ILLIT's singles perform well on Japan and Korea charts, with 'Almond Chocolate' and 'Magnetic' ranking high on Billboard and Spotify.
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ILLIT, which is gaining popularity with their 1st single 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE', has achieved good results on the annual charts of major music platforms in Korea and Japan. Today (5th), according to the annual chart for 2025 announced by Billboard JAPAN (calculation period: November 25, 2024 - November 23, 2025), ILLIT's first original song in Japan 'Almond Chocolate' and debut song 'Magnetic' ranked 77th and 91st respectively on the comprehensive song chart 'JAPAN Hot 100'. These songs also appeared at 96th and 66th on 'Streaming Albums'. ILLIT is the only overseas artist to have two songs ranked on both charts. The 1st mini-album 'SUPER REAL ME', which includes 'Magnetic', is positioned at 60th on 'Hot Albums' and 54th on 'Streaming Albums'. The Japanese 1st single '時よ止まれ' (Time, Stop) released in September also ranked 92nd on 'Top Singles Sales'. Based on these achievements, ILLIT ranked 33rd on the 'Artist 100', which combines points from overall songs and albums. ILLIT has also made a mark on the global audio and streaming platform Spotify. According to Spotify's year-end report for 2025, ILLIT ranked 22nd among 'Top Artists' and 17th among 'Top Groups' for the most streams in Korea and Japan this year. 'Magnetic' has surpassed 700 million cumulative plays on Spotify and is included in the 'Top Tracks' rankings of both countries, continuing its long hit. The global popularity of their recently released 1st single 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' is also intense. The title track has recorded 1st in the US and 2nd globally on the Spotify 'Top Song Debut' chart (based on data from November 28-30). Since entering the 'Daily Top Song' global chart on the 27th of last month, it has been on a rising trend daily. It has also charted in the 'Daily Top Song' in the US (as of December 1), confirming its presence in the mainstream pop market. 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' has emerged as a hot song among trend-sensitive teens and is spreading like a trend on major short-form platforms. It has been used as background music in over 60,000 videos on global short-form video platforms TikTok and Instagram Reels. ILLIT's global popularity expansion, having established meaningful milestones while moving between Korea and Japan this year, is expected.
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ILLIT greets fans for the Lunar New Year, expressing gratitude for their support over the years. They hope fans enjoy time with loved ones and wish for their health and happiness. The group is set to embark on their first tour, 'ILLIT LIVE『PRESS START♥』', starting March 14 in Seoul and covering seven cities including Hong Kong.
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ILLIT's first Japanese single 'Toki yo Tomare' has achieved gold certification from the Japan Record Association, marking a major milestone for the group. The single features four tracks, including 'Topping' and 'Almond Chocolate,' and has topped various Japanese music charts. Their new songs continue to gain attention, including 'Bubee,' the opening theme for the upcoming anime 'Mahou no Shimai Lulut Lily.'
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ILLIT's first single "NOT CUTE ANYMORE" has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, marking a significant milestone in just two months. The reggae-influenced pop song expresses a desire to be seen beyond just cuteness. With a cool vibe, it has gained popularity among fans and is trending on social media. ILLIT will embark on their first live tour across seven cities, starting in Seoul.
ILLIT has unexpectedly released the music video for their first single 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE,' featuring the track 'NOT ME.' The video captures the members' everyday life with a paparazzi-style approach, highlighting their stylish outfits and lively personalities. The song, characterized by its catchy rhythm and chic vocals, boldly discusses self-identity with the addictive phrase 'That's not my name.'
Wongi from ILLIT has been chosen as the first idol model for the popular Korean cosmetics brand rom&nd. This collaboration, starting February 23, reflects the brand's commitment to consumer involvement. Known for her love of makeup, especially rom&nd products, Wongi's selection follows her previous engagement with the brand, including participating in color gloss creation. The first product from this collaboration will be new shades of the bestselling 'Glasting Color Gloss', launching in Japan on March 3.
