🌸 The Queen Returns — And She’s Still Unmatched
IU has done it again. On June 19, she was officially ranked No.1 on Idol Chart’s “Acha Ranking” for the 1st week of June (June 2–8).
With a total score of 20,598 points, she soared past competitors with:
- 🎧 Digital Score: 1,128
- 📺 YouTube Score: 9,620
- 🌐 Social Score: 9,840
All powered by the heartfelt response to her remake album “꽃갈피 셋” (Kkotgalpi 3) and title track “Never Ending Story”.
🎶 ‘Never Ending Story’ – Nostalgia Done Right
Released on May 27, IU’s Never Ending Story touches hearts with gentle vocals and elegant storytelling. The remake not only honors the original’s legacy but gives it a timeless new voice — hers.
The album as a whole delivers warmth, memory, and a sense of calm that resonated deeply with both longtime fans and younger generations discovering these classics anew.
📈 Top 10 Competitors – But No One Could Touch IU
Here’s how the Top 10 Idol Chart (June Week 1) stacked up:
- IU – 20,598
- IVE – 13,022
- aespa – 13,002
- RIIZE – 11,557
- QWER – 10,237
- Jungkook – 9,431
- Jennie – 8,459
- DAY6 – 8,329
- BOYNEXTDOOR – 8,067
- G-Dragon – 7,871
Despite fierce competition, IU held her ground with grace and force — proving once again that longevity and artistry beat trends.
🔗 More on Kolumverse
- IU’s ‘Kkot-Galpi 3’ Sweeps Charts with Nostalgia and Grace
- IU’s ‘Never Ending Story’ Explodes—Lee Seung-chul Is Back on Top!
- Queen IU Rises Again! Tops Idol Chart’s Acha Ranking for May Week 4
Article Source: NewsCulture, June 19, 2025
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