K-Pop Boy Groups Defy Odds: 2023's Unprecedented All-Kill Dominance on Music Charts

By Madison Cullen Jul 11, 2023

Their struggle to rank high on music charts has been attributed to several factors, including the rising popularity of girl groups and the challenges of capturing the attention of the Korean general population.

Against all odds, the year 2023 has witnessed an extraordinary feat as four boy group songs have triumphantly secured the highly sought-after #1 all-kill status on Korean music charts.

Let's take a closer look at the talented artists who achieved this remarkable feat..

1. “Fighting” by SEVENTEEN’s BSS

Released on February 6 as the title track of SEVENTEEN's sub-unit BSS' Second Wind album, "Fighting" claimed the #1 all-kill position.

The song not only attained this incredible achievement but also garnered eight music show awards, solidifying its impact and popularity among fans.

2. “Super” by SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN, as a group, achieved a momentous #1 all-kill with their track "Super," which served as the title track for their album FML, released on April 24.

The album itself went on to make history as the best-selling K-Pop album of all time, with over 6.1 million copies sold. "Super" also secured five music show awards, further solidifying its success.

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3. “ROAR” by THE BOYZ

In an impressive achievement for fourth-generation boy groups, THE BOYZ achieved a #1 all-kill with their captivating hit song "ROAR."

The track, released on February 20 as the lead single from their Be Awake album, showcased their talent and unique style.

Additionally, "ROAR" garnered five music show awards, underscoring its popularity.

4. “HARD” by SHINee

Notably, the veteran boy group SHINee, even 15 years into their career, achieved a remarkable #1 all-kill with their latest title track, "HARD," from their album of the same name, released on June 26.

Continuing to actively promote the song, SHINee has garnered four music show awards, showcasing their enduring popularity and talent.

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The success of these four songs has sparked lively conversations among fans on various online platforms.

Fans Overflow with Excitement and Admiration

Supporters have expressed their excitement and admiration for the artists' achievements, emphasizing their exceptional talent and the impact of their music on the industry.

Read their comments below:

“SHINee is really awesome”

“I'm proud of you.”

“Hard is really good”

“The Boys are great”

“Seventeen knows everything, SHINee must have killed it as soon as they made a comeback, but the firepower is still great.”

“Everybody's awesome. ”