FIRST READ · MON 7 AM ETTHE WEEKEND LEXICON · SAT 9 AM ETYunah
- Stage name
- Yunah
- Born
- Jan. 15, 2004
- Agency
- BELIFT LAB
- Fandom
- GLLIT
- Debut
- 2024
- Generation
- 5th gen
Yunah is a vocalist and performer in the five-member group ILLIT, alongside Wonhee, Minju, Iroha and Moka. She is known for handling both clear, powerful singing and softer, more playful tones, and she has been a front-line voice in the group's recent comebacks. In late 2026 she is promoting the BREAK EVEN EP with Wonhee, Minju and Iroha.
Birth details: beliftlab.com
In their own words
“I'm used to singing songs like "Toki Yo Tomare" that require a clear, strong vocal delivery.”
“Oh, my voice works well in this vibe too”
“which made me really proud.”
Timeline
- 2025NOT CUTE ANYMORE single album
The group released this single album on Nov. 24, 2025, with a dreamy title track made with a global team of writers and producers. It moved the group toward a still, eerie choreography and a sly vocal style, which Yunah described as new for her.
- 2026Sunday Morning digital release
- 2026BREAK EVEN EP
The fifth EP arrived on Oct. 26, 2026, a four-song release following a relationship from unequal feelings to a new crush, led by "You're Under Arrest." The group had previewed the performance at encore concerts in Incheon on Oct. 17 and 18.
Latest
- BREAK EVEN EP promotions
ILLIT released its fifth EP, BREAK EVEN, with the whistle-driven lead single "You're Under Arrest" and a music video featuring actor Song Kang. Yunah is one of four members promoting it, as Moka is sitting out for health reasons. Yunah addressed the criticism of the concert costumes at the showcase, explaining the video's covert-agent concept.
kpopstarz.com - ARTBOX Los Angeles pop-up appearance
Yunah joined Wonhee, Iroha and Minju at the U.S. debut pop-up of Korean lifestyle retailer ARTBOX in Los Angeles.
kpopstarz.com - Japan 2nd single "I Got Your Back"
ILLIT's second Japanese single is scheduled for release on this date, with a Yunah solo jacket edition among the versions. It includes "Sunday Morning," the anime opening theme released digitally in January 2026.
cdjapan.co.jp
Our coverage
ILLIT Lands First Billboard 200 Top 10 as 'BREAK EVEN' Debuts at No. 6
The EP also opens at No. 1 on Top Album Sales with 32,500 copies sold, ILLIT's biggest U.S. sales week yet.
ILLIT's 'BREAK EVEN' Posts a Career-Best 444,072 First Week
Hanteo Chart counted 444,072 copies from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, topping the 411,654 that "MAMIHLAPINATAPAI" opened with earlier this year.
A2O LITE's 'NEON' Completes Inkigayo Triple Crown With 11th Music Show Win
The debut single took first place with 6,037 points on the November 8 episode, beating IVE and ILLIT, on a bill that also included BLACKPINK's Jisoo.
A2O LITE's 'NEON' Claims 10th Music Show Win as IVE and ILLIT Give Chase
A2O LITE beat IVE and ILLIT for the trophy with 6,593 points, while RESCENE held No. 1 in November's girl group brand reputation rankings.
ILLIT Take Music Bank Trophy as 'You're Under Arrest' Scores 9,803 Points
The first trophy for the single came over IVE's "Looks Can Kill," with TWS, RIIZE, P1Harmony and NCT's Xiaojun also on the November 6 bill.
AND2BLE Score 2nd 'French Kissing' Trophy on 'Show Champion'
The group took the November 4 trophy over IVE, ILLIT, XLOV and A2O LITE, then performed both "Potion" and "French Kissing" on the broadcast.
Min Hee-jin Says Referral Is No Ruling as Illit Plagiarism Case Reaches Prosecutors
Police sent the defamation and obstruction case to prosecutors on Oct. 1, and Min, calling that no ruling, says Belift Lab is stalling a civil suit set for a Nov. 13 decision.
Gen, Explained: How K-Pop Sorts Its Idols Into Five Generations
From Seo Taiji and Boys in 1992 to RIIZE and ILLIT, the fan-made label that files K-pop into eras, and why the 5th gen line is still contested.
ILLIT Confronts 'You're Under Arrest' Costume Criticism at 'BREAK EVEN' Showcase
The group's 5th mini-album launch in Seoul followed criticism of police-uniform outfits paired with miniskirts and knee socks.
Stray Kids' 'THIS & THAT' Logs an Eighth Week at No. 1 on Billboard World Albums
ENHYPEN, CORTIS and BOYNEXTDOOR round out the top four, as ATEEZ and ENHYPEN line up November releases with ET drop times.
Jennie and Tame Impala's 'Dracula' Climbs Back to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100
The collaboration gained one spot to match its best showing, as Katseye climbed and Stray Kids led K-pop albums on the Billboard 200.
ILLIT Sets a Spotify Speed Record With 'Magnetic' Days Before 'BREAK EVEN' Lands
The 2024 debut single passed 900 million plays in about two years and seven months, Belift Lab says, as the group readies its fifth mini album.
- billboard.com: ILLIT Talks 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' Single Album
- cdjapan.co.jp: ILLIT to Release Japan 2nd Single "I Got Your Back" on ...
- kpopstarz.com: ILLIT Recruits Song Kang for "You're Under Arrest" Video ...
Last researched Nov. 4, 2026