Korean Dictionary
How to say "Melon Chart" in Korean
“Melon Chart” in Korean is 멜론 차트 (pronounced "Mellon Chateu").
멜론 차트
Mellon Chateu
Usage & Context
The most influential music chart in South Korea based on streaming data. Essential for K-pop success.
Example Sentence
멜론 차트 1위예요.
It is number one on the Melon chart.
How to use 멜론 차트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Melon Chart” is 멜론 차트, romanized as Mellon Chateu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, "Melon," sounds like the English fruit, "Mel-lon," with the 'o' like in "go." The second part, "Cha-teu," has "Cha" rhyming with "car," and "teu" is a soft 'tuh' sound, almost like "too" but with less emphasis on the 'oo'.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about a new K-pop release's performance.
이번 신곡 멜론 차트에서 몇 위 했어?
What rank did the new song get on the Melon Chart?
A fan discussing the competitiveness of the K-pop industry.
멜론 차트 진입이 정말 어려워요.
It's really hard to enter the Melon Chart.
Observing the dynamic nature of music charts.
멜론 차트 실시간 순위가 계속 바뀌네.
The real-time rankings on the Melon Chart keep changing.
Cultural Context
The Melon Chart is arguably the most influential music chart in South Korea, especially for K-pop artists. Achieving a 'real-time all-kill' (실시간 올킬) on Melon, meaning ranking #1 across all categories, is a huge indicator of a song's popularity and often a goal for idol groups. Fans actively stream songs to help their favorite artists climb the chart, making it a central part of K-pop fandom culture.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
멜론 차트 1위
#1 on Melon Chart
멜론 차트 진입
Entering the Melon Chart
멜론 차트 순위
Melon Chart ranking
Related Expressions
음원 차트
Eumwon Chateu
Music chart (general term)
실시간 차트
Silsigan Chateu
Real-time chart
차트 역주행
Chateu Yeokjuhaeng
Chart resurgence (a song climbing back up the charts)
차트 아웃
Chateu Aut
Dropping off the chart
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