[UK Official Chart] Michael Jackson Returns, Sweeps the UK Chart No. 1 in a Movie Boom... K-pop Popularity Keeps Rising

The Return of the 'King of Pop'—Reclaiming Music Charts Worldwide

The myth of the immortal 'Michael Jackson', the eternal king of pop, is being rewritten again. The biographical film 'Michael', which shines a light on his eventful life and musical legacy, has sparked a global box-office frenzy—completely taking over major music charts around the world, including the 'UK Official Chart'.

'Chart Comeback' Craze Kicks Off Along with the Movie's Success

In the 'UK Official Chart' album category 'Top 100' announced on the 8th (local time), the best-of collection released in 2005, 'The Essential', reclaimed No. 1 with confidence. Beyond simply topping the chart, the upper ranks are truly 'Michael Jackson''s playground.

• 'Thriller': No. 6

• 'Bad': No. 8

• 'Off the Wall': No. 47

• 'Dangerous': No. 80

On top of that, the movie tie-in album 'Michael - Songs from the Motion Picture' also entered new at No. 76, proving its overwhelming ripple effect.

Immortal Mega Hits—Singles Charts Devastated

The performance on the singles chart is just as astonishing. The iconic track that shook the world, 'Billie Jean', shot up to No. 4, while "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" landed at No. 15. Even 'I Want You Back' by Jackson 5—whose members included him as a key figure in the past—also reached No. 33, showcasing the power of timeless classics.

This phenomenon is observed just the same on the 'US Billboard Chart'. Starting in North America, the box-office success of 'Michael', which struck theaters worldwide, drove a burst of demand for his past hits. In Korea, it is set to open on the 13th, so expectations from Korean fans have also reached a peak.

K-pop's Firm Footing—Riding High in Tandem on the 'UK Official Chart'

Meanwhile, on the 'UK Official Singles Chart', the achievements of K-pop artists stood out as well. The OST 'Golden' from Netflix's animated movie 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' rose to No. 39. The global girl group 'KATSEYE''s 'Pinky Up' and 'Touch' recorded No. 47 and No. 98, respectively. In particular, 'BTS''s staying power is still going strong. The song 'Swim' climbed to No. 49 and secured a spot on the chart for seven straight weeks, and on the album chart, 'Arirang' took No. 20, once again proving its global influence.