Soyeon's 'I'm gonna TOESA' Extends Stay at Number One
Soyeon's 'I'm gonna TOESA' has held the top spot on Soompi's K-Pop Music Chart for a third consecutive week, according to the publication's October 2026, Week 2 rankings. The track, which features narration from Kian84, comes from the album 'What a Wonderful Life' and is classified in the rock genre. Soyeon is credited as both composer and lyricist, with additional music credits going to Pop Time, Daily and Likey.
A third week at number one is a notable achievement in a chart that draws on multiple data sources, including domestic streaming and album sales as well as international airplay and YouTube activity. It suggests that the song is maintaining momentum across several platforms rather than spiking briefly on one metric. For Soyeon, already known as a solo artist and as a member of (G)I-DLE, the run reinforces her ability to command attention with a rock-leaning release.
The chart's methodology, detailed in the source, weights Circle Singles and Albums at 30 per cent, Hanteo Singles and Albums at 20 per cent, Apple Music Korea at 15 per cent, Soompi Airplay at 15 per cent and YouTube K-Pop Songs and Music Videos at 20 per cent. That blend means a number one must perform well across Korean charts, international streaming and video platforms. Soyeon's continued reign therefore reflects a broad, sustained listenership rather than a single-platform surge.
ALLDAY PROJECT's 'CRASH' Makes a Dramatic Leap to Number Two
The biggest story inside the top three is ALLDAY PROJECT's 'CRASH', which jumps 47 places to number two. The track is the title song from the group's second EP of the same name, and it is classified as hip hop. Tarzzan, Woochan and Bailey participated in writing the lyrics, alongside several other credited contributors. Soompi describes the song as capturing a bold attitude of not being limited by fixed rules.
A 47-place climb in a single week is unusual, especially into the runner-up position. It suggests that 'CRASH' has found a rapid new audience, perhaps through a combination of playlist placement, video views and airplay. The fact that the EP shares its name with the single may also have helped, as listeners exploring the release could easily find the title track. This is the group's second week on the chart, and its peak position has already reached number two.
For ALLDAY PROJECT, the jump places them directly behind Soyeon and ahead of ATEEZ, both of whom have longer histories on the chart. It will be worth watching whether 'CRASH' can sustain this momentum or whether the surge was driven by a short-term event. Either way, the move demonstrates how quickly a song can rise when it connects across the chart's combined metrics.
ATEEZ Hold Firm at Number Three with 'BAD'
ATEEZ's 'BAD' remains at number three for a second consecutive week, according to the published chart. The song comes from the album 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5' and is classified as dance. It has now spent 15 weeks on the chart and previously peaked at number one, which makes its current position a sign of enduring popularity rather than a short-lived debut.
In a week dominated by a dramatic climber, ATEEZ's stability is a reminder that chart longevity often comes from consistent performance across all the measured sources. The group's fanbase is known for strong album sales and streaming, and 'BAD' continues to appear on both Korean and international platforms. Holding at number three while a song leaps from 49 to two is no small feat.
The contrast between ATEEZ's steady run and ALLDAY PROJECT's rapid ascent illustrates two different routes to the top of the chart. One relies on a broad, established audience over months; the other on a sudden burst of attention. Both are valid, and both show how the combined methodology rewards different kinds of success.
The Rest of the Top Ten: A Mix of Genres and Careers
Behind the top three, the rest of the top ten offers a snapshot of K-pop's current diversity. RESCENE's 'Pretty Girl' holds at number four, a dance track from the album of the same name. CORTIS's 'REDRED' is at number five, down three places from last week, but it has now spent 24 weeks on the chart and previously hit number one. aespa's 'LEMONADE' sits at number six, also down one, with 18 weeks on the chart and a prior peak at number one.
ILLIT's 'It's Me' rises one place to number seven, taken from the album 'MAMIHLAPINATAPAI'. It has spent 23 weeks on the chart and peaked at number one. IU's 'Dear my crazy soulmate' falls one to number eight, a rock track from the album 'Unknown Planet' that has been on the chart for two weeks.
TUIDE's 'SUN KISS' climbs four places to number nine, from the album 'TUNE & PLAY', and BIG Naughty's 'Nostalgia' drops one to number ten, a hip hop track that has spent six weeks on the chart.
This top ten includes dance, rock and hip hop, and features artists at very different stages of their careers. Some songs are recent releases, while others have been charting for months. The presence of long-running hits alongside newer entries suggests that the chart rewards both immediate impact and staying power. It also means that a high debut does not guarantee a long stay, and a slow start does not rule out a later climb.
New Entries: BOYNEXTDOOR, CRAVITY and More Break Into the Chart
Several new songs entered the chart this week, with BOYNEXTDOOR's 'ANIMAL' making the highest debut at number 13. CRAVITY's 'LOUDER' enters at number 20, while CLOSE YOUR EYES's 'Drop That!' arrives at number 24. NiziU's 'Sour Grapes' debuts at number 26, and ONEUS's 'Say Yes!' enters at number 29. Further down, GOSEGU's 'NO CAT, NO LIFE!' starts at number 36, Keyveatz's 'A1ㄱ' at number 43, nafla's 'bad problem' at number 48, and Parc Jae Jung's 'Epilogue' at number 49.
This influx of new entries shows that the chart is not static, even at the top. New releases can enter at a wide range of positions depending on their first-week performance across streaming, sales, airplay and video views. A debut in the top 20, like BOYNEXTDOOR's, suggests a strong initial reception, while lower entries may need time to build. It is also worth noting that some of these artists are relatively new, while others, such as Parc Jae Jung, have established solo careers.
The variety of genres among the new entries is striking. BOYNEXTDOOR, CRAVITY, CLOSE YOUR EYES, ONEUS and NiziU all bring different styles, from hip hop to dance to pop. This diversity is a regular feature of the K-pop chart, and it means that readers looking for new music have plenty to explore beyond the top ten.
Notable Climbers and Drops Across the Chart
Beyond the top ten, several songs made significant moves. BESTie's 'Love Options' climbed eight places to number 19, and IVE's 'BANG BANG' rose six to number 25. Taeyeon's 'BANSANKA' moved up two to number 18. These gains suggest that these tracks are finding new listeners or benefiting from promotional activity. For BESTie, a group with a long history, a climb into the top 20 is a notable result.
On the other side, a number of songs experienced steep drops. Lee Changsub's 'Four seasons, and you' fell 15 places to number 37, Youngtak's 'GOGO' dropped 14 to number 38, and &TEAM's 'Mark on Me' also fell 14 to number 39. Jennie's 'FALLEN ANGEL' declined 16 places to number 46, and UNIS's 'Sky Land, Star Land' dropped nine to number 50.
Such volatility is common in a chart that combines multiple metrics, as songs can lose ground quickly if they are no longer being heavily streamed or played.
It is important to note that a drop does not necessarily mean a song is unpopular. It may simply be that other tracks are gaining faster. The chart is a relative ranking, and with new entries arriving every week, even established hits can slide. The key question is whether a song can stabilise or rebound in the following weeks.
How the Soompi Chart Is Compiled
Soompi's K-Pop Music Chart is not based on a single metric. According to the source, it combines Circle Singles and Albums (30 per cent), Hanteo Singles and Albums (20 per cent), Apple Music Korea (15 per cent), Soompi Airplay (15 per cent) and YouTube K-Pop Songs and Music Videos (20 per cent). This means that a song's position reflects both Korean domestic consumption and international engagement, as well as radio-style airplay and video views.
The weighting gives the largest share to Circle, which tracks streaming and downloads in Korea, followed by Hanteo, which focuses on album sales. Apple Music Korea adds a streaming component, while Soompi Airplay and YouTube account for how often a song is heard on the station and watched on video platforms. The result is a chart that aims to capture a broad picture of a song's reach rather than a narrow slice of the market.
Understanding this methodology helps explain why some songs rise or fall unexpectedly. A track that performs strongly on YouTube might climb even if its album sales are modest, and a song with high physical sales could hold on despite lower streaming numbers. It also means that fans can influence the chart through multiple channels, from streaming to buying albums to watching videos.
What to Watch Next Week
The main question for the coming week is whether Soyeon can extend her run at number one for a fourth week. She faces a strong challenge from ALLDAY PROJECT's 'CRASH', which is still fresh on the chart and has momentum. ATEEZ's 'BAD' remains a steady presence, and any of the top ten could shift with a new release or a surge in airplay.
It will also be worth watching the new entries to see which ones climb and which ones stall. BOYNEXTDOOR's top-20 debut gives them a head start, but the chart's combined metrics mean that sustained success requires ongoing activity across streaming, sales and video. The same applies to CRAVITY, NiziU and others who entered this week.
The takeaway from this week's chart is that K-pop's measured success is increasingly multifaceted. A number one requires strength across Korean charts, international streaming, airplay and video. Soyeon's continued reign, ALLDAY PROJECT's dramatic climb and the influx of new entries all reflect that reality. As the chart evolves, the artists who can maintain performance across all these areas are the ones most likely to stay near the top.
Which chart move this week surprised you most: ALLDAY PROJECT's 47-place climb, a new entry breaking the top 20, or Soyeon's continued reign? Why?
