AKMU Achieves Circle Triple Crown; CORTIS, BTS, ILLIT Top Charts

AKMU earned a Circle Triple Crown for the week of May 3-9, while CORTIS, BTS, and ILLIT topped the album, digital, and streaming charts.

AKMU Achieves Circle Triple Crown; CORTIS, BTS, ILLIT Top Charts

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Circle Chart (formerly Gaon Chart) has released its weekly rankings for the period of May 3 to 9, 2026. AKMU achieved a Circle Triple Crown by topping the digital, streaming, and BGM charts with their song 'Heroine'. This marks their first triple crown since the chart's rebranding.

On the Album Chart, CORTIS secured the top two positions with their new EP 'Echo' at No. 1 and 'Echo (Instrumental)' at No. 2. BTS's 'Proof' anthology remained strong at No. 3, while ILLIT's debut single 'Magnetic' climbed to No. 4.

In the Digital Chart, AKMU's 'Heroine' held the No. 1 spot for a second consecutive week, followed by ILLIT's 'Magnetic' at No. 2 and (G)I-DLE's 'Fate' at No. 3. The Streaming Chart mirrored the digital rankings, with AKMU leading ahead of ILLIT and (G)I-DLE.

Other notable entries include NewJeans' 'How Sweet' at No. 5 on the digital chart and BTS's Jungkook's solo track 'Never Let Go' debuting at No. 8. The Social Chart 2.0 was topped by BTS, with ILLIT and AKMU rounding out the top three.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Circle Triple Crown?

A Circle Triple Crown is awarded when an artist tops the digital, streaming, and BGM charts simultaneously on the Circle Chart (formerly Gaon Chart).

Which song earned AKMU the triple crown?

AKMU achieved the triple crown with their song 'Heroine' during the week of May 3-9, 2026.

Who topped the album chart for that week?

CORTIS topped the album chart with their EP 'Echo', followed by 'Echo (Instrumental)' at No. 2.

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