{"id":673,"date":"2026-05-19T12:52:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/structured-weekly_global_kpop_ranking-circle_global_kpop_weekly-2026-05-19-enkr\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T12:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:52:20","slug":"structured-weekly_global_kpop_ranking-circle_global_kpop_weekly-2026-05-19-enkr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/structured-weekly_global_kpop_ranking-circle_global_kpop_weekly-2026-05-19-enkr\/","title":{"rendered":"Global K-Pop Chart: May 19, 2026 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"SWIM\"<\/div>\n
Global K-Pop Chart: May 19, 2026 Update<\/div>\n

BTS's 'SWIM' firmly held its 1\uc704 on the Global K-Pop Chart as of May 19, 2026, maintaining its top spot from the previous \uc8fc. This week's chart saw new entrants like ILLIT and BABYMONSTER break into the TOP 10, injecting fresh energy, while CORTIS's 'REDRED' climbed the ranks, drawing significant attention.<\/p>\n

TOP 10<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"SWIM\"<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n\n
SWIM<\/div>\n
\ubc29\ud0c4\uc18c\ub144\ub2e8<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Golden\"<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n\n
Golden<\/div>\n
HUNTR\/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunters Cast<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"REDRED\"<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n\n
REDRED<\/div>\n
CORTIS (\ucf54\ub974\ud2f0\uc2a4)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"2.0\"<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n\n
2.0<\/div>\n
\ubc29\ud0c4\uc18c\ub144\ub2e8<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"It`s<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n\n
It`s Me<\/div>\n
\uc544\uc77c\ub9bf(ILLIT)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Body<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n\n
Body to Body<\/div>\n
\ubc29\ud0c4\uc18c\ub144\ub2e8<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"APT.\"<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n\n
APT.<\/div>\n
\ub85c\uc81c (ROSE), Bruno Mars<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Hooligan\"<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n\n
Hooligan<\/div>\n
\ubc29\ud0c4\uc18c\ub144\ub2e8<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\ucda4<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n\n
\ucda4 (CHOOM)<\/div>\n
BABYMONSTER<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\uce90\uce58<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n\n
\uce90\uce58 \uce90\uce58<\/div>\n
YENA(\ucd5c\uc608\ub098)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

BTS Dominates Top Ranks with Unwavering Presence<\/h2>\n

On this week's Global K-Pop Chart, BTS's 'SWIM' maintained its 1\uc704, showcasing its unparalleled popularity. HUNTR\/X and other artists' 'Golden' also held steady at 2\uc704, reflecting a stable presence at the very top. This indicates the sustained global influence of established hit songs.<\/p>\n

Notably, BTS demonstrated an overwhelming \uc874\uc7ac\uac10 on the chart, with a \ucd1d of four songs in the 10\uc704, including 'SWIM,' '2.0' (4\uc704), 'Body to Body' (6\uc704), and 'Hooligan' (8\uc704). Having multiple tracks simultaneously in the \uc0c1\uc704\uad8c of the chart highlights the group's extensive fandom and musical prowess.<\/p>\n

New Entries Injecting Vitality into the Chart<\/h2>\n

This week's Global K-Pop Chart saw two notable \uc2e0\uaddc \uc9c4\uc785. ILLIT's 'It`s Me' debuted at 5\uc704, demonstrating significant \uad00\uc2ec since the group's early days. This is a highly impressive achievement for a \uc2e0\uc778 group and raises expectations for their future activities.<\/p>\n

Additionally, YG Entertainment's new act, BABYMONSTER, made a \uc131\uacf5\uc801\uc778 global debut with 'CHOOM,' entering the chart at 9\uc704. The entry of new groups into the 10\uc704 underscores the \uc5ed\ub3d9\uc131 of the K-Pop market and the importance of continuously fresh talent.<\/p>\n

Notable Rank Changes and Label Influence<\/h2>\n

CORTIS's 'REDRED' showed a remarkable \uc0c1\uc2b9\uc138, climbing one spot from 4\uc704 last \uc8fc to 3\uc704. In contrast, BTS's 'Hooligan' and YENA's 'Catch Catch' both dropped two positions, showing a \uc18c\ud3ed slowdown. Overall, there were minor fluctuations within the top ranks, but no significant shifts.<\/p>\n

This week's chart highlighted BIGHIT MUSIC's strong \uc81c\uc791 \uc5ed\ub7c9, with five songs produced by the label reaching the 10\uc704. YG PLUS reaffirmed its \uc601\ud5a5\ub825 as a major \uc720\ud1b5, handling the distribution of six tracks. Genie Music and Stone Music Entertainment also demonstrated their \uc874\uc7ac\uac10 on the chart by distributing songs by ILLIT and YENA, respectively.<\/p>\n

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\uc774 \uae30\uc0ac\uc5d0 \uc0ac\uc6a9\ub41c \ud55c\uad6d\uc5b4 \uc6a9\uc5b4<\/div>\n
No. 1(1\uc704), week(\uc8fc), No. 2(2\uc704), presence(\uc874\uc7ac\uac10), total(\ucd1d), TOP 10(10\uc704), No. 4(4\uc704), No. 6(6\uc704), No. 8(8\uc704), upper echelons(\uc0c1\uc704\uad8c), new entries(\uc2e0\uaddc \uc9c4\uc785), No. 5(5\uc704), attention(\uad00\uc2ec), rookie group(\uc2e0\uc778), successful(\uc131\uacf5\uc801\uc778), No. 9(9\uc704), dynamic nature(\uc5ed\ub3d9\uc131), ascent(\uc0c1\uc2b9\uc138), No. 3(3\uc704), slight(\uc18c\ud3ed), production(\uc81c\uc791), capabilities(\uc5ed\ub7c9), influence(\uc601\ud5a5\ub825), distributor(\uc720\ud1b5), maintained(\uc720\uc9c0), New Entry(\uc2e0\uaddc \uc9c4\uc785), No. 7(7\uc704)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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