ILLIT’s debut song ‘Magnetic’ is still making waves on the US Billboard charts.

As of September 4, Billboard’s latest update shows ILLIT (YoonA, MinJu, MoKa, WonHee, Iroha) continues to impress with ‘Magnetic,’ which holds the 51st spot on the ‘Global (Excl. US)’ chart and 102nd on the ‘Global 200’ chart for September 7.

The song has now been on these charts for an impressive 23 weeks since it first appeared on April 6.

‘Magnetic’ also made history by debuting on Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ on April 20, marking the first time a K-pop debut song achieved this feat.

ILLIT has quickly become known as ‘super rookies’ and has captured the attention of fans worldwide with their impressive debut.

Back home, ‘Magnetic’ continues to perform well on domestic music sites. It is currently ranked 13th on Genie’s monthly chart and 14th on Melon’s chart for August, proving ILLIT’s strong presence as a ‘5th generation music powerhouse’ even months after its release.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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