K-Pop Artists Are About To Chart Even Higher On Billboard Thanks To The Newest Change

K-Pop artists will be able to chart even higher on Billboard‘s charts thanks to Billboard’s new partnership with Melon.

In an official announcement, Kakao Entertainment‘s music platform Melon shared that they will provide their data, such as streaming numbers and download count, to Billboard through a partnership with Luminate Data Holdings, Billboard’s data management company.

The most recent Billboard Global 200 chart, with Fifty Fifty’s “Cupid” at #3.

The data shared between Melon and Billboard will be reflected in three charts: South Korea Songs chart, Billboard Global 200 chart, and Billboard Global Excl. US chart. Billboard went through months of data verification and review with Melon to determine the accuracy and validity of Melon’s data so that it accurately reflects South Korea’s music market at the present.

Melon’s strategic head Park Doo Wan shared a short comment regarding the partnership.

Melon, who has led the growth of Korea’s music industry for over 20 years, is glad to shed light on K-Pop and our artists through our data to the world.

— Park Doo Wan