South Korean girl group ILLIT has etched its name in history books, achieving a remarkable milestone by entering the esteemed U.S. Billboard’s Hot 100 main songs chart with their debut single, “Magnetic.”
The groundbreaking news was shared by Billboard on social media, revealing that “Magnetic” has secured the impressive No. 91 spot on the upcoming Hot 100 chart. This achievement marks a significant first for a debut song by a K-pop act.
ILLIT’s ascent to the Hot 100 chart has been nothing short of meteoric, as they emerge as the fastest K-pop act to debut on the chart, accomplishing this feat just 21 days after their official debut on March 25 under Belift Lab, a subsidiary music label of K-pop powerhouse HYBE, as confirmed by the agency. The Hot 100, renowned for ranking the most popular songs of the week in the United States, measures success through a combination of all-genre streaming, radio airplay, and sales.
ILLIT: Redefining Boundaries, paving their own way towards success
Breaking through the barriers typically faced by new artists from non-English-speaking countries, ILLIT has defied odds and captured the hearts of listeners, despite the challenges of low recognition in the U.S. market, particularly in the airplay category.
“Magnetic,” serving as the lead single of the group’s debut EP, “Super Real Me,” released on the same day, is a groovy dance track that focusses the theme of powerful attraction towards a love interest. In yet another testament to their burgeoning global appeal, ILLIT has also secured a groundbreaking achievement in the UK music scene.
They became the first K-pop rookie ever to grace the British Official Singles Top 100 chart with their debut single, “Magnetic,” entering at No. 80 on April 5 (British time) and maintaining their presence on the chart for a second consecutive week. With their infectious energy and undeniable talent, ILLIT continues to make waves in the global music industry, paving the way for future success and recognition on an international scale.