Melon is the leading South Korean music streaming platform and is well-known for its real-time music charts that rank songs based on user streams and downloads. These charts offer daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly rankings, allowing users to stay updated with the latest trends in Korean music.
Below are the five K-pop songs that have spent the most weeks on Melon’s Top 10 chart:
1. NewJeans (Hype Boy) – 39 weeks (*still in the top 10)
“Hype Boy” is one of the tracks from the debut EP of NewJeans. The song was released in July 2022 and quickly became very popular. It has spent a record-breaking 39 weeks in the top 10 of Melon’s music chart. This makes “Hype Boy” the K-pop song with the most weeks on the chart to date. The song is still going strong and is still in the top 10 of Melon’s chart, so the record will keep on growing.
2. BTS (Dynamite) – 36 weeks
“Dynamite” is the first English language digital single by the K-pop sensation BTS and was released in 2020. It became a viral hit worldwide, partly thanks to its catchy melody and distinctive dance moves. It spent a total of 36 weeks on Melon’s top 10 chart, cementing its place as one of the most iconic songs.
3. IVE (Love Dive) – 33 weeks
“Love Dive” is the first comeback track by IVE. The song has become very popular and has a catchy melody. It spent 33 weeks in the top 10 of the Melon charts, which shows how much people enjoy listening to it. “Love Dive” shows that IVE is incredibly talented and skilled at making great music.
4. NewJeans (Attention) – 31 weeks
NewJeans, a rookie girl group that has been making waves in the music industry, released their first single, “Attention,” in July 2022. This catchy tune has been on the Melon top 10 chart for an impressive 31 weeks, showing just how much people love it, and it’s no surprise that it has been such a success.
5. IU (Eight) – 27 weeks
The only solo artist on the list, IU’s song “Eight,” featuring BTS’s Suga, was a hit in South Korea and around the world. The song spent an impressive 27 weeks on Melon’s top 10 chart. “Eight” is a testament to the power of great music and the enduring popularity of IU.
In conclusion, Melon’s top 10 chart is one of the most critical indicators of success in the K-pop industry. These five songs with the most weeks on the chart, demonstrating their enduring popularity in South Korea.
