MelOn is a leading and widely used music streaming service in South Korea, known for its extensive catalog of music, particularly K-pop. Launched in 2004 by SK Telecom, MelOn quickly became one of the most dominant platforms in the Korean music industry, serving millions of users daily. MelOn offers more than just music streaming—it features various charts—hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly that reflect the real-time preferences of listeners, making it an influential indicator of an artist's success in the Korean market.
The MelOn Daily Chart, in particular, is widely regarded as one of the most important charts in South Korea, as it tracks the number of streams a song receives throughout the day and showcases the most popular tracks based on that data. Debuting straight at #1 on this chart is an extraordinary accomplishment that not many artists can pull off; it often depends on factors such as the star power of the artists and groups, dedicated fanbases, quality music, and anticipation that has been carefully built up before the release.
Here are the songs that have managed to debut straight at #1 on the MelOn Daily Chart this decade—a decade marked by the increasing global reach of K-pop and the rise of both established acts and rising stars.
Any Song [ZICO]
Eight [IU]
How You Like That [BLACKPINK]
Beach Again [SSAK3]
Celebrity [IU]
LILAC [IU]
Butter [BTS]
Strawberry Moon [IU]
Still Life [BIGBANG]
Ditto [NewJeans]
Love wins all [ IU]
TOO BAD [G-DRAGON]
This achievement isn’t a small feat, and the above-mentioned songs will always be remembered as remarkable K-pop hits. The MelOn Daily Chart remains a key indicator of an artist’s domestic success.
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