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ILLIT is one of K-pop’s newest and most popular acts, debuting in March 2024, with their hit “Magentic.” Consisting of five members, the girls have swept the K-pop world by storm with their addicting music and choreography. One member of the group, Minju, is specifically receiving so much attention for her stunning visuals and stellar vocals.
Keep reading to learn more about Minju:
Who Is ILLIT’s Minju?
Minju was born on May 11, 2004 (a Taurus!) in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. She is reportedly around 5-foot-6.
She is a former YG Entertainment trainee and is close to all of the BABYMONSTER members. In June 2023, she was introduced as a contestant on Belift Lab’s girl group survival show R U Next?.
During the show’s finale, she was revealed to have ranked 3rd overall, thus making her a member of ILLIT.
Prior to becoming a K-pop star, Minju revealed during an interview with Nylon, that she wanted had “a lot of aspirations,” which included being a violinist and a kindergarten teacher.
Who Are ILLIT?
ICYMI, ILLIT is the third girl group to debut under HYBE, BTS’ music company, following Le Sserafim from Source Music in May 2022 and NewJeans from ADOR in July of the same year. They debuted under the sub-label BeLift Lab, and the members include Minju, Yunah, Moka, Wonhee and Iroha.
Prior to their debut, the girls partook in a survival competition called R U Next? where K-pop trainees competed through seven rounds in order to make HYBE’s next girl group.
“The experience of participating in R U Next? and showcasing our performances will definitely help me feel less nervous when I step onto the stage,” Minju told Nylon of her experience on the show.
The 5-member group was originally a sextet, as former member Youngseo left the group in January 2024, pre-debut.
“Following in-depth discussions about future activities, Belift Lab and Youngseo have come to a mutual agreement to terminate the exclusive contract,” Belift Lab announced on Weverse on January 7, 2024.
The girls made their debut on March 25, 2024, with their mini album, SUPER REAL ME. The tracklist featured 5 songs: “My World,” “Magnetic,” “Midnight Fiction” and “Lucky Girl Syndrome.”
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