ILLIT Shatters Oricon Record With "Magnetic" as Fastest 300 Million Streams by Overseas Female Artist

ILLIT's debut single "Magnetic" has reached yet another monumental milestone in Japan, surpassing 300 million streams on the Oricon chart and setting a new record as the fastest song by an overseas female artist to achieve the feat.

According to data released by Japan's Oricon on March 4, the title track from ILLIT's first mini album "SUPER REAL ME" accumulated 300,028,972 streams as of March 1. The achievement came just 101 weeks after the song first appeared on the Oricon Weekly Streaming Ranking, making it the fastest overseas female artist song to cross the 300 million mark on the chart.

A Global Phenomenon Since Day One

"Magnetic" has been a commercial force since its release in March 2024, topping major domestic music charts in South Korea immediately upon debut. The song's momentum extended far beyond Korea's borders, reaching the Oricon Weekly Streaming Ranking where it became the fastest single by a female group to reach 100 million streams in June 2024.

The track also made K-pop history as the first debut song ever to enter both the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and the UK Official Singles Top 100, firmly establishing ILLIT — consisting of members Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha — as one of the most impactful rookie acts in recent K-pop history.

Spotify Dominance and Lasting Chart Presence

The global streaming numbers for "Magnetic" are equally staggering. On Spotify, the song became the fastest K-pop group debut single to surpass 700 million cumulative streams as of November 2025. Nearly two years after its initial release, the track continues to hold a steady position on Melon's daily chart, a key indicator of sustained public popularity in South Korea.

Oricon itself acknowledged the significance of the achievement, noting that "Magnetic" set the record for the fastest song by an overseas female artist to reach 300 million streams within its Weekly Streaming Ranking. The milestone underscores the song's extraordinary longevity in one of the world's largest music markets.

First Solo Tour Kicks Off in Seoul

The record-breaking news arrives as ILLIT prepares for an exciting new chapter in their career. The five-member group is set to kick off their first-ever solo concert tour, "ILLIT LIVE PRESS START in SEOUL," on March 14-15 at the Ticketlink Live Arena in Seoul. The concerts sold out across all sessions on the first day of pre-sale, demonstrating the group's formidable ticket power and devoted fanbase.

Since their debut under BELIFT LAB in March 2024, ILLIT has consistently defied expectations for a rookie group. "Magnetic" became a viral sensation driven by its catchy melody and the group's distinctive charm, resonating with audiences across Asia, North America, and Europe alike.

Setting the Bar for Fourth-Generation K-Pop

ILLIT's achievement with "Magnetic" places them at the forefront of the fourth-generation K-pop wave, alongside contemporaries who are expanding the genre's global reach. The group's ability to maintain chart relevance nearly two years after debut suggests they possess a rare combination of musical appeal and fan loyalty that could sustain a long-lasting career.

With their first tour imminent and streaming records continuing to fall, ILLIT appears poised to build on the extraordinary foundation laid by "Magnetic" and further cement their status as one of K-pop's most promising acts.