SEVENTEEN's new song 'Blue' reaches number one on charts, showcasing their vocal talent in a K-POP scene dominated by performances.
January/19/2026 14:49
SEVENTEEN's Dokyum and Seungkwan's new song 'Blue' has reached the top of the music charts. This is a significant achievement accomplished with a traditional ballad in the intense performance-centered K-POP scene. On the 19th, according to Pledis Entertainment of HYBE MUSIC GROUP, the title track 'Blue' from DxS's 1st mini-album 'Serenade' ranked first on the Korean YouTube 'Trending Music' chart at 9 PM on the previous day (18th). The song debuted at 27th on the chart on the 13th of last month, steadily climbed the rankings, and reached 2nd place on the 15th, finally achieving the top position. The included tracks 'Rockstar (DK Solo)' (28th) and 'Guilty Pleasure' (30th) also ranked. The popularity of 'Blue' is believed to be influenced by the online buzz from recent music show performances and vocal challenges featuring DxS. The two performed 'Blue' starting on the 15th at Mnet's 'M COUNTDOWN', followed by KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' and 'THE SEASONS ~ 10CM's Sudam Sudam' on the 16th, MBC's 'Show! Music Core' on the 17th, and SBS's 'Inkigayo' on the 18th. They captivated K-POP fans with their outstanding vocal skills and emotional appeal, and also debuted the enchanting track 'Guilty Pleasure' on 'THE SEASONS ~ 10CM's Sudam Sudam', showcasing their diverse charm. The vocal challenge featuring renowned singers like DAVICHI, Lee Mujin, Yoonha, RIIZE's Sohee, and GUMMY has also received positive feedback. Not only top vocalists but also artists from various genres like Ha Hyunsang, 10CM, Daybreak, Cosmic Girls' Yongjeong, SOLE, George, and MAMAMOO's Solar have been reinterpreting 'Blue' in their unique styles. The duet challenge that harmonizes with DxS is also rapidly spreading. As a result, 'Blue' ranked first in Instagram's 'Trending Audio' on the 17th. DxS will release the 'Blue' Epilogue Ver. music video today (19th). The teaser released the day before heightened expectations for the main video, featuring the two members' poignant emotions against the snowy fields of Hokkaido, Japan. The cinema version music video starring actors Lee Yumi and Noh Sanghyun has also charted in the Korean YouTube 'Weekly Popular Music Videos' (for the period of January 9-15), steadily gaining love. Furthermore, this 1st mini-album 'Serenade' can also be enjoyed in an analog format. According to their agency Pledis Entertainment, the LP (Vinyl) of 'Serenade' is scheduled for release on March 16. This album achieved an extraordinary feat for a K-POP unit album, selling over 500,000 copies on the release day, reaching half a million seller status, and topping the 'Worldwide iTunes Album' chart.
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