The new single 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' is gaining significant popularity on global charts and trending among the 1020 generation.
Future global activities from ILLIT are highly anticipated.
[TV Daily Kim Jin-seok Reporter] The group ILLIT has been making impressive strides in the music charts of Korea and Japan.
According to the annual chart for 2025 published by Billboard Japan on December 5th, ILLIT's first original song 'Almond Chocolate' and debut track 'Magnetic' reached 77th and 91st, respectively, on the Hot 100. Both songs also debuted at 69th and 80th on the Streaming Songs chart, making ILLIT the only foreign artist to have two songs on these charts. The mini-album featuring 'Magnetic', 'SUPER REAL ME', ranked 60th on the Hot Albums chart and 54th on the Streaming Albums chart.
Additionally, ILLIT's debut single 'Toki Yo Tomare', released in September, placed 92nd in the Top Single Sales, further solidifying their impact in the Japanese market. These achievements propelled ILLIT to 33rd place on the Artist 100 chart, which combines overall song and album points.
ILLIT's rapid rise as an artist is showcased through their recent chart performances, indicating that their musical style resonates well within the Japanese market. Particularly, 'Magnetic' has proven its appeal with impressive streaming numbers.
Furthermore, the new single 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' has achieved high rankings on global charts and gained substantial popularity among fans. This track has become trendy among the 1020 generation and is widely used on major short-form platforms.
These achievements not only contribute to ILLIT's growth but also play a crucial role in establishing their presence in the global market, suggesting that ILLIT may pursue a broader range of activities worldwide in the future.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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