ILLIT 'Magnetic,' 300 million cumulative streams in Japan... Fastest overseas female artist to achieve triple platinum in history

ILLIT’s debut song ″Magnetic″ has surpassed 300 million streams in Japan and received a ″Triple Platinum″ certification from the Japan Record Association. On the 2nd, the Japan Record Association announced that the title track ″Magnetic″ from ILLIT (Yoona, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, IROHA)’s first mini album ″SUPER REAL ME″ exceeded 300 million cumulative streams as of August. This certification marks the first time ILLIT has achieved Triple Platinum in the streaming category since their debut. ″Magnetic″ reached 300 million streams approximately 2 years and 5 months after its release in March 2024. It was recorded as the fastest overseas female artist song to reach 300 million streams. Previously, the song was certified Platinum (over 100 million streams) within 3 months of release, setting the shortest period record among female group songs including local artists, and then received Double Platinum (over 200 million streams) certification after adding another 100 million streams in 7 months. The Japan Record Association grants monthly certifications based on cumulative streams, divided into Platinum (over 100 million streams), Double Platinum (over 200 million streams), Triple Platinum (over 300 million streams), and Diamond (over 500 million streams). Other songs by ILLIT are also achieving success in Japan. Their first original Japanese song ″Almond Chocolate″ was certified Platinum, and the debut album track ″Lucky Girl Syndrome″ received Gold certification. ILLIT is scheduled to release their 5th mini album ″BREAK EVEN″ on the 26th. This album centers on the theme of changes in ″relationships,″ which has been the core of their musical narrative, and the title track ″I Will Arrest You″ is a warning to someone who misleads others through habitual kindness.