HWASA Makes K-Pop History: Dominates Charts with Record-Breaking “Perfect All-Kills”! 🏆🔥
In the dynamic world of K-pop, where chart dominance is the ultimate testament to an artist’s impact, HWASA has once again proven her undeniable power. Hello Korea is thrilled to report a monumental achievement: the fierce soloist has officially rewritten K-pop history, becoming the domestic artist with the most “Perfect All-Kills” (PAK) ever recorded on major Korean music charts!
As of January 13 at 12:30 PM KST, HWASA‘s hit single, ‘Good Goodbye’, has amassed an astounding total of 656 PAKs. This incredible feat places her at the pinnacle of Korean artists for this highly coveted achievement, which signifies simultaneously topping the daily, weekly, and real-time charts across all six major Korean music streaming platforms.
For those unfamiliar, a “Perfect All-Kill” is a rare and prestigious milestone calculated by iChart, an online music ranking aggregation chart that consolidates data from:
- 📈 Melon
- 🎶 Genie
- 🎵 Bugs
- 📺 YouTube Music
- 📻 Flo
- 🎧 VIBE
This remarkable tally pushes HWASA‘s ‘Good Goodbye’ to the second spot on the all-time PAK rankings, trailing only behind Huntrix’s ‘Golden’ (1484 PAKs). However, *excluding* Huntrix, HWASA now proudly stands as the top-ranking Korean artist in this category, surpassing other monumental hits:
- 👑 NewJeans‘ ‘Ditto’ (655 PAKs)
- 💥 BTS‘ ‘Dynamite’ (610 PAKs)
- 🌟 IU‘s ‘Celebrity’ (462 PAKs)
The journey to this record-breaking success for ‘Good Goodbye’ began with an electrifying performance at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards on November 19 of last year, where HWASA delivered a celebratory stage with actor Park Jeong-min. This performance ignited a “reverse run syndrome,” propelling the song, initially released 38 days prior, to its first major chart domination on November 22. Since then, its popularity has only soared, firmly holding its top spots on the charts.
Beyond the PAKs, HWASA‘s recent achievements are equally impressive. On January 11, she secured her 4th music show win on SBS ‘Inkigayo’ for ‘Good Goodbye’. Furthermore, the track has earned a 6-crown on the Circle Chart, claimed the top spot on Billboard Korea’s newly established ‘Billboard Korea Hot 100’ for two consecutive weeks, and debuted at number one on the ‘Billboard World Digital Song Sales’ chart. These accolades underscore her unparalleled influence and global appeal.
In celebration of this overwhelming success and in response to the immense support from her devoted fanbase, HWASA is set to hold her ‘2026 HWASA CONCERT ‘MI CASA”. This highly anticipated event will take place over two days, from January 17 to 18, at the Grand Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. This concert holds a special significance as it marks HWASA‘s first-ever solo concert in her 12 years since debut, promising fans an unparalleled experience into her distinctive and unique musical world.
This “reverse run” phenomenon for ‘Good Goodbye’ truly highlights the power of authentic artistry breaking through the noise, proving that exceptional talent can always find its moment to shine brightest. It’s inspiring to witness Hwasa not just achieve but redefine success on her own terms.
As HWASA continues to break barriers and set new standards, we at Hello Korea eagerly anticipate her continued journey and impact on the global music scene.
Editor: Jiyoon Lee ✈️
