HYBE has revealed the members of its new girl group I'LL-IT, chosen through the grand finale of “R U Next?” on Sept. 1.
During the show, the 10 finalists competed in the final round to gain a spot in the group.
Based on votes cast by fans worldwide, the final episode of the survival show revealed Yunah, Minju, Moka, Youngseo, Wonhee, and Iroha as the debuting members after their 10-week journey.
"R U NEXT?" (Belift Lab)
I'LL-IT members (Instagram)
The episode was live-streamed worldwide on HYBE LABELS’ official YouTube channel and Weverse LIVE and broadcast on the Korean television network JTBC as well as the Japanese broadcasting service ABEMA.
The name I'LL-IT is a combination of "I will" and "It". "I will" is a representation of independent spirit and adventurous will, while the pronoun "It" implies “something unique.”
Hinting the members can be anything they wish to be depending on what goes between "I will" and "It," the act draws anticipation as a group full of potential. I'LL-IT will show their unique characteristics and limitless potential starting with their official debut.
Over 23 million accumulated votes were cast to form I'LL-IT and the final episode was viewed in 182 countries and regions.
As the show unraveled, the show’s official TikTok channel tied to the official hashtag “runext” received over 800 million views, and the show’s official social accounts have gained over a million overall followers, proving the group’s presence even before their official debut under Belift Lab.