ILLIT's single "NOT CUTE ANYMORE" surpasses 100 million streams on Spotify, showcasing their musical evolution and global appeal.
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ILLIT has once again added a song that exceeded 100 million plays on Spotify, one of the world's largest music streaming platforms, proving their overwhelming source power. According to Spotify yesterday (the 7th), ILLIT's 1st single title track "NOT CUTE ANYMORE" recorded 111,212,019 plays as of the 5th of this month. It surpassed 100 million plays in just about two months since its release on November 24 last year. "NOT CUTE ANYMORE" is a reggae-rhythm-based pop song that intuitively expresses the feeling of not wanting to be seen as 'just cute.' ILLIT showcases a calm and cool atmosphere that sets it apart from their previous lively songs, receiving high praise for 'broadening their musical spectrum.' In particular, their performance, which shifts from a smile to a serious expression in sync with the chorus 'I'm not cute anymore,' has become a hot topic among music fans. Their presence on global charts is also remarkable. The song, characterized by its addictive beat and refined melody, has been used as background music for the 'Hoodie Job Shot Challenge' on social media, trending among the global Gen Z. As a result, it ranked 7th on the Billboard's 'Bubbling Under Hot 100' (as of January 17). Additionally, the monthly viewers on YouTube Music have surpassed 600 million (as of February 7), continuing its long-term hit status. With this, ILLIT now holds a total of six songs with over 100 million streams, including "Magnetic," which was played over 700 million times in the shortest period (about 1 year and 7 months) among debut songs of K-POP groups. Other songs like "Lucky Girl Syndrome," "Cherish (My Love)," "Tick-Tack," and "Billyeoon Goyangi (Do the Dance)" have also each surpassed 100 million streams. They will hold their first live tour 'ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START︎❤'' to meet fans worldwide. This performance will be held over two days from March 14 to 15 at the Ticket Link Live Arena in Seoul (formerly the Handball Arena), and will take place in seven cities both domestically and internationally, including Aichi, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hyogo, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
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On the afternoon of the 30th, ILLIT departed through Incheon International Airport after completing their overseas schedule. They will appear in a JACQUEMUS fashion show showcasing elegant red outfits. Additionally, details for their first live tour, 'ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START︎❤',' have been announced, featuring 11 performances across 5 cities starting June 13.
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On the morning of the 24th, ILLIT members Minju, Yuna, and Wonhee left Incheon International Airport for Paris Fashion Week. They also announced their first live tour, which will include 11 performances across 5 cities in Japan. Additionally, ILLIT achieved 1st place on 'Music Core,' expressing their excitement and desire to become a group that fans look forward to.
ILLIT's first live tour 'ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START❤'' is set to begin with performances in Seoul on March 14-15, followed by five cities in Japan from June 13, and concluding in Hong Kong on August 22. The tour promises to showcase the group's growth and creativity, building on the success of their previous concerts.
