May 19: 7 Strong Themes — COVID (Diagnostics, Treatments, Vaccines), Beauty & Cosmetics
7 strong themes — 7 recurred. Top: COVID (Diagnostics, Treatments, Vaccines) +12.2%.
Strong themes7
Top change+12.2%
LeaderGeneOne Life Science
Average change by strong theme
Average change of member stocks, by theme · descending
Theme leaders · recent trend
The line is the trend; the end-point colour is the last trading day's direction. Stocks without enough price history show as -
| Theme | Leader | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| COVID (Diagnostics, Treatments, Vaccines) | GeneOne Life Science | +29.97% | |
| Beauty & Cosmetics | Beautyskin | +29.90% | |
| Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control | GeneOne Life Science | +29.97% | |
| Defense & War | KP Aero Industries | +29.93% | - |
| Quantum Cryptography & Computing | Ictk | +29.91% | |
| Music & Entertainment | Fantagio | +15.36% | |
| Music & Recordings | YG PLUS | +1.14% |
On May 19, COVID (Diagnostics, Treatments, Vaccines) led with an average change of 12.19%. All 10 of its stocks rose, headed by GeneOne Life Science at 29.97%.
Beauty & Cosmetics followed with an average change of 11.74%, as Beautyskin rose 29.9% and Jolse rose 29.75%. Every theme in the data had all 10 of its stocks close higher.
KP Aero Industries rose 29.93% to lead Defense & War (average change of 7.61%). Ictk led Quantum Cryptography & Computing with a 29.91% gain.
Today’s Strong Themes at a Glance
| # | Theme | Status | Avg. change | Up/Total | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID (Diagnostics, Treatments, Vaccines) | recurred after 7 days | +12.2% | 10/10 | GeneOne Life Science |
| 2 | Beauty & Cosmetics | recurred after 5 days | +11.7% | 10/10 | Beautyskin |
| 3 | Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control | recurred after 7 days | +7.7% | 10/10 | GeneOne Life Science |
| 4 | Defense & War | recurred after 20 days | +7.6% | 10/10 | KP Aero Industries |
| 5 | Quantum Cryptography & Computing | recurred after 13 days | +7.4% | 10/10 | Ictk |
| 6 | Music & Entertainment | recurred after 5 days | +5.4% | 10/10 | Fantagio |
| 7 | Music & Recordings | recurred after 63 days | +3.8% | 10/10 | YG PLUS |
Theme by Theme
1. COVID (Diagnostics, Treatments, Vaccines) (recurred after 7 days)
- Episode: started 2026-05-19, day 2
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
GeneOne Life Science 011000 | +30.0% | 1,366 | ★ |
GC Medical Science 142280 | +19.0% | 4,860 | |
Huons 243070 | +17.9% | 38,200 | |
Aribiolab 261780 | +11.3% | 3,735 | |
EyeGene 185490 | +10.3% | 1,722 | |
Naturecell 007390 | +8.6% | 19,010 | |
Bioneercorporation 064550 | +8.4% | 9,910 | |
Caregen 214370 | +7.2% | 91,900 | |
JS Link 127120 | +5.9% | 35,900 | |
SD Biosensor 137310 | +3.3% | 8,200 |
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2. Beauty & Cosmetics (recurred after 5 days)
- Episode: started 2026-05-19, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Beautyskin 406820 | +29.9% | 3,910 | ★ |
Jolse 018700 | +29.8% | 2,290 | |
Manyo Factory 439090 | +9.7% | 17,390 | |
Naturecell 007390 | +8.6% | 19,010 | |
Organic Tea Cosmetics Holdings 900300 | +7.7% | 112 | |
L&C Bio 290650 | +7.5% | 64,800 | |
J2kbio 420570 | +7.3% | 10,080 | |
Caregen 214370 | +7.2% | 91,900 | |
ASTech 453860 | +7.1% | 12,990 | |
Silicon 2 257720 | +2.6% | 40,050 |
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3. Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control (recurred after 7 days)
- Episode: started 2026-05-19, day 2
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
GeneOne Life Science 011000 | +30.0% | 1,366 | ★ |
Aribiolab 261780 | +11.3% | 3,735 | |
EyeGene 185490 | +10.3% | 1,722 | |
Bioneercorporation 064550 | +8.4% | 9,910 | |
Hwail Pharm 061250 | +5.1% | 8,600 | |
Optipharm 153710 | +3.3% | 5,070 | |
Sugentech 253840 | +2.6% | 6,630 | |
Korean Drug 014570 | +2.4% | 3,815 | |
Access Bio 950130 | +1.8% | 3,340 | |
Hanmi Pharm 128940 | +1.6% | 439,500 |
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4. Defense & War (recurred after 20 days)
- Episode: started 2026-05-19, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
KP Aero Industries 288180 | +29.9% | 43,850 | ★ |
DYC 310870 | +13.3% | 1,922 | |
Kencoa Aerospace 274090 | +9.6% | 28,450 | |
RF Systems 474610 | +5.3% | 12,830 | |
Hanwha Aerospace 012450 | +4.8% | 1,286,000 | |
Sensorview 321370 | +3.7% | 3,820 | |
LIG Defense&Aerospace 079550 | +2.7% | 862,000 | |
i3system 214430 | +2.5% | 85,500 | |
Welcron 065950 | +2.2% | 1,338 | |
SNT Dynamics 003570 | +1.9% | 49,550 |
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5. Quantum Cryptography & Computing (recurred after 13 days)
- Episode: started 2026-05-19, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Ictk 456010 | +29.9% | 25,450 | ★ |
Axgate 356680 | +22.9% | 19,000 | |
Korea Computer & Systems 115500 | +6.9% | 14,870 | |
Dream Security 203650 | +5.8% | 3,355 | |
Alt 172670 | +2.1% | 18,040 | |
RaonSecure 042510 | +1.8% | 11,490 | |
HanWool Materials Science 091440 | +1.4% | 2,920 | |
Ranix 317120 | +1.3% | 2,380 | |
Itcenpns 232830 | +0.8% | 4,985 | |
Wooriro 046970 | +0.8% | 7,840 |
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6. Music & Entertainment (recurred after 5 days)
- Episode: started 2026-05-19, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Fantagio 032800 | +15.4% | 2,155 | ★ |
ContentreeJoongAng 036420 | +13.9% | 5,970 | |
Blitzway Entertainment 369370 | +7.5% | 1,068 | |
Dear U 376300 | +3.8% | 27,300 | |
SM Entertainment 041510 | +3.5% | 90,500 | |
Artist Studio 200350 | +3.2% | 4,085 | |
SM Culture & Contents 048550 | +2.1% | 999 | |
JYP Entertainment 035900 | +1.8% | 62,100 | |
YG Entertainment 122870 | +1.4% | 48,700 | |
Billions 044480 | +1.1% | 1,321 |
7. Music & Recordings (recurred after 63 days)
- Episode: started 2026-05-19, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Fantagio 032800 | +15.4% | 2,155 | |
NHN Bugs 104200 | +12.6% | 4,200 | |
SM Entertainment 041510 | +3.5% | 90,500 | |
JYP Entertainment 035900 | +1.8% | 62,100 | |
YG Entertainment 122870 | +1.4% | 48,700 | |
YG PLUS 037270 | +1.1% | 4,425 | ★ |
CJ ENM 035760 | +0.5% | 42,700 | |
Dreamus Company 060570 | +0.5% | 897 | |
Hybe 352820 | +0.4% | 236,000 | |
FNC Entertainment 173940 | +0.4% | 3,820 |
Closing Thoughts
Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control (average change of 7.69%) has the same leader as the top theme, GeneOne Life Science. The data records both episodes as running through May 20.
On the softer end, Music & Entertainment averaged a change of 5.38% and Music & Recordings 3.75%, the latter after a gap of 63 days. Whether these moves last past one day is still open.