Hwasa’s ‘Good Goodbye’ Reigns Supreme (Again!) on Inkigayo… WITHOUT Her Onstage! 🤯 Chart Domination & Record-Breaking PAKs! 👑

In a stunning display of pure artistic power, **HWASA** has once again proven her undeniable global impact, securing her **fourth music show win** for her latest hit, **’Good Goodbye,’** on **SBS’s Inkigayo**. What makes this victory even more remarkable? She wasn’t even there! On **January 11th**, the powerhouse vocalist clinched the top spot without a live appearance, a testament to the song’s enduring appeal that transcends the need for immediate stage presence.

This marks a significant comeback for **’Good Goodbye,’** which initially topped **MBC’s Show! Music Core** on **December 13th**. After approximately a month, the track has brilliantly reclaimed its number one position on a major public broadcaster, further solidifying its unwavering popularity. Interestingly, this is also its second time reigning supreme on **Inkigayo** since its initial broadcast on **December 7th**.

Beyond music shows, **HWASA’s** reign extends to the digital charts, where her ‘Perfect All-Kill’ (PAK) streak continues its historic march. We at Hello Korea have been tracking this incredible feat:

• 🏆 **’Good Goodbye’** first achieved a **PAK** on **November 30th**.
• 📊 As of **January 11th**, 4 PM KST, the track has accumulated a staggering **633 PAKs** across six major Korean music platforms: **Melon, Genie, Bugs, YouTube Music, Flo, and VIBE**.

This phenomenal achievement places **HWASA’s ‘Good Goodbye’** at an impressive **3rd place** on the all-time **PAK** rankings, trailing only **Huntrix’s ‘Golden’** (**1484 PAKs**) and **NewJeans’ ‘Ditto’** (**655 PAKs**). Crucially, **HWASA** now holds the record for the **most PAKs by a South Korean solo artist**, surpassing giants like **BTS’s ‘Dynamite’** (**610 PAKs**) and **IU’s ‘Celebrity’** (**462 PAKs**), which currently sit at 4th and 5th, respectively.

Solidifying her status as a “trend-setting solo queen,” **HWASA** is now gearing up for a direct encounter with her ardent fans. She is set to hold the **’2026 HWASA CONCERT ‘MI CASA”** for two days, from **January 17th to 18th**, at the Grand Peace Hall, Kyung Hee University, Seoul. This highly anticipated event marks **HWASA’s first solo concert** in her **12-year debut career**, promising a unique opportunity to fully experience the distinctive and unparalleled musical world of **HWASA** as a solo artist.

Winning without even stepping on stage speaks volumes about Hwasa’s undeniable artistic impact, but we can only imagine the explosive energy she’ll bring to her very first solo concert. This live performance is set to be a true testament to her enduring power as a performer.

As Hwasa continues to break records and redefine what it means to be a K-Pop powerhouse, Hello Korea eagerly anticipates witnessing her next chapter unfold, both on and off the stage.

Editor: Jason Lee 🎤