# ILLIT drops 'Arrest Me' MV and BREAK EVEN mini album on Oct. 26

Release page: https://ktrenz.com/article/2026/10/illit-arrest-me-mv-break-even-mini-album-october-26
Reach map: https://ktrenz.com/reach-graph/illit-arrest-me-mv-break-even-mini-album-october-26
Artist: ILLIT — https://ktrenz.com/artisttag/ILLIT
Category: mv
Published: 2026-10-06

## How measured
Server-side crawler hits on this article, counted per vendor and per bot. "Answer-time" means the vendor fetched the page while composing an answer (OAI-SearchBot, ChatGPT-User, Claude-User); "training" means bulk collection. These are requests we served — not impressions, not audience, not estimated reach. Crawlers we block are excluded from every number here.

## AI reach
- Answer-time citations: 75
- Total AI reads: 98
- Distinct vendors: 7
- Window: 27 days from first to last crawl

| Vendor | Reads | Kind | Bots |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| OpenAI | 75 | answer-time | ChatGPT-User 45×/18d; OAI-SearchBot 30×/20d |
| Perplexity | 18 | training | PerplexityBot 18×/18d |
| Yandex | 1 | training | YandexBot 1×/1d |
| Anthropic | 1 | training | ClaudeBot 1×/1d |
| Amazon | 1 | training | Amazonbot 1×/1d |
| Meta | 1 | training | Meta-ExternalAgent 1×/1d |
| Apple | 1 | training | Applebot 1×/1d |

## Human reach
- Media outlets that picked this up: 43
- Social posts tracked: 64
- Listed below: 40 outlets, 60 posts

| Outlet | Lang | Date | Headline | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TVfan Web | JA | 10-23 | ILLIT releases 'BURNING' concept film for mini album 'BREAK EVEN' and promotion calendar | https://tvfan.kyodo.co.jp/music/news-music/1526529 |
| Digstraksi | ID | 10-23 | ILLIT releases 'You're Under Arrest' teaser, BREAK EVEN at 4:00 PM WIB | https://digstraksi.com/illit-break-even-youre-under-arrest/ |
| Korea Daily | EN | 10-23 | ILLIT — 5th Mini Album 'BREAK EVEN' Comeback & Title Track | https://en.koreadaily.com/illit-break-even-comeback/ |
| Seoul Economic Daily | EN | 10-24 | ILLIT Sets Oct. 26 Comeback, Unveils Promotion Calendar | https://en.sedaily.com/news/2026/09/29/illit-sets-oct-26-comeback-unveils-promotion-calendar |
| The Chosun Daily | EN | 10-24 | ILLIT Launches 'BREAK EVEN' Pop-Up at HYBE Headquarters | https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2026/10/21/HJ7HDRB5SZAVBMNDR467OBRXSM/ |
| ChosunBiz | EN | 10-24 | ILLIT previews bold emotional comeback, unveils Oct. 26 album | https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-entertainment/2026/09/29/ECBZKTBMFRHIJDF3NUEMDPTPP4/ |
| Break News | KO | 10-25 | ILLIT makes comeback on the 26th, releases 'Arrest Me' MV teaser..transforms into black agent | https://www.breaknews.com/1245449 |
| WowKorea | JA | 10-25 | ILLIT releases 'Arrest Me' MV teaser part 1...transforms into black agent pursuing a man manipulating multiple women at once | https://news.infoseek.co.jp/article/wowkorea_539768/ |
| Korea JoongAng Daily | EN | 10-26 | ILLIT puts love under arrest with new EP 'Break Even' — in pictures | https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/entertainment/illit-puts-love-under-arrest-with-new-ep-break-even-in-pictures/12937859 |
| Starnews Korea | EN | 10-26 | ILLIT Makes Comeback with "Arrest Me" Following "It's Me": "I'm Confident It's My Favorite Album" | https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/10/26/2026102613461634495 |
| Korea JoongAng Daily | EN | 10-26 | ILLIT returns with ‘Break even' and 'You're Under Arrest' music video featuring Song Kang | https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/entertainment/illit-goes-undercover-to-crack-down-on-breadcrumbing-in-new-release-youre-under-arrest/12938452 |
| Bandwagon Asia | EN | 10-27 | ILLIT ‘BREAK EVEN’ with 5th EP, go undercover in ‘You’re Under Arrest’ music video featuring Song Kang | https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/illit-break-even-with-5th-ep-go-undercover-in-you-re-under-arrest-music-video-featuring-song-kang |
| Bollywood Hungama | EN | 10-28 | ILLIT return with 5th mini album 'BREAK EVEN,' take on one-sided relationships with 'You're Under Arrest' | https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/international/illit-return-with-5th-mini-album-break-even-take-on-one-sided-relationships-with-youre-under-arrest/ |
| MK | EN | 10-28 | “This time, it's a whistle”... ILLIT to 'arrest' fans' hearts with ... | https://www.mk.co.kr/en/musics/12186970 |
| LINE TODAY / 韓星網 | ZH | 10-28 | Song Kang makes surprise appearance in ILLIT's new MV! Transforms into mysterious character for final twist | https://today.line.me/tw/v3/article/MLB1pg3 |
| The Kyunghyang Shinmun | EN | 10-30 | “This Time, I'll Arrest You”···ILLIT return as a four-member actcan ... | https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202610262000107 |
| nc.press | EN | 10-04 | ILLIT's Atmosphere Changes with 'BURNING' Photo Release…Dark New Visuals Draw Attention | https://www.nc.press/news/articleView.html?idxno=627842 |
| nc.press | EN | 10-07 | ILLIT, This Time Clearing a 'To-Do List' with Friends? New Concept Photo for 'BREAK EVEN' Released... | https://www.nc.press/news/articleView.html?idxno=628025 |
| osen.co.kr | EN | 10-08 | Blow the whistle… 'Comeback' ILLIT, enjoying the new album through a game | http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112890048 |
| jnilbo.com | EN | 10-10 | Miyao, NMIXX, IVE, ILLIT Comeback in Succession… Sound Chart Sensation Lisene... | https://www.jnilbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=90000072200 |
| mediapen.com | EN | 10-13 | ILLIT, cold gaze and pure visuals…mysterious charm | https://www.mediapen.com/news/view/1129474 |
| enews.imbc.com | EN | 10-15 | [Music Core M] ILLIT, Japanese Fans Also 'You're Under Arrest!' | http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/520938 |
| news.tf.co.kr | EN | 10-16 | ILLIT releases new album 'MAD' version photo… 'frustration and emptiness' | https://news.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/2377071.htm |
| tenasia.co.kr | EN | 10-16 | ILLIT transformed into blonde princesses, but their expressions are full of frustration… what's going on? | https://www.tenasia.co.kr/article/2026101654914 |
| sports.khan.co.kr | EN | 10-16 | ILLIT, Radiating Fresh Charm Through New Album Concept | https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202610162211003?pt=nv |
| mydaily.co.kr | EN | 10-17 | 'On Hiatus' ILLIT's Moka Cheers on Comeback Members… "Next Time I'll Definitely Be There Together" | https://www.mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2026101717394581151 |
| huffingtonpost.kr | EN | 10-19 | ILLIT's New Song 'You're Under Arrest' Stage, 'Short Skirt' Female Police Concept Controversy | https://www.huffingtonpost.kr/article/261315 |
| nc.press | EN | 10-19 | ILLIT Debuts 'You're Under Arrest' at Encore Performance; Moka Watches from Audience | https://www.nc.press/news/articleView.html?idxno=628861 |
| beyondpost.co.kr | EN | 10-20 | ILLIT to Hold Popup Store Commemorating Mini 5th Album Release | http://www.beyondpost.co.kr/view.php?ud=202610210755219955d3244b4fed_30 |
| breaknews.com | EN | 10-21 | ILLIT's Mini 5th Album 'BREAK EVEN' Release Commemorative Popup Store... | http://www.breaknews.com/1244615 |
| swtvnews.com | EN | 10-23 | ILLIT's Mini 5th Album Draws Global Attention… Spotify Pre-saves Surpass 500k | https://swtvnews.com/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065571018937172 |
| cbci.co.kr | EN | 10-24 | ILLIT, the day of being arrested by 'Black Agents' is approaching! The excitement for comeback D-2 is... | https://www.cbci.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=618855 |
| sportsseoul.com | EN | 10-24 | [Photo] ILLIT Celebrates with Performance at Disney Run | https://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1643742?ref=naver |
| bntnews.co.kr | EN | 10-25 | ILLIT's Wonhee Takes on Challenge as Daily Weather Caster | https://www.bntnews.co.kr/article/view/bnt202610250048 |
| mk.co.kr | EN | 10-26 | [Photo] Confident ILLIT | https://www.mk.co.kr/article/12185750 |
| sportsworldi.com | EN | 10-26 | [SW Photo] Happy ILLIT | https://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20261026511384 |
| mydaily.co.kr | EN | 10-26 | ILLIT becomes black agents, and when the MV opens...they 'arrest' Song Kang | https://www.mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2026102619055563798 |
| topstarnews.net | EN | 10-26 | [HD Photo] ILLIT Iroha, 'Roha Abs' (You're Under Arrest Showcase) | https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=16258610 |
| tvdaily.co.kr | EN | 10-27 | [TD Photo+] 'Capturing Fans' Hearts' ILLIT Wonhee, Arrest! | http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=17930710361807081017 |
| tenasia.co.kr | EN | 10-27 | ILLIT Wonhee, Even the Morning News Caught Her… Blowing the Whistle for the Weather Forecast | https://www.tenasia.co.kr/article/2026102777734 |

| Platform | Account | Date | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-15 | https://www.instagram.com/p/Deg0FbtmqNr/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-22 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DeyjLlhGpeS/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-15 | https://www.instagram.com/p/Degz_RFmk36/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-22 | https://www.instagram.com/p/Deyjqy2msHI/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-23 | https://www.instagram.com/p/De1nbdkzKCb/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-15 | https://www.instagram.com/p/Deg0NmfGn_P/ |
| YouTube | gllit_ | 10-13 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjMGVQuRIbs |
| YouTube | SoRa💙🫧 ̖́- | 10-13 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d_IaQvvikY |
| YouTube | ILLIT | 10-14 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4n6aayNKTo |
| YouTube | gllit_ | 10-18 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Lfliva-DM |
| YouTube | ILLIT | 10-05 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJWQFP4-ugk |
| YouTube | Mai Linhi | 10-20 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gWOELoBRwM |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-24 | https://www.instagram.com/p/De4MNcgBc5u/ |
| YouTube | torri. | 10-15 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzA2hrC8PWs |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-25 | https://www.instagram.com/p/De6xAfWz3Yt/ |
| YouTube | KEKKE DANCE🧚‍♂️けっけダンス | 10-20 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD8tqye8Wd4 |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-26 | https://www.instagram.com/p/De86R9ZztGR/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-26 | https://www.instagram.com/p/De9SUv0zYtE/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-26 | https://www.instagram.com/p/De89v1Bz3rh/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-27 | https://www.instagram.com/p/De_bupuzM-R/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-27 | https://www.instagram.com/p/De_gQbRz8Vs/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-27 | https://www.instagram.com/p/De_zpQJoEI8/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-28 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DfCmL74TWUw/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-28 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DfCfX7ZT4L3/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-28 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DfCYh6lz_77/ |
| YouTube | Mai Linhi | 10-19 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqcRvuzs2_A |
| YouTube | kpop_mirroreal | 10-19 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-ZWhB9jGto |
| TikTok | jo786428 | 10-28 | https://www.tiktok.com/@jo786428/video/7701854758386011405 |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-30 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DfHsaPNzUoe/ |
| TikTok | gllitstar_ | 10-30 | https://www.tiktok.com/@gllitstar_/video/7702429672037960993 |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-28 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DfCKtjXTJXv/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-28 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DfByre-zjx9/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-30 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DfHUXN0zEPj/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-30 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DfHGk67T9ju/ |
| YouTube | STUDIO CHOOM [스튜디오 춤] | 10-27 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB5Ia_Nnlvg |
| YouTube | AiAmai | 10-28 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYFtqDXBubk |
| YouTube | ILLIT | 10-18 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ5L2ZilX7k |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-31 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DfKUrJCzObQ/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-31 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DfKNssLTqqF/ |
| Instagram | illit_official | 10-31 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DfJ5GdDTJx9/ |
| YouTube | ILLIT | 10-26 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89Hb35BWzRw |
| YouTube | ILLIT | 10-22 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ruo4VVRjvo |
| Instagram | #ILLIT 'BREAK EVEN' #GLLIT ver. - #WONHEE | 10-06 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DeJvNCumm_q/ |
| Instagram | #ILLIT 'BREAK EVEN' #GLLIT ver. I'm done wasting my time. | 10-06 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DeJvXHUmmJ6/ |
| YouTube | We Snuck Into Busy ILLIT / 'BREAK EVEN' Concept Film GLLIT🎀 Behind-the-Scenes | 10-08 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sLecPLjeJc |
| Instagram | #ILLIT #아일릿 #BREAK_EVEN #BURNING | 10-09 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DeRN-aHmkHz/ |
| Instagram | BURNING ❤️‍🩹🔥 | 10-09 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DeROeDSmjD5/ |
| Instagram | #ILLIT 'BREAK EVEN' #QUIET Ver. | 10-12 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DeZFAe3mjX3/ |
| Instagram | #ILLIT 'BREAK EVEN' #QUIET Ver. | 10-12 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DeZFF9GGriA/ |
| Instagram | #ILLIT 'BREAK EVEN' #QUIET Ver. - #MINJU | 10-12 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DeZFLUCGrwD/ |
| YouTube | I dance when I'm annoyed #BREAK_EVEN #체포하겠어 #You_re_Under_Arrest #ILLIT #아일릿 | 10-13 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jSOqcVAifM |
| TikTok | "POP" by ILLIT releases on October 26th | 10-13 | https://www.tiktok.com/@bangchansburgerstore/video/7696207468652760351 |
| TikTok | ILLIT Wonhee 'You're Under Arrest!' Intro (PRESS START / 2026.10.17) | 10-17 | https://www.tiktok.com/@sbgom_kpop/video/7697688768161139988 |
| Instagram | MOKA #You're Under Arrest 🕶️ #BREAK_EVEN #You're Under Arrest #ILLIT | 10-18 | https://www.instagram.com/p/Den1Hk7TQUg/ |
| Instagram | QUIET🤍 | 10-20 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DeteqsYmv5-/ |
| YouTube | Habitual Kindness Eradication Campaign #1 / ILLIT | 10-20 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBkOE6D8g-g |
| Instagram | Habitual Kindness Eradication Campaign #1 / ILLIT | 10-20 | https://www.instagram.com/p/DetkYIaTY0P/ |
| YouTube | ILLIT (아일릿) 'You're Under Arrest' / MULTI-CAM / PRESS START♥︎ ENCORE | 10-20 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5fbMWlfatI |
| YouTube | excuse me?? #BREAK_EVEN #You're_Under_Arrest | 10-22 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IainfmFIIek |
| Instagram | Play with me | 10-22 | https://www.instagram.com/p/Deyh-L5mvc4/ |

## Attribution
Measured and published by KTRENZ (https://ktrenz.com). Cite as: "KTRENZ Release Reach, ILLIT drops 'Arrest Me' MV and BREAK EVEN mini album on Oct. 26".