The Circle Chart, South Korea’s official music chart (formerly known as Gaon), has unveiled its latest rankings for August 9 to August 15! As the national equivalent to Billboard in the US and Oricon in Japan, the Circle Chart offers a comprehensive look into the tracks and albums captivating the nation. From streaming giants to physical album powerhouses and even karaoke favorites, let’s dive into who topped the charts this week!
Digital Domination: Circle Chart National Digital Singles
This week’s National Digital Singles Chart saw RESCENE make a massive splash, securing the coveted #1 spot with their hit “LOVE ATTACK”! Not just content with one slot, RESCENE proved their digital dominance by also charting at #5 with “Pretty Girl” and #8 with “Deja Vu”. This strong showing highlights their growing popularity and the undeniable appeal of their recent releases. Close behind, CORTIS’s “REDRED” held firm at #2, while the timeless I.O.I track “Suddenly” continues its impressive run at #3, showcasing the lasting power of beloved classics. K-Pop giants aespa (“LEMONADE”), ILLIT (“It`s Me”), and ATEEZ (“Bad”) also maintained strong positions, demonstrating their consistent presence on the digital landscape. Rounding out the top ten were BOL4 with “Please Summer!” and the ever-talented TAEYEON with “Bansanka”.
< Circle Chart National Digital Singles Ranking >
1. RESCENE – “LOVE ATTACK” – 16,059,522 Points
2. CORTIS – “REDRED” – 13,914,893 Points
3. I.O.I – “Suddenly” – 12,859,223 Points
4. aespa – “LEMONADE” – 12,280,580 Points
5. RESCENE – “Pretty Girl” – 11,618,386 Points
6. ILLIT – “It`s Me” – 11,034,133 Points
7. ATEEZ – “Bad” – 10,528,171 Points
8. RESCENE – “Deja Vu” – 9,934,217 Points
9. BOL4 – “Please Summer!” – 8,960,896 Points
10. TAEYEON – “Bansanka” – 8,930,609 Points
Album Powerhouses: Circle Chart National Physical Albums
Over on the National Physical Albums Ranking, WayV soared to the top, proving their unparalleled selling power! Their latest release, ‘Vision Wings – The 8th Mini Album,’ claimed the #1 spot with an impressive 163,377 units sold. WayV further solidified their chart reign with two other versions of the same album, placing at #6 (SMC version) and #9 (Nemo version), a testament to their dedicated fanbase and the appeal of their physical releases. Stray Kids’ ‘THIS & THAT’ landed a strong #2, demonstrating their global appeal, while KATSEYE’s ‘WILD’ secured #3 and another entry at #8 with ‘SIS (Soft Is Strong)’. Newcomers KiiiiKiiii (‘WhyKiiiKiii’) and AxMxP (‘HELLO AxMxP’) also made their mark, alongside CORTIS’s ‘GREENGREEN’ and Red Velvet’s ‘Velvet Summer – Summer Mini Album (SMC)’, showcasing a diverse range of releases dominating physical sales.
< Circle Chart National Physical Albums Ranking >
1. WayV – ‘Vision Wings – The 8th Mini Album’ – 163,377 Albums
2. Stray Kids – ‘THIS & THAT’ – 109,862 Albums
3. KATSEYE – ‘WILD’ – 108,116 Albums
4. KiiiiKiiii – ‘WhyKiiiKiii’ – 93,318 Albums
5. CORTIS – ‘GREENGREEN’ – 51,760 Albums
6. WayV – ‘Vision Wings – The 8th Mini Album (SMC)’ – 48,326 Albums
7. AxMxP – ‘HELLO AxMxP’ – 39,090 Albums
8. KATSEYE – ‘SIS (Soft Is Strong)’ – 22,717 Albums
9. WayV – ‘Vision Wings – The 8th Mini Album (Nemo)’ – 21,603 Albums
10. Red Velvet – ‘Velvet Summer – Summer Mini Album (SMC)’ – 15,513 Albums
Karaoke Corner: Top Songs Sung in South Korea
The Top 10 songs sung at Karaoke offer a fascinating glimpse into South Korea’s singing culture, often dominated by enduring classics. M.C. the Max took two spots with “Don’t Be Happy” and “No Matter Where,” cementing their status as karaoke legends. WOODZ’s “Drowning” was a notable modern K-Pop entry, demonstrating its popularity for vocalists. Other beloved tracks like izi’s “Emergency Room,” Park Myung Soo’s “Prince of the sea,” and Lee Seung Gi’s “Delete” continue to be fan favorites, proving that some songs simply never go out of style in the norebang!
< Top 10 songs sung at Karaoke >
1. M.C. the Max – “Don’t Be Happy”
2. WOODZ – “Drowning”
3. izi – “Emergency Room”
4. Park Myung Soo – “Prince of the sea”
5. Lee Seung Gi – “Delete”
6. Na Yoon Kwon – “If It Was Me”
7. M.C. the Max – “No Matter Where”
8. COOL – “Sorrow”
9. HANRORO – “Let Me Love My Youth”
10. Yoon Jong Shin – “Like It”
What do you think of this week’s Circle Chart rankings? Which artists are you streaming or buying? Let us know in the comments below! Stay tuned for more K-Pop chart updates!
