As of June 9, 2026, the Global K-Pop Chart demonstrates remarkable stability at the top, with BTS's 'SWIM' firmly holding the No. 1 position. Meanwhile, new releases from LE SSERAFIM and I.O.I have made strong debuts, injecting fresh energy into the chart. While overall rankings remained largely consistent this week, some tracks experienced notable upward and downward shifts.
TOP 10
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1 |
SWIM
방탄소년단
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2 |
Golden
HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunters Cast
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3 |
REDRED
CORTIS (코르티스)
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4 |
It`s Me
아일릿(ILLIT)
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5 |
APT.
로제 (ROSE), Bruno Mars
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6 |
BOOMPALA
LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌)
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7 |
갑자기
아이오아이 (I.O.I)
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8 |
2.0
방탄소년단
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9 |
Body to Body
방탄소년단
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10 |
Hooligan
방탄소년단
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Solid Performance at the Top
The most prominent feature of this week's Global K-Pop Chart is the impressive stability of its top-ranking artists. BTS's 'SWIM' retained its No. 1 position without wavering, once again proving the group's consistent global fandom support and enduring popularity.
Furthermore, the collaboration 'Golden' by HUNTR/X and other artists held steady at No. 2, followed by CORTIS's 'REDRED' at No. 3, ILLIT's 'It`s Me' at No. 4, and ROSE and Bruno Mars's 'APT.' at No. 5. This unchanging top five underscores the powerful digital performance of these tracks and their sustained appeal among global listeners.
New Entries and Artist Dominance
The chart dated June 9, 2026, saw two notable new entries. LE SSERAFIM's 'BOOMPALA' proudly debuted at No. 6, while I.O.I's '갑자기' (Suddenly) entered at No. 7. The strong performance of these new releases highlights the dynamic evolution of the K-Pop scene and the emergence of new talent.
Analyzing the artist distribution, BTS demonstrated an overwhelming presence with four tracks in the Top 10: 'SWIM', '2.0', 'Body to Body', and 'Hooligan'. By production company, BIGHIT MUSIC had the most entries with five songs (four by BTS and one by CORTIS), solidifying its strong influence. YG PLUS also played a significant role as a key distributor, circulating multiple tracks on the chart.
Rank Shifts and Chart Departures
Despite the stability at the very top, some tracks experienced shifts in their rankings. BTS's '2.0', which was No. 6 last week, dropped two spots to No. 8. Similarly, 'Body to Body' by the same artist fell two places from No. 7 to No. 9. 'Hooligan' also slipped one spot from last week, finishing at No. 10. These movements suggest subtle internal competition among BTS's own tracks and the strong debut of new songs.
Meanwhile, YENA's 'Catch Catch' (No. 8 last week) and aespa's 'WDA (Whole Different Animal) (Feat. G-DRAGON)' (No. 10 last week) exited the Top 10, underscoring the intense competition within the global K-Pop market. This highlights the importance of continuous activity and the constant introduction of new appeal to maintain a high position.
