This track made history as the first K-pop debut song to enter US and UK charts.
They are set to kick off their first tour in Seoul on March 14, capturing fans' attention.
[TV Daily] ILLIT's debut track 'Magnetic' has achieved another significant milestone in Japan. According to a report from Oricon published on March 4, 'Magnetic' from ILLIT's mini album 'SUPER REAL ME' accumulated a total of 300,289,729 streams as of March 1. Oricon revealed that 'Magnetic' reached 300 million streams in just 101 weeks since its first appearance on the 'Weekly Streaming Ranking', making it the fastest record among overseas female artists. Since its release in March 2024, the song has gained global popularity, topping major domestic charts. Notably, it broke the record for the fastest song by a female group to reach 100 million streams on Oricon's 'Weekly Streaming Ranking'. This track also marked a historic achievement as the first K-pop debut song to enter both the US Billboard 'Hot 100' and the UK Official 'Singles Top 100'. Additionally, it has shown impressive longevity in global charts, surpassing 700 million streams on Spotify, the fastest for a K-pop group's debut song. Even now, it continues to maintain a strong presence on the Melon daily chart. ILLIT is set to kick off their first tour, 'ILLIT LIVE ‘PRESS START♥︎’ in SEOUL', on March 14 and 15, and all tickets were sold out on the first day of pre-sales, showcasing their immense ticket power.
'Magnetic' leaves a strong impression on listeners with its unique melody and sophisticated sound. The modern elements and powerful beat in the arrangement blend well, aligning with K-pop trends and appealing to a diverse demographic of fans. This has made the song particularly cherished, especially in conjunction with ILLIT's performances. As ILLIT's musical direction expands through communication with their fanbase, 'Magnetic' serves as a significant milestone marking their debut.
Moreover, ILLIT's brand value is unmistakably on the rise. The success of 'Magnetic' demonstrates the effectiveness of both their chosen music style and promotional strategy. They are making a mark on global stages and firmly establishing their presence in the Japanese market. These achievements lay a robust foundation for ILLIT’s continual growth and are expected to create further opportunities.
Finally, ILLIT's fanbase has become a crucial asset driving their development. The support from fans provides a solid backing for ILLIT to compete with other artists, particularly during their overseas ventures. Fans increase their sense of connection through music and activities, resulting in a strengthened bond between ILLIT and their supporters.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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