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Network: SBS Life
Airs: Tuesdays 6pm (KST)
Watch: The K-POP YouTube Channel
Tracking: Depends on the scoring criteria
Eligibility: Artists must be scheduled to attend or pre-record their performance in order to be nominated.
Score Breakdown
Digital: 4,000 points (40%)
Stream the song on Apple Music.
Apple Music is the ONLY streaming service counted.
If you do not regularly use Apple Music, use a free trial.
Follow this guide to learn how to get Apple Music on an Android device.
Streams are counted Friday 4pm KST to Friday 3:59pm KST
Fan Engagement: 2,000 points (20%)
YouTube and TikTok
Watch, like and comment on ALL videos posted by the artist on YouTube and TikTok.
Send the artist's videos and TikToks to your friends.
Views, likes and comments are counted Saturday 12am KST to Friday 11:59pm KST
Physicals: 2,000 points (20%)
Purchase physical albums from Hanteo certified sellers (ex. YES24, Synnara Records, Ktown4u)
Sales are counted Saturday 12am KST to Friday 11:59pm KST
Total possible score: 12,000 points
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Korean streaming services (Melon, Genie, Bugs, Flo, etc) count?
No. ONLY Apple Music counts.
Does Spotify count?
No. ONLY Apple Music counts.
Will my streams be worth more points if I use a VPN to make my location Korea?
No. Do NOT use a VPN while streaming.
I don't have an Apple device. What can I do to contribute to the Digitals score?
You can use Apple Music on Android devices and computers. See our Apple Music guide for more information.
Do subscribers/follows on YouTube and TikTok count?
We aren't sure, but it's a good idea to do so anyways because it rewards the artist in the algorithm.
Where can I buy the album and be sure it will count towards the Hanteo chart?
You must buy from sellers that report to Hanteo. You can find the official list on their website.
Google Sites
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