AKMU Leads a Chart Shake-Up: All New Entries in South Korea’s Top 10 Digital Songs (May 13, 2026)

AKMU Leads a Chart Shake-Up: All New Entries in South Korea’s Top 10 Digital Songs (May 13, 2026)
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AKMU Leads a Chart Shake-Up: All New Entries in South Korea's Top 10 Digital Songs (May 13, 2026)

The weekly digital music chart, unveiled on May 13, 2026, witnessed an unprecedented overhaul as every single song in the Top 10 was a new entry. AKMU showcased their undeniable influence by simultaneously securing both the No. 1 and No. 2 positions, while Hanroro also demonstrated significant popularity with two tracks making it into the chart.

TOP 10

소문의 낙원 1
소문의 낙원
AKMU (악뮤)
기쁨, 슬픔, 아름다운 마음 2
기쁨, 슬픔, 아름다운 마음
AKMU (악뮤)
RUDE! 3
RUDE!
Hearts2Hearts (하츠투하츠)
사랑하게 될 거야 4
사랑하게 될 거야
한로로
0+0 5
0+0
한로로
404 (New Era) 6
404 (New Era)
KiiiKiii (키키)
BANG BANG 7
BANG BANG
IVE (아이브)
Drowning 8
Drowning
WOODZ (조승연)
캐치 캐치 9
캐치 캐치
YENA(최예나)
Good Goodbye 10
Good Goodbye
화사 (HWASA)

AKMU's New Album 'Flowering' Takes the Top Spots

This week, AKMU's 'Rumored Paradise' clinched the No. 1 spot. The duo continued their impressive run by also taking No. 2 with 'Joy, Sadness, Beautiful Heart,' firmly establishing their dominance at the very top of the chart. The simultaneous high-ranking entries of tracks from their new album, 'Flowering,' clearly demonstrate the enthusiastic response from music fans.

AKMU has consistently exerted significant influence on the charts with each new album, thanks to their distinctive musical style and widespread appeal. Their ability to land two songs in the top positions this week further solidifies their strong presence in the industry.

Diverse Artists Make Strong New Entries

Beyond AKMU, several other artists also made fresh entries into the upper ranks, enriching the overall chart. Hearts2Hearts' 'RUDE!' secured the No. 3 position, while Hanroro notably placed two songs in the Top 10 with 'Will Fall in Love' at No. 4 and '0+0' at No. 5. This makes Hanroro one of two artists, alongside AKMU, to have multiple tracks within this week's Top 10.

KiiiKiii's '404 (New Era)' took the No. 6 spot, and IVE's 'BANG BANG' landed at No. 7, both living up to fan expectations. WOODZ (Cho Seung-youn)'s 'Drowning' ranked No. 8, YENA (Choi Ye-na)'s 'Catch Catch' was No. 9, and HWASA's 'Good Goodbye' rounded out the Top 10 at No. 10. These diverse entries highlight the broad appeal of various genres and artists currently captivating the public.

An Entirely Fresh Top 10 Marks a Historic Week

The most significant feature of the weekly digital music chart for May 13, 2026, is that every single track in the Top 10 is a new entry. This means the chart has been completely reshuffled with new songs, leaving no data to compare with the previous week's rankings. Such a comprehensive shift suggests a powerful new trend emerging in the domestic music market, driven by recent song releases.

An entire chart filled with new songs is an exceptional phenomenon, offering a glimpse into the dynamic nature of the digital music market. With new releases from various genres and artists simultaneously capturing public attention and competing for spots, the future trajectory of the charts promises to be even more exciting.

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