MAMAMOO HwaSa First to Top New Billboard Korea Hot 100

Billboard Korea Launches New Charts, with MAMAMOO HwaSa Making History

MAMAMOO HwaSa has officially made history, becoming the first artist to top the newly established Billboard Korea Hot 100 chart. Her latest song, “Good Goodbye,” secured the number one position on December 3, 2025, the same day the new K-pop chart was launched in a landmark partnership between Billboard Korea and its US counterpart. This achievement highlights the immediate impact of the new charts and the enduring popularity of Hwasa’s music. Adding to this success, “Good Goodbye” also made a strong international debut, entering the Billboard Global 200 chart at number 43, marking her biggest global hit since her solo debut in 2019.

A New Era for the K-Pop Chart with Billboard Korea

The launch of the official Billboard charts in Korea on December 3, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the industry. Developed to provide a transparent, reliable, and objective standard, these charts aim to become the definitive measure of K-pop’s performance both domestically and globally. According to Silvio Pietroluongo, SVP of Charts & Data Partnerships at Billboard, the initiative is designed to create a “common language” that connects artists, fan communities, and industry experts, solidifying K-pop’s status in the mainstream music world.

The ‘Billboard Korea Hot 100’ Explained

The flagship domestic chart, the ‘Billboard Korea Hot 100,’ is engineered to track the most popular songs within Korea. By aggregating data from various consumption metrics, it serves as a key indicator of domestic success. Hwasa’s immediate ascent to the top spot with “Good Goodbye” establishes a high benchmark for this new K-pop chart, which is expected to become the primary reference for musical popularity in the region.

Tracking Global K-Pop with the ‘Global K-Songs’ Chart

Alongside the domestic chart, Billboard Korea also introduced the ‘Billboard Korea Global K-Songs’ chart. This innovative ranking is the first to officially track the worldwide popularity and consumption of K-music under the prestigious Billboard brand. It acknowledges K-pop as a major international genre and provides a clear picture of which songs are resonating with audiences in Western markets and beyond. This chart is crucial for understanding the true reach of global K-pop and its artists.

Hwasa’s Historic Achievement and Continued Global Impact

Being the inaugural artist to claim the #1 spot on the ‘Billboard Korea Hot 100’ is a significant milestone in Hwasa’s career. The success of her new music reaffirms her status as a powerhouse soloist. The simultaneous debut of “Good Goodbye” on the Billboard Global 200 chart further proves her expanding international appeal, building on the foundation she has established since 2019. This historic achievement not only celebrates Hwasa’s individual artistry but also inaugurates a new, standardized era for measuring success in the dynamic world of K-pop.

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