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AKMU took first place on the May 9, 2026 episode of MBC's Music Core with their B-side "Paradise of Rumors," earning a total of 5,733 points.

AKMU earned a Circle Chart (Gaon) Triple Crown for the chart week of May 3–9, 2026.

AKMU's songs "Joy, Sorrow, A Beautiful Heart" and "Paradise of Rumors" were candidates for first place on the May 3 episode of SBS's Inkigayo.

Instiz's iChart announced that AKMU’s pre-release track "Paradise of Rumors" scored a perfect all-kill on May 1 KST; the article noted it was the second song to achieve the feat that year.

AKMU is listed among acts that topped Circle Chart's weekly charts for the week of 2026-04-19 to 2026-04-25.

AKMU achieved a double crown on Circle Chart's weekly rankings for the week of April 12–18.

AKMU is listed among the acts topping Circle Chart's weekly rankings for the week of April 5–11, 2026.

AKMU released a teaser for their upcoming fourth full-length album 'Flowering', marking their comeback.

Lee Chan-hyuk of sibling duo AKMU swept major prizes at the Korean Music Awards.

By 2026, independent artists including AKMU are gaining increased success through slower, emotionally immersive music and introspective songwriting, exemplifying a broader industry shift toward durable, festival- and live-driven releases.

Lee Su-hyun said she almost quit the sibling duo AKMU during a period of emotional slump following her brother's military service.

Lee Chan-hyuk (of AKMU) won Song of the Year and Best Pop Song for "Endangered Love," and Best Pop Album for "Eros" at this year's Korean Music Awards.