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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Jung Woo Sung is back in the spotlight, making waves in China with his latest move.

According to News1 on April 3, Jung Woo Sung recently visited Beijing alongside Lee Jung Jae as co-founders of Artist Company. The two reportedly met with major entertainment officials, including those from Alibaba Group’s entertainment division, sparking speculation about the potential end of China’s Hallyu ban (Han Han Ryeong).

Industry insiders shared, "Jung Woo Sung and Lee Jung Jae appear to have discussed Korea-China joint film productions with key figures in the industry."

Their visit has already become a hot topic in China, with fans quickly spreading sightings of them on Chinese social media platform Weibo. A previous photo of the two visiting a cigar bar with top Chinese actress Zhou Dongyu also resurfaced, drawing even more attention.

This marks Jung Woo Sung’s first public appearance since his ‘out-of-wedlock child’ controversy in November last year.

At the time, he shocked the public by admitting he had a son with model Moon Ga Bi. However, he made it clear that they were not married and stated, "As a father, I will take full responsibility for my child."

Meanwhile, Jung Woo Sung is set to make his acting comeback this year with the Disney+ original series Made in Korea, raising anticipation for his return to the screen.

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