NMIXX Achieves No. 1 on Melon’s TOP 100 Chart with ‘Blue Valentine’, Dethroning ‘Golden’

NMIXX Achieves Historic No.1 on Melon’s TOP 100 Chart with “Blue Valentine”

NMIXX has made a significant impact on the Korean music scene with their latest title track, “Blue Valentine, ”which remarkably ascended to the top of Melon’s TOP 100 chart on October 20 at 11 PM KST. This milestone marks the group’s inaugural No.1 position on the influential platform, ending the long-standing dominance of “Golden, ”the hit from Netflix’s “K-Pop Demon Hunters”soundtrack.

Launched on October 13 as the primary single from their debut full-length album of the same name, “Blue Valentine”made its initial entry at No.51. The track exhibited a steady upward trajectory, jumping to No.2 in the early hours of October 20 before clinching the top position later that evening.

A Milestone for JYP Entertainment

This achievement not only signifies a major victory for NMIXX but also establishes them as the first girl group under JYP Entertainment to secure a No.1 spot on Melon’s TOP 100 since TWICE achieved the same feat with “More & More”in June 2020. This underscores NMIXX’s rapid growth and emerging influence within the evolving K-pop industry. Previously, the group had shown consistent progress on local charts, with their earlier singles like “Love Me Like This”peaking at No.4 and others reaching No.25 and No.29 with “See That?”and “Young, Dumb, Stupid, ”respectively.

Impactful Comeback Amidst Strong Competition

The dethroning of “Golden, ”which had been a collaborative success performed by the fictional group Huntr/x, brings to light the overwhelming enthusiasm surrounding NMIXX’s comeback.“Golden”became a cultural phenomenon, dominating streaming charts since its release and posing a formidable challenge to any newcomer. Fans took to social media to celebrate this historic moment, lauding NMIXX for their vocal talents and the emotive depth of “Blue Valentine.”

Gratitude Expressed by NMIXX

The members of NMIXX shared their heartfelt appreciation for their dedicated fanbase, known as Once, through official messages on community channels. Leader Haewon expressed profound gratitude, stating, “We are so thankful for the love and support that pushed us to this moment.‘Blue Valentine’ means so much to us, and to see it reach No.1 so quickly is a dream come true.”Lily added, “This achievement is for our fans who have believed in us from day one. We hope this is just the beginning of a new chapter for NMIXX.”

Musical Composition and Chart Performance

The song “Blue Valentine”intricately weaves a poignant pop-rock arrangement that highlights the members’ harmonious vocals, with lyrics that touch on the bittersweet experiences of love. The single’s rapid rise was mirrored on other domestic platforms as well, where it topped Bugs’ daily chart on October 19 and secured the No.2 position on Melon’s weekly chart for the period from October 13 to 19. The album also achieved substantial success, debuting at No.1 on Hanteo’s weekly album chart during the same timeframe.