Recent chart rankings of JYP Entertainment groups on South Korea’s largest streaming platform, MelOn, have sparked a lively discussion among Korean netizens. A post surfaced on TheQoo detailing the peak daily chart positions of JYP’s recent comebacks, garnering more than 62,000 views and surpassing 600 comments.
MelOn, known for its wide reach and influence, bases its daily chart rankings on the number of streams and unique listeners a song amasses hourly over a 24-hour period.
The chart rankings included in the post were as follows: TWICE‘s “Set Me Free” at No. 83, NMIXX‘s “Love Me Like This” at No. 6, Xdinary Heroes‘s “Freakin’ Bad” outside of the Top 1000, Stray Kids‘s “S-Class” at No. 100, and NMIXX‘s “Party O’Clock” at No. 123.
Overall, netizens expressed their disappointment and confusion regarding the groups’ chart rankings. A prevailing sentiment suggests that the music produced by these JYP groups lacks trendiness, with some pointing out the unimpressive dance routines accompanying the tracks.
One netizen noted, “Apart from the idols’ abilities, the songs and dances are not trendy at all.” The comment suggesting that the perceived lack of chart success may not be due to the groups’ talent, but rather to the quality of their music and choreography.
Many have expressed confusion, particularly around the lower-than-expected chart position of TWICE’s “Set Me Free”. Despite their positive view of the song, one netizen commented, “I thought TWICE’s song was good, so I don’t know why it didn’t do so well on the music charts.”
Fans are also questioning the sustainability of the groups’ current trajectory. While acknowledging that the groups have been successful overseas and have bolstered JYP’s stock price, they believe this is not a long-term solution. Many have indicated concern for the future of these artists as well as the company.
I’m sure they get a lot of benefits since they’re working hard overseas. But NMIXX and ITZY are the groups that came after TWICE, so how long are they going to depend on TWICE?
— Anonymous Netizen on TheQoo
The consensus among fans seems to be that a successful future for these groups must involve high-charting songs and a dedicated fanbase. They express disappointment, sympathizing with the companies’ youngest groups like ITZY and NMIXX.
I feel sorry for ITZY and NMIXX ㅠㅠ I feel like their skills are good but they don’t get good songs…
— Anonymous Netizen on TheQoo
While the music charts reflect only one aspect of a group’s success, they are undoubtedly an important indicator of public reception and popularity. As the conversation continues to evolve, fans and netizens alike will be watching keenly to see how JYP Entertainment responds to these concerns.
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