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Taeyeon's 'Banquet Song' Overcomes Polarized Opinions, Gains Viral Momentum on Music Charts

Published 2026.07.01

By Cely Editor

Taeyeon's 'Banquet Song' Overcomes Polarized Opinions, Gains Viral Momentum on Music Charts

Taeyeon of Girls' Generation released 'Banquet Song,' the first track of a J-POP remake project, on the 29th, gaining viral attention despite initial mixed reactions. The song is a Korean version of a 2023 original by Japanese artist Tuki (tuki.), which has surpassed 170 million YouTube views and has been covered by numerous K-pop idols. Taeyeon maintained the original's nuance while emphasizing Korean linguistic charm and rhythm, delivering the densely-packed lyrics with natural diction and breathing. Although some original fans initially expressed disappointment with the Korean adaptation, Taeyeon's vocal prowess and artistic reinterpretation quickly shifted opinions to positive. The song entered Melon's HOT100 chart at No. 15 and rapidly climbed from No. 98 to No. 19 on the TOP100 chart. A music video featuring LESSERAFIM's Won and Minami as leads also boosted viral momentum, with both the audio and visual components receiving favorable responses from audiences.