AceShowbiz - =LOVE's latest single Gekiyaku Chudoku has ascended to No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart dated April 8, marking a significant milestone for the ten-member idol group.

The song, which serves as the lead track from their 20th single, was initially released digitally on February 17, debuting at No. 20 on the chart dated February 25. Following the physical CD release on April 1, Gekiyaku Chudoku achieved a career-high sales figure of 417,068 copies, securing the top spot in sales rankings. Additionally, the song ranked No. 43 in downloads, No. 34 in streaming, and No. 30 in video views, reflecting strong performance across multiple platforms.

The second position on the chart is held by STARGLOW’s single USOTSUKI, which debuts with 32,490 copies sold. This track ranks No. 3 for sales, No. 2 in downloads, No. 61 for streaming, No. 11 for video views, and importantly, leads in radio airplay, demonstrating broad support across media.

M!LK’s Bakuretsu Aishiteru slips one spot to No. 3 but continues to maintain a strong presence in the top 10, now charting for eight consecutive weeks. Meanwhile, BTS’s SWIM falls to No. 4 despite its radio airplay increasing to 158% of the previous week’s total. M!LK’s other hit, Suki Sugite Metsu!, remains steady at No. 5, sustaining its top 10 streak since December 24, 2025. Notably, in its 23rd week on the chart, both downloads and karaoke performance for the track have increased compared to the prior tracking period.

Adding to the fresh entries, KID PHENOMENON's Mirror debuts at No. 10 with 55,651 copies sold, ranking No. 2 in sales. This week’s chart also highlights the seasonal rise of cherry blossom-themed songs, signaling spring’s arrival. Aimyon’s Sakura ga Furu Yoru wa jumps from No. 97 to No. 44, Spitz’s Cherry climbs from No. 74 to No. 57, and Ketsumeishi’s Sakura re-enters the chart at No. 86.

The Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart integrates multiple data sources including physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views, and karaoke statistics to provide a comprehensive ranking of music popularity in Japan.

For the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart covering the week of March 30 to April 5, and more information on Japanese music charts, visit Billboard Japan’s official English Twitter account.