Debut songs serve as the first impression for K-pop acts, encapsulating their group concepts, image, and talent. These tracks are a critical test for rookie groups, and only a select few have achieved instant stardom with their debut songs.

Let’s delve into the only four K-pop boy groups that, with their very first releases, achieved the remarkable feat of entering the top two on the Melon Daily Chart.

#1 WINNER – empty (2014)

WINNER bagged their very first #1 hit on the Melon Daily Chart with their debut track, “empty.” The song’s profound emotional content and the soul-stirring vocals of the members resonated with both fans and non-fans.

#1 iKON – MY TYPE (2015)

iKON swiftly ascended to fame, earning the moniker of 'Monster Rookie' due to their remarkable impact in both the pre-debut and debut phases of their journey. Their hit debut, "My Type," a catchy upbeat track, catapulted them into the spotlight, soaring to the coveted #1 position on the Melon Daily Chart.

#2 Wanna One – Energetic (2017)

Wanna One, the sensational boy group emerging from 'Produce 101 Season 2,' captivated audiences with their electrifying debut single, "Energetic." The track made listeners feel so high and 

energetic that it went on to peak at #2 on the Melon Daily Chart.

#2 TWS – plot twist (2024)

It's been 7 years since this last happened. Fifth-generation rookie boy group TWS astounded everyone with the remarkable success of their debut song, "plot twist." The track has swiftly climbed to the #2 position on the Melon Daily Chart and is still charting there, making it one of the few debut songs to enter the top 2 of the prestigious chart.

Which debut song impressed you the most?