ROSÉ’s ‘New Trick’ Pulls Off Stunning Chart Jump Surging From No. 26 to No. 1

ROSÉ has delivered one of the biggest chart surprises of the week as her latest track, “New Trick,” has rocketed from No. 26 to the top spot on the K-Pop Top 40 in just its second week.

The dramatic 25-place climb puts the BLACKPINK star ahead of ATEEZ’s “BAD” and CORTIS’ “REDRED,” giving the singer another major chart milestone to celebrate.

Released in the United States on September 17, 2026, and in South Korea on September 18, the track wasted little time finding an audience. “New Trick” reportedly collected around 25 million views on YouTube within its first two days, signaling strong interest in ROSÉ’s latest musical direction.

ROSÉ Takes Different Musical Route

Part of the song’s appeal appears to come from the way it contrasts with some of ROSÉ’s earlier work. Rather than leaning heavily into the emotional and melancholic sound that has often characterized her music, “New Trick” embraces an upbeat pop-rock approach with a much more playful personality.

The accompanying visual presentation also adds to that change in mood. Skatepark imagery and an energetic performance style give the track a youthful, carefree atmosphere, allowing ROSÉ to explore a lighter side of her artistry.

For ROSÉ, the song also carries a personal sense of excitement. She described the release as, “The cutest thing we’ve ever made together.”

The comment adds another layer to the track’s success, particularly as its rapid rise suggests that listeners have connected with the song’s fresh sound and presentation.

Major Week for the K-Pop Top 40

ROSÉ’s jump comes during a competitive week on the Only Hits K-Pop Top 40 chart. ATEEZ’s “BAD” currently sits at No. 2 for the week of October 2, 2026, narrowly missing out on the top position after ROSÉ’s surge.

The ATEEZ track has nevertheless established itself as one of the week’s strongest performers. On the Circle Chart covering September 20–26, 2026, “BAD” ranked seventh with 10,292,698 points.

Its popularity has also extended well beyond traditional streaming. Social media has become an important part of the song’s momentum, with fans creating covers, parodies and various spin-offs around the track. Artist cover challenges alone reportedly include 83 entries, collectively generating 299 million confirmed views.

Lim Young-woong Brings Different Kind of Momentum

Elsewhere in the current K-pop landscape, Lim Young-woong’s “Baila” is showing how artists can expand beyond the sounds their audiences traditionally expect from them. The song incorporates Latin pop rhythms and dance-oriented elements, marking a notable shift away from the ballad-heavy style associated with the singer.

What makes Lim’s chart presence particularly interesting is the behavior of his established audience. While idol releases often benefit from immediate bursts of attention, his listeners can sustain engagement by streaming new songs alongside older favorites. That creates a different kind of longevity and demonstrates how established fan communities can influence the performance of a release over time.

“New Trick” Signals ROSÉ’s Growing Solo Identity

ROSÉ’s latest chart achievement also reflects the continued evolution of her identity as a solo artist. Since stepping further into individual projects outside BLACKPINK, she has increasingly experimented with sounds and visual concepts that allow her personality to come through more directly.

The extraordinary second-week climb of “New Trick” is particularly significant because it shows that the track did not simply benefit from the initial curiosity surrounding its release. Instead, its audience appears to have expanded rapidly after debut, helping it leap from No. 26 all the way to No. 1.

With ATEEZ remaining close behind and other major artists continuing to bring different sounds to the charts, the current K-pop rankings are shaping up to be especially competitive. For ROSÉ, however, the message from this week is clear: “New Trick” has moved far beyond a promising new release and has become one of the defining chart stories of the moment.