Girl group ILLIT solidified its standing in the music industry by winning in three categories at the '2026 K World Dream Awards.'

At the ceremony held at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, ILLIT received the 'K World Dream Artist Award,' the 'K World Dream Best Stage Award,' and the 'K World Dream Group Popularity Award.' In particular, the group won the Popularity Award, which was determined by fan voting, once again confirming the support of its global fandom.

On the ceremony stage, ILLIT heated up the atmosphere with a performance of its title track 'It's Me.' The members delivered a powerful performance in costumes featuring veil points, and their precise choreography combined with an addictive beat drew an enthusiastic response from the audience.

In their acceptance speech, ILLIT said, 'It is an honor to receive three precious awards. We are truly grateful to GLLIT, who have been by our side, cheering us on and staying with us since our debut,' adding, 'We will keep growing and show you many more great sides of ourselves.'

ILLIT has recently been posting successive achievements on global music charts. 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE,' the title track of its first single album released last November, ranked seventh on the U.S. Billboard 'Bubbling Under Hot 100,' while its fourth mini-album 'mamalilapiñatapai' entered the Billboard 200 at No. 26, setting a new personal best.

'ICONIC BY MISTAKE,' a single released with LE SSERAFIM and KATSEYE, ranked 38th on the Billboard Hot 100 and 22nd on the UK Official Singles Top 100. 'It's Me,' the title track of the fourth mini-album, has also remained in the upper ranks of major domestic and international music charts since its release in April.

The group is also gaining momentum in Japan. With activities for its second Japanese single 'I Got Your Back' raising its local profile, 'It's Me' is also receiving renewed attention.

Meanwhile, after successfully wrapping up its first tour, ILLIT will kick off its encore tour 'ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START♥︎' ENCORE' at Inspire Arena in Incheon on October 17-18. The group will then continue with performances at LaLa Arena Tokyo Bay in Chiba, Japan, on December 23-24 and 26-27.