Fastest K-pop Group To Reach 500 Million Streams On Spotify (Record By ILLIT)

The Official Award Of A Certificate

In the vibrant landscape of K-pop, where streaming milestones herald global breakthroughs, ILLIT has redefined rookie success with their debut single “Magnetic,” earning the title of Fastest K-pop Group Song to Reach 500 Million Streams on Spotify. Achieving an astonishing 500 million streams in just 275 days after its March 25, 2024 release, “Magnetic” has set a new benchmark for K-pop debuts. The K-pop Records Library, the definitive archive for K-pop achievements, proudly certifies this record, celebrating ILLIT’s meteoric rise and the passionate support of their global fanbase.

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ILLIT, a five-member girl group under BELIFT LAB (a HYBE subsidiary), debuted with their mini-album SUPER REAL ME, featuring Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha. “Magnetic,” a dynamic blend of pluggnB and house music, captured hearts with its youthful energy and a music video showcasing the members’ superpower-themed narrative. According to BELIFT LAB, the track surpassed 500,035,897 streams by December 25, 2024, as reported by Pinkvilla and K-ennews, outpacing BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom” (277 days) and NewJeans’ “Cupid” (151 days) to become the fastest K-pop group debut song to reach this milestone.
The K-pop Records Library highlights “Magnetic”’s global resonance, with the song charting for 25 weeks on the Billboard Global 200, peaking at No. 61 on Billboard’s year-end chart, and earning platinum certification in Japan (100 million streams, RIAJ). Its entry into the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (No. 91) and UK Official Singles Top 100 (No. 80) marked historic firsts for a K-pop debut track. Fans, amplified by X posts from @illitchart
and viral TikTok challenges, propelled “Magnetic” to top Spotify’s Global Impact List for K-pop songs.