📈 IU Reigns Supreme: Acha Ranking No.1 in Late May
IU has once again proven her unmatched star power by taking the top spot on Idol Chart’s May 4th week Acha Ranking (May 26 – June 1). With a total of 12,369 points—consisting of 1,406 from music scores, 5,945 from YouTube, and 5,008 from social media engagement—IU secured a clear victory.
🎶 ‘Kkot-Galpi 3’ Delivers a Powerful Nostalgia Punch
IU’s rise to No.1 comes just days after the release of her third album in the Kkot-Galpi (Flower Bookmark) series on May 27. The album revives Korean music legends, featuring covers like ‘Never Ending Story’ by Boohwal, ‘Beauty’ by Shin Joong-hyun & Yup Juns, and ‘October 4th’ by Seo Taiji. With six iconic tracks, IU blends retro magic with her signature emotional delivery, captivating fans across all generations.
🥇 Acha Ranking Top 10 Breakdown
Following IU’s stellar showing, the rest of the Acha Top 10 for the 4th week of May includes:
- IU – 12,369 pts
- aespa – 10,782 pts
- Jin (BTS) – 10,631 pts
- G-Dragon – 9,942 pts
- DAY6 – 9,456 pts
- IVE – 9,133 pts
- BOYNEXTDOOR – 8,608 pts
- RIIZE – 8,525 pts
- Jennie (BLACKPINK) – 8,339 pts
- (G)I-DLE – 8,241 pts
IU’s consistent performance across digital platforms shows that her fanbase is not only massive but deeply engaged.
Original Source: MK News, 2025.06.10
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