ILLIT's 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' climbs to 10th on Billboard's 'Bubbling Under Hot 100' and gains traction in global charts.
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ILLIT's 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' has come one step closer to ranking on the U.S. Billboard main song chart 'Hot 100'. On December 6, according to the latest chart announced by the American music media Billboard (dated January 10), ILLIT's 1st single title track 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' ranked 10th, up 7 places from the previous week on the 'Bubbling Under Hot 100'. The 'Bubbling Under Hot 100' is a chart that ranks the top 25 songs that narrowly missed the main song chart 'Hot 100', serving as one of the indicators of public popularity. Since ILLIT's debut song 'Magnetic' also rose to the 'Hot 100' after going through this chart, interest is gathering for future trends. 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' has also succeeded in rising in the global song chart based on streaming data from over 200 countries and regions worldwide. This week, it ranked 52nd and 70th on Billboard's 'Global (excluding the U.S.)' and 'Global 200', respectively, jumping 49 and 64 places from last week. The momentum is also strong on South Korean domestic music charts. The song recorded 75th (December 7), 59th (December 9), and 36th (December 14) on MelOn's daily chart, recently reaching 20th (January 4). Despite being over a month since its release, the song's rise due to word of mouth is significant. ILLIT will release their 2nd digital single 'Sunday Morning' on January 13 at midnight, aiming to capture fans' hearts once again. This song depicts the 'great power of a loving heart' that cannot be stopped and has been chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime 'Hime-sama “Goumon” no Jikan desu', scheduled to air from January 12, attracting attention.
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Yuna of ILLIT is set to debut her first solo web variety show on YouTube, where she will teach older guests about current trends. Known for her vibrant personality and quick wit, Yuna aims to connect with viewers across generations. Meanwhile, ILLIT's new song 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' is climbing global charts, highlighting the group's growing presence in the music scene.
The 2025 MBC歌謡大祭典 opened the New Year with top K-POP artists showcasing diverse performances and collaborations. Highlights included ATEEZ's impactful start, special stages featuring ILLIT and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and a nostalgic medley celebrating the show's 20th anniversary, culminating in a grand finale with all performers singing together.
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ILLIT dazzled at the '2025 Annual Music Awards' with a special medley of their hits 'Almond Chocolate' and 'Magnetic.' They reflected on a successful year, including their first solo concert in Japan. Their debut song 'Magnetic' ranked 83rd in Spotify's streaming data, while 'Almond Chocolate' achieved high rankings in Oricon charts. ILLIT continues to gain popularity, with upcoming performances at major events, solidifying their status in the J-POP scene.
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