“Hwang Garam rises to national song status with ‘I Am a Firefly’… Dominates the domestic music charts TOP5, increasing in mainstream popularity”

Singer Hwang Garam’s song ‘I Am a Firefly’ is sweeping domestic music charts and gaining great popularity. The song, which started as a word-of-mouth comfort song for exam takers, has now become a nationwide hit across all ages. Hwang Garam is showcasing a unique presence in the popular music scene with this success, and expectations for future activities are growing as well.

As of the 30th, ‘I Am a Firefly’ took 5th place on Melon TOP 100, 1st place on Kakao Music TOP 100, and ranked 5th on the Flo all-age chart, sweeping various music charts. Particularly in Melon’s ballad genre chart, it ranked 1st (as of the 23rd), proving that Hwang Garam is not just a rookie but a ‘trend’ in the popular music industry.

In addition to music charts, ‘I Am a Firefly’ is also topping charts for V coloring, BGM, call connecting tones, and ringtones, showing its broad appeal among the public. This achievement demonstrates that Hwang Garam’s music has become more than just a hit song, establishing it as a song that accompanies people’s daily lives.

The success of ‘I Am a Firefly’ is largely attributed to Hwang Garam’s deeply appealing vocals and sincerity. With a distinctive voice, Hwang Garam delivers lyrical lyrics, conveying genuine emotion to listeners. His vocals not only sing songs but also captivate audiences with their profound charm.

In celebration of the song’s charting, Hwang Garam garnered attention once more by releasing a live video on his official YouTube channel. The video quickly surpassed one million views after its release, proving the public’s intense interest. On various SNS platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, related videos are cumulatively recording tens of millions of views, continuously attracting new fans.

‘I Am a Firefly,’ after dominating domestic charts, is also gaining attention in the global market. The song ranked 15th on the Billboard ‘South Korea Songs’ chart, being praised as a song that showcases the potential of K-ballad. Hwang Garam is showing the possibility of becoming a vocalist who can resonate with listeners beyond Korea.

These achievements, both domestically and internationally, show that Hwang Garam’s vocal talent and musical depth go beyond just appeal, proving relevancy in the global music market. It opens new possibilities for K-ballads to be spotlighted as a genre in a global music market predominantly led by K-POP.

About the success, Hwang Garam said, “I sincerely thank the fans for all the love,” and continued, “The fact that I can give a little comfort and hope through music is the most rewarding thing for me.” He added, “I want to continually be a singer who can move hearts through music in the future.”

Hwang Garam’s sincerity is derived from constant communication with fans. Through live broadcasts and interviews, he shares his thoughts directly, bridging the gap with fans, and showing genuine charm beyond music. This approach positions him as a comforting and relatable friend for fans, more than just an artist.

Recognized for both popularity and musicality with ‘I Am a Firefly’, Hwang Garam shows potential not just as a new hit artist but as a national singer growing through musical sincerity and connection with the public. His music goes beyond simple consumption, playing a role in providing solace and empathy in life.

Hwang Garam’s musical journey is just beginning. There’s growing anticipation about whether his music will continue to shine as a ‘firefly’ in people’s hearts. His next musical leap is being watched closely for opening new possibilities in K-ballad.