I'll Like You

I'll Like You
I'll Like You
	Digital cover
EP by Illit
Released	October 21, 2024
Length	12:18
Language	Korean; English;
Label	Belift Lab
Producer	Divahh; Albin Tengbald; Deputy; Akap; Deez; SoulFish; Johnny Goldstein; "Hitman" Bang; Slow Rabbit; Shin-kung;
Illit chronology
Singles from I'll Like You
	"Cherish (My Love)"; Released: October 21, 2024;

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
NME	^[1]

I'll Like You is the second extended play by South Korean girl group Illit. It was released by Belift Lab on October 21, 2024, and contains five tracks including the lead single "Cherish (My Love)".

Background and release

On September 23, 2024, Belift Lab announced that Illit would be releasing their second extended play titled I'll Like You on October 21.^[2] The promotional schedule was also released on the same day.^[3] A day later, the brand film was released.^[4] The concept photos and films were released from September 30 starting with the "With version",^[5] followed by the "To version" a day later,^[6] and the "Between version" on October 2.^[7] On October 7, the track listing was released with "Cherish (My Love)" announced as the lead single,^[8] the track videos for all of the songs were also released on the same day.^[9] Six days later, the highlight medley teaser video was released.^[10] On October 17, a portion of the choreography for "Cherish (My Love)" was released,^[11] followed by the music video teaser a day later.^[12] The extended play was released alongside the music video for "Cherish (My Love)" on October 21.^[13]

A music video for "Tick-Tack" was released on November 14, 2024, the pop-electronic song was highlighted by NME's Mika Chen as a standout track for its "unapologetic chiptune-heavy fare" and departure from the easy listening trend, being more maximalistic, compared to the lead single's minimalistic approach.^[14]^[15] Later on November 22, 2024, an English version of Tick-Tack titled "Baby It's Both" with American singer Ava Max was released.^[16]

Track listing

*I'll Like You* track listing
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"I'll Like You"	Divahh Albin Tengblad Lara Andersson Von Tiger Moon Ji-young (Lalala Studio) Lee Yi-jin Danke Moon Yeo-reum (Jamfactory)	Divahh Tengblad	2:08
2.	"Cherish (My Love)"	Deputy Andrew Jackson Sarah "Solly" Solovay Charli Akap "Hitman" Bang Kim Kiwi Supreme Boi Danke Divahh Vincenzo Jude Shin-kung Ssac (Mumw)	Deputy Akap	2:57
3.	"IYKYK (If You Know You Know)"	Deez SoulFish Bekuh Boom "Hitman" Bang Jude Lee-kyung (Wavecloud) January 8th Divahh Lee Yi-jin Moon Yeo-reum (Jamfactory) So Do-hyun (Wavecloud) Vendor (Chiller)	Deez SoulFish	2:24
4.	"Pimple"	Divahh Ryu Hyun-woo Ciara Muscat Malin Chrisitn January 8th Noémie Legrand Lee Seu-ran Moon Ji-young (Lalala Studio) Forever Noh Jang Jeong-won (Jamfactory) Vincenzo Exy Sohlhee Zara Christenson "Hitman" Bang	Divahh	2:40
5.	"Tick-Tack"	Johnny Goldstein Sam Martin "Hitman" Bang Divahh Slow Rabbit Shin-kung Tatte January 8th Jude Na Do-yeon (153/Joombas) Choi Mei (153/Joombas) Kim Soo-ji (Lalala Studio) Moon Ji-young (Lalala Studio)	Goldstein "Hitman" Bang Divahh Slow Rabbit Shin-kung	2:09
Total length:				12:18

Personnel

Musicians

Illit – lead vocals (all tracks)
- Yunah – gang vocals (1), background vocals (2, 5)
- Minju – gang vocals (1), background vocals (2)
- Moka – gang vocals (1)
- Wonhee – gang vocals (1), background vocals (2)
- Iroha – gang vocals (1)
Divahh – keyboard, vocal arrangement, digital editing (1, 4, 5); drums (1, 4), bass (4)
Albin Tengblad – keyboard, bass, drums (1)
Deputy – keyboard, synthesizer (2)
Akap – keyboard, synthesizer, guitar, bass, drum programming (2)
Slow Rabbit – vocal arrangement, digital editing (2)
Deez – keyboard, synthesizer, bass, drum programming (3)
SoulFish – keyboard, synthesizer, bass, drum programming (3)
Shin-kung – vocal arrangement, digital editing (3); keyboard (5)
Tak Hyeon-gwan – digital editing (3)
Ryu Hyeon-woo – keyboard, guitar (4)
Johnny Goldstein – keyboard, synthesizer, bass, drum programming, digital editing (5)
"Hitman" Bang – keyboard (5)
Lara Andersson – background vocals (1)
Von Tiger – background vocals (1)
Emily Yeonseo Kim – background vocals (3)
Bekuh Boom – background vocals, additional arrangement (3)
Sohia Pae – background vocals (4)
Sam Martin – background vocals (5)

Technical

Lee Yeon-soo – mixing (1), engineering (1, 4)
Jon Castelli – mixing (2)
Josh Gudwin – mixing (3)
Jeon Bu-yeon – mixing (4)
Kevin Grainger – mixing (5)
Chris Gehringer – mastering
Brad Lauchert – mix engineering (2)
Felix Byrne – mixing assistance (3)
Slow Rabbit – engineering (2)
Tak Hyeon-gwan – engineering (3)
Lee Dong-geun - engineering (5)

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for *I'll Like You*
Chart (2024–2025)	Peak position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)^[17]	200
French Albums (SNEP)^[18]	138
Greek Albums (IFPI)^[19]	36
Hungarian Physical Albums (MAHASZ)^[20]	13
Japanese Albums (Oricon)^[21]	2
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)^[22]	2
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)^[23]	2
Scottish Albums (OCC)^[24]	95
South Korean Albums (Circle)^[25]	2
UK Physical Albums (OCC)^[26]	98
US Billboard 200^[27]	94
US World Albums (Billboard)^[28]	2

Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for *I'll Like You*
Chart (2024)	Peak position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)^[29]	10
South Korean Albums (Circle)^[30]	5

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for *I'll Like You*
Chart (2024)	Position
South Korean Albums (Circle)^[31]	56

Certifications

Certifications for *I'll Like You*
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA)^[32]	Platinum	250,000^{^}
^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for *I'll Like You*
Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	October 21, 2024	Digital download streaming	Belift Lab
South Korea		CD
Japan				^[33]
United States				^[34]

References

^ Chen, Mika (October 21, 2024). "ILLIT – 'I'll Like You' review: melodic, manic and almost as magnetic". NME. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
^ Ahn, Eun-jae (September 23, 2024). 아일릿, 10월 21일 컴백...7개월 만에 미니 2집 발표 [Illit, comeback on October 21st...2nd mini album released in 7 months] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Lee, Seung-gil (September 24, 2024). 아일릿, 10월 21일 컴백...이번에도 반짝반짝 빛날까 [Illit, comeback on October 21st...Will it shine again this time?] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Geum, Bit-na (September 24, 2024). "아일릿은 아일릿의 길로"...아일릿, 정체성 담은 브랜드 필름 공개 ["Illit is the way of Illit"...Illit releases brand film containing its identity] (in Korean). MK Sports. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Kang, Ka-hee (October 1, 2024). 아일릿, 미니 2집 'WITH' 버전 콘셉트 공개..자유분방 매력+청초 비주얼 [Illit unveils concept for 2nd mini album 'WITH' version...free-spirited charm + neat visuals] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on October 1, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Ahn, Yun-ji (October 2, 2024). 아일릿, 교복 입은 10대 소녀..미니 2집 콘셉트 포토 공개 [Illit, a teenage girl in school uniform...2nd mini album concept photo released] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Kim, Ji-hye (October 2, 2024). 아일릿, '마그네틱'은 잊어라... 다크해진 콘셉트 '눈길' [Illit, forget 'magnetic'...Darker concept 'eyes'] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Lee, Min-ji (October 7, 2024). 아일릿, 또 돌풍 일으킬까...새 앨범 타이틀곡 'Cherish (My Love)' [Will Illit cause a sensation again? New album title song 'Cherish (My Love)'] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Ahn, Byeong-gil (October 8, 2024). 아일릿, 미니2집 전곡 연주곡 베일 벗었다 [Illit, 2nd mini album, all songs have been unveiled] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Hwang, Hye-jin (October 13, 2024). 아일릿, 미니 2집 하이라이트 메들리 공개...중독성 예고 [Illit releases highlight medley from 2nd mini album...Addictive notice] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Ahn, Byeong-sil (October 17, 2024). 아일릿 'Cherish (My Love)' 포인트 안무 공개 [Illit's 'Cherish (My Love)' point choreography revealed] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Kim, Chae-yeon (October 19, 2024). 아일릿, 무한 재생 유발 'Cherish' MV 티저 공개 [공식] [Illit releases 'Cherish' MV teaser that triggers infinite play [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.
^ Jang, In-young (October 21, 2024). '오늘(21일) 컴백' 아일릿, 결국 사랑하게 될 'I'LL LIKE YOU' ['Comeback today (21st)' Illit, 'I'LL LIKE YOU' that you will eventually love] (in Korean). Xport News. Retrieved October 21, 2024 – via Naver.
^ "아일릿 'Tick-Tack' 펑키하고 유니크하다 : 네이트 연예". 모바일 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
^ Chen, Mika (October 21, 2024). "ILLIT – 'I'll Like You' review: melodic, manic and almost as magnetic". NME. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
^ "뉴스 : 네이버 엔터". m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
^ "Ultratop.be – Illit – I'll Like You" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
^ "Top Albums (Week 46, 2024)". SNEP. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
^ "Official IFPI Charts – Top-75 Albums Sales Chart (Combined): Εβδομάδα: 45/2024". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
^ "Album Top 40 slágerlista (fizikai hanghordozók) – 2025. 1. hét". MAHASZ. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2024-11-04" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2024-11-04" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on October 31, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of October 30, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 30, 2024.
^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 43 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2024.
^ "Official Physical Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
^ "Billboard 200: Week of November 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
^ "World Albums: Week of November 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2024-10" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ "Circle Album Chart – October 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 7, 2024.
^ "Album Chart – 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 11, 2025.
^ "South Korean album certifications – Illit – I'll Like You" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved December 28, 2024.
^ 2形態セット[SUPER REAL ME]. Weverse. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
^ "I'LL LIKE YOU (TO Ver.)". Weverse. Retrieved December 19, 2024.

[1] Chen, Mika (October 21, 2024). "ILLIT – 'I'll Like You' review: melodic, manic and almost as magnetic". NME. Retrieved December 19, 2024.

[2] Ahn, Eun-jae (September 23, 2024). 아일릿, 10월 21일 컴백...7개월 만에 미니 2집 발표 [Illit, comeback on October 21st...2nd mini album released in 7 months] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.

[3] Lee, Seung-gil (September 24, 2024). 아일릿, 10월 21일 컴백...이번에도 반짝반짝 빛날까 [Illit, comeback on October 21st...Will it shine again this time?] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.

[4] Geum, Bit-na (September 24, 2024). "아일릿은 아일릿의 길로"...아일릿, 정체성 담은 브랜드 필름 공개 ["Illit is the way of Illit"...Illit releases brand film containing its identity] (in Korean). MK Sports. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.

[5] Kang, Ka-hee (October 1, 2024). 아일릿, 미니 2집 'WITH' 버전 콘셉트 공개..자유분방 매력+청초 비주얼 [Illit unveils concept for 2nd mini album 'WITH' version...free-spirited charm + neat visuals] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on October 1, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.

[6] Ahn, Yun-ji (October 2, 2024). 아일릿, 교복 입은 10대 소녀..미니 2집 콘셉트 포토 공개 [Illit, a teenage girl in school uniform...2nd mini album concept photo released] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.

[7] Kim, Ji-hye (October 2, 2024). 아일릿, '마그네틱'은 잊어라... 다크해진 콘셉트 '눈길' [Illit, forget 'magnetic'...Darker concept 'eyes'] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Naver.

[8] Lee, Min-ji (October 7, 2024). 아일릿, 또 돌풍 일으킬까...새 앨범 타이틀곡 'Cherish (My Love)' [Will Illit cause a sensation again? New album title song 'Cherish (My Love)'] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Naver.

[9] Ahn, Byeong-gil (October 8, 2024). 아일릿, 미니2집 전곡 연주곡 베일 벗었다 [Illit, 2nd mini album, all songs have been unveiled] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Naver.

[10] Hwang, Hye-jin (October 13, 2024). 아일릿, 미니 2집 하이라이트 메들리 공개...중독성 예고 [Illit releases highlight medley from 2nd mini album...Addictive notice] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.

[11] Ahn, Byeong-sil (October 17, 2024). 아일릿 'Cherish (My Love)' 포인트 안무 공개 [Illit's 'Cherish (My Love)' point choreography revealed] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.

[12] Kim, Chae-yeon (October 19, 2024). 아일릿, 무한 재생 유발 'Cherish' MV 티저 공개 [공식] [Illit releases 'Cherish' MV teaser that triggers infinite play [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Naver.

[13] Jang, In-young (October 21, 2024). '오늘(21일) 컴백' 아일릿, 결국 사랑하게 될 'I'LL LIKE YOU' ['Comeback today (21st)' Illit, 'I'LL LIKE YOU' that you will eventually love] (in Korean). Xport News. Retrieved October 21, 2024 – via Naver.

[14] "아일릿 'Tick-Tack' 펑키하고 유니크하다 : 네이트 연예". 모바일 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.

[15] Chen, Mika (October 21, 2024). "ILLIT – 'I'll Like You' review: melodic, manic and almost as magnetic". NME. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.

[16] "뉴스 : 네이버 엔터". m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved December 12, 2024.

[ac_Flanders_Illit-17] "Ultratop.be – Illit – I'll Like You" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved January 5, 2025.

[18] "Top Albums (Week 46, 2024)". SNEP. Retrieved November 18, 2024.

[19] "Official IFPI Charts – Top-75 Albums Sales Chart (Combined): Εβδομάδα: 45/2024". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.

[20] "Album Top 40 slágerlista (fizikai hanghordozók) – 2025. 1. hét". MAHASZ. Retrieved January 8, 2025.

[ac_Oricon_-21] "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2024-11-04" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved October 30, 2024.

[22] "Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2024-11-04" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on October 31, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.

[23] "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of October 30, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 30, 2024.

[ac_Scotland_-24] "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 16, 2024.

[25] "Circle Album Chart – Week 43 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2024.

[26] "Official Physical Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 16, 2024.

[27] "Billboard 200: Week of November 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.

[28] "World Albums: Week of November 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.

[29] "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2024-10" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[30] "Circle Album Chart – October 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 7, 2024.

[31] "Album Chart – 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 11, 2025.

[South_KoreaIllitI'll_Like_YoualbumCertRef-32] "South Korean album certifications – Illit – I'll Like You" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved December 28, 2024.

[33] 2形態セット[SUPER REAL ME]. Weverse. Retrieved December 19, 2024.

[34] "I'LL LIKE YOU (TO Ver.)". Weverse. Retrieved December 19, 2024.

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