SEOUL, South Korea - K-pop girl group ILLIT will be releasing their fourth mini-album “Mamihlapinatapai” on April 30, marking their return with a bold, candid voice and deeper emotional complexity.

“Mamihlapinatapai” is from a word in the Yaghan language, describing the quiet yet charged moment when two people hesitate to act on mutual feelings. 

Built around intertwined themes of excitement and tension, the tracks capture complex emotions that unfold as relationships begin to deepen.

The lead single, “It’s Me,” showcases ILLIT’s confident and playful energy, delivering a candid and unfiltered take on defining a relationship. 

Centered on the emotions that follow a first date, the song captures a voice that feels deeply connected to today’s generation, standing out for its bold message: “I’m the one you like.”

ILLIT also dropped the full tracklist, providing a closer look at the overall sonic direction of “Mamihlapinatapai.”

ILLIT's fourth mini-album “Mamihlapinatapai” (Belift Lab)

ILLIT (Belift Lab)

It revealed four new songs alongside “It’s Me”—“GRWM (Get Ready With Me),” “paw, paw!,” “Mamihlapinatapai,” and “Love, older you,” with the unique, quirky titles signalling the album’s diverse musical palette. 

Notably, “paw, paw!” stands out with member Iroha’s participation, while all five members—Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee And Iroha—contributed their own stories to “Love, older you,” highlighting the group’s continued artistic growth. 

Since their debut, ILLIT have drawn attention for their signature “ILLIT-core” aesthetic—defined by a distinct sonic and visual identity—through releases such as “Magnetic,” “Cherish (My Love),” “Billyeoon Goyangi (Do the Dance),” and “Not Cute Anymore.” 

They also showed strong global traction, generating buzz across charts and social platforms, with all of their EPs landing on the Billboard 200 for three consecutive entries. 

Their single “Not Cute Anymore.” reached No. 7 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, further underscoring the group’s growing presence in the global market.

With “Mamihlapinatapai.” they will build on that momentum, continuing to evolve their identity while offering a more nuanced and introspective perspective. 

As they gear up for the release, the group will also meet fans on their first tour, “ILLIT Live ‘Press Start♥︎,’ with stops across Japan and Hong Kong.