K-Pop Top 10 Songs in Korea โ Melon Chart July 2026
If you’re planning to visit Korea or are interested in K-Pop, one of the easiest ways to discover what’s currently popular is through the Melon TOP100 Chart.
Melon is one of South Korea’s leading music streaming platforms, providing real-time and weekly charts based on streaming and listening data from millions of users. It is considered one of the most reliable charts for understanding what people in Korea are actually listening to.
๐ Melon Top 10 โ July 2026
| Rank | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅ 1 | ๊ฐ์๊ธฐ (Suddenly) | I.O.I |
| ๐ฅ 2 | REDRED | CORTIS |
| ๐ฅ 3 | LOVE ATTACK | RESCENE |
| 4 | It’s Me | ILLIT |
| 5 | LEMONADE | aespa |
| 6 | ์๋ฌธ์ ๋์ (Paradise of Rumors) | AKMU |
| 7 | ์บ์น ์บ์น (Catch Catch) | YENA |
| 8 | ๊ธฐ์จ, ์ฌํ, ์๋ฆ๋ค์ด ๋ง์ (Joy, Sorrow, Beautiful Heart) | AKMU |
| 9 | RUDE! | Hearts2Hearts |
| 10 | ์ฌ๋ํ๊ฒ ๋ ๊ฑฐ์ผ (You’ll Fall in Love) | Hanroro |
Melon TOP100 Chart as of July 5, 2026.
๐ง Highlights of This Week’s Chart
๐ฅ 1. I.O.I Returns to the Top
The biggest story this week is undoubtedly I.O.I’s “๊ฐ์๊ธฐ (Suddenly).” Instead of debuting at No.1 immediately after its release, the song gradually climbed the chart thanks to strong performances, promotional activities, and positive word of mouth. Its success reflects both the nostalgia of longtime fans and the growing interest of new listeners.
๐ฑ 2. Rookie Groups Continue to Gain Momentum
This week’s Top 10 includes several rising artists such as RESCENE with “LOVE ATTACK”, Hearts2Hearts with “RUDE!”, and ILLIT with “It’s Me.” Their success highlights the rapid generational shift in the Korean music industry, where new groups continue to attract attention both domestically and internationally.
๐ค 3. AKMU Proves Their Lasting Popularity
AKMU placed two songs in the Top 10 with “์๋ฌธ์ ๋์ (Paradise of Rumors)” and “๊ธฐ์จ, ์ฌํ, ์๋ฆ๋ค์ด ๋ง์ (Joy, Sorrow, Beautiful Heart).” Their emotional songwriting and unique musical style continue to resonate with listeners of all ages, demonstrating their consistent popularity in Korea.
โจ 4. A Wide Variety of Music Styles
This week’s Top 10 isn’t limited to idol dance tracks. The chart also features emotional songs such as “๊ฐ์๊ธฐ (Suddenly)”, indie-inspired music like “์ฌ๋ํ๊ฒ ๋ ๊ฑฐ์ผ (You’ll Fall in Love)”, upbeat pop hits including “LEMONADE” and “LOVE ATTACK”, along with many other musical styles. It reflects the diversity of Korea’s music scene and shows that listeners enjoy a wide variety of genres.
๐ 5. Why International K-Pop Fans Should Follow the Melon Chart
The Melon Chart is more than just a list of popular songsโit represents what people in South Korea are actually listening to right now. If you’re planning to visit Korea or simply want to stay up to date with the latest K-Pop trends, Melon is one of the best charts to follow. Songs such as “๊ฐ์๊ธฐ (Suddenly)”, “์๋ฌธ์ ๋์ (Paradise of Rumors)”, and “์ฌ๋ํ๊ฒ ๋ ๊ฑฐ์ผ (You’ll Fall in Love)” can often be heard in Korean cafรฉs, shopping districts, television programs, and everyday life.
๐ฐ๐ท Key Takeaways from the July 2026 Chart
- โญ I.O.I reaches No.1 with a highly anticipated comeback through “๊ฐ์๊ธฐ (Suddenly).”
- ๐ต Rookie groups continue to lead the next generation of K-Pop.
- ๐ค AKMU places two songs in the Top 10, showcasing their enduring popularity with “์๋ฌธ์ ๋์ (Paradise of Rumors)” and “๊ธฐ์จ, ์ฌํ, ์๋ฆ๋ค์ด ๋ง์ (Joy, Sorrow, Beautiful Heart).”
- ๐ง The chart features a balanced mix of idol music, bands, indie, and emotional ballads.
- ๐ If you want to understand today’s Korean music trends, the Melon Chart is one of the best places to start.
Source: Melon TOP100 Chart (As of July 5, 2026)
