Rookie girl group ILLIT has made a remarkable impact on the global K-pop scene with their debut single “Magnetic,” which has been recognized as Spotify’s most-streamed K-pop song abroad in the first half of 2024. Released on March 25, “Magnetic” has achieved over 300 million streams in just three months, marking it as the fastest debut song by a K-pop girl group to reach this milestone.
The track’s success is underscored by its impressive chart performance, making historic entries on the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK’s Official Singles Top 100 shortly after its release. “Magnetic” not only topped the Circle Chart’s global K-pop rankings but also achieved an “all-kill” on major Korean music charts, solidifying ILLIT’s position as a leading force in 5th-generation K-pop.
ILLIT’s achievement is highlighted in Spotify’s ‘2024 Korean Music Global Impact List,’ which ranks the most-streamed K-pop tracks outside of South Korea. Following “Magnetic,” BTS member V’s solo track “FRI(END)S” secured the second spot, while Le Sserafim’s songs “Smart” and “Easy” ranked third and fourth, respectively. The list showcases the growing influence of K-pop on a global scale, with BTS members dominating the rankings with six songs.
The popularity of “Magnetic” has also been reflected on social media, with TikTok and Instagram posts featuring the track surpassing 930,000 and 1.34 million, respectively. This viral trend further emphasizes the song’s resonance with fans worldwide, making ILLIT a group to watch in the ever-evolving K-pop landscape.
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— ILLIT (@ILLIT_twt) August 17, 2024
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