BESTie’s ‘Love Options’ Makes a Global Chart Comeback 13 Years Later as the Full Four-Member Group Reunites

Girl group BESTie is returning to the music scene as a full four-member group, fueled by the explosive global chart comeback of its hit “Love Options,” released 13 years ago.

A hit revived by global short-form trends returns in style, dominating the charts

According to the music industry on the 17th, BESTie members Hyeyeon, UJi, Dahye and Haeryung recently agreed to resume activities as a full group. The reunion is especially meaningful because it was made official on the exact 13th anniversary of the release of “Love Options,” which came out on October 17, 2013.

The main driving force behind the group’s return is short-form content that has taken global platforms by storm. Dance challenges and videos featuring “Love Options” have recently spread rapidly across TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, triggering a viral chart comeback. As a result, the song entered Melon’s Top 100, South Korea’s largest music streaming platform, and settled in the daily chart’s top 60. It also ranked No. 12 in South Korea, No. 17 in Taiwan and No. 44 in Vietnam on YouTube Music’s Popular Songs chart, demonstrating its powerful reach at home and abroad.

The four-member girl group BESTie debuted in 2013 with the single “Pitapat” and made a strong impression with its solid live vocals and dazzling performances. The group built a devoted fan base with a string of upbeat, energetic songs, including “Love Options,” “THANK U VERY MUCH,” “Hot Baby” and “Excuse Me.” Attention is now focused on what kind of seismic shift the group will bring to the music scene once again as it returns with impressive chart results.