(MHNSports Reporter Sun Shin) ILLIT has shown impressive strength on major U.S. Billboard charts, unusual for a rookie group.
According to the latest Billboard charts (dated August 3) released on the 23rd (local time), ILLIT's (Yoona, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha) debut mini-album title track 'Magnetic' ranked 31st on the 'Global (Excl. U.S.)' chart and 54th on the 'Global 200' chart. This marks the 18th consecutive week 'Magnetic' has been on both charts.
'Magnetic' is ILLIT's debut song, released last March. It is the first K-pop debut song to be ranked on the Billboard main song chart 'Hot 100' (dated April 20) and the UK's 'Official Singles Top 100' (dated April 5). It also topped Spotify's overseas streaming chart for K-pop in the first half of the year.
ILLIT continues to enjoy significant popularity in both South Korea and Japan. 'Magnetic' topped the Circle Chart's mid-year global K-pop chart in South Korea. In Japan, it ranked first in the new artist category on Tower Records Music's mid-year streaming ranking for 2024, proving their 'global popularity.'
Billboard, noting their achievements, selected ILLIT as the 'K-pop Rookie of the Month' for June. Billboard praised ILLIT, stating, "With unprecedented records for a K-pop debut song, they have captivated global music fans with addictive music, sweet vocals, popular choreography, and the members' charming personalities."
Meanwhile, ILLIT continues to connect with fans through various self-produced content on platforms like Weverse, 'SUPER ILLIT,' and 'ILLIT's Night.' Fans are eagerly anticipating the next steps of these rookies following their successful debut.
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According to the latest Billboard charts (dated August 3) released on the 23rd (local time), ILLIT's (Yoona, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha) debut mini-album title track 'Magnetic' ranked 31st on the 'Global (Excl. U.S.)' chart and 54th on the 'Global 200' chart. This marks the 18th consecutive week 'Magnetic' has been on both charts.
'Magnetic' is ILLIT's debut song, released last March. It is the first K-pop debut song to be ranked on the Billboard main song chart 'Hot 100' (dated April 20) and the UK's 'Official Singles Top 100' (dated April 5). It also topped Spotify's overseas streaming chart for K-pop in the first half of the year.
ILLIT continues to enjoy significant popularity in both South Korea and Japan. 'Magnetic' topped the Circle Chart's mid-year global K-pop chart in South Korea. In Japan, it ranked first in the new artist category on Tower Records Music's mid-year streaming ranking for 2024, proving their 'global popularity.'
Billboard, noting their achievements, selected ILLIT as the 'K-pop Rookie of the Month' for June. Billboard praised ILLIT, stating, "With unprecedented records for a K-pop debut song, they have captivated global music fans with addictive music, sweet vocals, popular choreography, and the members' charming personalities."
Meanwhile, ILLIT continues to connect with fans through various self-produced content on platforms like Weverse, 'SUPER ILLIT,' and 'ILLIT's Night.' Fans are eagerly anticipating the next steps of these rookies following their successful debut.
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