KISS OF LIFE Marks Milestone Entry into U.S. Mediabase Top 40 Radio Chart with “SWEAT”

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Rookie girl group KISS OF LIFE has achieved a major milestone in their global career, making their first-ever entry into the prestigious U.S. Mediabase Top 40 Radio Chart with their hit track “SWEAT.”

According to their management agency S2 Entertainment, the entry marks the quartet’s debut appearance on a mainstream North American radio chart, underscoring their rapid growth and expanding radio presence across the United States and Canada.

Key Highlights & Achievements
First U.S. Radio Charting

The inclusion of “SWEAT” on the Mediabase Top 40 Radio Chart represents KISS OF LIFE’s inaugural placement on a major North American radio tracking system, which aggregates airplay data from premier radio stations.

Agency Statement

S2 Entertainment highlighted the achievement, noting,

“This record marks KISS OF LIFE’s first entry into a major U.S. radio chart, demonstrating their strong potential for growth in the North American music market.”

Sonic Style

“SWEAT” is an Afro house-based track blending electronic pop with infectious Latin rhythms, highlighting the group’s signature vocal power, summer energy, and vibrant stage presence.

KISS OF LIFE via YouTube

Global Expansion & Recent Japanese Debut

Domestic & Overseas Impact

Since its release in August, “SWEAT” gained steady traction across domestic Korean streaming platforms and international digital music charts.

Expansion into Japan

Following the conclusion of their domestic promotional activities for “SWEAT,” KISS OF LIFE officially launched their Japanese debut EP, “SWEAT -JAPANESE EP-,” on September 16, 2026.

EP Tracklist

The 6-track Japanese mini-album features the title track “SWEAT (Japanese Ver.)”, alongside “Was It You”, “BREAK IT”, “Who is she (Japanese Ver.)”, “Igloo (Remix)”, and “BREAK IT (English Ver.)”.

Verified since 2022 Senior Content Writer

Choi Ji-hoon is a Senior Content Writer at OtakuKart covering the Korean music industry with a focus on group debuts, comeback cycles, and agency strategies. His reporting tracks K-pop's biggest moments — from BTS world tour announcements to solo idol reinvention projects — with particular attention to how Korean music intersects with global cultural movements.

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