Weekly Charts: February 7 - February 13

This week’s charts kick off the second week of February with a dynamic twist. Rather than your typical romantic ballads for the week of Valentine’s Day, new releases this week share a distinctive sound full of confident anthems, seductive sounds, and a even farewell present that are climbing up the charts.

UNTIL NEXT TIME

LOCO embraces a new chapter in life with the release of “It’s Been a While” third EP Hello, released on February 7. Just in time for his military enlistment, this mellow R&B track conveys a personal message from the rapper as he embarks on an important milestone of his manhood. While shaving his hair in preparation for his special day, he shares his final moments reflecting his most cherished moments with the help of his friends, GRAY—who produced his celebratory track—and Zion.T, who shares his final words before his departure. Instead of a somber song about final goodbyes, “It’s Been a While” expresses gratitude as a send off gift for fans, who are already anticipating his return as his song currently tops the Mnet chart at number one.

IT’Z A HOT DEBUT

ITZY makes their ambitious debut with “DALLA DALLA” from their first single IT’z Different, released on February 2. These five daring girls make it clear that they love every charm and flaw through this unapologetic anthem. Vibrant visuals are as bold as these fearless heroines who dream of empowering others to embrace their own uniqueness. With society demanding us to conform to narrow standards, ITZY’s debut song rules music charts like Bugs!, Genie, and Soribada at number one with its uplifting message for listeners to define standards on their own terms.

FALL INTO TAEMPTATION

Taemin embodies the dark power temptation with “Want” from his second mini-album released on February 11. In his latest space disco-inspired track, the soloist charms listeners with his seductive voice and hypnotic moves that drive them into an alluring spell. Imagery of snakes and apples allude to the universal story of the forbidden fruit and its power of temptation that compels an insatiable drive to fulfill our deepest desires. Taking the number one spot on NAVER, this irresistible track entices listeners with Taemin’s mesmerizing charisma that leaves them wanting for more.