ILLIT is making waves once again, achieving a remarkable streaming milestone just ahead of their upcoming comeback. As of May 23, the group’s debut hit, ‘Magnetic’, has amassed over 600,505,284 streams on Spotify, solidifying its status as the fastest K-pop debut song to hit this impressive figure.
Released in March 2024 as the lead single from their first mini album, ‘SUPER REAL ME’, this catchy track weaves together Pluggnb and house genres. It brilliantly captures the exhilarating feeling of infatuation, likening it to the pull of magnetic attraction. Its clever lyrics and iconic finger-pointing choreography not only captivated listeners but also ignited a global dance challenge phenomenon.
Upon its release, ‘Magnetic’ took the music scene by storm, topping numerous Korean charts and making history as the first K-pop debut song to break into both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Official Singles Top 100 in record time. Even more impressive is how it has maintained its popularity, consistently dominating domestic streaming charts more than a year after its launch. The track also clinched unparalleled year-end rankings on multiple global platforms throughout 2024, making it one of the standout K-pop songs of the year.
The anticipation builds as ILLIT, which features members Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha, prepares for a fresh release. Their third mini album, ‘bomb’, is set to drop on June 16. Fans are eagerly awaiting snippets of the title track ‘Do the Dance’ and other B-sides, which have already teased excitement among their global fanbase.
