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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BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his worldwide star power, setting another incredible record on the Billboard charts!

As of the latest Billboard update (November 23), Jungkook’s hit solo single "Seven", which came out last July, ranked at No. 110 on the Global 200 chart. It also held strong at No. 64 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, showing its lasting impact on international music fans.

With this, Jungkook becomes the first-ever Asian solo artist to achieve 70 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts.

That’s not all! His track "Standing Next to You", released last November, stayed on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart at No. 140 for the 54th week, further solidifying his dominance.

"Seven" has been making history since its release. Last year, it topped Billboard’s 2023 Global Summer Songs chart. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 International Power Players chart, proving it’s a fan-favorite in over 200 countries.

On Spotify, "Seven" became the first Asian artist’s song to surpass 2 billion streams, joining the exclusive "2 Billion Club." It also broke records by staying in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart Top 50 for more than 350 days.

Jungkook’s achievements didn’t stop there. His debut solo album GOLDEN made him the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to stay on the Billboard 200 for 24 straight weeks. He also holds the record for 71 consecutive weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global Chart.

At the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards, Jungkook earned a triple crown, winning Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.

Jungkook’s achievements keep piling up, proving that his talent and influence know no bounds! Fans are already excited to see what he’ll achieve next.

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