonhee, Iroha) for their show 'ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START♥︎' in SEOUL were sold out on the day prior to their membership pre-sale launch (24th). Set to kick off on February 14-15 at the Olympic Park Ticketlink Live Arena in Songpa-gu, Seoul, 'PRESS START' will feature diverse performances of beloved tracks from their fans, GLLIT. ILLIT has been on a roll with sold-out performances. Their fan concert last year, '2025 ILLIT GLITTER DAY', also sold out during pre-sale. Similarly, their shows in Kanagawa and Osaka swiftly sold out, prompting the addition of limited-view and standing seats. Through 'PRESS START', ILLIT aims to continue a new journey with more GLLITs. The tour starts in Seoul and will travel to Aichi on June 13-14, Osaka on June 20-21, Fukuoka on June 29-30, Hyogo on July 18-19, and Tokyo on July 23 and 25-26, concluding in Hong Kong on August 22.
The sold-out status of ILLIT's first tour is a testament to more than just popularity. Their musical style encompasses diverse genres, and their performance layout, designed around audience interaction, has generated significant anticipation. The mix of new songs and beloved past hits in their setlist raises the allure of their shows to a new level.
Moreover, ILLIT has been actively exploring various ways to strengthen their connection with fans over recent years. Events like fan concerts have successfully provided special experiences for fans, enhancing loyalty and solidifying the support they receive. This unity under the fandom name 'GLLIT' is particularly noteworthy.
Compared to other artists facing similar situations, ILLIT's position is notably promising. Despite a decline in concert demand due to the impact of COVID-19, they have consistently worked to solidify their standing. ILLIT is poised to provide more new music and even more special experiences at concerts, ensuring deeper connections with numerous fans in the future.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
Photo: Belift Lab
