ILLIT is making waves again! Their debut music video for "Magnetic" has just surpassed a huge milestone – 200 million views on YouTube!

As of 8:50 PM on the 17th, their agency, Belift Lab, confirmed the exciting news. The music video for "Magnetic," from their first mini-album SUPER REAL ME, has reached over 200 million views, solidifying the track's global impact.

"Magnetic" is a dance anthem blending Pluggnb and House music, with lyrics about the magnetic attraction between two people.

The catchy and playful choreography from the music video has become a hit, especially in short-form videos, drawing even more fans to the group's fresh sound and vibe.

When it was released on March 25 last year, "Magnetic" caused a global sensation. It quickly topped major Korean music charts and even made its mark internationally, landing on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the UK's Official Singles Top 100.

It made history as the fastest K-pop debut track to chart on both lists. On top of that, "Magnetic" has been streamed more than 540 million times on Spotify!

Even as its first anniversary approaches, "Magnetic" continues to dominate major music charts, proving its staying power.

Thanks to all these achievements, ILLIT was honored with the "Rookie of the Year" award at the 32nd HANTER Music Awards 2024 on the 16th. This is their fifth rookie award, following wins at 2024 MAMA AWARDS, MMA 2024, 39th Golden Disc Awards, and the 66th Japan Record Awards.

But ILLIT isn't stopping there! They recently released the theme song "Almond Chocolate" for the Japanese movie I Don't Like You Just By Your Face on the 14th.

The sweet melody and their bright vocals have received positive feedback, topping charts like the AWA Music Real-Time Rising Chart and ranking high on the Oricon Daily Digital Single Ranking.

With all these incredible achievements, ILLIT is definitely one of the hottest rookie groups around.

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie showed her thoughtful side by surprising Jung Jae Hyung with a luxury cup that costs a staggering 1 million KRW (~$750 USD)!

On March 9, Jung Jae Hyung’s YouTube channel Fairy Jae Hyung uploaded a video titled "Jennie’s Story That Has Never Been Told Before." In the video, Jennie visited his home and brought a special gift just for him.

Handing over the cup, Jennie sweetly said, “It’s nothing special, but I brought a gift for you.”

During their conversation, Jung Jae Hyung checked in on her and asked, “Are you feeling better now?” Jennie, looking a bit shy, responded, “I’m sorry. I actually...” before he cut in, reassuring her, “There’s nothing to be sorry about at all.”

Jennie then explained, “I just got back today. Since I released my first album as a solo artist under my own label, everything has been so…”

Hearing this, Jung Jae Hyung was surprised and asked, “You came back today after being sick?” Jennie confirmed, “Yes. After that, my schedule got all tangled up, and everything kept getting delayed. I’ve been running non-stop.”

Jung Jae Hyung then insisted, “Just have a meal and go,” but Jennie reassured him, “I was really looking forward to this. I came here with excitement.”

As Jung Jae Hyung brought out some whiskey, Jennie smiled and said, “I hope you can enjoy it with the cup I brought today.”

She then shared the reason behind her gift, saying, “I didn’t want to come empty-handed, so I thought about what to bring. I wanted you to remember me, so I picked ruby.”

Seeing the beautiful red cup, Jung Jae Hyung was instantly amazed and said, “I’ve actually been looking for a red cup like this because I thought it was so beautiful. It’s really pretty.” Jennie nodded and added, “I thought it would go perfectly with whiskey.”

Jennie’s luxury cup is from an expensive high-end brand and is priced at around 1 million KRW per set. Interestingly, Jung Jae Hyung already owns cups from the same brand, making Jennie’s thoughtful gift even more meaningful!

Meanwhile, Jennie released her first full-length solo album, Ruby, on March 7, marking a new chapter in her career under her own label. Fans continue to celebrate her success and admire her thoughtful personality.

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