ILLIT has released their first-ever Japanese original single, "Almond Chocolate," delivering a sweet, feel-good charm perfectly timed for Valentine's Day. The track dropped on February 14 across major music platforms.

The song is a bright, heart-fluttering confession track, blending ILLIT's fresh vocals with an upbeat, lively sound. Its rich string arrangement and addictive chorus capture the excitement of confessing love to someone special.

The production lineup is powerful: Pdogg, known for crafting numerous BTS hits, and Nakajin of SEKAI NO OWARI collaborated to bring the song to life.

A Heartwarming Special Film

A special film was released alongside the song, showing the members preparing their own "confession." From writing handwritten letters to staining their nails with balsam flowers—a traditional symbol of longing and love—their innocent efforts drew smiles from viewers. The video ends with a cliffhanger, raising anticipation for the next chapter.

Theme Song for a Japanese Film

"Almond Chocolate" also serves as the theme song for the Japanese film I Don't Like You Just for Your Looks. Remarkably, ILLIT was selected to sing the track even before their official Japanese debut, signaling their growing global appeal.

With strong early chart performance, the song is already being called a potential Valentine's Day anthem in Japan as ILLIT's popularity continues to surge.

ILLIT's debut single "Magnetic" achieved major success in Japan last year—ranking 3rd on TikTok's Annual Top Songs of 2024, the only K-pop girl group to reach the top tier. They also earned high placements on Billboard Japan's Hot 100 and NTV's Annual Music Awards 2024 as the highest-ranking foreign artist.