A K-pop song utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) for both composition and vocals has claimed the No. 1 spot on South Korea's major music platform Melon's "Top 100" chart for the very first time in history.

As of 6 p.m. on the 13th, the song "Did You Become the Adult You Dreamed Of?" by the project group Meomureu took No. 1 on the Melon Top 100 chart. The Melon Top 100 is a representative indicator of popularity in the domestic music market, where even K-pop artists with massive fandoms find it challenging to enter or reach the top. Meomureu's track secured the top position by surpassing currently trending artists such as RESCENE, A2O Light, and ILLIT.

"Did You Become the Adult You Dreamed Of?" is a rock ballad-style song characterized by relatable lyrics. It was created by inputting prompts into the AI music production program "Suno." While the lyrics were written by a human, the fundamental composition and vocals were handled by AI. This fact is also disclosed in the song description published by Meomureu on music streaming sites.

Meomureu is a project initiated to create music freely. Unlike the past, which required multiple steps like arrangement, session musician recruitment, and guide vocal recording to bring an idea to life, the defining feature of utilizing AI is the ability to rapidly produce diverse melodies and arrangements.

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]