The weekly digital music chart for May 20, 2026, showcased AKMU's undeniable dominance, with the duo securing both the No. 1 and No. 2 spots. New tracks from CORTIS and ILLIT made impactful debuts, injecting fresh energy into the rankings, while YENA continued her ascent.
TOP 10
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1 |
소문의 낙원
AKMU (악뮤)
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2 |
기쁨, 슬픔, 아름다운 마음
AKMU (악뮤)
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3 |
REDRED
CORTIS (코르티스)
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4 |
RUDE!
Hearts2Hearts (하츠투하츠)
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5 |
사랑하게 될 거야
한로로
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6 |
0+0
한로로
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7 |
404 (New Era)
KiiiKiii (키키)
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8 |
캐치 캐치
YENA(최예나)
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9 |
It`s Me
아일릿(ILLIT)
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10 |
BANG BANG
IVE (아이브)
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AKMU's Dominant Presence and Chart Stability
This week's digital music chart underscored AKMU's strong performance. "Rumors of Paradise" maintained its No. 1 position from the previous week, and "Joy, Sadness, Beautiful Heart" steadfastly held the No. 2 spot, cementing their control over the top two ranks. This achievement highlights AKMU's powerful and enduring influence within the Korean music market.
Beyond AKMU, Hanroro also demonstrated consistent popularity, placing two songs, "I'm Gonna Love You" and "0+0," at No. 5 and No. 6, respectively. The consistent presence of multiple tracks by these artists in the upper echelons suggests both overall chart stability and the robust fandom and widespread appeal enjoyed by these acts.
New Entries Bring Fresh Dynamics
The chart saw two new entries land in the Top 10 this week, bringing a wave of fresh energy. CORTIS's "REDRED" made a strong debut directly at No. 3, a notable achievement for a new release to immediately secure such a high position.
Additionally, ILLIT's "It`s Me" entered the chart at No. 9, signaling their potential as a rising force. These new appearances indicate that public interest in fresh music remains vibrant, even among tracks that have long held steady in the higher ranks.
Notable Chart Changes and Exits
Among this week's rank movements, YENA's "Catch Catch" recorded the biggest climb, moving up one spot from No. 9 to No. 8, reflecting its sustained popularity. Conversely, IVE's "BANG BANG" experienced the most significant drop, falling three places from No. 7 to No. 10.
Unfortunately, WOODZ's "Drowning" and HWASA's "Good Goodbye" departed the Top 10 this week. This continuous reshuffling demonstrates how the chart is constantly reconfigured by the entry of new songs and the fluctuating positions of existing tracks.
