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From BTS to TWS, HYBE music label artists dominate top spots on Japan's Oricon half-year charts
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From BTS to TWS, HYBE music label artists dominate top spots on Japan's Oricon half-year charts

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Artists from HYBE Labels, including BTS and TWS, have dominated the first half of Japan's Oricon charts.
  • The rankings cover the period from December 8, 2025, to June 7, 2026.
  • HYBE artists secured top positions across various Oricon chart categories.

Artists under South Korean entertainment giant HYBE Labels have achieved significant success on Japan's prominent Oricon charts for the first half of 2026. The impressive performance spans across multiple artists and categories, showcasing HYBE's strong influence in the Japanese music market.

According to the 'Oricon Half Year Ranking 2026' released on June 25, which covers the period from December 8, 2025, to June 7, 2026, artists from HYBE's music labels have secured top positions. This includes global superstars BTS and their labelmates TXT (Tomorrow X Together) from Big Hit Music, as well as ENHYPEN from Belift Lab, and the newly debuted group TWS from Pledis Entertainment.

The dominance extends across various Oricon chart segments, highlighting the widespread popularity and strong sales of HYBE artists in Japan. While specific chart positions and categories were not fully detailed in the provided text, the overall achievement signifies a major accomplishment for the artists and their agency.

This success on the Oricon charts underscores the continued appeal of HYBE's diverse roster of talent in one of Asia's largest music markets. The strong performance is a testament to their dedicated fan bases and effective promotion strategies in Japan.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.