AKMU Continues its Reign for 9 Weeks

AKMU's 'Love Lee' Continues its Reign - 9 Weeks at No. 1 on Melon Chart

AKMU (Akdong Musician) has once again proven its strong presence in the music scene by maintaining the top spot on South Korea's largest music platform, the Melon chart, for the longest period this year.

According to their agency YG Entertainment on the 7th, AKMU (Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Su-hyun) secured the first place in the Melon and Genie weekly charts (October 30, 2023, to November 5, 2023) with the title track of their fourth single, 'Love Lee.' This marks the ninth consecutive week they have held the throne on this chart since first reaching the top in September.

Notably, 'Love Lee' had already set a record as it occupied the top position for the eighth consecutive week on the Melon chart for the 4th week of October (October 23, 2023, to October 29, 2023), making it the longest-running No. 1 track released this year. Despite being released over two months ago, the song continues to receive steady love from listeners.

The song's impact on domestic music charts is significant. 'Love Lee' achieved a "Perfect All-Kill" on all platforms, including Melon, Genie, Bugs, Vibe, and Flo, with more than 126 Perfect All-Kills and has maintained its top position on the streaming charts for eight consecutive weeks.

The B-side track 'Dream of Frying' also maintains a strong presence on South Korean music charts. Alongside the immense popularity of 'Love Lee,' AKMU's chart domination is expected to continue for a while.

After four years, AKMU is embarking on the 'AKMU 2023-2024 CONCERT TOUR [AKMUTOPIA]' nationwide tour, starting with a three-day Seoul concert on November 24, 25, and 26. They plan to connect with fans from all over the country by visiting cities like Busan, Gwangju, Goyang, Daegu, Changwon, Suwon, and Daejeon.

Written by Lee Seung Hun

Translated by Lee So Yun