ILLIT's 4th mini-album 'MAMIHLAPINATAPAI' sells over 276,000 copies on release day, topping charts globally and gaining massive attention.
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ILLIT achieved remarkable results on the day of their new album release, starting a full-scale advance. On May 1, according to the Korean album sales aggregation site HANTEO chart, their 4th mini-album 'MAMIHLAPINATAPAI' sold 276,145 copies on the release day (April 30) and shone at number one on the daily album chart. It has also received a good response on the global album chart. This work ranked high on the iTunes 'Top Albums' chart in 15 countries and regions around the world, including Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom, proving the high interest of listeners worldwide towards ILLIT. The music sources are also attracting attention. The title track 'It's Me' entered the MelOn 'HOT 100' (based on the release date) at number 20 immediately after its release. Following that, 'GRWM (Get Ready With Me)' (40th), 'paw, paw!' (43rd), 'Mamihlapinatapai' (53rd), and 'Love, older you' (59th) all charted. Additionally, the title track ranked on Japan's LINE MUSIC and AWA real-time charts, once again demonstrating its influence in Japan. The music video for 'It's Me', packed with ILLIT's bold charm, is rapidly increasing its view count. The diverse expressions of the five members engaged in a cute 'favorite' competition and the sensory direction have become a hot topic, recording 9th place in the 'Trending Music' on YouTube (as of May 1, 9 AM) in both Korea and Japan. In particular, the global fan reaction to the stage for 'It's Me' has been explosive. On April 30, ILLIT debuted the full version of their performance of the song on Mnet's 'M COUNTDOWN'. They appeared with a fantastical and adorable styling reminiscent of 'Corpse Bride', showcasing their contrasting charm with sharp dance moves. They executed unique movements to the techno beat, and in the latter half, their powerful performance alongside dancers provided a strong thrill to viewers. Fans who watched the stage expressed their admiration, saying, 'A magical girl singing techno, the spectrum of 'ILLIT core' is really wide', 'It's fun and addictive. It seems like the best stage', 'It sticks in your ear instantly', 'I want to see them at concerts and festivals soon'.
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