The track, releasing on January 13, embodies the power of love in a J-Pop rock style.
With their global activities on the rise, it will also be featured in an anime OST.
The group ILLIT is capturing the attention of global fans with their new original song for Japan. On January 5, ILLIT (YunA, MinJu, MoKa, WonHee, IroHa) released the concept photos of their second digital single, 'Sunday Morning', through their official SNS. The members shine with charming visuals in a classic atmosphere, presenting cheerful smiles and captivating gazes against a sunlit window. Their individual activities, like cooking and cleaning, suggest intriguing narratives to come.
Set to be released at midnight on January 13, 'Sunday Morning' embodies the powerful theme of love in a J-Pop rock style, capturing the sparkle and nostalgia of a Sunday morning filled with longing to meet a loved one. Collaborating with 2000-born artist Mega Shinnosuke, known for the hit 'Ai to U', expectations are high for the synergy with ILLIT, renowned for their impact on TikTok. This track will serve as the opening theme for the second season of the anime 'Kōmon Shitsu no Hime' airing on Japanese terrestrial TV and OTT platforms. Following a snippet shared on TikTok, fans have expressed excitement, praising ILLIT's cheery vocals as fitting for the anime's OST.
As ILLIT kicks off the new year with 'Sunday Morning', their latest endeavor is highly anticipated. Last year’s 'Almond Chocolate' achieved significant chart longevity in Japan, raising hopes that this new release will also emerge as a hit. Given the positive reception of their Korean version, fans are eagerly looking forward to ILLIT's global activities.
ILLIT's 'Sunday Morning' is poised to solidify their positioning in the J-Pop market while showcasing their musical evolution. With its mix of J-Pop rock style focused on the theme of love, the song is set to resonate with both mainstream and devoted fans, especially as it serves as the opening theme for an anime. This endeavor highlights ILLIT's ability to balance both commercial appeal and artistic authenticity in the Japanese market.
The collaboration with anime also deserves attention, as OSTs can potentially build strong fanbases by introducing music to new audiences. Given how well ILLIT's vibrant vocals mesh with the anime theme, the chances of maintaining their impressive momentum in the industry seem promising.
This upcoming single has the potential to act as a catalyst for ILLIT's ongoing success. Building on the achievements of last year's hit 'Almond Chocolate', many are watching to see if this new track can replicate similar chart longevity. ILLIT's musical journey is indeed something to keep an eye on in the future.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
