September 14, 2026 Melon Chart: RESCENE’s Reign Continues

Welcome to your weekly analysis of the Melon Top 100. The third week of September finds the top spot firmly in RESCENE’s hands, while the rest of the Top 10 has been reshuffled. CORTIS’s “REDRED” has returned to the Top 3, a notable comeback for a song that has already spent substantial time near the summit, while familiar names including I.O.I, BIGBANG, aespa, and ATEEZ continue to keep the upper ranks highly competitive.

📊 This Week’s Top 10

🔄 Top 3 Analysis & Continuity

The top of the chart tells a story of sustained dominance alongside meaningful movement beneath it. For the ninth consecutive week, RESCENE‘s infectious hit “LOVE ATTACK” commands the #1 spot. Its long-running popularity highlights the group’s strong public appeal, while RESCENE’s presence is further cemented by three songs in this week’s Top 10—a remarkable feat for any artist.

Climbing one spot to #2 is the legendary project group I.O.I with “갑자기.” After placing #3 last week, the track has moved back into the runner-up position, underlining its continued strength with listeners and the enduring appeal of the group.

At #3, CORTIS‘s “REDRED” returns to the Top 3 after rising from #4 last week. Rather than representing a first-time breakthrough, this is a renewed high point for a track that had already spent a long period among the chart’s leading songs earlier in its run. Its return confirms that “REDRED” remains one of the week’s most resilient contenders, even as the order among the major acts continues to shift.

🔎 K-Culture Insight

The strong showing of I.O.I’s “갑자기” alongside BIGBANG and CORTIS illustrates how today’s Melon chart can accommodate several kinds of listener loyalty at once: affection for familiar K-pop names, enthusiasm for established chart favorites, and continued attention for newer acts. I.O.I, formed through the first season of Produce 101, remains an especially meaningful name for many fans who remember the group’s short but influential run. Their continued visibility on the chart shows how a well-loved group’s cultural connection can extend far beyond its original promotional period.

💡Closing

Looking ahead, the chart remains open to further movement beneath RESCENE’s long-running #1. New entries from IU—“이 별로부터” at #32 and “Dear my crazy soulmate” at #66—give listeners two releases to watch in the coming weeks. SOYEON‘s “퇴사할게여” enters at #91, while D.O.‘s “Guitarist” arrives at #99. Whether these new releases rise quickly or the current Top 10 continues to hold its ground, next week’s chart will reveal how durable this week’s reshuffle proves to be.

📉 Extended Chart (11-100)

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

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