Three acts stood out on Hanteo Chart's June Week 3 country rankings (June 15–21), released on the morning of June 26. According to Electronic Newspaper (전자신문), CORTIS, BTS, and aespa each claimed No. 1 in their respective regional charts — the US, Japan, and China.
CORTIS and aespa Lead the US Chart
On the US chart, rookie group CORTIS took the top spot with their track 'GREENGREEN', earning a composite score of 22,227.08. aespa followed closely at No. 2 with 'LEMONADE', scoring 11,799.94, while RIIZE's 'II' rounded out the top three with a score of 10,284.81. aespa's strong US showing adds another regional achievement to what has already been a remarkable run for the SM Entertainment group this chart cycle.
BTS Rules Japan; aespa Extends China Streak
On the Japan chart, BTS claimed No. 1 with 'ARIRANG', posting a composite score of 20,554.47. RIIZE's 'II' came in second at 19,650.75, with TREASURE's 'NEW WAV' at third with 14,169.95. It's a strong regional performance for BTS, whose presence continues to be felt across Hanteo's global rankings.
Meanwhile, on the China chart, aespa made history of their own — 'LEMONADE' topped the rankings for a fourth consecutive week, accumulating a composite score of 33,834.35, the highest single-chart score across all three regions this week. The four-week China streak underlines just how powerfully 'LEMONADE' has resonated with fans across Asia and beyond.
With aespa appearing in the top two of both the US and China charts, and BTS leading Japan, it's been a big week for some of K-pop's most beloved acts on the global stage.
