Melon, South Korea’s leading music streaming platform, has long played a pivotal role in the K-pop scene. It offers invaluable insight into which songs are captivating listeners nationwide, with its Daily Chart serving as one of the most reliable measures of a song’s success. The chart reflects the preferences of millions of South Korean listeners, and over time, certain songs have not only topped the chart but have remained there for an extended period, securing their place in Melon history.
Here are the top five songs that have spent the most days at #1 on the Melon Daily Chart:
1 (tie). Ditto by NewJeans [99 Days]
“Diito,” the 2022 groundbreaking hit by then-rookie NewJeans (now NJZ), dominated the Melon Daily Chart for an impressive 99 days. Its infectious blend of retro influences and modern pop elements caught the attention of listeners nationwide, securing its spot as the longest-running chart-topper in Melon Daily Chart history.
1 (tie). Supernova by aespa [99 Days]
“Supernova,” the smash hit by aespa, also peaked at the #1 spot on the Melon Daily Chart for 99 days, matching the record set by NewJeans’ “Ditto.” Known for their unique concept, aespa’s “Supernova” captivated listeners with its futuristic sound and visuals. The song’s chart dominance solidifies aespa’s place as one of the most innovative and successful K-pop groups.
3. HOME SWEET HOME by G-DRAGON Feat. Taeyang and Daesung [76 Days]
G-Dragon, the leader of BIGBANG, is no stranger to breaking records, and “HOME SWEET HOME,” a pre-release track from his latest album ‘Übermensch’ featuring bandmates Taeyang and Daesung, was no exception. It captivated listeners nationwide and became the song by a male act with the most days at #1 in Melon Daily Chart history for 76 days, surpassing “Dynamite” by BTS.
4. Dynamite by BTS [75 Days]
K-pop sensation BTS made history with their English-language smash hit “Dynamite.” The energetic track stayed at the #1 spot on the Melon Daily Chart for 75 days, reflecting the boy group’s massive popularity. “Dynamite” held the record for the song by a male act with most days at #1 on the Melon Daily Chart until GD’s “HOME SWEET HOME” surpassed it.
5. Love Lee by AKMU [60 Days]
AKMU, the talented sibling duo from YG Entertainment, is one of the renowned artists in South Korea, and numerous of their songs have become nationwide hits. Their 2023 track “Love Lee” went viral and popular, spending 60 days at #1 on the Melon Daily Chart. The song’s success highlighted AKMU’s ability to captivate listeners with their music.
These five hits have demonstrated remarkable chart longevity and cultural impact. Achieving a lengthy run at #1 on the Melon Daily Chart is a significant achievement, and this chart continues to be a reliable metric for measuring the success and influence of songs.
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