Published 2026.07.02
By Cely Editor
RIIZE, a boy group under SM Entertainment, claimed the top spot on the Melon Global K-Chart's Korea section for the week of June 22-28. The Melon Global K-Chart, newly launched by Kakao Entertainment this year, is an integrated chart covering Korea, China, and Japan, based on streaming performance from major music platforms including Melon, Tencent Music, and LINE Music, as well as fan activity data. As a fifth-generation idol group, RIIZE achieved the highest ranking amid other fifth-gen groups like Boynextdoor (4th) and Lesserafim (6th) dominating the upper ranks in Korea. Meanwhile, BTS maintained top positions across all three countries, demonstrating global influence, while regional preferences showed Korea favoring fifth-generation groups, China showing preference for groups with Chinese members, and Japan dominated by JYP Entertainment artists.
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