ILLIT released 'I Got Your Back (Feat. JISOO, MOMOKA of HANA) (Korean Ver.)' at midnight on the 17th, presenting a Japanese hit song in Korean. The new track is a Korean version of the title song from their second Japanese single released in July. The original was selected as the OST for the Japanese OTT platform ABEMA's original drama 'Vacation Rule' and gained popularity by reaching No. 2 on Billboard Japan's comprehensive 'Hot 100' songs chart. ILLIT has performed the song on Japanese music shows and festivals, continuing their activities as a K-pop girl group.

The Korean version features ILLIT's signature bright and upbeat rock sound. Refined guitar riffs, dynamic drums, and bass blend harmoniously, while the five members' refreshing vocals inject energy into the song. The key choreography move—a gesture of pointing a finger and touching the head—conveys the message: 'Don't forget that I'm always by your side.'

The featuring lineup also draws attention. As with the original, JISOO and MOMOKA, members of the J-pop girl group HANA, lent their voices, and both artists directly participated in writing their own rap parts for the Korean version, enhancing the song's quality. The special video released alongside the song visually expressed the track's cheerfulness and warm lyrics with unique graphic direction.

ILLIT said, 'We put care into conveying our sincere thoughts and emotions in this song so that our genuine feelings come across to listeners. Please pay attention to the comforting lyrics, "You are not alone."' They added, 'Even though it's the same song, singing it in Korean gives it a different charm. We hope you feel ILLIT's powerful rock sensibility.'

Meanwhile, ILLIT will hold 'ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START♥︎' in HONG KONG' at Hall 10 of AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong from the 22nd to the 23rd. This tour concludes in Hong Kong after passing through Seoul and five Japanese cities, with all shows sold out. Thanks to fans' enthusiastic response, encore concerts have also been confirmed for Incheon in October and Chiba, Japan, in December.