TREASURE, AKMU, BTS and more lead latest Circle Chart rankings

Circle Chart has released its latest monthly and weekly rankings, with a wide mix of established names and newer acts dominating across album, digital, and global categories.

On the monthly album chart for May, CORTIS secured the top spot with their EP GREENGREEN, while also placing another version in the top three. aespa followed at No. 2 with LEMONADE, and releases from LE SSERAFIM and ZEROBASEONE also landed in the top five.

TREASURE led the weekly charts with a double win, topping both the physical album chart and digital download chart with NEW WAV and its title track IF I. Other strong weekly album entries included tripleS, AND2BLE, MEOVV, and SHINee.

In digital downloads, ZEROBASEONE ranked No. 1 for May with TOP 5, while I.O.I made a notable return with their reunion track Suddenly. On the weekly side, TREASURE took No. 1, with I.O.I and aespa following close behind.

AKMU achieved a monthly double crown by leading both the overall digital and streaming charts with Paradise of Rumors. The same top five appeared across both charts, highlighting consistent listener trends, with CORTIS and ILLIT also performing strongly.

Globally, BTS continued their dominance, holding No. 1 on both the global K-pop and social charts for the second consecutive month with SWIM. The weekly global chart showed similar stability, with aespa, CORTIS, and ILLIT maintaining strong international traction.

For European fans, these results underline the ongoing global reach of both veteran groups and newer acts, with several tracks and albums gaining traction across streaming platforms and international fanbases.