ILLIT's debut song Magnetic reaches 900 million Spotify streams

ILLIT's debut track 'Magnetic' surpassed 900 million cumulative streams on Spotify as of the 18th, marking the fastest achievement for a K-pop group's debut song in approximately 2 years and 7 months. The song previously earned Triple Platinum certification from the RIAJ and Silver certification from the BPI.

The group ILLIT's debut song 'Magnetic' has surpassed 900 million cumulative streams on Spotify. According to media reports, Spotify announced on the 20th that the song had reached 900,351,494 streams as of the 18th. This achievement comes approximately 2 years and 7 months after its release in March 2024, marking the shortest period for a K-pop group's debut song.

'Magnetic' is the title track of the debut mini-album 'SUPER REAL ME'. A dance track that combines pluggnb and house genres, it garnered attention for its lyrics comparing the feeling of being attracted to a crush to a magnet, as well as choreography utilizing fingers. The choreography spread through SNS dance challenges.

At the time of its release, the song became the first K-pop group debut song to enter the US Billboard main single chart 'Hot 100' and the Official Singles Chart in the UK. According to media reports, it has also obtained additional overseas record association certifications this year.

The BPI awarded 'Magnetic' a Silver certification on the 2nd. Previously, in August, it received Triple Platinum certification from the RIAJ based on 300 million cumulative streams.

ILLIT is scheduled to make a comeback on the 26th with the release of their fifth mini-album 'BREAK EVEN'. During the encore performances held at the INSPIRE Arena in Incheon on the 17th and 18th, they unveiled the stage for the title track 'I'll Arrest You' for the first time. The track is an electro-pop song that utilizes whistle sounds, and they showcased choreography using whistles during the performance.

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