I'm not sure what to make of RV's latest release. But yo, check out Wendy's solo version she cranked out on a show. She is just miles ahead of other vocalists in kpop.
That would be the first minute and a half of this video:
The whole video is about 28 minutes, but the Chill Kill comes right at the start.
I really like Chill Kill, but I think my favorite song from the album is Knock Knock (Who's There) which was also considered for the title track. I'm hoping we get a special clip or performance of this song sometime.
Very different style and sound for Dreamcatcher. I'm still trying to process this one.
It pains me a bit to say it, but this is the first title track of theirs I haven't enjoyed on first listen. I suppose it was bound to happen at some point.
It has grown on me a bit after a few more listens, but it's still solidly at the bottom of my Dreamcatcher title track rankings for now. Thankfully, I do like the rest of the mini-album.
The average conscripts I've worked with are treated like indentured servants by the career officers and senior NCOs. I'm sure that feels like a long two years.
I wonder how famous conscripts are treated in the ROK army. Maybe they'll perform in an army band.
Yeah as I understand it, they tend to get placed in relatively tame units (not the ones up next to the DMZ).
An example (not picking on him) is Choi Siwon of Super Junior fame. His parents are diplomats I believe and from a wealthy background. He served in the Seoul Metropolitan Police.
There's other examples I think where they get placed in army band regiments etc.
Happy Throwback Thursday everyone, and happy American Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. I'm chock full of turkey and stuffing myself, but I still have a few hours before the day is over so I'm squeezing in a throwback for a group I've mentioned in passing before but I don't think they've ever had a video on the thread, so let's correct that right now.
They debuted in 2012 and had a tough time of it for their first few releases; due to their lack of commercial success (and money) they had to resort to doing live guerilla performances around Seoul for whoever would watch them. Eventually they had a viral hit with their song 'Bar Bar Bar' and went on to promote for a few more years before eventually trailing off around 2015. Today we're featuring the song from so many of those guerilla performances they did, often in sub-freezing weather (fortunately, their outfits were much warmer than they might have been to to their concept at the time). Please enjoy!
Crayon Pop - Dancing Queen 2.0
Pixy - Truth or Dare Performance Video (Project By Rinji)
Rinji is the newest member to join Pixy after two members left, and she is credited with choreo, styling, creative and performance directing for this video.
XG - HESONOO & X-GENE (Performance Video)
These are the two opening tracks to their NEW DNA EP that came out a couple months ago.
Babymonster - Batter Up
The debut of YG's new girl group is out, and it is a certified banger! YMMV of course, but I really like this song. It is almost certainly gonna bump something out of my top ten. It reminds me very much of StayC's debut song 'So Bad' in that I'm actually a bit concerned about whether or not they can top it, it's that good IMO. I really liked BlackPink's first songs too, and then the later stuff didn't hit quite as hard. Hmm...maybe this is just me craving the next big dopamine hit.
Anyway, it's good. Congrats to Babymonster, and I hope Ahyeon is able to join the group at some point; I know many fans were looking forward to seeing her debut.
P.S. Just an FYI; if there's anyone out there concerned about the concept or whatever due to the age of the members, I went back and looked at the lyrics and didn't see anything that raised a red flag for me. The song is about wanting to win the hearts of the audience and coming out swinging in an effort to do so. Any other interpretations would be reading into things, IMO.
P.S. Just an FYI; if there's anyone out there concerned about the concept or whatever due to the age of the members, I went back and looked at the lyrics and didn't see anything that raised a red flag for me.
Counterpoint:
Baby batter is slang for ejaculate.
I'm not saying that's what they intended by pairing this song title with the group name, but someone along the way of production and choosing this as their debut song likely knew this and allowed it to happen.
Ignoring that, I like the song and think they'll do well with it. Curious to see how often they get comebacks compared to Blackpink.
Counterpoint:
Spoiler:Baby batter is slang for ejaculate.
I'm not saying that's what they intended by pairing this song title with the group name, but someone along the way of production and choosing this as their debut song likely knew this and allowed it to happen.
Counter-Counterpoint:
Are you still snickering to yourself whenever you hear Purple Kiss' "Sweet Juice"? I've said it before, you gotta get your mind out of the gutter. 
Are you still snickering to yourself whenever you hear Purple Kiss' "Sweet Juice"?
Taeyeon - To. X
Billlie - 'the soul savior ~ I don't need a superman' Lyric Video
Happy Throwback Thursday everyone! I'm gonna dive right in with a group that, tbh, I've never really paid much attention to previously; I was heavily into SNSD at the time and didn't really follow many other groups so I kind of missed the heyday of this group. Also I went back and listened to some of their more popular tracks on Youtube and, for the most part, I wasn't feeling it, but there are a couple exceptions; we'll get into that shortly. Also, whatever you may think about the songs from this group, they were (IMO) actually more well known for their stage performances than for the songs themselves. Finally, this is the group that gave us the sub-unit Orange Caramel, which basically pioneered that particular concept and has been mimicked at least a few times since (WJSN's Chocome being the prime example)
Anyway, the group is (if you haven't figured it out already) After School, and this song from 2010 is probably their most famous release. Please enjoy!
After School - BANG!
VCHA - Ready for the World
I guess this is (according to the description on Youtube) still a pre-release song, but it's pretty good I guess. Lots of energy!
ARTMS - The Carol 3.0
It's Christmas time!
HeeJin and HaSeul were two of the members on Loona's the first version of The Carol. Choerry was one of the members on 2.0. This is the first time Kim Lip and JinSoul. Also this is the first song with all 5 ARTMS members.
NMIXX - “Soñar (Breaker)” M/V
Pre-release. Full EP will be out next month.
Weeekly - 'Backwards' Performance Video
Happy Throwback Thursday! I wanted to start with a release I saw on Twitter via the
@nugudom account; this is an original song from a Youtuber who goes by the name xooos. She mostly does covers of other Korean and English pop songs and occasional vlogging, but this is an original song. The video is only a minute long, but if you go on the iTunes store it says it's around two minutes. The Youtube title says it's the 'Official Video' so I'm not sure if it's meant to be just a preview or what, but the song is pretty good so check it out and maybe try to find the longer version on Spotify or something if you like it.
xooos - Crush!
Okay, now on to the throwback! I saw this song when it was covered recently on the JYP competition show A2K and kinda dug it, so I went back and found the original from 2010. Please enjoy.
Wonder Girls - 2 Different Tears
XG have a new Winter/Christmas song but I could almost see me listening to this year round...
XG - WINTER WITHOUT YOU
on Twitter @nugupromoter just put up their Favorite Songs of 2023 thread. As a caveat, this list won't have any of the bigger groups in it such as New Jeans or Red Velvet (as they aren't 'nugu'), but it's still a nice source to check out if you feel like you maybe missed some stuff over the year. There's a link to a Spotify playlist at the end of the thread as well. I've been compiling candidates for Top Ten of 2023 but there's a couple tracks in this thread that made me reconsider my list.
Also, for any fans of BerryGood, former member Seoyul (going by E.SO now) just put out a solo release in English. Check it out!
E.SO - Perfect Crime
Happy Throwback Thursday y'all; first off, though, we got a performance video from Weeekly members Jihan and Jaehee for a song off of their most recent EP. It's super bright and energetic, so watch it in the morning to get fired up for the day.
Weeekly - A+
Other than that, not too much happening; a couple covers from Solar (Mamamoo) and Jiwon (fromis9) so go check those out if you're a fan. That being said, on to the throwback!
I found this deep in the playlist caverns and couldn't even remember putting it on there, tbh. This artist debuted in 2013 and was apparently runner-up on one of the first couple seasons of the Korean version of The Voice competition show. She's put out a few tracks over the years but mostly it seems like she does soundtrack work; that all being said, I listened back to this song and turns out, past me is not an idiot and I was vibing with it. This is a single she released after her debut album Be OK, so please enjoy!
U SungEun - Healing
Nice.
Yeah this year is winding down for sure, but Itzy has us covered for new content soon. Starting next week you can expect a pre-release followed by 4 solo videos (Lia is on hiatus for this release so no video from her). Another pre-release and the title track will be out next month.
... Itzy has us covered for new content soon. Starting next week you can expect a pre-release...
And here it is!
Itzy - Born to Be
ReacttotheK has done it again. They got me to appreciate a song that was one of my most disappointing comebacks of the year. They pointed out a few things going on in the song that made me understand it better and it's now more enjoyable. Still won't be one of my favorite Dreamcatcher title tracks (those are Piri and BEcause) but I won't have the urge to instantly skip it anymore either.
I'm also realizing that part of could be my expectations of what a "Dreamcatcher song" should be also affected my reaction to it and if this had been an aespa or (G)I-DLE song I might have reacted differently on first listen.
Looks like the ITZY solo videos that were announced will only be shortened "highlight" versions of the songs. Yeji's clip for "Crown On My Head" clocks in at 1:47 with several seconds of silence at the end. The album will have full versions their solo songs when released on the 9th next month.
Also, even though Lia isn't participating in this comeback she does have a solo song, Blossom, that will be on the album. So I'm very happy about that.
happy Throwback Thursday y'all! I'm gonna get right into it and go back to the well a bit with Lim Kim. I had her song 'Rain' on a previous throwback but the album that is off of is chock-a-block with really great songs, and this track in particular features Swings, who is top tier in his own right; if you are into rap/hip hop I recommend checking his stuff out. Please enjoy.
Lim Kim - Voice
Happy Holidays to everyone who celebrates.
Just popping in here because I just discovered a release that I missed from a few weeks back:
TRI.BE - Papa Noel
and there's a performance video for the b-side
TRI.BE - LORO (feat. ELLY)
I've been really enjoying TRI.BE's songs, and I think I've just discovered part of the reason. ELLY who is featured on this song was formally LE from EXID. And apparently she's worked on a number of TRI.BE's songs and they're both currently at the same label.
happy Throwback Thursday everyone, and happy New Year as well; I'm looking forward to hearing about some of your favorite songs from 2023 now that the year is over, so please post about them even if you normally prefer to lurk. I'd love to see some different perspectives!
My pick for the throwback this week is IU once again; I'd say 'going back to the well' but I never leave this well tbh. This is a song off of a re-package of her Modern Times album and it when I listen to it I get a feeling like a warm hug. Please enjoy!
IU - Friday
Hello, and welcome to my list of favorite Kpop songs from 2023! The top ten are ordered and then the honorable mentions are in no particular order. I also limited myself to one song per group just to spread the love around a bit more. That said, without further ado:
1. G-Idle - I Do
This song...I heard this the first time and felt a wave of nostalgia, which is weird because, you know, I'd never heard it before. But it sounds like something out of John Hughes movie and I am an old man who's seen The Breakfast Club about a hundred times so it worked it's magic on me right away. Yuqi is a highlight here IMO; she actually bias-wrecked me with her vocals (sorry Miyeon!). My only issue with the song is that it's all in English and I know there's some communities out there who would probably sniff their nose at it because of that but whatever, it's so good and G-Idle gets money from it so I decided not to let it ruin what is otherwise pretty much perfect. I really thought Billlie was gonna be my number one until this song came out. What a year.
2. Billlie - Eunoia
I remember when this song first came out I posted about the chorus reminding me in some way of another song; that song ended up being American Boy by Estelle and it wasn't even that close tbh, I'm just weird. Not sure where I was going with that, but this song is very much my jam. It's got a funky beat, a catchy-as-hell chorus, a rap break, a dance break, and great singing with harmonies all over the place while still being synthy and modern sounding. I dunno, it's the total package. I'm hoping for another great comeback in 2024 with all the members returning.
P.S. Check out BYOB too!
3. Queenz Eye - This is Love
What a chorus this song has! I'm not a music student or whatever so I don't really know what's going on here, but the chords really come together incredibly well. This group should be so much bigger based on this release alone; I'm actally a bit pissed off at how little attention they received during it's promotion. The underrated banger of the year, no question.
4. Huh Yunjin - Love You Twice
I was gonna put Le Sserafim's Unforgiven on here, and it's a great song, but then I remembered that Yunjin put out songs this year and I went back and decided that I liked this one more. It's probably the most intimate song on here, and I normally don't go in for songs like this but I really love her songwriting. Great message too.
5. Red Velvet - Chill Kill
What can I say about this song? The video is classic Red Velvet; in the tradition of 'Peek-A-Boo' and 'Russian Roulette', they are killers. Maybe? I dunno, they definitely burn a house down, so that's bad, but how mad can you stay at them when the music is this good? This song is about 'an event that disrupts your day-to-day routine'; It 'kills' the 'chill' vibe of your life. I guess arson and possibly murder would qualify, but I suggest less drastic methods. Try some LSD or mushrooms. Although if their MV for 'Birthday' is any indication, someone at SM already did that.
Great song, though.
6. New Jeans - OMG
I almost put ASAP here but in the end it was a bit too minimally produced and felt a bit...empty. Still a great song, but OMG was just a bit better (for me). I actually almost forgot this came out in 2023 but after checking my notes I saw it was (just barely) in the running and knew it had to be my New Jeans pick. It's a bit slower than some of their other songs but still has groove, and the video is really cinematic; it draws you in and makes you want to watch it over and over.
7. XG - Winter Without You
I feel like I'm becoming a broken record, but this spot was for Left Right up until a few weeks ago. Winter Without You is just too good, though (the bridge is killing me right now!). Great throwback hip-hop sound and awesome vocals. Left Right was really close, but in the end it was just a little bit too repetitive, comparatively.
8. aespa - Spicy
Last year I asked SM to give aespa better songs and they must have been listening because we got this song AND Better Things, so thanks! I love this song's grimy bassline and Winter's vocals over the top of it are preem (been playing a lot of Cyberpunk 2077 lately). Also blonde Karina is swoon-worthy.
9. H1-KEY - Rose Blossom
I thought this would be higher tbh, but this year has been so chock-a-block with great releases it kept getting bumped down. This song is just really strong with great vocals and lyrics that make you want to listen to it when it's been a hard day.
"I'll keep my head up, stand my ground until the very end
Until they get drunk off of my scent and smile"
Words to live by.
10. tripleS EVOLlution - Invincible
This group came out swinging so hard in 2023, they put out like six MVs among their various sub-units and this one was the one I liked the best. Whoever is choosing/producing these songs definitely has a specific sound they are shooting for which IMO can be good, as long as the songs don't become to similar to each other as to feel like a retread. But yeah, so far so good, check out all their songs if you like this one.
-EDIT-
11. BabyMonster - Batter Up
Ladies and Gentlemen, I regret to inform you I f@#%ed up. This song owns, and I really just straight up forgot to include it so we're fixing it live and putting in at the end. It's a top eleven now, okay? Don't sass me, I can't let this go, this is such a banger debut and frankly, it should probably be way higher but I must live with the shame of not remembering to include it by leaving it at number eleven. This group has so much potential; go back and watch some of the performances on their YouTube channel in the lead-up to the group's debut, it's bonkers. Rami is such an amazing vocalist I can't believe she's like 16 or something bananas like that. I remember when I was 16, I was lame as hell. Still pretty lame, tbh, but forget about that and go watch this video some more.
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Honorable Mentions
Craxy - Nugudom
I really liked this song, it was powerful and had strong vocals and really honest lyrics from a group who is still small and trying to build a fanbase. Unfortunately the company released one of the members, Chaey, shortly after this song came out and the fans they did have were not happy about it. Hopefully we'll see more from them but the way these things play out there's a good chance we won't. Cross your fingers.
Kwon Eunbi - Like Heaven (feat. Paul Blanco)
Really nice little tune from Eunbi, and kind of a departure compared to her other work, which was even more refreshing than the song already is. Relaxing vibes with little hint of citypop.
QWER - Discord
This group popped up in my feed recently, and they sound kinda awesome!? I don't think we've even posted about them in the thread before but I'm hoping for good stuff from them. They are a real band with instruments and such like Rolling Quartz but with a more J-pop sound, the singer was even in a J-pop group for a while.
ALICE - Show Down
I liked this song, it's not amazing or anything but I really want ALICE (mostly Sohee) to succeed for some weird reason. Sohee lookin' fine in this video (as usual), but they pull the dumb move of having Yukyung in the video as the dorky girl who then 'transforms' into a red carpet beauty by taking off her glasses and buying a nice outfit. T-ARA tried this literally ten years ago with Hyomin and they weren't fooling anyone then, you sure as shit ain't doing it now. Okay, done venting. It's a nice song, you should listen to it.
Pixy - Karma
I wanted to like this a bit more; it's good but I was hoping for something more like Villain and this wasn't quite as good. Also I think they lost a member and gained a different member since then so maybe they're still figuring stuff out.
Kiss of Life - Shhh
I feel like this group is flying under the radar a bit; they debuted this year, put out a bunch of pre-release songs (one solo song from each of the four members), and then ANOTHER mini-album with two MVs, but I still think they should be doing better. Maybe it's just me; Belle was just on the Lee Mujin Service Youtube show recently so there's a strong possibility I'm full of beans and they're doing fine for a first-year group. Anyway, this song is my favorite of theirs from the year, and in case you didn't know, the song title is actually a swear! Don't tell your Mom.
Fifty-Fifty - Cupid
This song would probably be in my top ten if it weren't for all the legal horseshit surrounding the company and their mistreatment of the members. I'm all for striking while the iron is hot but Kpop artists are people, they are fallible and when they have health issues they should always take precedence over making money. I assume you have heard the song already so that being said, I have made the saddening decision to NOT encourage you to go listen to it again. I guess make your own decision but until the Attrakt company makes amends or receives legal action I don't feel comfortable supporting this group anymore, but I wanted to recognize what an amazing year Fifty Fifty had with this song.
Jihyo - Killin' Me Good
Is it me, or is Jihyo gaining more and more power as she goes? Like, you expect an artist who's been doing it for eight years (not to mention the TEN FLIPPING YEARS she spent training) to maybe have lost a step or two, but no, she's only gotten better. I need to find out what supplements she's taking, for real.
IVE - Baddie
IVE came back with a pretty different sound this year, and I think maybe it wasn't as popular as some of their earlier songs but this was my favorite from them. Also, cats!
Yeeun - Strange Way to Love
I liked this pre-release track from Yeeun more than her solo debut song, Cherry Coke. Also I guess there was some issue with Cherry Coke from the Coca-Cola company (couldn't have seen that one coming) and it got taken down for a while, there was a whole thing. Anyway, this song is better. I'm glad she got into EL7Z UP (dumb name and all) because maybe she'll get another shot at releasing some more solo songs after those promotions conclude.
Queendom Puzzle - Last Piece
This song goes hard. It's got a bit of a spooky vibe in the chord structure that I dig. Remember Sunmi's single Stranger from this year and how cartoonish the chorus was? This song is how it should have sounded. Check out Bad Blood from this show as well, it's also great.
BBGirls - One More Time
Another really catchy chorus for this group. I hope we get more from them in the future, it's such a fun comeback story.
STAYC - Teddy Bear
I like this one, it's a cute bop but not super-cute, you know? Not cloyingly cute. Also good vibes; the video is about a friend who shows up and helps you out with their magic powers when you're having a bad day. No arguments here.
Dreamcatcher - Reason
Feels like a return to their debut era but I guess that's the point. Very good and goes hard in the way you want.
Mijoo - Movie Star
This is Mijoo's (formerly Lovelyz) solo debut and it's good for a first effort. She has a lot of star power and this song has a very down-the-middle classic Kpop sound, especially the chorus; I'm hoping she'll find someone to write her a real banger on her next outing.
Very nice list.
I've got my list almost ready to post. I'm trying to do a Top 23 of 2023. We will definitely have some similarities and we will also have some differences.
I personally found a LOT of great songs this year. I started a playlist just for 2023 releases a couple months in and it now has 130 songs on it, so narrowing that down to a manageable list of favorites was a very tough task. I just want to say that if something didn't make my list, there's a good chance I still love that song. For example... the Mamamoo members had a number of songs through Mamamoo+ (Solar and Moonbyul duo) as well as Wheein and Hwasa solos- and I loved them all, but they missed the my list (Spoilers!). Same with some of my other favorite groups that had released music this year. This also was a year of discovering some lesser known groups that I hadn't gravitated to before this year.
My Top 23 of 2023
0. Fifty Fifty - Cupid:
Numbered at zero because this is simultaneously the best song of the year and the worst. It was exciting to see this unknown group become successful and break records with the success of this song around the world. Then came the fraud and lawsuits. Now only Keena (pictured) is left in the group. And so much potential is gone.
1. New Jeans - OMG:
Ditto came out at the tail end of 2022, and OMG at the very start of 2023, and they are still the two strongest tracks by this group that has nothing but great songs. Super Shy may have been their hit for the summer and I also love Cool With You and ASAP, but OMG is the song of the year.
2. Chuu - Howl:
This haunting yet hopeful song is just a perfect reintroduction to Chuu. Showing some vocal colors we haven't heard before and with lyrics that seem very personal to her experiences.
3. Red Velet - Chill Kill:
Red Velvet do it again with another dark yet catchy song. The album is filled with more great b-sides that also could have made this list. I'm especially found of Knock Knock (Who's There). And speaking of knocks...
4. Lee Chae Yeon - Knock:
Absolutely catchy and fun, this song is a wonderful showcase for Chae Yeon who shows off her dancing skills and cool demeanor.
5. LE SSERAFIM - Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard's Wife:
I'm a mess, mess, mess, mess, mess, mess, mess. This b-side snuck up on me and eventually overtook the great title track, Unforgiven, to make the top 5 on my list. Driving beats and a message about how they'll always go for what they want despite what others may do or say.
6. IVE - Either Way:
This was a tough call as to what IVE song would go on this list. I AM is so great and BADDIE is a fun and surprising song- but this one b-side hits me with the feels and I kept coming back to it. It's perfectly haunting and uplifting.
7. Loossemble - Sensitive:
Yes, you'll see a lot of Loona members at their new labels on my list this year. One silver lining from their departure from BBC is that we got a lot of content from the members even if they weren't all together as twelve. Another silver lining is songs like this that get to highlight the greatness of some Loona members who were criminally underutilized while under BBC. Vivi, Yeojin, Hyunjin, Go Won and Hyeju all get to shine here.
8. NMIXX - Love Me Like This:
This song hit me perfectly. So catchy and I love the chorus. NMIXX released a few other songs this year that I also loved, but this is the one that had it hooks into me.
9. Billlie - EUNOIA:
A lovely song that grew on me the more I listened. They also released BYOB (Bring Your Own Best Friend) and Dang (Hocus Pocus) plus a bunch of great b-sides and it was hard to pick from them all- but EUNOIA is Billlie at full power so it won out.
10. Heejin - Algorithm:
Heejin solo, so fun, so lovely. Enough said?
11. Jihyo - Killin' Me Good:
Powerful solo song from TWICE's leader, showing of a sexier side of herself than what we usually see in TWICE. She's killing me good, indeed.
12. XG - LEFT RIGHT:
K-pop or K-pop adjacent? I don't care. These girls just make good music. LEFT RIGHT is the one that stood out the most for me, but many songs from their New DNA EP (for example PUPPET SHOW) and their winter single could have easily been a strong contender for this spot too.
13. aespa - Better Things:
aespa got SPICY early this year and brought out the DRAMA later- and I LOVE both those songs- but this chill pop song had me listening to it on repeat.
14. ODD EYE CIRCLE - Air Force One:
The return of (arguably) the most popular sub group from Loona. Now under ARTMS, they expand on their sound and released a wonderful EP. Their lovely Je Ne Sais Quoi was another strong contender for this list.
15. TRI.BE - Witch:
One of many "nugu" (unknown) groups that stood out to me this year, TRI.BE won me over with their song WE ARE YOUNG and its b-side, Witch. The later being a darkly haunting, yet very fun song that I couldn't stop listening to.
16. VIVIZ - Untie:
Another b-side that won out over an already great title track. Maniac is great, but one listen to the powerful Untie was all it took to overtake that song and claim a place on this list.
17. ITZY - None of My Business:
Kill My Doubt is an amazing EP filled with songs the members all had a say in what they wanted to convey through their music. Out of those songs, None of My Business is the one that stands out most to me. All five members shine here.
18. STAYC - Bubble:
It's STAYC. It's bubbly. It's one of those perfect pop songs. Teddy Bear was another great song, but Bubble was even more of an earworm for me.
19. Kep1er - Giddy:
Speaking of perfect pop songs that are infectious earworms, here's another.
20. CSR - Shining Bright:
Don't overlook this group. Shining Bright just shines and these girls deserve more attention.
21. H1-KEY - Rose Blossom:
Another mature and perfect pop song that took my full attention every time it came up on shuffle. Another group to look out for.
22. YENA - Wicked Love:
A more mature turn from some of her previous solo songs, this pre-release overshadowed the title track.
23. (G)I-DLE - Queencard/I Do:
I'm cheating here. I can't compare the wonderful I Feel EP from their own label to anything from their English language HEAT EP released with the western focused, 88rising. So I'm picking one from each. Queencard is super catchy, and I Do is soooooo good. If I were to cheat even further, I Want That is a fast-paced masterpiece that is so fun and came very close to sharing this spot.
Great list, Tscott! I definitely considered a lot of those songs, but sometimes I get caught in the trap of comparing the new songs to the music that caught my attention and made me a fan of that group from the beginning, which is a bad habit. I really liked Loona's songs when they were still with Blockberry, for example, and listening to the new music from the various members...it's good in it's own way but for me it just doesn't hit the same. I felt similarly about TRI.BE and NMixx this year; good songs, but I know they can do better (although TRI.BE's Christmas song 'Papa Noel' was in contention for a while if for no other reason than they look like they're having a lot of fun in the video).
Anyway, like I said, it's a great list and I hope we see some other lists here soon!
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I just realized I forgot to include Babymonster on my list! FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDGE!!!!
Okay, going back and adding them at number 11. Top Ten is overplayed anyway, right?
And here's the best song of 2024! (so far)
ITZY - Mr. Vampire
Only bad thing is that none of the prerelease songs are streaming anywhere. The full album will come out on the 9th along with the title track, Untouchable.
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