ILLIT is seeing strong performance in both digital and physical music sales in Japan.
On the 10th, according to the Recording Industry Association of Japan, ILLIT (Yoon-ah, Min-ju, Moka, Won-hee, Iroha)'s first Japanese single Toki Yo Tomare (original title 時よ止まれ/토키 요 토마レ) exceeded 100,000 units shipped as of January, earning a gold disc "Gold" certification.
The Recording Industry Association of Japan certifies releases based on cumulative monthly shipments as "Gold" (100,000 units), "Platinum" (250,000 units), "Double Platinum" (500,000 units) and so on. ILLIT received their first gold disc certification with their official Japanese debut, proving solid local popularity and influence.
Toki Yo Tomare is a work that captures the sparkling moments of youth you wish would not end, and it includes four trendy and addictive tracks unique to ILLIT. The single climbed to the top ranks of Oricon's weekly singles ranking and Billboard Japan's Top Single Sales shortly after its release in September last year. In addition to the title track that shares the single's name, the included track Topping was used as a theme song for a variety show and as music in a commercial, drawing attention.
ILLIT's strong presence has already shown in digital streaming. Their debut song Magnetic received a streaming "Double Platinum" certification (200 million cumulative plays) from the Recording Industry Association of Japan about 10 months after its release, setting a new record for the fastest time among female group songs.
Almond Chocolate was the fastest among foreign artists' releases last year to receive a "Gold" streaming certification (50 million cumulative plays) and won the excellence work award at the 67th Japan Record Awards. Lucky Girl Syndrome also steadily increased its streaming numbers and earned a "Gold" certification in August last year.
Meanwhile, ILLIT will meet global fans with their first tour across seven domestic and overseas cities, ILLIT LIVE "PRESS START". The tour opens March 14-15 with two days at Ticketlink Live Arena (formerly the handball stadium) in Seoul, then continues through Aichi, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hyogo and Tokyo, and will conclude with a finale in Hong Kong.
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