ILLIT Releases “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI” Highlight Medley and Previews the Album’s Sound

On April 21, ILLIT released the highlight medley for “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI” through its official channels and the HYBE Labels YouTube channel, delivering the first direct preview of the mini album’s sound. According to coverage published the same day, the video was filmed by the members themselves on smartphones and edited with scenes from daily life, makeup routines, moments with pets, and digital communication elements, reinforcing a style closely tied to a younger generation.

The same coverage described “It’s Me” as a track driven by a techno-based sound, while “GRWM (Get Ready With Me)” was presented with a softer side and drum and bass elements. The article also pointed to “paw, paw!” as a song with an emotional melody and heavier bass, “Mamihlapinatapai” as an American pop-rock track, and “Love, older you” as an alternative pop closer with a warmer tone. With this, the comeback officially entered its most concrete musical phase ahead of the title track’s campaign film.