WJSN's 'IruRi' Dominates New Year's Music Charts Again

Every year, the girl group WJSN (우주소녀) continues to capture the spotlight with their song 'IruRi' as the 'first song of the new year.' The belief that the first song played in the new year can influence one's fortune has gained popularity. As the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2025, songs that evoke themes of prosperity and hope surged to the top of South Korea's music charts. Older tracks focusing on 'luck,' 'new beginnings,' and 'money' experienced a resurgence in popularity.

WJSN's 2019 hit 'IruRi' claimed the number one spot on major music platforms like Melon, Bugs, and Genie Music for the sixth consecutive year as of 1 AM on January 1. The song's catchy chorus, featuring the lines 'IruRi IruRi La / Everything will come true,' perfectly aligns with the optimistic spirit of the new year, earning it the nickname 'New Year’s First Song Anthem.'

Boy group DAY6 also made waves with tracks like 'Wish You Luck' and 'HAPPY,' frequently appearing in the top 10 of the charts. Fans commented on music sites about how these songs provided them with the strength to navigate the new year. Other popular tracks included 'Start' from the Itaewon Class OST (by Gaho), Lisa's 'MONEY' from BLACKPINK, and Ailee's 'Lucky Girl Syndrome,' all of which resonated well with the hopes of the new year.

On social media platform X, 'New Year’s First Song' was the top trending search term just before midnight. Many users shared playlists featuring songs they felt were perfect for ringing in the new year. For instance, one post suggested playing SEVENTEEN's 'Lucky' at 11:58:59 PM on December 31, 2024, to perfectly sync with the lyrics 'We are always lucky lucky' at midnight.

In addition, major music platforms launched 'New Year’s First Song Playlist' services last month, featuring tracks like 'Music That Brings Success' by Jo Bin, 'It’s a Hit!' by Daesung, and '1 Trillion' by Lee Chan Hyuk.