ILLIT''s "Almond Chocolate" achieved a chart breakthrough in Japan. According to agency Belift Lab, "Almond Chocolate" reached 6th place in Apple Music Japan''s weekly song ranking (March 31 - April 6), breaking the record for the highest chart position by a K-pop group''s Japan original song on this chart — rising 2 positions from the previous week. The song first entered at #56 (March 10-16), then rose to #23 (March 17-23), #8 (March 24-30), and now #6 — a consistent upward trajectory. Oricon weekly streaming ranking (March 31 - April 6): #10, the best result among K-pop girl group songs released this year. Billboard Japan weekly streaming song and Hot 100: both at #10 and #13 respectively (April 9 chart), having previously been at #60. YouTube Music Japan weekly popular songs chart: #21 (April 4). Particularly notable: "Almond Chocolate" has no performance music video (only a special film released) — the chart success based on audio-only discovery represents exceptionally strong organic streaming performance. Context: "Almond Chocolate" is the theme song for Japanese film "I Don''t Like You Just for Your Face" — cinema tie-in content demonstrating how non-performance-video tracks can build sustained streaming momentum when the song resonates with film audiences.
ILLIT's 'Almond Chocolate' Creates Reverse Hit Sensation in Japan!
ILLIT's 'Almond Chocolate' is creating a reverse hit sensation in Japan, gaining popularity long after its original release.

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