Billboard JAPAN 2026 Mid-Year Charts: M!LK Land Two Songs in the Top 10 as Mrs. GREEN APPLE Take a Third Straight No.1
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Billboard JAPAN has announced its 2026 mid-year charts, with the group M!LK making a leap by placing two songs in the Top 10 of the overall song chart. On the Artist 100 ranking, Mrs. GREEN APPLE took a third straight No.1 and HANA came in at No.2, making the shifting landscape clear.
M!LK widened their reach through streaming and social media around 'Iijan,' raising their presence across the first half of the year. Landing multiple songs in the upper ranks signals a fan base that goes beyond a single hit.
Mid-year charts draw attention as a gauge of the trends running through the year. The interplay of streaming and short-form video strongly shapes the rankings, and the lifespans of songs and the starting points of viral moments are diversifying.
Spreading a song through choreography and short videos has become a standard approach for group acts. Becoming a chart regular requires balancing release cadence with the design of talking points.
Also worth a listen: 'Bakuretsu Aishiteru'
M!LK have honed their visual expression on tracks such as 'Bakuretsu Aishiteru,' presenting a distinct world for each song. On the overall chart, Kenshi Yonezu's 'IRIS OUT' holds the top spot as powerful tracks continue to compete.
ZEN editorial view: The mid-year charts again show the effectiveness of designs that combine streaming and short-form video. ZEN PROJECT supports the design of song releases and social rollouts.
Sources: Billboard JAPAN / Mikiki / Real Sound and others
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