Kenshi Yonezu's track 'Karasu' has reached the No. 1 spot on the Japan Hot 100 chart, while Michael Jackson's music catalog is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, attributed to the buzz around his upcoming biopic.

Holding at No. 2 is Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT.”

J-pop streaming on the Korean music platform Genie Music increased by 30 percent in the first half of the year, with Kenshi Yonezu's 'Iris O' being the most-streamed track.

BTS has topped Billboard Japan's mid-year album rankings, sharing the spotlight with Kenshi Yonezu and Mrs. GREEN APPLE who also led other charts. This achievement highlights the group's continued popularity in Japan.