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aespa's "Supernova" breaks into the top 10 all-time for most hourly PAKs (perfect all kills)

aespa’s chart-topping single, “Supernova,” has made an impressive entry into the elite league of songs (top 10) with the most hourly Perfect All-Kills (PAKs). Currently, the track has achieved a remarkable 208 hours of PAK status, with the count still ongoing.

This achievement signifies the song’s overwhelming popularity, as a PAK is awarded when a song consistently ranks first on the daily and real-time charts of all major South Korean music streaming platforms, including Melon, Genie, Bugs, FLO, VIBE, and YouTube Music. Additionally, to secure a PAK, the song must simultaneously top the real-time and weekly charts on Instiz’s iChart, thereby dominating every significant music ranking in South Korea.

“Supernova” is currently tied for the 10th spot for the most hourly PAKs, a position currently held with SSAK3’s “Beach Again” at 208 PAK hours. Entering the top 10 marks a significant milestone in aespa’s illustrious career. They become the third 4th generation group to reach the top 10 all-time for Perfect All-Kills (PAKs), following IVE and NewJeans.

To put this achievement into perspective, here’s a look at the top 10 songs with the most hourly PAKs of all-time:

1. NewJeans – “Ditto” – 655 hours (2023)

2. BTS – “Dynamite” – 610 hours (2020)

3. IU – “Celebrity” – 462 hours (2021)

4. IVE – “I AM” – 359 hours (2023)

5. IU – “Love Wins All” -339 hours (2024)

6. Zico – “Any Song” – 330 hours (2020)

7. Brave Girls – “Rollin'” – 262 hours (2017)

8. BTS – “Butter” – 239 hours (2021)

9. IU – “Lilac” – 223 hours (2021)

10*tie. SSAK3 – “Beach Again” – 208 hours (2020)

10*tie. aespa – “Supernova” – 208 hours and still counting (2024)

Congratulations aespa!