Fifty Fifty Ties Blackpink’s Document On Billboard’s Pop Chart
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – APRIL 13: Sio, Saena, Aran and Keena of South Korean woman group Fifty Fifty … [+]
Fifty Fifty have established themselves as one of many high breakout new acts of 2023 with their hit single “Cupid.” Not solely has the tune achieved worldwide success, nevertheless it has additionally made vital waves at radio in america—a feat that’s uncommon for South Korean acts. Now, “Cupid” has as soon as once more held its floor on an vital chart, permitting the band to tie with one other beloved act from their dwelling nation.
This week, “Cupid” climbs to No. 13 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart, which ranks the songs that attain the biggest viewers on pop radio in America. Whereas the rise from No. 14 is slight, the place will not be an important side this week.
What units “Cupid” other than different tracks by South Korean feminine stars is its longevity on the Pop Airplay chart, because the tune has now spent a complete of eight weeks on the chart. Whereas this is probably not a unprecedented feat for well-established Western pop stars, it’s historic for Fifty Fifty. Reaching eight weeks on the chart signifies that “Cupid” now shares the document for probably the most weeks spent on the tally by a South Korean woman group, tying with Blackpink.
Impressively, Blackpink has seen two tracks spend eight weeks on the Pop Airplay chart. In 2020, the quartet collaborated with Selena Gomez on “Ice Cream,” which proved to be a significant success for them. The tune remained on the chart for eight weeks earlier than ultimately dropping off.
Final yr, Blackpink repeated this accomplishment with their single “Pink Venom,” which additionally spent eight weeks on the Pop Airplay chart. Whereas it lived on the rating for simply as lengthy, the tune did not climb as excessive, reaching solely No. 32 in comparison with the No. 21 peak “Ice Cream” managed.
At present, “Cupid” by Fifty Fifty continues to carry out nicely and remains to be on the rise. It’s extremely doubtless that they’ll quickly surpass their tie with Blackpink on the Pop Airplay chart. The truth is, “Cupid” has the potential to develop into a uncommon high 10 hit by a South Korean act on the chart in only a matter of days. To date, solely two names from South Korea—BTS and Psy—have achieved high 10 success on this aggressive chart.
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