ILLIT (YoonA, Minju, Mocha, Wonhee, Iroha) has set a new benchmark in K-pop history with their debut track, "Magnetic." According to their agency Belift Lab on September 19, the song has achieved a staggering 400,996,879 streams on Spotify as of September 17.

This impressive feat was accomplished just 176 days after its release on March 25, making it the fastest K-pop debut song to hit this streaming milestone on the platform.

With "Magnetic," ILLIT has swiftly made their mark both domestically and internationally, positioning themselves as a leading girl group of the fifth generation.

The track made history by being the first K-pop debut song to enter the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (April 20) and the UK Official Singles Top 100 (April 5). It has sustained its impressive run on Billboard’s Global (Excl. U.S.) and Global 200 charts for 25 consecutive weeks and continues to perform strongly on major Korean music charts such as Genie, Melon, and Bugs.

The song's enduring popularity has earned it recognition as the most-streamed K-pop song abroad among those released in the first half of 2024.

Additionally, "Magnetic" was featured in TikTok’s "Songs of the Summer 2024," ranking as the 6th best summer song in Korea and the 5th in Japan.

“Magnetic” showcases the direct confidence of a teenage girl pursuing her crush, characterized by its unpredictable rhythms and ILLIT’s distinctive vocal style. The track’s playful and quirky performance further amplifies its charm and appeal.

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2PM's Taecyeon has fans buzzing with marriage rumors after a heartwarming photos of him proposing to his girlfriend in Paris went viral.

The photos, which has been circulating online, shows Taecyeon kneeling in front of the Eiffel Tower, offering a ring to his girlfriend of five years.

The romantic moment was captured by a photographer in Paris back in April and was recently shared by a Chinese fan, quickly spreading worldwide.

In the stunning picture, Taecyeon looks deeply in love as he presents the ring to his longtime girlfriend, who is all smiles, creating a magical and joyful atmosphere.

With the Eiffel Tower in the background, the couple's tender gaze at each other made the moment even more unforgettable.

Taecyeon first confirmed his relationship with his non-celebrity girlfriend in 2020, and their bond has only grown stronger.

Just a few months ago, in late 2024, the couple was spotted on a sweet date in Seoul near Apgujeong Rodeo Station.

Despite the chilly weather, they strolled hand in hand, enjoying a peaceful day out in the trendy Sinsa-dong area of Gangnam.

Taecyeon’s girlfriend, who is four years younger, works as an office worker and prefers to stay out of the spotlight.

Fans are now eagerly speculating about the possibility of a wedding after this touching proposal moment.

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