ILLIT’s “Cherish” Crosses 200 Million Streams on Spotify, Marking Its Fourth Career Milestone

Four straight mega hits following “Magnetic”… a super rookie reshaping the global music ecosystem

The group ILLIT is back with yet another overwhelming golden tower of records, shaking up the global mainstream pop music market.

On the 11th, agency BELIFTLAB said that the mini album’s title track “Cherish” (Cherish) has surpassed 214,157,000 cumulative streams on Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform, as of the 9th. The achievement goes beyond a simple jump in numbers and serves as a clear indicator of the group’s powerful influence in the global pop market.

This latest milestone is the fourth time the group has reached 200 million streams across its career—following “Magnetic”, as well as “Tick-Tack” and “NOT CUTE ANYMORE.” A string of hits that is unusual for a rookie group shows that it is not just a temporary surge but the fan energy of a global fandom that has been built solidly.

Released in 2024, “Cherish,” the title track of the mini album “I’LL LIKE YOU”, delivered a self-directed, bold message: “I’m curious about your heart, but the feeling of me liking you is more precious.” By blending the candid emotions of teenagers into a polished beat, the track has drawn an explosive wave of resonance from listeners around the world, crossing borders and generations, and settled into a long-running hit trajectory.