{"id":922,"date":"2026-05-19T19:16:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T19:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/structured-weekly_digital_music_ranking-circle_digital_weekly-2026-05-20-en\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T23:35:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T23:35:51","slug":"structured-weekly_digital_music_ranking-circle_digital_weekly-2026-05-20-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/structured-weekly_digital_music_ranking-circle_digital_weekly-2026-05-20-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Korea’s Top 10 Digital Music Tracks (as of May 20, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Korea's Top 10 Digital Music Tracks (as of May 20, 2026)<\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n

TOP 10<\/h2>\n
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\"\uc18c\ubb38\uc758<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n\n
\uc18c\ubb38\uc758 \ub099\uc6d0<\/div>\n
AKMU (\uc545\ubba4)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\uae30\uc068,<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n\n
\uae30\uc068, \uc2ac\ud514, \uc544\ub984\ub2e4\uc6b4 \ub9c8\uc74c<\/div>\n
AKMU (\uc545\ubba4)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"REDRED\"<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n\n
REDRED<\/div>\n
CORTIS (\ucf54\ub974\ud2f0\uc2a4)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"RUDE!\"<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n\n
RUDE!<\/div>\n
Hearts2Hearts (\ud558\uce20\ud22c\ud558\uce20)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\uc0ac\ub791\ud558\uac8c<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n\n
\uc0ac\ub791\ud558\uac8c \ub420 \uac70\uc57c<\/div>\n
\ud55c\ub85c\ub85c<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"0+0\"<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n\n
0+0<\/div>\n
\ud55c\ub85c\ub85c<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"404<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n\n
404 (New Era)<\/div>\n
KiiiKiii (\ud0a4\ud0a4)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\uce90\uce58<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n\n
\uce90\uce58 \uce90\uce58<\/div>\n
YENA(\ucd5c\uc608\ub098)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"It`s<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n\n
It`s Me<\/div>\n
\uc544\uc77c\ub9bf(ILLIT)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"BANG<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n\n
BANG BANG<\/div>\n
IVE (\uc544\uc774\ube0c)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

AKMU's Dominant Presence and Chart Stability<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

New Entries Bring Fresh Dynamics<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Notable Chart Changes and Exits<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

English-Korean Version<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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