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

AKP STAFF

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)