ILLIT has proven they are the new monster rookies in K-pop.

On July 12, Circle Chart revealed their rankings for the first half of the year, and ILLIT (Yoon Ah, Min Joo, Mo Ka, Won Hee, Iroha) grabbed the top spot on the global K-pop chart with their title track "Magnetic" from their debut mini album 'SUPER REAL ME.' The group also ranked 7th in both the digital and streaming categories, making it into the top 10.

Released on March 25, "Magnetic" topped Circle Chart's April monthly chart in three categories: global K-pop, digital, and streaming.

The song stayed at number one on the global K-pop monthly chart for two months straight (April and May), showing its worldwide popularity. It even achieved a "Perfect All-Kill" by topping major music charts in Korea.

ILLIT's digital success isn't just in Korea but also overseas. They made history on two big global music charts: the US Billboard and the UK Official Chart.

ILLIT became the first K-pop group to debut their song on Billboard's main song chart 'Hot 100' and the fastest K-pop artist to enter the UK's 'Official Top 100.'

"Magnetic" is also doing great on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform. The song passed 300 million streams in just three months, setting a new record for the fastest time for a K-pop girl group's debut song.

"Magnetic" talks about a teenage girl boldly and honestly going after her love interest. With its catchy melody and addictive choreography, the song became very popular on short-form video platforms, capturing both public interest and critical acclaim.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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