1. (+1) SS501 - Love Like This *** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***Score: 846
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Lee,Scott,Alexander /
Lyrics: Park Hae In
Album: SS501 mini-album "Rebirth" Track 2
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: All the hard work pays off for SS501 as their "Love Like This" finally becomes our No. 1 song just before they end their promotion. It is also the group's first No. 1 song on our chart after many tries. This is the title track of their latest mini-album. "Love Like This" which was composed by Steven Lee, Ryan Scott, and Sean Alexander. It is an upbeat synth pop track that was specially mixed by Ken Lewis who has also done works for top stars like Usher, Kanye West, and John Legend.
2. (+2) Brown Eyed Girls - Sign Score: 837
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Lee Min Soo /
Lyrics: Kim Ina
Album: Brown Eyed Girls Vol. 3 repackaged version Track 1
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Brown Eyed Girls has become one of the most consistent hit makers in k-pop in the past 2 years. Their latest song "Sign" moves up another 2 spots to No. 2 this week, looking to add to their collections of chart topping hits. "Sign" was composed by Lee Min Soo who wrote "LOVE" and "Abracadabra" and penned by Kim Ina. The melody line is bright with sweet yet refreshing up-tempo beats. With this latest hit, Brown Eyed Girls have high hope to compete on the year end top female groups award.
3. (-2) SHINee - Ring Ding Dong Score: 788
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Yoo Young Jin
Album: SHINee mini-album Vol. 3 Track 2
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: This is the representative track for SHINee's third mini-album, "2009, Year Of Us." The Afro-electro song was produced by hitmaker Yoo Young-jin and combines African Congo drums with contemporary electro synthesizer sounds. Its cartoon-like lyrics are about feeling like you have bells in your head when in love. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
4. (+6) K Will - 그립고 그립고 그립다 (Yearn Yearn Yearn)Score: 736
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Hwang Chan Hee /
Lyrics: Hwang Chan Hee, Cho Eun Hee
Album: K Will Vol. 2 Track 2
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: K Will is quietly enjoying a spectacular year in 2009, generating hits after hits, whether it is from his own albums/singles or from drama OSTs. Now he is releasing his 2nd full length studio album "Yearn Yearn Yearn". Despite having so many hit songs, this is K Will's first full album in more than 2 years. The principal track with the same name as the album title and it moves up six more spots to No. 4 this week. "Yearn Yearn Yearn" is a powerful and emotional ballad which fits perfectly to K Will's vocal. With the addition of his latest hit, K Will is among the favorite to win the top male vocalist this year.
5. (+2) See Ya - 그놈 목소리 (His Voice)Score: 647
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Lee Min Soo /
Lyrics: Kim Ina
Album: See Ya mini-album "Rebloom" Track 1
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Rounding out the top 5 is See Ya's "His Voice". See Ya has made a comeback with a new mini-album which includes new member, Sumi who replaced former member, Nam Gyuri. The title track is His Voice which was composed by Lee Minsu who has made Brown Eyed Girls’ LOVE and Abracadabra. This song is catchy on first listen with a catchy melody line, “Solgit Solgit, Holic Holic, Chullung Chullung.” Its fun lyrics and vocals flow well in this electronic pop number.
6. (+25) 2PM - HeartbeatScore: 640
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Park Jin Young
Album: 2PM Vol. 1 Track 2
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: In this era of artists releasing singles and mini-albums, as popular as 2PM this is their very first full studio album titled "1:59", where listeners can see how much they matured. The title track is "Heartbeat" which does not have an exact genre but shows 2PM’s style. One can hear the sounds of a person’s heart palpitation along with drums and a full orchestra, which all flow together to make a dynamic feel. "Heartbeat" moves up 25 big spots and is likely to hit No. 1 for the most part of December.
7. (-1) Ivy - Touch MeScore: 622
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Park Jae Sung, Yoo Gun Hyung /
Lyrics: Park Jae Sung
Album: Ivy Vol. 3 Track 3
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Two years ago, Ivy rose to become one of the top female soloists in Korea. Her career was briefly derailed by a scandal with her ex-boyfriend. Now she puts the past behind her and finally returns with her third studio album. This album showcases both her innocence as well as her sexiness. The album title is “I Be” which means I’m Ivy as well as I’m Starting and I Exist. The title track is "Touch Me" which is a pop number that has a simple melody with electronica sounds. It was composed by Psy and Yoo Gun Hyung. Like her past hit, Sonata of Temptation, "Touch Me" shows her sexiness and charisma only Ivy can bring out. Due to extremely strong competition, "Touch Me" dropped one spot to No. 7 this week despite gaining in points.
8. (+9) F(x) - Chu~♡Score: 613
Genre: Pop / Dance
Album: F(x) first single Chu~♡ Track 1
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: F(x) who got listeners attention with their debut hit "La Cha Ta", returns with their first single album 'Chu~♡' consisting of three songs. Their title track 'Chu~♡' is a cute and trendy Euro-pop song. The song is about a girl whom awakens after receiving a kiss, and is filled with curiosity and expectations of wanting to get to know the world. This week it becomes their 2nd top 10 hit as it moves up 9 spots. F(x) debuted later than other top rookie female groups this year but is finishing strong. It will be interesting to see whether this song can take them into running of the top new artists award at year end.
9. (--) Park Bom - You And IScore: 598
Genre: R&B
Music + Lyrics: Teddy
Album: Park Bom digital single "You And I" Track 1
Watch: MV Live PerformanceComment: 2NE1’s main vocalist, Park Bom has released her first solo digital single, "You and I" which was composed and penned by Teddy who has also responsible for 2NE1's "Lollipop," "Fire," "I Don’t Care," and Sandara's solo hit "Kiss." The song is about a love vow for endless love. Park Bom’s vocals are showcased in this mid-tempo R&B hip-hop number. This week "You And I" remains at No. 9. This song has already topped a lot of internet charts in Korea.
10. (-5) Seo In Kook - 부른다 (Calling You)Score: 591
Genre: R&B Ballad
Music: Bang Shi Hyuk /
Lyrics: Bang Shi Hyuk, Baek Chan
Album: Seo In Kook digital single "Calling You" Track 2
Watch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Singing his way to the top of the popular talent show program Mnet Superstar K, Seo In Kook now takes the next step in his music career with his debut album. You may see a bit of resemblance to 8Eight in his debut song "Calling You", as the song is written by Hitman Bang who wrote all of 8Eight's hits. 8Eight's Baek Chan also help penned the lyrics. This song is ranked high in many internet and airplay charts in Korea. Even though he debuted late this year, Seo In Kook is still considered one of the top rookie male soloist of 2009. This week "Calling You" dropped 5 spots to No. 10.
11. (-8) Lee Ssang (feat. Jung In) - 헤어지지 못하는 여자, 떠나가지 못하는 남자 (Girl That Can't Break Up, Guy that Can't Leave)Score: 588
Genre: Hip-hop
Music: Gil, Peejay /
Lyrics: Gary
Album: Lee Ssang Vol. 6 Track 3
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Lee Ssang fell 8 spots to No. 11 this week with "Girl That Can't Break Up, Guy that Can't Leave", the title song from their 6th album "Hexagonal". The duo firmly established themselves in the mainstream with their 4th album in 2007, with the No. 1 song "Ballerino", now having their 2nd chart topping hit. However, they went very quiet with their 5th album last year, which they did not actively perform and promote. This 6th album they switched label to Jungle Entertainment for a fresh start. Having one of the longest song title ever is their principal track "Girl That Can't Break Up, Guy that Can't Leave" which features the beautiful vocals of R&B singer Jung In, who regularly collaborates with Lee Ssang.
12. (-4) MBLAQ - Oh Yeah Score: 567
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Kim Tae Wan, Jang Jae Min /
Lyrics: Rain
Album: MBLAQ 1st mini-album Track 1
Watch: MV Live PerformanceComment: This is the title track of MBLAQ's debut single album "Just Blaq." It has a heavy hip-hop beat combined with intense synthesizer and guitar sounds, and it represents MBLAQ's good start as a new band. The speedy drumwork, the fun rhythm of the rapping and the addictive chorus, "Oh Yeah," add charm to the song. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
13. (-2) BEAST - Bad GirlScore: 484
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Lee Sang Ho, Shin Sa Dong Tiger
Album: BEAST mini-album "Beast Is The B2ST" Track 2
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Besides MBLAQ, another debuting boyband that creates a lot of hype is BEAST. Their 6 members are not really rookies as they have previous stage experiences. Member Lee Gi Kwang debuted solo under the stage name AJ earlier this year. Jang Hyun Seung (SO-1) was the eliminated sixth member from Big Bang's pre-debut reality program, and Yoon Du Jun was one of the JYP trainees from 2AM and 2PM's pre-debut reality program. Along with Yang Yo Seob, Son Dong Woon, and former Xing member Yong Jun Hyung (Poppin' Dragon). Their debut hit "Bad Girl" is s catchy dance song written by Lee Sang Ho and Shin Sa Dong Tiger, who wrote "Hot Issue" and "Muzik" for label mate 4minute. This week "Bad Girl" dropped two spots to No. 13.
14. (+32) IU - 마쉬멜로우 (Marshmallow) *** BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***Score: 430
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Kim Do Hoon, Park Soo Jong /
Lyrics: Choi Kap Won
Album: IU mini-album Vol. 2 "IU...Im" Track 3
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Last year, IU debuted with "Lost Child", a ballad which is beyond her age but showcased her vocal power. This year, she is switching to a cute concept consistent with her age and having a lot of success. Now the teenager returns with her latest mini-album. The title track "Marshmallow" is another cute and colorful dance song. It is a hybrid of the 60's rock and roll and french pop which is currently popular worldwide. It's the perfect combination of retro and modern which displays IU's cute and mature sides. Songwriter Kim Do Hoon, who has written many hit songs recently, wrote this song for IU. It is our biggest mover of the week, up 32 spots to No. 14.
15. (+1) Baek Ji Young - 잊지 말아요 (Don't Forget: KBS Drama "Iris" OST)Score: 422
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Kim Do Hoon, Lee Hyun Seung /
Lyrics: Kim Do Hoon, Choi Kap Won
Album: KBS Drama "Iris" OST
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Korea’s ballad queen, Baek Ji Young takes part in the soundtrack for the blockbuster KBS drama, Iris. The song will be the romance theme song for Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Hee. The story is action packed with lots of betrayal and romance. The song which was composed by top composer Kim Do Hoon and penned by Choi Kap Won, depicts the two people’s sad romance. "Don't Forget" moves up 1 spot to No. 15 this week.
16. (+11) Lee Young Hyun - 미안해 사랑해서 (Sorry For Loving You)Score: 408
Genre: R&B Ballad
Music: Kim Bo Min /
Lyrics: Park Kyung Jin
Album: Lee Young Hyun Vol. 1 Track 2
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Big Mama's Lee Young Hyun released her 1st solo album "Take It". Like Big Mama's music, most of the songs from Lee Young Hyun's solo album is designed to showcase the singer's powerful vocal. The difference is that the genre is more pop ballad oriented rather than R&B. Lee Young Hyun also acts as producer of this album. The title track "Sorry For Loving You" made it to the top 20 this week, moving up 11 spots to No. 16.
17. (-3) One Two (feat. Seo In Young) - 못된 여자 II (Bad Woman 2)Score: 388
Genre: Hip-hop ballad
Album: One Two digital single "Bad Woman 2" Track 1
Watch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Last year, One Two released "Bad Woman" featuring the vocal of Jewelry's Seo In Young. That hit really put One Two on to the map. Now the same team reunited again to produce the part 2 of this song "Bad Woman 2". It is moving down three spots this week to No. 17. Seo In Young is also performing this song with One Two on stage, which should help its popularity.
18. (New) Tae Yang - 웨딩드레스 (Wedding Dress) *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***Score: 358
Genre: R&B / Hip-hop
Album: Tae Yang digital single "Wedding Dress" Track 1
Watch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Big Bang’s Tae Yang makes a solo comeback after a year and five months. Earlier Tae Yang had released his first digital single, "Where U At" and he just released his second single, "Wedding Dress." The song is an R&B number with addictive melody co-composed by 1TYM's Teddy and Tae Yang himself. It is our highest debut this week at No. 18.
19. (+13) U-Kiss - 만만하니 (Am I That Easy Going?)Score: 329
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Brave Brothers
Album: U-Kiss mini-album "Conti UKiss" Track 2
Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: U-Kiss releases their third mini-album CONTI UKISS. The group added a new member Lee Ki Sub, making U-Kiss a seven-member group. The title song "Am I That Easy Going?" is a powerful hip-hop dance tune written by Brave Brothers who is also responsible for the group's previous singles. This week it moves up 13 spots into the top 20 at No. 19.
20. (-5) Dynamic Duo - 죽일 놈 (Guilty)Score: 323
Genre: Hip-hop
Music + Lyrics: Dynamic Duo
Album: Dynamic Duo Vol. 5 Track 5
Purchase this albumWatch: MVComment: Dynamic Duo, a pair that has made hits with every album release, is back with a 14-track fifth album before they enter into military service. If one were to explain the musical elements of this album, one can say that there are less electronical elements and more instruments and live recordings. There are also more drum and bass dance sounds incorporated into the songs. One can hear singing rather than just pure rap in songs. The title song "Guilty". Despite the duo not coming out to perform and promote the song, it still manages to become a top 10 hit.
21 . (-2) Lee Seung Hwan - 좋은 날 II ( One Fine Day II ) : 306
22 . (+1) Lyn - 실화 ( True Story ) : 286
23 . (-11) Wheesung - 주르륵 ( Rain Falling ) : 258
24 . (-11) Kim Tae Woo - 사랑비 ( Love Rain ) : 254
25 . (-5) FT Island - 러브레터 ( Love Letter ) : 240
26 . (-4) T-Ara/Cho Shin Sung - TTL ( Time To Love ) : 197
27 . (New) Rainbow - Gossip Girl : 187
28 . (-4) Lee Soo Young - 내 이름 부르지 마 ( Don't Call My Name ) : 185
29 . (-11) Hwan Hee - 심장을 놓쳐서 ( Dropped My Heart ) : 178
30 . (-4) Maya - 위풍당당 ( Majestic ) : 166
31 . (+2) SNSD - Chocolate Love : 159
32 . (+3) Yoon Gun - 라떼처럼 ( Like Latte ) : 150
33 . (-3) Gummy - 이별은 사랑 뒤를 따라와 ( Breakup Follows After Love ) : 138
34 . (New) December - 사랑 참 ( Love Really ) : 121
35 . (-7) Lee Hong Ki - 여전히 ( As Ever: SBS Drama "You're Beautiful" OST ) : 118
36 . (New) Chae Dong Ha - 어떻게 잊겠습니까 ( How can I forget ) : 115
37 . (-16) MC Mong - 호러쇼 ( Horror Show ) : 110
38 . (New) Shin Seung Hoon - 사랑치 ( Fool for Love ) : 102
39 . (New) DNT - 가슴이 사랑하는 법 ( The Love In My Heart ) : 98
40 . (+10) Epik High - 트로트 ( Trot ) : 90
41 . (New) MC Sniper - 마법의 성 ( Magic Castle ) : 88
42 . (-6) Monday Kiz & Ilac - 편지 ( Letter ) : 85
43 . (+2) Secret - I Want You Back : 81
44 . (-6) 4men - 똑똑똑 ( Drip Drip Drip ) : 79
45 . (-11) Lee Seung Ki - 우리 헤어지자 ( Let's Break Up ) : 71
46 . (New) MC Hansei & Park So Yeon - 아프다… ( Hurt… ) : 70
47 . (-8) Mighty Mouth - 웃어 ( Smile ) : 68
48 . (New) H-Eugene (feat. 8Eight's Joo Hee) - 사랑경보 ( Love Warning ) : 65
49 . (-5) Andy - Single Man : 63
50 . (-10) 4 minute - What A Girl Wants : 62
Blue: Songs to watch out under top 20Green: Editor's recommendations under top 20BONUS TRACK:Lee Hyun Wook (feat. Park Sun Zoo) - Life Goes OnGenre: Rock Ballad
Album: Lee Hyun Wook single "Life Goes On" Track 2
Watch: MVComment: Acknowledged singer-songwriter, Lee Hyun Wook returns with his third single. 'Life Goes On' is his title song that has a strong yet easy listening beat and melody with lyrics that consoles its listeners. It also featured the voice of another singer-songwriter, Park Sun Zoo. (credits to
suejinners for translations)
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE:Lee Ji Hoon - 약속 (Promise)Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Lee Ji Hoon Vol. 5 (2004) Track 2
Watch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Lee Ji Hoon debuted as a teenager in 1996 when he was in high school. His debut song "Why the Heaven" was very successful start to his singing career. In 2001 he joined Shin Hye Sung of Shinhwa and Kangta of H.O.T to form a project group "S" that was also very successful. "Promise" is a ballad from his 5th Album Trinity in 2004 that won many hearts with his voice full of emotion. Lee Ji Hoon also debuted as an actor later on in movies and dramas. A truly multi-talented artist. (credits to
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Sources of the chartAir Monitor Chart - 15%
MNet M!Countdown - 15%
Various Internet charts (Dosirak, MNet, Melon, Bugs, Monkey3, MusicOn, Cyworld, Soribada) - 15%
ChartKorea - 10%
Hottracks Weekly Album Sales (2 weeks lag) - 10%
SBS Inky Gayo Take 7 + Internet Chart + Music Video Chart - 10%
MBC Inky Top 100 Chart - 10%
KBS Music Bank K-Chart - 5%
MTV Chart - 5%
Gasoo appearance on gayo shows (MBC Music Core, SBS Inky Gayo, KBS Music Bank, MNet M!Countdown, MBC Music Travel LaLaLa, SBS Kim Jung Eun Chocolate, KBS Yoo Hee Yeol Sketchbook , YTN Live Power Music, MTV Non-stop, Pops In Seoul) - 5%
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