The dissolved artist is one of the top 5 4th generation male K-pop groups in Melon in 2022 by number of streams and unique listeners in 2022. Read on to find out who this group of male idols is.
THIS disbanded band is one of the 5 most popular 4th generation K-pop groups on Melon in 2022
On December 4, a shareable post appeared on Nate Panna’s online forum four graphs shows the top 5 fourth generation male K-pop groups with the most streams and unique listeners on MelOn, as well as the top 5 songs by fourth generation male groups with the most streams and unique listeners.
(Photo: Facebook: X1)
THIS disbanded band is one of the 5 most popular 4th generation K-pop groups on Melon in 2022
The post focuses on a certain fourth-generation K-pop band that has already disbanded. This is none other than X1, which was created as part of the Mnet survival program “Produce X 101” in August 2019.
READ ALSO: Where is X1 now? The group “Produce”, which broke up after only 5 months
For the record, X1 consisted of 11 members, namely Yohan, Wooseok, Seungwoo, Hyeongjun, Seungyoun, Dongpyo, Hangyul, Dohyon, Junho, Minhee, and Eunsang. These boys debuted on August 27, 2019 with their first album “Emergency: Quantum Leap”. The album’s title track, “Flash”, earned the group a total of 11 trophies on various music programs through September 19.
(Photo: Facebook: X1)
THIS disbanded band is one of the 5 most popular 4th generation K-pop groups on Melon in 2022
However, in November 2019, Ahn Joonyoung, the producer of “Produce x 101”, was arrested and later pleaded guilty to rigging contestant vote rankings.
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Subsequently, the respective agencies of CJ ENM and X1 met to discuss the group’s future. After their deliberation, it was decided that X1 would disband. Although the contracts with the boys initially lasted five years, their activities ended only after nearly five months from their debut, on January 6, 2020.
(Photo: Facebook: X1)
THIS disbanded band is one of the 5 most popular 4th generation K-pop groups on Melon in 2022
But even though X1 is no longer promoted as a group, they are still one of the most popular fourth-generation K-pop groups on Melon, South Korea’s largest streaming platform.
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According to the chart shared on Nate Pann, X1 ranks 4th in both the top 5 cumulative Melon streams and the top 5 cumulative unique Melon listeners.
(Photo: Nate Pann)
THIS disbanded band is one of the 5 most popular 4th generation K-pop groups on Melon in 2022
X1 in particular has accumulated 265.3 million streams on Melon as of 2022. They follow TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), The Boyz and AB6IX; fifth place belongs to the Stray Kids.
As for exceptional listeners, the disbanded K-pop boy group has amassed 6.07 million listeners in Melon as of 2022. They are behind TXT, The Boyz and Stray Kids; fifth place goes to AB6IX.
On the last two charts, X1 impressively took first place. Their debut track “Flash” is the song of the 4th generation K-pop boy group with the most streams and unique listeners in Melon so far with 80.6 million streams and 1.8 million unique listeners.
(Photo: Nate Pann)
THIS disbanded band is one of the 5 most popular 4th generation K-pop groups on Melon in 2022
In Melon’s most played songs by 4th generation K-pop groups, X1’s “Flash” is followed by AB6IX’s “BREATHE”, “Can’t You See Me?” TXT, “The Stealer” by The Boyz and “Thunderous” by Stray Kids.
On the recent chart, TXT’s “943” peaked at No. 2, AB6IX’s “BREATHE” peaked at No. 3, ENHYPEN’s “Polaroid Love” peaked at No. 4, and The Boyz’s “Thrill Ride” ranked at No. 5.
How do Internet users react to the fact that X1 is one of the 5 most popular 4th generation K-pop groups on Melon in 2022?
Along with the charts, the netizen who created Nate Panna’s post wrote: “Even in total numbers, X1 ranked. Is it true? The X1 is among the fourth generation A-list idols.”
(Photo: Facebook: X1)
THIS disbanded band is one of the 5 most popular 4th generation K-pop groups on Melon in 2022
They added: “If only they hadn’t disbanded, they would probably be at the forefront of the fourth generation as they are very popular with the general public. They have only released one album and still rank fourth in cumulative streams and number one in songs in 2022.”
Here’s how other netizens reacted:
“Really, it’s after their breakup that the fourth generation of K-pop boy groups is a bit weak.”
“I still like them. I hope they will reunite.”
“It’s a shame they broke up so early.”
“The X1 was hugely popular at the time of its debut.”
“The quality of their debut song was good nonetheless.”
“Of course, the solution was right, but if they had been active until now, the other fourth-generation male idols wouldn’t have gotten the attention they’re getting now.”
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Written by Maria Scott
