In an impressive display of talent and charm, the rookie girl group ILLIT has taken both the domestic and international music scene by storm with their debut album, ‘SUPER REAL ME’. The title track ‘Magnetic’ has not only made a remarkable entry into South Korea’s major music charts, securing the 89th spot on Melon’s TOP100 and the 9th on Bugs’ TOP100, but has also charted globally, showcasing ILLIT’s widespread appeal.
ILLIT’s ‘Magnetic’ has achieved a notable position on Spotifyโs ‘Daily Top Songs USA’ chart dated March 26th, landing at number 92. This achievement marks ILLIT as the fastest K-pop girl group debut song to enter this chart, setting a new record in the industry. Furthermore, on their debut day, ILLIT made history by being the first K-pop girl group to enter Spotify’s ‘Daily Global Top Songs’, marking a milestone in K-pop history. In just two days post-debut, the title track accumulated over 4.66 million plays, attracted 650,000 listeners, and garnered 150,000 followers โ setting the highest records for any K-pop girl group debut this year in these categories.
The group’s popularity isn’t confined to just Korea and the United States. In China, all tracks from ‘SUPER REAL ME’ ranked in the top 10 across six charts (New Songs, Rising Fast, Hot Trend, Popularity Index, Music Index, Hot Song) on QQ Music, China’s largest music streaming platform. Notably, all songs entered the top 10 of the ‘Hot Song’ chart, which is part of QQ Music’s ‘Top 300’ streaming list. On their debut day, March 25th, ILLIT also dominated Weibo, China’s largest social media platform, with 12 related keywords trending in real-time searches.
The music video for ‘Magnetic’ surged in popularity on YouTube, hitting the 7th spot on the trending videos list. ILLIT’s debut mini-album, ‘SUPER REAL ME’, is a vibrant and authentic portrayal of teenage life, capturing the hearts of both domestic and international audiences with its addictive melody and performance, particularly through the use of Pluggnb, a genre popular in short-form content.
As ILLIT continues to ride the wave of their initial success, their innovative approach to music and performance has set the stage for what promises to be an exciting career in the K-pop industry. With their undeniable talent and charm, ILLIT is undoubtedly a group to watch, as they are poised to shape the future of K-pop on a global scale. Keep an eye on this sensational group for more magnetic performances and chart-topping hits.
