For the week of June 16, 2026, BTS's "SWIM" solidified its position at number one on the Global K-Pop Chart, showcasing its sustained popularity. Meanwhile, aespa's "LEMONADE" made a strong entrance into the top ranks, injecting fresh vitality into the K-pop market. This week's chart highlighted BTS's enduring appeal with multiple songs consistently charting high, alongside impressive surges from new releases.
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 |
LEMONADE
aespa
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4 |
REDRED
CORTIS (코르티스)
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5 |
It`s Me
아일릿(ILLIT)
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6 |
APT.
로제 (ROSE), Bruno Mars
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7 |
2.0
방탄소년단
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8 |
Hooligan
방탄소년단
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9 |
Body to Body
방탄소년단
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10 |
BOOMPALA
LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌)
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Consistent Chart Toppers and Dynamic New Entries
This week's Global K-Pop Chart saw BTS's "SWIM" firmly hold its number one position, continuing its impressive run from the previous week and underscoring its consistent popularity. Produced by BIGHIT MUSIC and distributed by YG PLUS, "SWIM" demonstrates remarkable staying power at the top. The second spot was also stably held by "Golden" from K-Pop Demon Hunters, contributing to the overall stable performance at the chart's pinnacle.
A significant highlight this week is aespa's "LEMONADE" making a powerful debut at number three. Produced by SM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao Entertainment, the track immediately landed high on the chart, showcasing the group's strong fandom and considerable public appeal. This is seen as an important indicator of the K-pop market's vibrant dynamism.
BTS's Unrivaled Chart Presence and Noteworthy Artist Movements
BTS's overwhelming presence was particularly evident on this week's Global K-Pop Chart. In addition to the chart-topping "SWIM," "2.0" rose one spot to number seven, and "Hooligan" climbed two spots to number eight. "Body to Body" also held steady at number nine, giving BTS a total of four songs within the Top 10. This performance reaffirms BTS's undisputed influence in the global K-pop scene.
The movements of other artists also deserve attention. CORTIS's "REDRED" dropped one position to number four, while ILLIT's "It`s Me" and ROSE & Bruno Mars' "APT." each fell one spot to numbers five and six, respectively. LE SSERAFIM's "BOOMPALA" experienced a more significant shift, dropping four places from last week's number six to land at number ten.
Chart Dynamics: Major Shifts and Industry Powerhouses
The biggest riser this week was BTS's "Hooligan," which climbed two spots from number ten to number eight. Conversely, LE SSERAFIM's "BOOMPALA" saw the largest drop, falling four places from number six to finish at number ten. I.O.I.'s "Suddenly" was among the tracks that exited the chart. These rank fluctuations reflect the real-time streaming and consumption trends of global fans.
An examination of producers and distributors reveals BIGHIT MUSIC's overwhelming influence, with five tracks in the Top 10, largely propelled by the strong performance of BTS's songs. YG PLUS played a crucial distribution role for both BIGHIT MUSIC's tracks and the song by ROSE and Bruno Mars. Additionally, SM Entertainment, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and BELIF LAB are among the diverse array of production companies featured on the chart, adding to the richness of the K-pop market.
