ILLIT‘s First Solo Concert ’PRESS START' Kicks Off in Seoul: What to Expect?

Kim Tae-hyung | 2026.03.14

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[Sports Today reporter Kim Tae-hyung] K-pop group ILLIT kicks off its first tour, 'PRESS START♥︎,' today (14th).

ILLIT (Yuna, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha) will stage ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START♥︎' in SEOUL (hereafter 'PRESS START') over two nights, the 14th and 15th, at Ticketlink Live Arena in Songpa-gu, Seoul (formerly the Handball Gymnasium). All performances sold out early on the first day of presale, underscoring the group's formidable ticket power.

PRESS START carries special weight as ILLIT's first full solo concert — an event the group's global fandom, GLLIT, has been eagerly awaiting. Last year the group proved its international appeal by selling out the fan concert 2025 ILLIT GLITTER DAY in both Korea and Japan.

On this tour, the group aims to match an expanded production scale with deeper musical maturity. Framed as a "start" button for ILLIT's next chapter, the show promises to deliver moments of sweet anticipation for fans.

Expect a performance shaped by a distinct, trendy sensibility. PRESS START brings the "game" concept teased in earlier posters to life across the entire stage, following a narrative in which the five members emerge from a virtual world into reality to connect with their audience. The show's progression, structured like game levels, and its cinematic staging — crafted to reflect ILLIT's musical universe — are among the concert's standout features.

The setlist, designed to showcase the group's growth, aims for full immersion. Alongside a parade of globally loved hits, ILLIT has prepared special performances exclusive to PRESS START. The production also includes segments that bring the members closer to the audience, increasing the evening's intensity.

The ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START♥︎' tour comprises 14 shows across seven cities at home and abroad. After Seoul, the tour heads to Aichi on June 13–14, Osaka on June 20–21, Fukuoka on June 29–30, Hyogo on July 18–19, Tokyo on July 23 and July 25–26, and will conclude in Hong Kong on August 22.

[Sports Today reporter Kim Tae-hyung ent@stoo.com]
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