But his finale song, “All by Myself” by Celine Dion, truly told his story. Throughout the show, the Utah native showed off his powerhouse voice that won him millions of votes on Idol with covers of “Your Song” by Elton John, “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran and more. So the Macaw being this big, bright red bird with big wings that are colorful flying around the stage, it was scary to do, but it was also like, ‘I’m coming into my own and I’m not going to hide anymore.’ I’m going to show everyone my colors and spread my wings and fly.” I was so afraid of myself and I was hiding. “I felt like what used to be fear was now developing into confidence not just in my performance abilities, but also in accepting who I am,” he continues. I’m getting to rewrite the narrative for me and take this back.’ But once I got there, I was like, ‘This is so fun. “I had an anxiety attack before I did it. “All those feelings of nervousness and anxiety were coming back to me that I was like, ‘Can I really do this?’” he recalls. But being part of The Masked Singer provided him with an opportunity he didn’t realize he needed. It’s time for me to learn how to be present and let people know this is who I am.’ It was really symbolic for me.”Īrchuleta admits that he was hesitant at first to join The Masked Singer, as it brought back triggering memories from his days on Idol where he says he would frequently have “nervous breakdowns” and was subject to constant exhaustion during the five-month competition. I thought, ‘I’ve done enough hiding in my life. “It’s a little loud for me, I’m not used to being so loud,” Archuelta tells American Songwriter about stepping into the role of the Macaw. Coincidentally, the Macaw is the national bird of his mother Lupe Archuleta’s native Honduras, serving as much of a connection to his family roots as it did to the roots he’s planting as his authentic self. Archuleta was disguised as the Macaw in a lavish red costume adorned with large blue, red and yellow wings, unabashedly showing off his colors each time he took the stage. That path recently led him to season nine of The Masked Singer, placing second to British singer/songwriter, Bishop Briggs. In June 2021, he publicly came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in a heartfelt Instagram post and continues to walk the path of finding his true self. As far as bands go, BIGBANG, Wonder Girls, 2NE1, and IVE are at the top of the list of those who have achieved remarkable milestones by securing multiple #1 songs on the chart.Originally rising to fame on season seven of American Idol in 2008 as a 17-year-old with an awe-inspiring voice and boyish charm, Archuleta won over fans of all ages with his powerful performances, particularly John Lennon’s “Imagine.” In the 15 years since he was named runner-up to David Cook, Archuleta has been on a journey of not only self-discovery but self-love. The Melon monthly chart serves as a barometer of success in the K-pop industry. From their debut single to their latest release, IVE has consistently delivered music that resonates with the masses. They took the music industry by storm and have achieved a remarkable feat with four of their songs, “LOVE DIVE,” “After Like,” “Kitsch,” and “I AM,” topping the Melon Monthly Chart. IVE is the only fourth-generation group to be on the list. Their five infectious chart-topping hits are “LOLLIPOP,” “FIRE,” “I DON’T CARE,” “UGLY,” and “MISSING YOU.” It comes as no surprise that they have a total of five hit tracks that topped the Melon Monthly Chart. With their unique blend of edgy music and charismatic performances, 2NE1 left an indelible mark on the K-pop industry. Their chart-topping six tracks are “NOBODY,” “Tell Me,” “So Hot,” “2 Different Tears,” “Like This,” and “Why So Lonely.” Wonder Girls’ unmatched success is evident in the fact that they achieved the remarkable milestone of having not just one or two but an astounding total of six songs that reached the number-one spot on the Melon Monthly Chart. These nine masterpieces are "LAST FAREWELL," "LIES," "HARU HARU," "LOLLIPOP," "TONIGHT," "BLUE," "BANG BANG BANG," "LOSER," and "Still Life." Let's look at the top four K-pop groups with the most songs at number one on the Melon monthly chart.īIGBANG is the legendary K-pop group that holds an unparalleled record with an astounding total of nine chart-topping songs on the esteemed Melon Monthly Chart. These charts offer daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly rankings, enabling users to stay updated on the current Korean music trends effortlessly. One of the unique features of Melon is its music charts, which are updated in real-time based on user streams and downloads. Melon is the most popular and widely used South Korean music streaming platform.
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