BTS's 'SWIM' firmly held its No. 1 position on the Global K-Pop Chart as of May 19, 2026, maintaining its top spot from the previous week. 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.
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 |
2.0
방탄소년단
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5 |
It`s Me
아일릿(ILLIT)
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6 |
Body to Body
방탄소년단
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7 |
APT.
로제 (ROSE), Bruno Mars
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8 |
Hooligan
방탄소년단
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9 |
춤 (CHOOM)
BABYMONSTER
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10 |
캐치 캐치
YENA(최예나)
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BTS Dominates Top Ranks with Unwavering Presence
On this week's Global K-Pop Chart, BTS's 'SWIM' maintained its No. 1 position, showcasing its unparalleled popularity. HUNTR/X and other artists' 'Golden' also held steady at No. 2, reflecting a stable presence at the very top. This indicates the sustained global influence of established hit songs.
Notably, BTS demonstrated an overwhelming presence on the chart, with a total of four songs in the TOP 10, including 'SWIM,' '2.0' (No. 4), 'Body to Body' (No. 6), and 'Hooligan' (No. 8). Having multiple tracks simultaneously in the upper echelons of the chart highlights the group's extensive fandom and musical prowess.
New Entries Injecting Vitality into the Chart
This week's Global K-Pop Chart saw two notable new entries. ILLIT's 'It`s Me' debuted at No. 5, demonstrating significant attention since the group's early days. This is a highly impressive achievement for a rookie group and raises expectations for their future activities.
Additionally, YG Entertainment's new act, BABYMONSTER, made a successful global debut with 'CHOOM,' entering the chart at No. 9. The successful entry of new groups into the TOP 10 underscores the dynamic nature of the K-Pop market and the importance of continuously fresh talent.
Notable Rank Changes and Label Influence
CORTIS's 'REDRED' showed a remarkable ascent, climbing one spot from No. 4 last week to No. 3. In contrast, BTS's 'Hooligan' and YENA's 'Catch Catch' both dropped two positions, showing a slight slowdown. Overall, there were minor fluctuations within the top ranks, but no significant shifts.
This week's chart highlighted BIGHIT MUSIC's strong production capabilities, with five songs produced by the label reaching the TOP 10. YG PLUS reaffirmed its influence as a major distributor, handling the distribution of six tracks. Genie Music and Stone Music Entertainment also demonstrated their presence on the chart by distributing songs by ILLIT and YENA, respectively.