Recently, an article titled “aespa’s ‘Supernova’ vs ILLIT’s ‘Magnetic’ …A Clash of Music Streaming Giants” was published.
According to the article, aespa and ILLIT, who have established themselves as music chart powerhouses through “Supernova” and “Magnetic,” are both making a comeback on the same day, heating up the K-pop scene.
First, aespa will release their 5th mini-album “Whiplash” on October 21. The new album contains six tracks, including the title song “Whiplash,” showcasing a variety of genres while featuring aespa’s signature sound. Previously, aespa dropped their first full-length album “Armageddon” in May, and further solidified their popularity with the track “Supernova.”
“Supernova” broke records, becoming the longest-running No. 1 song in the 20-year history of Korea’s largest music platform, Melon. It also topped major domestic music charts upon release, becoming a massive hit for aespa.
Meanwhile, ILLIT will make their first comeback on the same day as aespa, releasing their second mini-album on October 21.
If their debut album “Super Real Me” focused on showcasing one’s “true self,” this new album tells the second part of their story, portraying a more intense and personal narrative. Through this comeback, ILLIT will showcase their straightforward charm, confidently pursuing their own path while contemplating a person they wish to connect with.
ILLIT gained significant attention right after their debut in March with “Super Real Me”. Their title track “Magnetic” captivated the public with its playful energy and addictive hook. Even six months after its release, “Magnetic” continues to rank high on domestic music charts, enjoying long-term success.
“Magnetic” also made history as the first K-pop debut song to enter the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, ranking 91st on April 20, and debuted at 80th on the UK Official Singles Chart on April 5. In addition to winning first place on all three major Korean TV music shows, they achieved a total of 12 music show wins, demonstrating their widespread popularity.
Now, as the two groups share a comeback date, a debate have been sparked among netizens, who argued over whether “Supernova” or “Magnetic” was more successful and more likely to win “Song of the Year” at year-end award ceremonies.
Below are some comments from netizens:
- “Supernova” is a huge hit, “Magnetic” can’t compare to it.
- “Magnetic” was successful, but you shouldn’t call ILLIT a music powerhouse all because of one song
- Why are these two songs even compared to each other… their levels are different
- Well, both groups are successful, but it seems like both of them will have a hard time because Rosé made a surprise release
- Fighting to both of them
Source: Instiz, Naver, alk
