Korean indie band beats idol stars

Korean indie band Hyukoh has bumped some leading idol groups from the top of the music charts. The four-member band beat out K-pop heavyweights Girls’ Generation, Sistar and AOA, who all released albums this month.

Hyukoh’s “Wa Li Ga Li” topped seven online music services on Tuesday, including Melon, Mnet, Naver Music, Soribada, Genie, Bugs and Olleh Music. The song is from the group’s EP album, “22.” It has topped the charts nearly two months after its May release.

The band is relatively new, having issued its maiden album, “20,” last year. It gained attention after appearing on popular Korean television entertainment show “Infinite Challenge.” After the segment aired on July 4, Hyukoh’s songs began climbing the charts.