Circle Chart midyear 2026: BTS lead album rankings, HANRORO dominates digital

Circle Chart has released its midyear rankings for the first half of 2026, based on cumulative weekly data since January.

BTS lead the physical album chart with ARIRANG, surpassing 4.2 million copies. ENHYPEN follow in second place, with CORTIS, BLACKPINK, and TXT completing a top five that reflects strong global demand and multiple high-volume releases.

The wider Top 10 also includes names familiar to European fans such as NCT WISH, &TEAM, TWS, and RIIZE, highlighting how both established acts and newer groups are performing strongly in physical sales.

On the digital side, soloist HANRORO dominates the chart, taking both No.1 and No.2 with Landing in Love and 0+0. Hwasa, KiiiKiii, and WOODZ round out the Top 5, showing a mix of current hits and long-running tracks.

The digital Top 50 features a broad range of artists, including IVE, BLACKPINK, aespa, LE SSERAFIM, and AKMU, underlining the diversity of Korea’s streaming landscape.

For European fans, the results confirm continued strong international appeal for both physical albums—often driven by collectible editions—and digital hits that gain traction on global platforms.

As always with midyear charts, earlier releases benefit from longer tracking periods, meaning the rankings may shift significantly by the end of 2026.