ILLIT performed a special medley at a music awards show, showcasing their hits and unique charm, marking a successful year for the group.
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ILLIT appeared on the music special program 'Announcement! The Most Listened to Song of the Year - Annual Music Awards 2025' broadcast on December 29 on Nippon TV, showcasing a special medley of their hit songs 'Almond Chocolate' and 'Magnetic.' ILLIT appeared in monochrome outfits that incorporated chic yet cute points. Looking back, they said, 'This year we held our first solo concert in Japan, and it was a good year to be able to show the stage not only to our fans but also to our family.' On the special medley stage, their unique charm and diverse expressiveness shone even brighter amidst the glamorous stage. In 'Almond Chocolate,' they delivered sweet lyrics with a refreshing voice, while 'Magnetic' conveyed a fresh charm reminiscent of their debut. They captured attention with various facial expressions that matched the lyrics, showcasing their growth over the year. Additionally, in a performance of the trending hit song 'AiScReam' featuring 'Love♡Scream!' alongside other luxurious participants, Wonhee attracted attention with her overflowing cuteness. 'Announcement! The Most Listened to Song of the Year - Annual Music Awards 2025' is a music festival on Nippon TV that wraps up 2025. It gathers songs that were listened to this year on streaming services and introduces the most listened to songs based on Spotify's streaming data. Ranking 83rd is ILLIT's debut song 'Magnetic,' which was released in March 2024 and recorded a worldwide hit. This is a remarkable achievement as the only one among the fifth generation K-POP girl groups. Last year, they gained attention by collaborating with Ganbare Ruuya to perform 'Magnetic' on the same program, and the song has now surpassed 700 million streams on Spotify (as of November 12), setting new records for debut songs by K-POP groups. Furthermore, 'Almond Chocolate,' released on February 14 this year as their first original song in Japan, ranked 10th in the 'Oricon Weekly Streaming Ranking' for the highest position and number of streams among songs released by overseas female groups this year as of April 14, 2025. It has continued to be a long hit, going viral with TikTok dance challenge videos, and recorded over 79 million cumulative streams according to Billboard JAPAN (as of December 3). ILLIT is showing overwhelming presence in the J-POP scene. They are also set to appear on TBS's '67th Japan Record Awards' on the 30th and '76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen' on the 31st. Their consecutive appearance at the '76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen' marks the first and only achievement for a fifth-generation K-POP group, proving their strong popularity in Japan. ILLIT is a group to watch as they continue to ride the upward trend.
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