AKMU is leading the charts in a big way this week.
According to the Korea Music Content Association, AKMU topped six categories for the week of April 19th–25th, while BTS and NCT WISH each claimed two No. 1 spots.
AKMU’s pre-release track “Paradise of Rumors” from their fourth studio album Flowering hit No. 1 on the Digital, Streaming, and V Caller Ring charts, while their title track “Joy, Sorrow, A Beautiful Heart” topped the BGM, Ringtone, and Dial Tone charts—securing the duo a six-title sweep. Both songs have resonated strongly with listeners since release, highlighting AKMU’s signature emotional sound.
BTS continued its global momentum with “SWIM,” the title track from their fifth studio album ARIRANG, holding the No. 1 spot on the Global K-pop Chart for five consecutive weeks. The group also extended its run atop the Social Chart 3.0 to six weeks, earning a double crown. The track delivers a message about pushing forward through life’s waves without stopping.
NCT WISH also scored a double win with Ode to Love – The 1st Album, which topped both the Album chart (1,397,219 copies) and Retail Album chart (298,385 copies). The album further recorded a combined total of over 1.87 million units across formats, underscoring the group’s growing popularity.
Elsewhere, Tomorrow X Together held onto the No. 1 spot on the Download chart for a second consecutive week with “Stick With You,” the title track from their latest release.
On the Social Chart 3.0, NCT WISH saw the biggest jump in rankings this week, signaling rising global buzz.
New entries on the Global K-pop Chart included CORTIS’s “REDRED” at No. 14, NCT WISH’s “Ode to Love” at No. 47, LE SSERAFIM’s “CELEBRATION” at No. 69, and UNCHILD’s “UNCHILD” at No. 165.
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Top 10 Digital Songs on Circle Chart in Week 17
Top 10 Albums on Circle Chart in Week 17
Source: Circle Chart
