No unauthorized use for AI/ML training or text and data mining (TDM).
The Week 6 CIRCLE CHART (formerly gaonchart)
of 2025 saw strong showings from leading acts such as ROSE, Bruno Mars, G-DRAGON,
PLAVE, and IVE.
KMCA, publisher of CIRCLE CHART, announced
that "As of week 6 (2025.02.02.-2025.02.08.), ROSE and Bruno Mars topped
the Global K-pop Chart while G-DRAGON topped 2 charts, PLAVE topped 3 charts,
and IVE dominated the Album Chart."
ROSE and Bruno Mars continued a 16-week
streak at the top of the Global K-pop Chart with 'APT. '. This is the
pre-release single from ROSE's 1st studio album 'rosie' featuring
world-renowned artist Bruno Mars. Its long-continuing popularity is showcasing
the track's staying power.
G-DRAGON topped a total of 2 charts as 'HOME
SWEET HOME (feat. TAEYANG, DAESUNG)' dominated the Digital Chart (with a CIRCLE
Score of 16,534,820) for the 5th consecutive week as well as the Streaming
Chart for 4 consecutive weeks. Released in November 2024 as a digital single,
the track announces that the artist has returned to be with his fans.
PLAVE swept a total of 3 charts as 'Caligo
Pt.1' topped the Retail Album Chart (566,775 retail copies sold) and the
album's title track 'Dash' dominated both the Download and V Coloring charts. 'Caligo
Pt.1' is the 3rd mini-album from PLAVE, featuring a total of 5 tracks including
'Dash', a title track driven by fierce rock vocals and boom bap rapping.
IVE dominated the Album Chart was 'IVE
EMPATHY' sold a total of 1,370,220 copies. 'IVE EMPATHY' is the 3rd mini-album
from IVE. It features a total of 6 tracks including the empowering,
confidence-packed double title tracks 'REBEL HEART' and 'ATTITUDE'.
Hwang Karam swept a total of 4 charts
including the BGM, Bell, Ring, and Singing Room charts with 'I'm Firefly'.
Released on October 21st of 2024, this song is dedicated to all the beautiful
star-like souls amid this unforgiving world.
The Social Chart 2.0, a chart that helps
intuitively gauge the global popularity of K-pop, was topped for the 5th week
in a row by Jung Jaeil, who recently came to prominence through the soundtrack
for 'Squid Game'. The charm keywords of My Celebs for Jung Jaeil included 'globe-trotting',
'showcasing his talent', and 'genius'. The artists that moved up the most in
the Social Chart during week 6 were 'IVE', 'Jang Minho', and 'ATEEZ'.

Meanwhile, new songs that placed within the
top 200 in the Global K-pop Chart for week 6 included the following: ▲IVE
'ATTITUDE' (No. 9) ▲PLAVE 'Dash' (No. 81).
써클차트 ㅣ 2025-02-18