Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2010 - January Week 4
1. (+1) Younha - 오늘 헤어졌어요 (We Broke Up Today) *** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***
Score: 782
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Lee Kwan / Lyrics: Hwa Yobi
Album: Younha Vol. 3 Part B Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: After two weeks at No. 2, Younha finally rises one more spot to the top with "We Broke Up Today". It's Younha's second No. 1 song on our chart, her first since "Comet" in late 2007. This song is coming from part B of her third album, titled, Growing Season. Younha has been known for her unique piano rock tracks in the past. She had never promoted a ballad song until now. “We Broke Up Today” is a sad ballad number which expresses one’s truthfulness on the hardships of breakup. It was penned by fellow singer Hwayobi.
2. (-1) T-Ara - Bo Beep Bo Beep
Score: 771
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Shin Sa Dong Tiger
Album: T-Ara Vol. 1 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of T-Ara's first studio album "Absolute First Album." It is a funky-rhythm dance song with cute lyrics and a charming dance that represents T-Ara's fresh image. When performing it, the T-Ara members wear large-patterned leggings and paw-shaped gloves. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
3. (+1) After School - 너 때문에 (Because Of You)
Score: 680
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Brave Brothers
Album: After School 2nd single Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Title song of After School's third digital single album. The music is a Shibuya-Kei style electro pop song with a sentimental twist. The song is a combination of a beautiful piano and violin melody, an addictive chorus and the powerful rap of After School. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
4. (+1) Ga In & Jo Kwon - 우리 사랑하게 됐어요 (We Fell In Love)
Score: 639
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Lee Min Soo, Je-A / Lyrics: Kim Ina, Ga In, Jo Kwon
Album: Ga In & Jo Kwon digital single "We Fell In Love" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: If I am not mistaken this is the first top 5 hit coming from the reality TV Show "We Got Married". The song features Brown Eyed Girl's Ga In and 2AM's Jo Kwon. It's composed by Brown Eyed Girl's leader Je-A. It is a nice duet song that has an (8 beat) new wave sound that was popular during the 1980s. Composer Lee Min Soo (Love; Abracadabra) and lyricist Kim In Na have contributed in creating the song as well. Ga In and Jo Kwon also contributed to the lyrics by telling honest stories of their make-believe marriage life. Through this couple/duet song, we will be able to listen to their wonderful harmony and outstanding vocal skills. This song already topped many internet charts in Korea, one big reason for its success here.
5. (-2) Eun Ji Won (feat. Mr. Tyfoon) - 사이렌 (Siren)
Score: 579
Genre: Hip-hop
Music + Lyrics: Kim Se Jin, Seo Jung Jin
Album: Eun Ji Won Vol. 5 Track 5 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Eun Ji Won's latest hit "Siren" dropped two spots to No. 5 this week. It is his first full album in release in almost five years. The album was produced by Eun Ji Won himself and Keeproots. This song fits the current trends with catchy melody; it is of the electronic hip-hop genre. It is about loving a friend’s lover and therefore worrying about it.
6. (+2) Jewelry - Love Story
Score: 571
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min
Album: Jewelry Vol. 6 Repackaged Version Track 2
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Millions of viewers watched Jewelry's tear jerking final performance of long time members Park Jung Ah and Seo In Young two weeks ago at SBS Inky Gayo. That momentum is still helping "Love Story", originally on the way out of the top 20, moved up another two spots to No. 6 this week. “Love Story” is about a love story between a man and a woman in which they go through different stages in their relationship. The lyrics express the different emotions very well and the melody fits perfectly with the winter atmosphere. Unlike Jewelry’s dance songs, “Love Story” showcases the members’ strong vocal and rap skills. Jewelry will recruit two new members soon. We wish Park Jung Ah and Seo In Young all the successes in their solo careers.
7. (+2) Zi-A - 그녀처럼 (Like Her)
Score: 540
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Zi-A mini-album Atelier Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Comment: Zi-A's latest hit, the title track "Like Her" from her recently released mini-album "Atelier", rises up two spots to No. 7 this week. Her previous hit "Let's Have A Drink" also hit this spot two weeks ago. “Like Her” is composed by Lee Joo Ho who also wrote “Let’s Have a Drink” and penned by Ecobridge (Lee Jong Myung), making this song more anticipating. One can hear Zi-A go three octaves in this song. A 14 member orchestra also took part in the song, bringing out more sadness and feelings to the melody.
8. (+7) Hyun Ah (feat. Yong Joon Hyung of Beast) - Change
Score: 538
Genre: Hip-hop / Dance
Album: Hyun Ah digital single "Change" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Being the most well known member of 4minute largely due to her days with Wonder Girls, Hyun Ah is the first 4minute member to release her own solo song "Change", a trendy number composed by Shin Sa Dong Tiger. It has 80s glam hip-hop sounds. Featured in the song is BEAST member, Yong Jun Hyung. The song has powerful beats and one can see an upgrade of 4Minute’s songs. Hyun Ah is to show her charismatic performance and style through this track. She proves that she is more than a rapper, she can also sing. It only takes two weeks for this song to move into the top 10.
9. (+2) Beast - Mystery
Score: 525
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Lee Sang Ho, Kang Ji Won
Album: Beast mini-album "Beast Is The B2st" Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: Live Performance
Comment: Beast's "Mystery" moves up two spot to No. 9 this week, surpassing their debut hit "Bad Girl" which went to No. 10. This is the follow up song from their debut mini-album "Beast Is The B2st". "Mystery" is a trendy pop/dance song, is the biggest hit of Beast's young career so far.
10. (+30) See Ya, Davichi, T-Ara - 원더우먼 (Wonder Woman) *** BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
Score: 484
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: K. Smith
Album: See Ya, Davichi, T-Ara digital single "Wonder Woman" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: The success of "Women's Generation" last year prompted a sequel now. The difference this time is that Eun Jung and Hyo Min represent T-Ara instead of Ji Yeon, and also See Ya' s new member Soo Mi also participates, making it a total of seven members. Together the girls are to showcase powerful harmony. “Wonder Woman,” like “Women Generation,” is a bokgo dance number with a catchy and slight trot melody. The song is about girls’ friendship and loyalty. This week it is our biggest mover, up 30 spots to No. 10.
11. (-4) Lee Seung Ki (feat. Davichi Kang Min Kyung) - 처음처럼 그때처럼 (Like The First Time, Like that One Time)
Score: 481
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Lee Seung Ki digital single "Like The First Time, Like that One Time" Track 1
Watch: MV
Comment: As a Christmas present to fans, Lee Seung Ki has released one of the his singles earlier on his soon to be released repackaged 4th album. “Like The First Time, Like that One Time” was composed by Kim Do Hun, one of Korea’s top composers. The song is about a man who learns about the preciousness of his past lover. It is a bright medium tempo track which features Davichi member, Kang Min Kyung. This week it dropped four spots to No. 11. Lee Seung Ki is scheduled to release his repackaged 4th album next week. This song should move up again with the album release.
12. (-6) 2PM - Heartbeat
Score: 452
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Park Jin Young
Album: 2PM Vol. 1 Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Title song of 2PM's first studio album. A heartbeat becomes the backbone of the rhythm with a drum sound taking over as the main accompaniment, creating a unique new sound. The lyrics are about a man in despair over a breakup. 2PM's incredible performance is highlighted in the music video. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
13. (-3) Kim Jin Pyo (feat. SG Wannabe Kim Jin Ho) - 로맨틱 겨울 (Romantic Winter)
Score: 392
Genre: Hip-hop
Album: Kim Jin Pyo mini-album "Romantic Winter" Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Comment: All-round artist Kim Jin Pyo is back with a mini-album "Romantic Winter". The title track of the same name is at No. 13 this week. "Romantic Winter" features SG Wannabe's Kim Jin Ho's vocal along with Kim Jin Pyo's rapping to unveil a sweet seasonal ballad. With the winter theme, this song is still one of the top airplay songs in Korea now.
14. (-2) Park Jin Young - No Love No More
Score: 367
Genre: R&B / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Park Jin Young
Album: Park Jin Young mini-album "Sad Freedom" Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of Park Jin-young's single album "Sad Freedom." It represents Park Jin-young's comeback as a singer after being known for a long time as a music producer, who has trained Wonder Girls and 2PM into Korea's top music groups. This song combines the ballad and funk genres. The lyrics are about living freely without loving and being hurt. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
15. (+1) U-Kiss - 만만하니 (Am I That Easy Going?)
Score: 355
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Brave Brothers
Album: U-Kiss mini-album "Conti UKiss" Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of U-Kiss' 3rd mini-album "Conti Ukiss." Its gangster-style hip-hop rhythm creates a fresh harmony with the electronic genre. The sharp tone of its lyrics and addictive sounds are especially impressive. The music video shows the U-Kiss members, who have been transformed from young boys into chic guys. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
16. (+1) SHINee - JoJo
Score: 326
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Kenzie
Album: SHINee mini-album Vol. 3 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: Live Performance
Comment: Follow up song of SHINee's 3rd mini-album "2009 Year Of Us", "JoJo" is a trendy mid-tempo pop dance hit, a genre that is popular recently. The title song "Ring Ding Dong" went to No. 1 last year. Let see how this song will fare. This week it moves up one spot to No. 16. SHINee just completed their promotion on this mini-album with their goodbye stage this week. Fans will look forward to their comeback later this year.
17. (-4) Brian (feat. Supreme Team) - 내 여자 (My Girl)
Score: 307
Genre: R&B / Dance
Album: Brian Vol. 2 Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of Brian's second studio album "Manifold." It is a combination of mainstream sounds, a Korean vibe and refreshing urban R&B vibe. The rapping of Supreme Team spices up the song. It marks Brian's comeback as a solo artist after a three-year break. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
18. (New) CNBlue - 외톨이야 (Loner) *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***
Score: 283
Genre: Rock
Music: Kim Do Hoon, Lee Sang Ho / Lyrics: Han Sung Ho, Amen
Album: CNBlue 1st mini-album "Bluetory" Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: The most anticipated pop-rock boyband since FT Island, CNBlue picked a perfect timing for their Korean debut. Having debuted in Japan as an indie artist, and also front man Jung Yong Hwa starred in the popular SBS drama "You Are Beautiful" last year, now the boys are returning home to Korea to release their first mini-album. The title track is “Loner” which was composed by Kim Do Hoon and Lee Sang Ho. It has addictive beats and a strong melody. One can say that this is a song only CNBLUE can express. Despite plagiarism accusation swirling around this song, it doesn't affect its popularity as "Loner" is our highest debut this week at No. 18. CNBlue's mini-album "Bluetory" also topped album sales charts. Looks like they are already a front runner for best new artist in 2010.
19. (-5) Gummy - 그대라서 (Because It Is You: SBS Drama "Will It Snow For Christmas" OST )
Score: 352
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Kim Do Hoon, Lee Hyun Seung / Lyrics: Choi Kap Won
Album: SBS Drama "Will It Snow For Christmas" OST Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Our first top 20 drama OST song this year is from the popular SBS tailor-made for winter drama "Will It Snow For Christmas", starring Go Soo who is coming back from military duties, and Han Ye Sul. The OST is produced by the music director of Brilliant Legacy, includes Gummy's theme song "Because of You" composed by hitmakers Kim Do Hoon and Lee Hyun Seung. This week it dropped five spots to No. 19.
20. (-1) Yoo Bum Sang - 행복해지는 법 (The Way To Happiness)
Score: 242
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Yoo Bum Sang mini-album "The Way To Happiness" Track 1 Purchase this album
Comment: A surprise entry to the top 20 this week is from relatively unknown new singer Yoo Bum Sang's "The Way To Happiness". Yoo Bum Sang is famous for producing Kim Jong Gook's Han Namja. His first hit song "The Way to Happiness" shows how to fight through the stresses of life. It's a song of hope and energy, hoping to give confidence and good vibes. There is great harmony between the acoustics and bass in this song. The song gained most of its score from airplay. It also features an interesting MV in which the singer starred himself. It's like reading a diary of the daily happenings in the life of Richard (may be the singer's real English name) and how he stays happy.
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