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. 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* Choi Sungyun – Blue Moon Rating: 8 → 7.75 Lee Minhyuk (Huta) – Icy & Spicy Rating: 8.25 → 8 RESCENE – Pre...