K-Pop Risers & Fallers: July 2026

Rather than contain my “Risers and Fallers” feature to a single post in June, I’m going to share a bite-sized version at the end of each month. This will let me account for more songs and make a nice lead-in to the monthly round-up post.

I anticipate most of these ratings adjustments will be negligible: a 0.5 shift here, a 0.25 shift there. But, it’s a fun way to keep track of how my feelings on songs have changed over time – as well as which tracks currently have momentum on my playlist.

And remember, just because a song is marked as a “faller” doesn’t mean I hate it! Falling from a “9” to an “8.75” is no shame. 9+ rated songs occupy a totally different playlist in my music library, so I’m pretty particular about what qualifies. It’s a high bar.

This month’s feature covers the period from June 23rd to July 20th. 

RISERS

AHOF – Run To You
Rating: 8.5 → 8.75

Ascender – We Belong Together
Rating: 8.25 → 8.5

BOYNEXTDOOR – Adios!
Rating: 8 → 8.5

Seventeen V8 – singasong
Rating: 7.75 → 8.25

Super Junior-83z – Promise
Rating: 7.5 → 7.75

VAYONN – Watta Day
Rating: 7.25 → 8 *Biggest Riser*

FALLERS

Choi Sungyun – Blue Moon
Rating: 8 → 7.75

Lee Minhyuk (Huta) – Icy & Spicy
Rating: 8.25 → 8

RESCENE – Pretty Girl
Rating: 8.75 → 8.5

TRENDZ – On My Knees
Rating: 8.75 → 8.5

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