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"Tick Tack" is a song by Illit. It is the fifth and final track on their second mini album I'll Like You and was released on October 21, 2024.

“Tick-Tack” is a pop song that incorporates “my” true feelings that change from moment to moment. The lyrics are unique, likening the complicated situation where the side you want to show and the side you want to hide to a busy cabinet, and the unique scat sound in the chorus stays in your ears like the tick-tack of a clock. It induces strong addiction.

Illit has released the music video for the song “Tick-Tack” from their 2nd mini album, I'll Like You.

What was released was a music video that included Moka's feelings of falling in love as well as the members’ unique visuals and performances. Illit expresses the bouncy atmosphere of “Tick-Tack” with outstanding conceptual power, such as knits and printed T-shirts, sporty fashion on the tennis court, and chic and funky all-black outfits.

The choreography emphasizes the coexistence of diverse egos, such as wanting to look cool in front of “you” and looking cute. It is impressive that Illit's powerful face is expressed through kitschy movements. In particular, their bright energy can be felt in the choreography of taking pictures with their fingers and hiding their faces with their hands, also known as the “Peek-a-boo dance.”

Additionally, the music video utilizes unique filming techniques to immerse viewers. It is also interesting to see how Illit is the only one moving on a tennis court where time has stopped, and how the camera moves as if on a roller coaster, expanding on his unique sensibility.

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“Tick-Tack” appears to explore the emotional and psychological complexities of a young crush or romantic attraction. The recurring “tick-tack” sound in the chorus symbolizes the passage of time and the anticipation of romantic feelings.^[5]

However, while the Korean ver. of “Tick-Tack” shows the group experiencing a school crush, with the lyrics reflecting the innocent rush and concerns young love can bring, the English verse lyrics caused controversy as it is considered “too sexual” for underage members.^{[5][8][9][10][11][12]}