The K-pop sensation ILLIT has made significant waves in the music industry with their debut track, ‘Magnetic.’ This song achieved a record-breaking 500 million streams on Spotify. It became the fastest debut song to reach this milestone in just 275 days since its release on March 25. This remarkable achievement highlights ILLIT’s immediate impact on the music scene and sets a new standard for K-pop debut songs worldwide.
ILLIT’s hit track ‘Magnetic’ has not only broken streaming records but also made impressive progress on the charts. It entered the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Official Singles Top 100, marking a historic achievement for a K-pop debut song. This recognition shows K-pop’s global impact on music. In the first half of the year, ‘Magnetic’ was the most-streamed K-pop track internationally. It also secured a spot on Billboard’s year-end charts, ranking 61st on the Global 200 and 29th on the Global chart (excluding the US).
Despite not officially debuting in Japan, ILLIT has already captured the hearts of fans there. ‘Magnetic’ reached the 15th spot on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for foreign artists. It became the only K-pop song to feature in YouTube Japan’s annual ranking of top shorts. The song’s popularity extends to social media, where it ranked 3rd in Japan on TikTok’s ‘Year on TikTok.’ Additionally, it is the sole K-pop track nominated for the upcoming Japan Line Music Trend Awards 2024.
As the year unfolds, ILLIT is preparing for performances at prestigious year-end stages and award ceremonies. Fans can look forward to seeing them live on several shows, including TV Asahi’s ‘Music Station,’ NTV’s ‘Annual Music Awards 2024,’ TBS’s ‘Japan Record Awards,’ NHK’s ‘Red and White Song Festival,’ and the ’39th Golden Disc Awards’ set for January 2025. With such a strong start, the future looks incredibly bright for ILLIT and their chart-topping hit ‘Magnetic.’
ILLIT’s success not only reshapes the K-pop landscape but also highlights their unique approach to music. Their journey to stardom reflects their dedication and creativity. Fans eagerly anticipate more from this dynamic group as they continue to break records and redefine the genre.
Key Achievements of ILLIT:
- ‘Magnetic’ broke the record for fastest debut song with 500 million streams.
- Entered Billboard Hot 100 and UK Official Singles Top 100.
- Most-streamed K-pop track internationally in the first half of the year.
- Ranked 15th on Billboard Japan Hot 100 for foreign artists.
- Nominated for Japan Line Music Trend Awards 2024.
ILLIT’s journey exemplifies the growing influence of K-pop in the global music scene. With their innovative sound and strong fan engagement, they are set to continue their rise in the industry.