[LINE MUSIC] New Global-K Chart to Launch in June 2026, Tracking Global Popularity of K-POP Artists
LINE MUSIC Corporation will launch the 'Global-K Chart' in June 2026, a new K-POP ranking platform in collaboration with Korea's Melon (Kakao Entertainment) and China's Tencent Music. The chart integrates streaming data from Japan, Korea, and China, allowing fan activity to directly impact artist rankings.
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LINE MUSIC Corporation (hereinafter LINE MUSIC) has announced the full launch of 'Global-K Chart' (formerly K-POP Artist Chart), a collaborative global K-POP ranking system with Kakao Entertainment Corp, the operator of South Korea's largest music streaming service 'Melon.' The service will start on June 8, 2026, for Japan, while it begins on June 1 for Korea and China.
Global-K Chart was established through a partnership between major music platforms in Japan, South Korea, and China—regions with highly active K-POP fanbases. It serves as a new index that comprehensively shows the popularity of K-POP artists across Asian countries. Play counts and listener data from each country will be reflected in the rankings, providing a new way for fans to support their favorite artists.
LINE MUSIC is the only official platform in Japan to be integrated into the Global-K Chart. Metrics such as play counts and listener numbers from LINE MUSIC will be counted as contributions to the ranking. The support of listeners will directly translate into power that boosts their favorite artists' positions.
Details of the Global-K Chart will be announced on the LINE MUSIC special site and official social media accounts. Prior to the June launch, a relay of special congratulatory messages from representative K-POP artists, including ALPHA DRIVE ONE, aespa, AND2BLE, TAEYONG (NCT), and LE SSERAFIM, will be released starting May 26.
■ Global-K Chart Overview
Name: Global-K Chart (formerly K-POP Artist Chart)
Service Launch Dates:
- June 1, 2026: Melon, Tencent Music (TME)
- June 8, 2026: LINE MUSIC
Aggregation Scope: LINE MUSIC, Melon, Tencent Music (TME)
Metrics: Play counts, listener counts, and other fan activity indicators
Frequency: Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Update Time: Daily after 12:00 (based on the previous 24 hours of data)
LINE MUSIC will continue to promote the activation of fandoms not only for K-POP but also for J-POP and other Japanese artists.
Global-K Chart was established through a partnership between major music platforms in Japan, South Korea, and China—regions with highly active K-POP fanbases. It serves as a new index that comprehensively shows the popularity of K-POP artists across Asian countries. Play counts and listener data from each country will be reflected in the rankings, providing a new way for fans to support their favorite artists.
LINE MUSIC is the only official platform in Japan to be integrated into the Global-K Chart. Metrics such as play counts and listener numbers from LINE MUSIC will be counted as contributions to the ranking. The support of listeners will directly translate into power that boosts their favorite artists' positions.
Details of the Global-K Chart will be announced on the LINE MUSIC special site and official social media accounts. Prior to the June launch, a relay of special congratulatory messages from representative K-POP artists, including ALPHA DRIVE ONE, aespa, AND2BLE, TAEYONG (NCT), and LE SSERAFIM, will be released starting May 26.
■ Global-K Chart Overview
Name: Global-K Chart (formerly K-POP Artist Chart)
Service Launch Dates:
- June 1, 2026: Melon, Tencent Music (TME)
- June 8, 2026: LINE MUSIC
Aggregation Scope: LINE MUSIC, Melon, Tencent Music (TME)
Metrics: Play counts, listener counts, and other fan activity indicators
Frequency: Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Update Time: Daily after 12:00 (based on the previous 24 hours of data)
LINE MUSIC will continue to promote the activation of fandoms not only for K-POP but also for J-POP and other Japanese artists.
FAQ
「Global-K Chart」とはどのようなサービスですか？
日本・韓国・中国の主要な音楽プラットフォームが連携し、アジア各国でのK-POPアーティストの人気度を総合的に示す新たなグローバルランキングです。
どのプラットフォームのデータが集計対象になりますか？
日本の「LINE MUSIC」、韓国の「Melon」、中国の「Tencent Music（TME）」の3つのプラットフォームが対象です。
サービスの開始日はいつですか？
MelonとTencent Music（TME）では2026年6月1日、LINE MUSICでは6月8日に開始されます。
ランキングの集計指標は何ですか？
再生数、リスナー数、およびその他のファン活動指標に基づいて算出されます。
ランキングはどのくらいの頻度で更新されますか？
デイリー、ウィークリー、マンスリーの頻度で更新され、デイリー更新は毎日12:00以降に行われます。