June 22, 2026 Melon Chart: Top 3 Solidify Their Reign

Welcome to your weekly K-Pop chart analysis. As we enter the last week of June 2026, the Melon Top 100 shows a remarkable display of stability at its peak. The top three positions remain unchanged for the third consecutive week, creating a formidable barrier that challengers have yet to breach, while the mid-chart continues to see subtle but significant shifts.

📊 This Week’s Top 10

🔄 Top 3 Analysis & Continuity

For the third week running, the podium of the Melon chart remains an unbreakable fortress. At number one, I.O.I’s “갑자기 (Suddenly)” continues its stunning reign. The track’s dominance, unwavering since it first claimed the top spot over two weeks ago, speaks volumes about its massive public appeal. Its dreamy synth-pop melody combined with the group’s signature emotional delivery has created a listening experience that listeners are refusing to let go of.

Holding firm at second place is “REDRED” by CORTIS. The track’s aggressive hyper-pop energy serves as a perfect sonic contrast to the song at number one, yet it hasn’t been enough to upset the balance. CORTIS has successfully established “REDRED” as a long-term hit, proving their staying power. Likewise, ILLIT’s “It’s Me” has cemented its position at number three. The song’s catchy hook and confident message continue to resonate, keeping it a staple in playlists across the country and securing ILLIT’s status as a chart powerhouse. The complete stasis in the top three for nearly a month is a rare phenomenon, indicating an exceptionally strong connection these songs have forged with the audience.

[K-Culture Insight]

The unprecedented, long-running success of I.O.I’s “갑자기 (Suddenly)” is more than just a hit song; it’s a cultural moment. The group, originally formed through a survival show a decade ago for a temporary run, has tapped into a powerful wave of “Retro-dol” nostalgia. In an industry focused on the new and the next, I.O.I’s chart-topping return proves there is a massive, underserved appetite for the sounds and stars of the 2nd and 3rd generations of K-Pop. This success story may well inspire a new trend of reunion projects, bridging the gap between past and present fanbases.

📉 Extended Chart (11-100)

*Source : https://www.melon.com/chart/week/index.htm

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