Melon Global-K Chart Tops 3 Million Monthly Users
The music platform experienced a significant surge in international fan engagement throughout September 2026.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Pop
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Melon reported that its Global-K Chart surpassed 3 million monthly active users in September 2026. This milestone follows the platform's launch in June 2026 and highlights the impact of new interactive features on user growth.
Why it matters
The platform's growth is attributed to the successful rollout of the FANSWER program and the introduction of a new Cheer feature. These additions have effectively fostered direct participation from global audiences.
The Global-K Chart reached 3.0115 million monthly active users in September, marking a 45.5% increase from its launch. Overseas participation grew by 152%, rising from 1.0176 million users in June to 2.5641 million in September.
The players
Melon
Melon is a prominent South Korean online music store and streaming service.
NCT WISH
NCT WISH is a K-pop boy group that participated in the platform's interactive FANSWER program.
The details
The platform ranks songs based on streaming volumes and fan activity from Korea, China, and Japan. Engagement reached a peak with the NCT WISH FANSWER episode, which generated 15,817 questions from fans between September 15 and September 16, 2026.
Timeline
The Global-K Chart officially launched on June 1, 2026.
The FANSWER program was introduced in August 2026.
Fans submitted questions for the NCT WISH episode on September 15-16, 2026.
The Cheer feature debuted on September 30, 2026.
The MMA2026 music awards are scheduled for November 14-15, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
Melon is expanding its international footprint by integrating fan-centric features that bridge regional markets like China and Japan. The platform plans to introduce a Global Top 10 category at the MMA2026 music awards to recognize this shift.
Global fans can now participate in interactive programming and utilize the new Cheer feature to support their favorite artists. These tools provide users with more direct ways to engage with content creators on the mobile platform.
The takeaway
The rapid adoption of interactive fan features demonstrates a growing demand for platforms that offer direct artist-to-fan engagement. Users looking to participate in upcoming events should familiarize themselves with the new Cheer tools ahead of the November awards.
What happens next
The MMA2026 music awards, where Melon plans to introduce a new Global Top 10 category, are scheduled to take place on November 14-15, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 조선일보.
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