The November 2025 CIRCLE CHART was dominated by leading acts such as HUNTR/X, NMIXX, Stray Kids, and HWASA.
KMCA, publisher of CIRCLE CHART, announced that "In the monthly CIRCLE CHART for November 2025, HUNTR/X dominated the Global K-pop Chart while NMIXX and Stray Kids both topped 2 charts each and HWASA swept a total of 4 charts."
HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunters Cast continued their 5th straight month at No. 1 in the Global K-pop Chart with 'Golden'. 'Golden' is part of the soundtrack to the Netflix film <KPop Demon Hunters> and is trending as a global sensation amid cover versions by various artists.
NMIXX dominated the Digital (with a CIRCLE Score of 64,637,895) and Streaming charts with 'Blue Valentine'. 'Blue Valentine' is the titular title track of the group's 1st studio album, conveying a desire to rekindle the heart's flame that has cooled after a clash of emotions.
Stray Kids topped both the Album Chart (2,240,000 total copies sold) and Retail Album Chart (610,289 retail copies sold) with 'DO IT', which is a release that serves as a prelude to 'SKZ IT TAPE', an album that showcases the group at their hottest and surest.
HWASA swept a total of 4 charts by launching a major comeback after performing 'Good Goodbye' at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards, topping the BGM, V Coloring, Bell, and Ring charts. 'Good Goodbye' is a song that wishes well to a once-heartfelt beloved, with her moving vocals adding an emotional depth to the track.
NCT DREAM dominated the Download Chart with 'Beat It Up'. The title track from the group's 6th mini-album of the same title, 'Beat It Up' exudes the group's unique energy and sense of confidence as they go their own way, following a timeline that is apart from the others.
The Social Chart 3.0, which helps intuitively gauge the global popularity of K-pop, was topped by TWICE for the 2nd consecutive month. The artist that moved up the most in the chart during November was 'DAY6 (Even of Day)'.
In the week 49 (2025.11.30.-2025.12.06.) CIRCLE CHART of 2025 which was released the same day, HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunters Cast topped the Global K-pop Chart with 'Golden' while HWASA swept a total of 6 charts (Digital, Streaming, BGM, V Coloring, Bell, and Ring charts) with 'Good Goodbye'. Meanwhile, VERIVERY topped the Album Chart with 'Lost and Found' and Stray Kids dominated the Retail Album Chart with 'DO IT'.
Meanwhile, CIRCLE Certifications in the Album category will be announced today for the following releases: ▲1Million : BOYNEXTDOOR 'The Action', &TEAM 'Back to Life' ▲3Platinum : CxM (SEVENTEEN) '1st Mini Album `HYPE VIBES`', CORTIS 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' ▲2Platinum : ILLIT 'SUPER REAL ME', BABYMONSTER 'WE GO UP', TWS '4th Mini Album `play hard`', NMIXX 'Blue Valentine', Lee Chanwon 'Brilliant(燦爛) (MINIRECORD)', LE SSERAFIM 'SPAGHETTI' ▲1Platinum : CORTIS 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES (Weverse)', TWICE 'TEN: The Story Goes On', Hearts2Hearts 'FOCUS - The 1st Mini Album', NEXZ 'Beat-Boxer'. Certifications in the Streaming category will be announced for the following releases: ▲1Platinum : Melomance 'Go Back', Woody 'Flower in the Desert', TAEYEON 'To. X'.
