Circle Chart just revealed its latest monthly and weekly rankings — and K-pop’s biggest acts absolutely REFUSED to share the spotlight! TREASURE, I.O.I’s reunion single, Cortis, ZEROBASEONE, AKMU, BTS, and ILLIT all claimed top positions across multiple categories!
This is arguably the most stacked chart week of 2026 — legends and rookies co-dominating simultaneously.
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Circle Chart – Weekly & Monthly Winners
| Artist | Chart Category | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| TREASURE | Album Chart (Weekly) | #1 with new release |
| AKMU | Digital Chart (Weekly) | #1 Perfect All-Kill |
| BTS | Global K-pop (Monthly) | #1 sustained dominance |
| ZEROBASEONE | Album Chart (Monthly) | #1 million+ copies |
| ILLIT | Streaming Chart (Weekly) | #1 viral hit |
| I.O.I | Digital Chart (Monthly) | #1 reunion single |
| Cortis | Social Chart (Weekly) | #1 fan engagement |
TREASURE continuing their streak proves YG’s investment is paying off — their latest album outsold every competing release by a massive margin. Meanwhile, AKMU keeps proving that sibling magic plus timeless songwriting equals permanent digital chart residency.
The biggest surprise? I.O.I’s reunion single topping monthly digital charts — a full decade after their original debut, proving Produce nostalgia remains K-pop’s most powerful weapon.
Rookie vs Legend Breakdown
| Category | Rookie Winner | Legend Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Album Sales | ZEROBASEONE | TREASURE |
| Digital Streams | ILLIT | AKMU |
| Global Impact | Cortis | BTS |
| Fan Engagement | ZEROBASEONE | TREASURE |
The fact that 2024/2025 rookies are competing directly with BTS and AKMU shows how insanely competitive K-pop has become!
More chart analysis → Circle Chart Complete Rankings February 2026
FAQs
How is Circle Chart different from Hanteo?
Circle Chart (formerly Gaon) tracks ALL sales nationwide including stock shipments, while Hanteo tracks real-time individual purchases only!
Which artist dominated the most categories?
TREASURE and BTS tied — both appearing across weekly AND monthly top positions simultaneously!
