A photo with ILLIT or a video call? BREAK EVEN’s Japan lottery opens October 27

ILLIT announced a serial-number event lottery for its fifth mini album, BREAK EVEN, on October 8. Fans can apply for a two-shot photo with a selected member, an individual video conversation or a signing session, with places awarded by a draw.

Photos in November, video calls in December

The in-person event is planned for Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 15:00 JST at an undisclosed venue in the Kanto region. The venue will be revealed only to winners; this lottery is separate from the heart-touch event held at the same location.

Parts 1 and 2 include a mini talk, photo time and an individual two-shot photo with a member you can select. Part 3 includes a mini talk, photo time and signing by all participating members. You cannot choose your part, and reception details will be sent to winners.

Audio and video recording are prohibited during the event; photo time and the two-shot photo sessions are explicitly included in the program.

The online event is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 19:30 JST. It offers individual video conversations with a selectable member and a relay signing with all participating members. Items signed during the relay session will be mailed later.

Both events currently list YUNAH, MINJU, WONHEE and IROHA as participants. MOKA is not scheduled to participate because she has paused activities to focus on recovery. Participating members and event schedules may change.

Applying earlier does not improve your odds

The chord application page opens on October 27 at 11:00 JST. There are three lottery rounds, with all times below in JST:

• Round 1: October 27, 11:00–November 2, 10:59. Results: November 5, around 17:00.
• Round 2: November 2, 11:00–November 9, 10:59. Results: November 12, around 17:00.
• Round 3: November 9, 11:00–November 16, 10:59. Results: November 19, around 17:00.

Application order does not affect your chances of winning. Results will be sent by email and displayed in chord’s My Page.

Eligible CDs need a separate application

The eligible CD editions are standard BREAK EVEN in BURNING, QUIET and MAD versions, plus GLLIT and Photo Dump. Each eligible CD receives one application serial while the bonus remains available: the standard three-version set receives three serials, and the GLLIT five-version set receives five. The Weverse Albums version is excluded.

Serial-number bonuses are distributed first come, first served while supplies last; event places are awarded by lottery. Buying an album does not automatically enter you: register for a free chord account and submit your serial during an application window. Each serial allows one application, and you may submit multiple applications using different serials.

The program is limited to Japan. The Korean album release is October 26, with delivery in Japan planned for October 27, but delivery dates are not guaranteed. A late delivery does not extend the application deadlines.

The attendee’s name and device matter

Register and apply in the actual participant’s name, matching the event’s designated government-issued photo ID. The name must be entered in Japanese characters as shown on the ID, or in Roman letters when that is how it appears on the designated ID; other languages are not accepted.

A parent’s winning entry cannot be transferred to a child. A child without a device may use a parent’s device to register and apply in the child’s own name, then bring that same device and the child’s designated ID to the venue.

For in-person entry, each participant needs a compatible phone or tablet to display the passchord electronic ticket, with the parent-device arrangement above allowed. Tickets will be made available after 17:00 JST on the day before the event. Download the ticket or save a screenshot before attending.

Online winners must create a WithLIVE Meet&Greet account, install its app and enter the separate participation serial issued after winning, which is different from the application serial. ID registration and event-day identity verification are required, and the details must match the winning entry.

The online event requires a phone or tablet running iOS 13 or later, or Android 7 or later. A PC can be used to apply through chord, but cannot be used to attend the online event. Read the official event notice for the full ID and attendance requirements before applying.