MelOn charts, South Korea’s largest music streaming platform, is being ruled by aespa’s Karina and her recently released solo track “Up.” The song has skyrocketed to the #1 spot on the MelOn TOP100 chart, making her the latest solo girlie to hit the top in 2024.
With this achievement, Karina joins an elite list of girl bosses who have also claimed the #1 position on the chart this year. Check out the top 4 here:
5. IU — Love Wins All: released with a sentimental music video featuring BTS’ V, this track has instantly become one of IU’s hits.
4. Lee Youngji (feat D.O.) — Small Girl: this nostalgic track has featured vocals from an EXO member and it has become a long-lasting hit in South Korea.
3. Zico (feat. Jennie) — Spot!: this power collab united two K-pop titans, and it was the start of Jennie’s musical comeback.
2. BIBI — 밤양갱 (Bam Yang Gang): this nostalgic bop is one of BIBI’s most recent hits on the charts, dropped beside another banger “Sugar Rush.”
1. aespa’s Karina – Up: an explosive mix of R&B with a sprinkle of hip-hop, it was first revealed during aespa’s tour “SYNK: HYPERLNE.”