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Summary for April week 1 chart:

No. 1 song: Ivy remains No. 1 for the 3rd straight week with "유혹의 소나타" (Temptation of Sonata). This song scored a chart record 997 points this week, just 3 points shy of a perfect 1000 score. The previous record was Buzz's "겁쟁이" (Coward) which scored 996 points exactly 2 years ago on April week 1 of 2005 chart. Ivy's song was No. 1 on every chart in Korea last week. The only drawback to prevent her from getting a perfect score was that her song was not listed in MTV Korea's chart.

Biggest Mover of the week: As expected, Yoon Ha's "비밀번호 486" (Secret Number 486) is the biggest mover, up 26 spots to No. 19 this week. Yoon Ha brings us a unique brand of pop rock music, and she plays the piano very well as seen from her live performances. Her first full Korean album is also doing very well on the album sales chart. Look for this song to crack into the top 10 very soon.

Hot shot debut: Veteran Kim Gun Mo, one of the most respected singers in Korea, has our highest debut this week at No. 14 with the title song from his 11th album "허수아비" (Scarecrow). This result already surpassed the title song "Moon of Seoul" from his previous album which only went to No. 20. Even though Kim Gun Mo's popularity and album sales is not what it is used to be, he still got a loyal fan base of all ages. We are seeing his latest album among the top sellers again. He should complete his long awaited return to the top 10 next week.

New songs: We have 10 new songs and 1 re-entry this week.

Songs to watch out:

8. Lyn - 이별살이 (Separate Life) - Lyn is back to the top 10 with this title song from her 4th album, up 10 spots to No. 8. The popularity of this song has already surpassed songs from her 3rd album. Let see if this song can do even better than her biggest hit "사랑했잖아".

17. Evan - 남자도… 어쩔 수 없다 (Man…Are Unavoidable) - Former Click B member Yoo Ho Suk comes back as a soloist and adopts a new name (Evan is his English name). Just like Oh Jong Hyuk (another Click B member who has released a solo album), Even's music is very different from his days in Click B. This song is has an easy listening melody which is a combination of R&B and Jazz. Oh Jong Hyuk's first solo song "죽을만큼…" (Deadly) went to No. 6 last year. We'll see if Evan can match his ex-groupmate's success.

18. Epik High - Love Love Love - 2nd single from the trio's mega-successful 4th album, this song replaced "Fan" on the chart. Epik High continues to please fans with their commercial hip-hop songs and great arrangements. Looks like this is another top 10 hit for them.

27. Kim Dong Ryul - 감사 (Thank You) - Singer-songwriter Kim Dong Ryul recently released a best hit album that included all his greatest hits of the last 10 years. This is one of the new songs. The album is surprisingly selling very well.

34. NoRaJo - 사생결단 (Desperation) - One of the funniest duos in k-pop. NoRaJo reminded me of Country Kko Kko. It's always a joy to watch their live performance. This song is as fun as their debut song "Happy Song" 2 years ago.

47. As One (feat. Son Ho Young) - 다시 내곁으로 (Beside Me Again) - We've heard many duets in k-pop this year and here is another one. It's from As One's recently released special album "5 Love Stories that we know". 4 of the 5 ballads are duets, and this one featuring Son Ho Young is the one than fans want to hear most.

Top 20 countdown: Be sure to check out the top 20 countdown on this chart every Friday on Big B Radio. The time is 9pm to 11pm EST.

Click on the youtube links to watch the top 20 songs' live performance or MV. You can also listen to the 1 minute sample - follow the links to melon.com and install the melon player to your computer. After that, click on the song title to listen.


1. (--) Ivy (feat. Wheesung) - 유혹의 소나타 (Temptation of Sonata) *** 3 WEEKS NO. 1 ***
Genre: Pop/Dance
Watch the performance
Album: Ivy Vol. 2 Track 2 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

Arirang TV: Featured in Ivy's 2nd album, "A Sweet Moment," this track falls in the neo-classic-dance genre and uses a sampling from Beethoven's "Fur Elise." The piece wonderfully harmonizes a strong beat, melody and classical strings, reminding listeners of a musical. Ivy's unique and charming voice mixes well with Whee Sung's powerful rapping.

Music: Park Geun Tae, Kim Tae Hyun / Lyrics: Wheesung
Score: 997

2. (--) Lee Ki Chan - 미인 (A Beauty)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: Lee Ki Chan Vol. 9 Track 4 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

Arirang TV: This is the title song of Lee Ki-chan's 9th album, "Para Ti," and was created by hit composer, Cho Young Soo, who has managed to gracefully mix Lee Ki-chan's trademark emotional voice with lyrical words. Through the language of lyrics, this piece communicates the sadness and pain of having to send off someone who wants to leave. The music video tells the story, in omnibus-drama fashion, of three people who have each experienced separation.

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min
Score: 864

3. (+1) Tei - 같은 베개 (Same Pillow)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Watch the MV
Album: Tei Vol. 4 Track 3 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

Arirang TV: This is the title song for Tei's fourth album, "Lover." The medium-tempo ballad boasts a flashy arrangement featuring string instruments. Tei's distinct vocals are wonderfully showcased and it's a song about the moments and memories shared with a lover. The music video stars Lee Wan and shows the actor's friendship with Tei.

Music: Hwang Se Joon / Lyrics: Cho Eun Hee
Score: 849

4. (-1) Park Hyo Shin - 추억은 사랑을 닮아 (Memories resemble love)
Genre: R&B Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: Park Hyo Shin Vol. 5 Track 2 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

Arirang TV: As the title song of Park Hyo-shin's 5th album, "The Breeze of Sea," the lyrical and lovely melody of this track enhances Park Hyo-shin's unique voice, which has become softer and more comfortable than in the past. The artist appears in his music video, which conveys the memories of a beautiful, albeit sad, love.

Music: Hwang Sung Je, Park Hyo Shin / Lyrics: Kim Tae Yoon, Park Hyo Shin
Score: 813

5. (--) Superjunior-T - 로꾸거 (Ro Ggu Guh!!!)
Genre: Trot
Watch the performance
Album: Superjunior-T single album Track 1 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

Arirang TV: This is the title song for Super Junior T's single album, "Lo-kkoo-kkau." It's a trott album released by six members of Super Junior - Ie-teuk, Hee-chul, Kang-in, Shin-dong, Eun-hyuk and Sung-min. The upbeat song boasts unique lyrics and fun rapping about how everything in life seems to be going backwards.

Music + Lyrics: Yoon Myung Sun
Score: 746

6. (--) T - 잊었니 (Did you forget?)
Genre: R&B ballad
Watch the MV
Album: T Vol. 3 Track 3 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

Arirang TV: This is the title song for T's 3rd album, "YOONMIRAE." T, Yoon Mirae produced the entire album, effectively infusing her musical colors, strengths and style into each piece. She combines conventional soul with mainstream R&B. With her trademark mid-to-deep, husky voice, she sings about painful love memories that anyone can relate to.

Music: Tiger JK / Lyrics: ANN1
Score: 717

7. (+3) Lee Hyori - 톡톡톡 (Toc Toc Toc)
Genre: Pop / Dance
Watch the performance
Album: Lee Hyori Single Album "If in Love Like Them" Track 1 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

edward1849: The dance title song from Lee Hyori's single album "If in Love Like Them". This single album consists of 3 songs of different genres (dance, R&B, ballad). Those who are familiar with Hyori's music will recognise the style of this song. The song is written by hit makers Kim Do Hoon and Choi Kap Won.

Music: Kim Do Hoon / Lyrics: Choi Kap Won
Score: 638

8. (+10) Lyn - 이별살이 (Separate Life)
Genre: R&B Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: Lyn Vol.4 Track 3 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

Arirang TV: This is the title song for Lyn's 4th album, "The Pride of the Morning." The minor ballad with a sad-sounding melody was created by Lyn and her best friend, Whee Sung. It effectively brings out Lyn's overwhelming sensibilities, being a song that's almost like a touching monologue of one woman's regret about breaking up with her guy. The music video stars Lyn and model Lee Eon as lovers, showing us the start of their relationship, the passion, the separation and the emptiness that ensues. It portrays a story of love and separation in this sequential way, with three themes.

Music + Lyrics: Wheesung
Score: 635

9. (+4) Seo In Young - 너를원해 (I Want You)
Genre: Pop Dance
Watch the performance
Album: Seo In Young Vol. 1 Track 3 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

Arirang TV: This is the title song for Seo In-young's first album, "Elly Is So Hot." It was written and composed by hip-hop group Uptown's leader, Jung Yun-joon. Seo In-young, a former member of the girl-group Jewelery, presents a track that effectively mixes Latin hip-hop and simple R&B melodies while enhancing the performance of a rhythmical acoustic guitar. The music video was directed by the man known as BoA's brother, Director Kwon Soon-wook.

Music + Lyrics: Jung Yeon Joon
Score: 634

10. (-3) Wonder Girls - Irony
Genre: Pop/Dance
Watch the performance
Album: Wonder Girls single "The Wonder Begins" Track 1 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

Arirang TV: This is the title song of the debut single album for the Wonder Girls, a group created by singer/composer Park Jin Young. The five-member girl group includes Son-yae, Hyun-a, Seon-mi, So-hee and Yae-eun. Park Jin-young was the sole producer for the single. The song features a hip-hop rhythm and a distinctive and addictive refrain.

Music + Lyrics: Park Jin Young
Score: 625

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11. (-2) Jang Nara - 사랑부르기 (Calling Out Love)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: Jang Nara Vol. 5 Track 1 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

Arirang TV: This is the title song for Jang Nara's 5th album, "She." The soft ballad beautifully showcases Jang Nara's trademark vocal style and voice. It's a touching love story about beautifully embracing the scars caused by a breakup. Recording the song took a reported 10 hours, as the artiste performed the chorus herself as well, displaying unending passion. The piece displays a matured Jang Nara.

Music: Kim Wi Suk / Lyrics: Lim Sang Hyun
Score: 599

12. (-4) MC Sniper (feat. Yuri) - 봄이여 오라 (Oh Spring, Come)
Genre: Hip-hop
Watch the performance
Album: MC Sniper Vol. 4 Track 4 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

edward1849: Title song from MC Sniper's 4th album "How Bad Do You Want It?". This is a mid-tempo hip-hop song that features Yuri's vocal and MC Sniper's slow rap. It is a perfect kind of hip-hop song that will gain mass appeal.

Music + Lyrics : Kim Jung Yoo
Score: 594

13. (-1) See Ya - 미워요 (Hate You)
Genre: R&B Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: Cho Young Soo "All Star" Compilation Album Track 3 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

Arirang TV: As the title song of composer Cho Young Soo's project album, "All Star," this medium-tempo ballad is about the regret and wistful feelings had about a love who has left. See Ya's distinct vocals make the song immensely moving.

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min
Score: 577

14. (New) Kim Gun Mo - 허수아비 (Scarecrow) *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Kim Gun Mo Vol. 11 Track 4 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

edward1849: Title song from Kim Gun Mo's 11th album of the same name. This ballad is a familiar Kim Gun Mo style songs in which we can easily recognize his smooth and laid back vocal.

Music: Hwang Chan Hee / Lyrics: Kim Tae Yoon
Score: 569

15. (+4) Magolpy - 비행소녀 (Flight Girl)
Genre: Pop / Modern Rock
Watch the MV
Album: Magolpy single album Track 1 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

Arirang TV: This is the title song for Magolpy's debut single album. Discovered by hit-maker Yoon Myung-sun, this new female singer trained rigorously for three years to make her debut. Created while looking up at a clear blue sky, the words are lyrical and almost like they're from a movie. They meld well with the sad melody. A host of huge stars, including TVXQ, Super Junior, Eru and others appear in her music video.

Music + Lyrics: Yoon Myung Sun
Score: 524

16. (--) Free Style - 수취인불명 (Addresses Not Found)
Genre: Hip-Hop
Album: Free Style Vol. 5 Track 4 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

Arirang TV: This is the title song for Freestyle's 5th album by the same name, "Addressee Not Found." It's about the affections felt for an ex-girlfriend and features a perfect blending of orchestration, rap, not to mention, the musical colors of newcomer Jang Han-yi. The music video is about a heart-wrenching love between a poor boxer and ballerina.

Music: Choi Ji Ho / Lyrics: Choi Min Ho
Score: 524

17. (New) Evan - 남자도… 어쩔 수 없다 (Man…Are Unavoidable)
Genre: R&B ballad
Watch the performance
Album: Evan Vol. 1 Track 3 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

edward1849: The title song from ex-Click B member Yoo Ho Suk (Evan)'s first album "Hard To Breathe". "Men…are unavoidable" which has a modern melody and lyrics about how men think about love. Evan’s charming voice along with the piano and acoustic tune is a great combination for this song.

Music: Adam Alvermak / Lyrics: Lee Ji Eun
Score: 451

18. (New) Epik High - Love Love Love
Genre: Hip-hop
Watch the performance
Album: Epik High Vol. 4 Track 10 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

edward1849: Second hit from Epik High's 4th album "Remapping the Human Soul" which has sold almost 100,000 copies. This is the follow up song to their No. 1 hit "Fan". "Love Love Love" is a mid-tempo melody song with a mixture of pop and hip-hop in it. Another great song for Epik High.

Music: Lee Sun Woong, Choi Jin / Lyrics: Lee Sun Woong
Score: 419

19. (+26) Yoon Ha - 비밀번호 486 (Secret Number 486) *** BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
Genre: Pop / Rock
Watch the performance
Album: Yoon Ha Vol. 1 Track 3 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

edward1849: The title song of Yoon Ha's first Korean album "A great day to propose". "Secret Number 486" is about the younger generation's methods of loving in today's society. This song is gaining much interest because of the fact that Wheesung wrote the lyrics to the song.

Music: Hwang Chan Hee / Lyrics: Wheesung
Score: 408

20. (-6) Monday Kiz - 남자야 (A Man)
Genre: R&B Ballad
Watch the MV
Album: Monday Kiz Vol. 2 Track 6 - Listen here for 1 minute sample

edward1849: Title song from Monday Kiz's 2nd album "El Condol Pasa". Monday Kiz continues to give us a familiar R&B tune with their strong vocals. It was composed by Kim Do Hoon and Min Myung Ki - they both composed the song "Only Wind" that was sung by SG Wannabe and Kim Jong Kook. This song was also arranged by Lee Hyung Seung who produced albums for Lee Seung Chul and Kim Tae Woo.

Music: Kim Do Hoon + Min Myung Ki / Lyrics: Min Myung Ki + Hwang Sung Jin
Score: 383

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Best Of The Rest:

21. (-6) Big Bang - 흔들어 (Shake It) : 373
22. (+1) Mose - 내 사랑 (My Love) : 371
23. (-6) Position - 하루 (One Day) : 338
24. (+1) Hwang Bo - 눈물도미안해서 (Sorry for tears) : 320
25. (+1) BMK - 하루살이 (Day Fly) : 319
26. (+2) K.Will - 왼쪽가슴 (Left Chest) : 316
27. (New) Kim Dong Ryul - 감사 (Thank You) : 310
28. (-6) Jadu - 식사부터하세요 (Please have a meal first) : 281
29. (-5) SS501 - 겁쟁이 (Coward) : 261
30. (-9) Hye Ryoung - 반지하나 (One Ring) : 230
31. (+1) Park Sang Min - 울지마요 (Don't Cry) : 201
32. (+1) Bubble Sisters - 바보처럼 (Like A Fool) : 184
33. (-6) Typhoon - 기다릴게… (I'll Wait) : 179
34. (New) NoRaJo - 사생결단 (Desperation) : 178
35. (-15) Seo Ji Young - Hey Boy : 177
36. (+8) In Soon Yi - 거위의꿈 (Goose's Dream) : 173
37. (+3) Maya - 나를외치다 (Crying Out Loud) : 165
38. (-9) Kim Ah Joong - MARIA : 164
39. (-8) Shin Hae Chul - 장미 (Rose) : 154
40. (-5) Sang Sang Band - 가지마가지마 (Don't Go Don't Go) : 153
41. (New) Lee Jae Hoon - 건망증 (Amnesia) : 127
42. (New) Lee Seung Chul - 시계 (Clock) : 125
43. (--) The Cross - 사랑하니까 (Because I Love You) : 118
44. (Re-entry) Humming Urban Stereo - Baby Love : 117
45. (+3) Battle - Crash : 110
46. (-16) KCM (feat. Hwa YoBi) - 사랑이올까봐 (Because Love Can Come) : 109
47. (New) As One (feat. Son Ho Young) - 다시 내곁으로 (Beside Me Again) : 107
48. (New) Jang Hye Jin (Drama White Tower OST) - 체온 (Body Temperature) : 97
49. (New) Lee Soo Young (Drama Crazy In Love OST) - 사랑에 미치다 (Crazy In Love) : 95
50. (-16) The Nuts - 내 사람입니다 (This is My Person) : 94


Sources of the top 20

The sources of this top 20 chart are pretty much the same, but the weight assigned to each source may be different each week because some charts do not update weekly (e.g. MNet M!Countdown) and I assign fewer percentage when it happens. From now on, I'll list my chart sources each week. For April week 1:

ChartKorea - 20%
Hanteo and KMDIA Weekly Album Sales (2 weeks lag) - 20%
MNet M!Countdown - 20%
SBS - Inky Gayo Take 7 poll + Internet Chart + MP3 Download Chart (1 week lag) - 10%
Various Internet charts (Melon, Jukeon, Dosirak, MaxMP3, Muz, Bugs, MTV Korea, Ohdio) - 15%
Hanteo Gayo Chart - 10% (1 week lag)
Gasoo appearance on gayo shows (MBC Show! Music Core, SBS Inky Gayo, KBS Music Bank, SBS Music Space, KBS Yoon Do Hyun Love Letter, MNet M!Countdown, Various MTV Korea Programs, Pops In Seoul) - 5%


Top 20 Archives

March week 1 March week 2 March week 3 March week 4 March week 5
February week 1 February week 2 February week 3 February week 4
January week 1 January week 2 January week 3 January week 4
December week 1 December week 2 December week 3 December week 4
November week 1 November week 2 November week 3 November week 4
October week 1 October week 2 October week 3 October week 4

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ARTISTE OF THE WEEK - Jang Nara



PROFILE:

Name: Jang Nara
Birthday: March 18, 1981
Height/Weight: 163cm/45kg
Blood Type: A
Family: Parents and Brother
School: Chungang University - Department of Theater
Hobby: Watching Movies
Religion: Christian
Favorite Musician : Park Jin Young, Park Mi Kyung, 1TYM, Faith Evans
Website: www.narajjang.com


BIOGRAPHY:

I've been waiting to write this one for a long time. I guess I don't need any help from other sources this week.

Our featured artist this week is cute and lovely singer and actress Jang Nara. As a kid, she has already appeared in the play 'Les Miserables', with her dad (who is now her manager). She officially debuted in May 2001 with her first album. Many people thought she debuted as an actress, but she actually became a singer first.

Her first debut song is "Burying My Face With Tears", an R&B type ballad. But the reception of this song was not great. At the time Jang Nara debuted, there were lots of new female singers and she's "just one of them". This song missed the top 10 and went to only No. 12 in the music chart. Her music activity stopped for a while.

In June 2001, Jang Nara made her official acting debut in the popular MBC sitcom "New Non-Stop". Over the years, the "Non-stop" series have produced so many outstanding entertainers in Korea today. Jang Nara also got her big break after appearing in this sitcom. Her cute and lovely image was well received by fans.

To show her multi-dimensional talent, Jang Nara also made her debut as MC of the gayo show "Music Camp" with Ji Sung. More and more people in Korea knew Jang Nara by then.

Late in 2002, Jang Nara resumed her gasoo activities and released the 2nd single "Confession" (one of my favorite songs of her) from her 1st album. With the popularity she gained in "New Non-Stop", a lot more people knew and discovered her. As a result, this song did much better than her 1st single. It went to No. 1 on most music charts in December 2002.

With the success of "Confession", Jang Nara was named "best new female artist" on most year end gayo award ceremonies in 2001. Her album sales were steadily climbing every week, despite the album being released for more than half a year.

To cap off her success in 2001, Jang Nara released a 3rd single "April Story" from her debut album early in 2002. This song again hit No. 1 on most music charts. That's amlost unheard of for a female singer to have two No. 1 songs in her debut album - I think that record still stands as of now!

In April 2002, Jang Nara landed her first lead role in the drama "Successful Story of a Bright Girl", co-starring with Jang Hyuk. This drama was very popular not only in Korea, but in other Asian countries as well. Oversea fans started to recognize Jang Nara.

With the success of her first drama, Jang Nara quickly landed the lead role of another drama "My Love Patzzi". This time she co-starred with Kim Jae Won and Kim Rae Won. This drama actually had a low rating in Korea, but more successful overseas subsequently. She sang a few songs on this drama, including "Sweet Dream", "May Be This Is Love", and "I'll Be There". Fans are waiting anxiously for Jang Nara to release her 2nd album.

In October 2002, her 2nd album was finally released. Within a few days, 200,000 copies were sold, and it was one of the top selling albums in 2002. "Sweet Dream" instantly became a No. 1 song. To this date, it is still her most popular songs. Jang Nara is so cute on the MV of "Sweet Dream".

Jang Nara's skyrocketing popularity made her winning 2 DaeSangs (KBS and MBC) at 2002 year end, splitting with BoA that year. Many people compared Jang Nara and BoA but they are of very different style. Besides "Sweet Dream", Jang Nara scored another No. 1 song with "Snow Man" in early 2003.

Jang Nara made her movie debut in 2003 with a comedy "Oh Happy Days", co-starred with Park Jung Chul. Sadly, this movie was a flop at the box office, and we have not seen Jang Nara in another movie since then.

In December 2003, Jang Nara released her 3rd album (in my opinion that's her best album). On this album Jang Nara changed her style to sing more rock type songs, and she was performing with her own "Jang" band. The title song "Last Pray" once again was a No. 1 song. The music video of this song was made in Switzerland with very beautiful scenery. Even though this song was successful on the chart, but clearly it was not as popular as her 2nd album.

Jang Nara made a bold move in 2004 - she wanted to develop oversea markets. Many singers choose Japan as the destination of their oversea advanture, Jang Nara instead choose to go for the Chinese market. Even though her popularity in Korea is slipping, she's still very well known especially in Chinese markets, especially her dramas. The boldest move is that Jang Nara is moving to Beijing China to live full time there to develop her new career. The loss of Korean fans is the gain of Chinese fans. She released her first Chinese album in 2004 - most of the songs were covered version of her hit Korean songs. Her Chinese pronounciation is not bad. She also started making Chinese dramas. Up to now she has released 3 Chinese albums and participated in 3 Chinese dramas as well.

In December 2004, Jang Nara returned home briefly to release her 4th album "My Story", but her busy schedule prevents her from appearing in gayo shows to promote. Still, her title song of this album "Winter Diary" reached the top 3 in music charts. In 2005, Jang Nara returned to Korean drama and starred in the KBS mini-series "Wedding". However, the rating was very poor.

Jang Nara spent almost all of 2006 in China, where she's very successful. She returned to k-pop in 2007. First released a digital single "I'm Not Happy" in January, and a month later, released her 5th Korean album "She". The title song "Calling Out Love" is a powerful ballad that required good vocal skills in the chorus part. Jang Nara performed this song many times and we can see that her vocal skills has improved a lot compared to her earlier days (I wouldn't think she'd able to sing this song 2 years ago). At 26 now, her image is also a lot more mature and that is a nice surprise to her fans.

When she started out her career, Jang Nara is not the best singer out there, but she always gives 100% on her performances, and she always sings live. Her vocal skills improves on every album, and she is not afraid to try out new style of music. Over the years, we are seeing that a cute little girl has grown into a beautiful, mature woman.


DISCOGRAPHY:

Vol. 1 - First Story (2001) - Burying My Face With Tears, Confession, April Story

Vol. 2 - Sweet Dream (2002) - Sweet Dream, May Be It's Love, Snowman, I'll Be There

Vol. 2.5 - Jang Nara and Friends (2003) - Oh! Happy Days, Pinokio, Friend

Vol. 3 - 3rd Story (2003) - Last Prayer, Starry Night, Because I Am A Woman

History My Love - Best Hits Album (2004) - various hits from her first 3 albums

Vol. 4 - My Story (2004) - Winter Diary, I Love School

Digital Single - Lady Like (2007) - I'm Not Happy

Vol. 5 - She (2007) - Calling Out Love, You & I, Everything For You



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New albums and singles to be released soon

SG Wannabe Vol.4-The Sentimental Chord (April 6)

1. Arirang
2. 은 (Silver)
3. One Summer Dream (duet with Ok Ju Hyun)
4. Forget It
5. From Supremacy To Eternity
6. Thorn bush Bird
7. I Love You
8. Father's Shoe
9. Petals
10. One Summer Dream par.2
11. STAY
12. It was good to separate
13. Happy Person
14. Goodbye Love

After releasing The 3rd Masterpiece in spring 2006, K-pop's high profile R&B trio SG Wannabe is back for their 4th highly anticipated original album. This time around the voices of David, Whyme, and Jin Ho can be heard in a grand way supported by a large-scale orchestra playing the viola, cello and other easy listening instruments with the principal mid-tempo ballad titled "Arirang". Lending elements from traditional Korean music the boys have once again teamed-up with Jo Young Soo who earlier helped them compose "The One for Me: Partner for Life". What's more, Ok Ju Hyun (of FIN.K.L fame) has also been scheduled as guest artist for the trio's latest work in the form of a duet performance. Leaving a lot of room for high expectations and new surprises, SG Wannabe return with more of their addictive melodies on Vol. 4. - credits to YesAsia and purpletiger86

Yoon Gun Vol.3 - My Romantic Occasion (April 10)

1. You're Still My Baby
2. The Days Of Being In Debt Because Of Love
3. Everything (feat. Leesang)
4. A Few Days Ago With Fire
5. Everyday
6. Why I Dislike You
7. The Muse
8. Play The Game
9. In Memories Of Love
10. Impossible.
11. Our Joyful Love
12. The Days Of Being In Debt Because Of Love (Instrumental)

Yoo Gun is returning to his fans with his 3rd album after two years. The title song is entitled "The Days Of Being In Debt Because Of Love", which is a great ballad song that was sung with his mature and affectionate voice. Yoon Gun is widely known for his great songs and vocal skills, but people are not familiar with how he looks like. For this album, we will be able to see a lot more and clear images of his face. There are a total of 12 tracks. We will be able to feel and hear his own style of music that was sung with his smooth and soulful voice once again. - credits to purpletiger86


Other releases:

Beige Vol. 1 - Something Like Beige (April 10)
Kyun Woo (single) - The Kiss (April 10)


Sources: YesAsia, Annyoung, Hanteo, Melon

[suejinners]

woo Im first!


wow Ivy<3!!

Lol i liked reading about Jang nara.. i loved all her songs back then. and her drama! oh man.. i want to watch it now

[fairylight]

I'm not first XD today's just saturday ^^ so surprised

A chart with many female artists Ivy (she's such a great singer with 3rd no.1), Lyn, Wonder Girls, Younha, Jang Nara...

Congratz all ^^ i hope to see KARA in the chart soon

[cpopbaby19]

Ivy's staying stroonnng!



i liked Jang Nara's movie and drama! T_T; i didn't know wedding had low ratings! T___Tv <3

thanks for the post! ^^

[mintoro]

Thanks again for the chart Edward
wow Ivy's 'Temptation of Sonata' is strong ~~

haha u make me missing Buzz so much now T-T

im rooting for tei to get on top
but .... is he going to be?

I've been waiting to write this one for a long time. w00t.gif I guess I don't need any help from other sources this week.

^ LOL... you really don't need any other sources

[ohchells]

Wow O.O Ivy number one again? That's good to hear ^^
Hyori went up three spots
That's nice that Seo In Young went up 4 spots, she's a good singer.
I really like Lyn's Separate Life ^^
I liked reading about Jang Nara [:

[tam]

thanks edward^^
congrats to ivy (:
it was a nice reading of jang nara.
can't wait to hear sgwannabe's new album (:

[babossagaji]

Ivy got number 1 again?...i'm kind of disappointed although it is a catchy song...can't believe hyoshin went down...

[dudette]

Go Ivy but I think it's time to release a new song ^^;

[LeeYuRi]

Ivy for the 3rd week, ^o^ congra Ivy ^^, Younha is doing very well, hope the bimilbonho 486 will be the 1st one day ^^

[loving_D]

ivy fighting!!!

=D

[xkrndreamer]

go younha ! she's a very pretty and talented singer!

[kiwistar]

wow....females are dominating the chart ^_____^

[weird_gurlo]

Yeh! Ivy's still number 1!

And go Younha!!! Fighting!

[Izzie]

wow....females are dominating the chart ^_____^

yeah, for the first time in years. :]

i'm expecting ivy to stay in the chart for awhile. x]

[elavndrc]

Yea I do feel that this year there are a LOT of female artists debuting...very odd but still ~ love them! I hope Wonder Girls and Younha go all the way^^