ILLIT's 'Magnetic' continues billboard global chart dominance for seven weeks

The debut mini-album ' SUPER REAL ME ' by South Korean girl group ILLIT continues to captivate international music charts with its impressive performance, showcasing the group's rising popularity on a global scale. Their lead single ' Magnetic ' has been a standout, holding strong on the Billboard charts for seven consecutive weeks. As of the latest rankings dated May 18th, 'Magnetic' secured the 7th spot on the 'Global Excl. US' chart and the 16th position on the 'Global 200'.

What's remarkable about ILLIT's journey is how quickly they've achieved success. 'Magnetic' entered the prestigious 'Hot 100' at the 91st position just 21 days after their debut, marking a significant milestone in K-pop history. Following this, their album 'SUPER REAL ME' also made a notable debut on the 'Billboard 200' at 93rd place on May 11th.

Their success isn't confined to international markets alone; domestically, 'Magnetic' has been dominating music charts. It topped three categories (Global K-pop, Digital, and Streaming) on Circle Chart's April monthly ranking. Meanwhile, their follow-up track 'Lucky Girl Syndrome' has kept the momentum going, hitting the 'Top 100' on major Korean music platforms like Melon, Bugs, and Genie.

The song 'Magnetic' metaphorically captures the irresistible attraction towards a loved one, drawing parallels to the magnetic force. On the other hand, 'Lucky Girl Syndrome' celebrates life's simple joys, resonating with the feeling of being incredibly fortunate. These tracks highlight ILLIT's unique charm and infectious melodies, striking a chord, especially with teenage audiences worldwide.

Illit is a South Korean girl group brought together by Belift Lab, a sub-label of Hybe, through the JTBC 2023 survival competition show R U Next?. The group is composed of five members: Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha. Their debut took place on March 25, 2024, with the release of their extended play (EP) titled "Super Real Me."

During the live broadcast of the final episode of R U Next?, the name I'll-It (previously) was unveiled. The significance of the name was explained as representing the freedom for each member to choose their own verb to place between "I'll" and "It," symbolizing their autonomy and ability to make independent decisions.