ILLIT's "Magnetic" is praised by famous American music media! "K-POP debut song with unprecedented results"

■“We are proud of such wonderful works as our songs” (ILLIT)

ILLIT’s “Magnetic” was selected as the “Best Debut Song” by the famous American music media outlet “Consequence”.

“Consequence”, a famous American music media, announced “The 2024 K-pop Yearbook” on December 16th (local time), and regarding “Magnetic”, “ILLIT (YUNAH, MINJU, MOKA, WONHEE, IROHA)” “It’s a K-Pop debut song that has taken it to a stage that has never been seen before,” he said.

He introduced, “’Magnetic’ is a song that combines a memorable and charming refrain with sweet and playful choreography.” In particular, he praised the achievement of becoming the first K-pop debut song to rank on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Top 100. He went on to express his high expectations for ILLIT by saying, “They created a new history with their K-Pop debut song, but the most surprising thing is that this group has just debuted.”

In an interview, ILLIT said, “I haven’t felt the overwhelming love yet. We would like to thank everyone who has listened to our songs. We are proud of such wonderful works as our songs.” , every moment was meaningful and important.Especially, the stage we performed at the award ceremony and winning the Newcomer Award were special to all of us, and I will never forget the moment when ILLIT’s name was called at the Newcomer Award.” I told you.

Upon their debut in March, ILLIT created a “Magnetic” boom all over the world, and became known as “super newcomers.” “Magnetic” ranked highest among K-pop songs on the US Billboard’s 2024 annual “Global 200” and “Global (excluding the US)” charts. It also ranked 25th in Apple Music’s “Top Songs of 2024” in the global category, once again marking the highest ranking among K-pop songs. In addition, it was selected as “Most Popular Song” and “Top Short Song in Japan” on YouTube Korea, “Top Short Song in Japan” on YouTube Japan, and ranked 5th in “Top 10 Songs 2024” in Japan and Korea on TikTok. The song rose to prominence on major charts, including the 2nd album.

Leading overseas media also paid attention to ILLIT. “Magnetic” was also selected as the “Best Song of 2024” by NPR, the U.S. public radio station, and NME magazine in the U.K., as well as the “Best K-Pop of 2024” by Billboard, PopMatters, and Dazed Magazine in the U.S. There is.

ILLIT has also appeared on many music programs in Japan. It is increasing its presence. “FNS Kayosai” was broadcast on December 4th, and “CDTV Live!” was broadcast on the 16th. Live! Christmas Special,” followed by “Music Station SUPER LIVE 2024” on the 27th and “Announcement!” on the 28th. He will appear on major year-end special programs such as “The Song I Listened to This Year – Annual Music Awards 2024” and “NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen” on the 31st. Expectations are high for its performance.

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