Red Velvet’s “Psycho” Is The No.1 Digital Idol Group Song In South Korea For 2020—Here’s The Full Top 10
The year is almost over, and the results from the Korea Music Content Association are in—Red Velvet‘s “Psycho” is officially the no.1 digital idol group song in South Korea this year! Here’s the full list of tracks that made it to the top of the 2020 charts.
The Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) is the organization behind the Gaon charts, which record the most popular songs and albums in Korea every week. Now, the KMCA has released its definitive list of the year’s highest-ranking digital songs based on downloads and streaming.
You may be surprised to learn that the top 10 list is actually filled primarily with soloists and indie acts. In fact, only one idol group managed to make it to the list at all: Red Velvet, with their 2019 smooth and haunting R&B release “Psycho”!
While “Psycho” didn’t make it to no.1 on the list overall, it reached incredible heights as the highest-ranking idol group song of 2020, beating out fierce competition from some much-loved tracks. Read on to find out Red Velvet’s overall position on the chart and see the full top 10—including which track was the most downloaded and streamed overall.
10. AKMU – “How Can I Love the Heartbreak…”
K-Pop duo AKMU’s “How Can I Love the Heartbreak, You’re the One I Love” is the 10th highest-ranking digital song of 2020.
It was released as part of the duo’s Sailing album on September 25, 2019, peaking at no.1 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart. “How Can I Love the Heartbreak, You’re the One I Love” is also certified Platinum for streaming (100 million streams) by the KMCA.
9. Gaho – “Start Over”
Singer-songwriter Gaho’s “Start Over” is the 9th highest-ranking digital song of 2020.
It was released as an OST for popular K-Drama Itaewon Class on February 1, 2020, peaking at no.1 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart.
8. Red Velvet – “Psycho”
Red Velvet’s “Psycho” reached 8th place overall on the 2020 digital song ranking.
It was released as part of the group’s The ReVe Festival: Finale album on December 23, 2019, peaking at no.2 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart. “Psycho” is also certified Platinum for streaming (100 million streams) by the KMCA.
7. Noel – “Late Night”
R&B band Noel’s “Late Night” is the 7th highest-ranking digital song of 2020.
It was released on November 7, 2019, peaking at no.1 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart. “Late Night” is also certified Platinum for streaming (100 million streams) by the KMCA.
6. IU & Suga (BTS) – “Eight”
Soloist IU’s “Eight” featuring BTS’s Suga is the 6th highest-ranking digital song of 2020.
It was released on May 6, 2020, peaking at no.1 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart. “Eight” is also certified Platinum for streaming (100 million streams) by the KMCA.
5. IU – “Blueming”
IU’s “Blueming” is the 5th highest-ranking digital song of 2020, making IU the only artist to appear on this list twice.
“Blueming” was released on November 18, 2019, peaking at no.1 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart. It’s also certified Platinum for streaming (100 million streams) by the KMCA.
4. Jang Beom June – “Your Shampoo Scent In The Flowers”
Indie rock singer-songwriter Jang Beom June’s “Your Shampoo Scent In The Flowers” is the 4th highest-ranking digital song of 2020.
It was released as an OST for Be Melodramatic on August 23, 2019, peaking at no.1 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart. “Your Shampoo Scent In The Flowers” is also certified 2x Platinum for streaming (200 million streams) by the KMCA—the highest certification on the list.
3. Jo Jung Suk – “Aloha”
Actor Jo Jung Suk’s “Aloha” is the 3rd highest-ranking digital song of 2020.
It was released as an OST for his K-Drama, Hospital Playlist, on March 27, 2020, peaking at no.1 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart. “Aloha” is also certified Platinum for streaming (100 million streams) by the KMCA.
2. Changmo – “Meteor”
Rapper Changmo’s “Meteor” is the 2nd highest-ranking digital song of 2020.
It was released as part of his studio album, Boyhood, on November 29, 2019, peaking at no.1 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart. “Meteor” is also certified Platinum for streaming (100 million streams) by the KMCA.
1. Zico – “Any Song”
And the overall no.1 spot goes to rapper and singer-songwriter Zico with “Any Song”, the highest-ranking digital song of 2020.
It was released as part of his mini album, Random Box, on January 13, 2020, peaking at no.1 on the Gaon Weekly Digital Chart. “Any Song” is also certified Platinum for streaming (100 million streams) by the KMCA.
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