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Weekly Charts: May 2 - May 8

The music of May entices listeners in the first week of the month with some electrifying releases. This week’s chart toppers kick off the month with unique spins on the electric genre from lavish ladies, royal princes, and dreamy duos.

LUXURIOUS LOVE

TWICE is living and loving in luxury with “Fancy” released on April 22 from their seventh EP, Fancy You. With extravagant visuals conveying how much they “fancy” someone, the nine ladies express a new side of themselves through this pop dance release. From lavish outfits to a new electric-pop track, “Fancy” showcases the group embarking on a new stage of developing their image both musically and conceptually. Topping the Bugs! Music chart, TWICE elevates their distinguished pop sound with endearing lyrics and eye-popping visuals that top the infectious electric beat.

BET ON IT

NU’EST raises the stakes on love with “Bet Bet” released on April 29 off their sixth EP, Happily Ever After. Their newest electronic title track showcases the five charming princes ready risk it all as they fall deeper into fascination. In a dazzling fantasy, the members feel so mesmerized by their overpowering love that they want to bear all their passion to their most cherished, even if not reciprocated. “Bet Bet” allures listeners at the number one spot on Mnet with its magical charm.

DREAM HOUR

Park Bom finds herself in a dream state with “4:44” featuring MAMAMOO’s Wheein, released on May 2 from her first solo album, re: Blue Rose. When the clock strikes 4:44, the dazed singer nostalgically ponders about her past love that keeps her awake at night in this dreamy rock release. Yet even in her most sleepless nights, she’s caught dreaming about the old treasured times, only to awaken in tears. Park Bom’s emotive vocals that breathe life into the song lyrics takes the song to the top spot on Naver and Soribada.