Talk about an impressive debut! A20 LITE, the new girl group under SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo Man’s agency, has already reached No. 1 on Melon’s Top 100 chart, just one day after making their official debut.
The nine-member girl group made their debut on 13th October 2026 with their first single, “NEON,” and it didn’t take long for the song to make its mark on South Korea’s music charts.
‘NEON’ Reaches No.1 Within A Day
On 14th October at 11PM KST, A20 LITE’s debut track “NEON” officially climbed to No.1 on Melon’s Top 100, one of South Korea’s major music charts.
The achievement came just over a day after the song was released, marking an exciting start for the newly debuted group.
“NEON” was released on 13th October at 6PM KST, alongside its official music video, which introduced the nine members and their performances to audiences. Reaching the top of Melon’s main chart so soon after debut is certainly a memorable first achievement for A20 LITE.
Lee Soo Man Introduces Two New K-Pop Groups
A20 LITE is one of two new groups introduced by A20 Entertainment, the agency recently established by Lee Soo Man, the founder of SM Entertainment.
On 13th October, the company officially debuted its nine-member girl group A20 LITE, while also introducing its 15-member boy group A20 SOUL.
Both groups released new music on the same day, giving fans their first look at the agency’s latest artists.
While A20 LITE made their debut with “NEON”, A20 SOUL released their pre-release single, “SUPERSTAR,” also at 6PM KST.
The releases mark a new chapter for Lee Soo Man as he introduces a fresh generation of artists through his new entertainment company.
A Promising Start For A20 LITE
With their debut single already reaching the top of Melon’s Top 100, A20 LITE has started their career with an impressive achievement. The milestone also brings attention to A20 Entertainment’s newest artists as both groups begin introducing their music and performances to K-pop fans.
Although its still early in their careers, A20 LITE’s No.1 debut gives the group a strong start, with fans now looking forward to what the nine members will bring next.
Sources: SOOMPI
