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ILLIT 'Super Real Me' EP Review ILLIT Members top left to right: Minju, Yunah. Bottom left to right: Moka, Iroha, Wonhee "ILLIT" is a K-Pop group that made their debut on March 25th, 2024 under Belift Lab, a subsidiary of Hybe Labels. The group comprises of five members - Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha. Originally, ILLIT was a six-member group formed from the survival show "R U Next," but Youngseo left the group and Hybe Entertainment in January 2024, before the group's debut. Their debut EP, "Super Real Me," is now available for streaming on Spotify through  this link . The mini-album consists of six tracks that exude a distinctive aura. The opening song 'My World'  immediately sets a dreamy tone with its whimsical chorus, leaving no room for ambiguity. The song follows a straightforward format, yet its light and dreamy instrumentation and vocals confidently establish the vibe for the entire album. The repeated line in the chor...

  IU 'The Winning' Album Review The Winning  is the sixth mini-album by the renowned South Korean singer and actress, IU, released on February 20, 2024. The album comprises five tracks including three highly successful singles, 'Love Wins All' (released on January 24, 2024), 'Holssi' (released on February 16, 2024) and 'Shopper' (released on February 20, 2024). Love Wins All  is an emotionally charged ballad that is a style closely associated with the singer. Seo Dong-hwan composed the song, while IU wrote the lyrics. Although the song was originally titled 'Love Wins', the title was altered due to considerable backlash. This decision was made as phrase 'Love Wins' is a slogan commemorating the legalisation of same-sex marriage in the US in 2015.  The song opens with a beautifully haunting motif on the piano, followed by IU's signature sweet emotive vocal style. The drums in the chorus add a dynamic element to the song, while the stri...