KiiiKiii Holds No. 1 for Third Straight Week on Soompi Chart as IVE and TWS Make Big Moves

MODHAUS girl group KiiiKiii has proven their chart staying power by holding the top spot on Soompi's K-Pop Music Chart for a third consecutive week with their hit single "404 (New Era)." The February Week 4 chart, published on February 24, also saw significant movements from several major acts, headlined by a blockbuster debut and a dramatic 10-position climb.

Chart Leader Extends Her Reign

KiiiKiii's "404 (New Era)," the standout dance track from their "Delulu Pack" album, continued its dominant run at the summit. The fifth-generation group has established themselves as one of the year's breakout acts, with the song's infectious energy connecting with an ever-expanding listener base. Three weeks atop one of K-pop's most competitive charts is no small accomplishment, particularly for a group still in the early stages of their career.

A Powerhouse Enters the Fray

The week's biggest debut belonged to Starship Entertainment's six-member group, whose pre-release track "BANG BANG" stormed onto the chart at No. 2. Described as an EDM-based composition featuring a Western swing introduction layered over straightforward beats, the song arrived ahead of the group's second studio album "REVIVE+" and quickly dominated streaming platforms across the country. The track's immediate chart impact reflected months of anticipation from fans eagerly awaiting the group's return.

Longevity and Comebacks Define the Mid-Chart

NMIXX's "Blue Valentine" climbed three spots to secure third place in a remarkable 17th week on the chart, underscoring the song's extraordinary staying power. ILLIT's "NOT CUTE ANYMORE" slipped one position to No. 4 in its 11th week, while indie-pop sensation Car, the garden maintained a top-five presence at No. 5 with "My whole world."

Hwasa's solo effort "Good Goodbye" held at No. 6 despite a two-spot dip, continuing an impressive 17-week run. ATEEZ gained one position with "Adrenaline" at No. 7, benefiting from their active promotional schedule. Both HANRORO's "Landing in Love" and LE SSERAFIM's "SPAGHETTI" featuring j-hope remained fixtures in the top 10 at No. 8 and No. 9, each in their 16th chart week — a testament to their enduring appeal.

TWS Achieves the Week's Biggest Jump

The most dramatic movement on the entire chart belonged to boyband TWS, whose track "OVERDRIVE" vaulted an astonishing 10 positions to reclaim a top-10 berth at No. 10. Despite being in its 17th week, the song experienced a significant streaming resurgence, likely fueled by renewed promotional activities and growing word-of-mouth among fans. The 10-spot jump was the largest single-week gain across the entire chart.

What This Week's Chart Reveals

February Week 4 offered a fascinating snapshot of the current K-pop ecosystem. The chart's upper reaches featured an intriguing mix of generations, with fifth-generation acts like KiiiKiii and ILLIT holding their own alongside established fourth-generation favorites. The remarkable longevity of multiple tracks past the 15-week mark suggests that quality releases continue to build audiences organically. As spring comeback season approaches with multiple groups teasing new releases, competition for chart positions is expected to intensify dramatically in the weeks to come.