[Dispatch=Reporter Jeong Tae-yun] ILLIT showed fierce momentum on the music charts.

According to Hanteo Chart, ILLIT sold 382,991 copies on the first day of release on the 26th with their mini fifth album 'BREAK EVEN,' taking the top spot on the daily chart.

This marks ILLIT's strongest album debut to date. The figure represents approximately a 40% increase compared to the first-day sales of their previous mini fourth album (276,145 copies).

The music source performance of the title track 'I'll Arrest You' is also on an upward trend. The track entered Melon's 'Top 100' at No. 72 on the afternoon of the 26th, then climbed 53 positions in four hours, settling at No. 19 by 11 p.m.

It also secured top rankings on Bugs and Genie's real-time charts. The track is gaining favorable response from listeners with its upbeat electro-pop rhythm and memorable melody.

Global performance is on track as well. 'I'll Arrest You' and their previous track 'It's Me' both appeared on Japan's LINE MUSIC real-time chart. On AWA Music's real-time trending chart, all tracks from the new album ranked within the chart.

Interest in the music video is also high. 'I'll Arrest You' surpassed 4 million views on YouTube within 12 hours of its release. It ranked on trending music charts in 19 countries and regions including the United States and the United Kingdom (as of 9 p.m.).

Meanwhile, ILLIT will release the performance video for 'I'll Arrest You' through Mnet M2's 'Studio Choom' this afternoon.

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