[Diary Point = Reporter Park Bo-young] IVE's new track 'Looks Can Kill' has newly entered the Circle Chart's Global K-Pop Chart at No. 10 for week 43 of 2026. The same week, the song topped the downloads chart, reflecting strong fandom-driven purchases right after release.
'Looks Can Kill' was first released on October 19 as a pre-release single. The EP of the same name followed on October 26, containing six tracks in total, including the title track.
A week apart: the pre-release single and the full EP
Behind the quick buildup in attention is the release schedule itself. By putting out the single first and following up with the full EP and music video a week later, the rollout allowed early interest in the song to carry over into attention for the whole album.
According to the track description listed on Melon, the song is an electronic dance-pop number built on synth pads, heavy bass, and dynamic drums. It portrays a presence that commands the room the moment it appears, expanding on the confidence and self-assurance IVE has consistently conveyed, this time through a "girl hero" concept.
Right after the music video dropped, it hit No. 1 on YouTube's trending chart in Korea and ranked highly in several other countries and regions as well. With the song and its visuals released almost simultaneously, both the track's title and its "girl hero" concept spread quickly, a factor seen as contributing to the chart debut.
No. 10 on the Global K-Pop Chart—next week's ranking is the key variable
This result is notable because it reflects total usage from the song's very first week. Since the figures combine the pre-release on the 19th with streaming and download activity following the EP's release on the 26th, next week's chart is expected to reflect a full week of usage accumulated after the album's release.
What's confirmed so far is that 'Looks Can Kill' debuted at No. 10 on the Circle Chart's Global K-Pop Chart and topped the downloads chart. With IVE's new EP freshly released, attention now turns to how the song performs across individual domestic streaming platforms and how much it climbs on next week's Global K-Pop Chart.