ILLIT Hits New Career High on Japanese Charts
ILLIT, the rising K-pop girl group, is making waves in Japan with their third mini album ‘bomb’. According to Japan’s Oricon chart, the album secured second place on both the Weekly Combined Album Rankings and Weekly Album Rankings, surpassing the group’s past achievements.
Chart Success Reflects Global Popularity
Oricon’s combined ranking evaluates CD sales, digital downloads, and streaming—areas where ILLIT performed strongly across the board. Their success signals growing dominance not only in Korea but also in Japan’s competitive music scene.
Billboard Japan Follows Suit
The group’s impact was also felt on Billboard Japan, where ‘bomb’ ranked second on the Top Album Sales chart and third on the Hot Albums chart. Their title track ‘Do the Dance’ also impressed, debuting at third on the Hot Shot Songs chart.
Record-Breaking Sales and Fan Response
Back in Korea, ‘bomb’ sold over 400,000 copies in its first week—a record for the group—and topped both the Hanteo and Circle Chart weekly album charts. In Japan, the album surpassed the first-week sales of its predecessor ‘I’LL LIKE YOU’ on just its first day of release.
‘Do the Dance’ Enchants Both Charts and Fans
‘Do the Dance’ has maintained a high rank on the Melon Top 100 chart and held the No. 1 spot for six consecutive days on Apple Music Korea’s Today’s Top 100. The track’s catchy beat and striking performance have struck a chord with fans worldwide.
Magical Performances Continue
ILLIT recently charmed fans with their stage on Mnet’s M Countdown, portraying the image of “magical girls.” Their promotional spree continued across KBS2’s Music Bank, MBC’s Show! Music Core, and SBS’s Inkigayo, showcasing their versatility and charm.
Strong Foundations for Global Stardom
With impressive milestones in both domestic and international markets, ILLIT is rapidly proving itself as a key player in the next wave of K-pop. Fans are eagerly watching to see how far the group will go on the global stage.
