ILLIT's hit track 'Magnetic' is keeping its spot on the Billboard song charts, showing impressive staying power.

According to the latest Billboard chart released on September 17 (local time), ILLIT's title track 'Magnetic' is ranked No. 66 on the Global Excluding US chart and No. 125 on the Global 200 chart for the week of September 11.

The song has been charting on both lists for over 25 weeks since its debut on April 6.

'Magnetic' made history by being the first debut song by a K-pop group to enter Billboard’s Hot 100 on April 20, making ILLIT the fastest K-pop artist to achieve this milestone.

The song's success is also reflected on Spotify, where 'Magnetic' has accumulated the highest number of international streams among K-pop songs released in the first half of this year.

It is approaching 400 million total plays, highlighting its growing global popularity.

Back home, 'Magnetic' continues to shine on domestic charts as well. For the week of September 9-15, it moved up two spots on Melon and Bugs, landing at No. 17 and No. 25, respectively.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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