No. 1 song: As expected, Yangpa has the new No. 1 song with "사랑...그게 뭔데" (Love…What Is That?). She edged out SG Wannabe’s “한여름날의꿈” (One Summer Dream) by 15 points. Yangpa has enjoyed a very successful comeback after a layoff of 6 years, capped by this No. 1 song and her top-selling album “Windows of My Soul”.
Biggest Mover of the week: A surprise song is our biggest mover – Banana Girl’s (feat. Lee Hyun Ji)’s 쵸콜렛 (Chocolate). As I mentioned last week, Banana Girl is a project album of dance music that features a different female singer each time. Lee Yeon Ji is featured on this song. A bevy of female stars - Kan Mi Youn, Star, Bae Sul Gi, Solbi (Typhoon), Hanna and Son Myung Eun - appears in the music video, upping the merriment in general.
Hot shot debut: Dynamic Duo (feat. Naul)’s “출첵” (Attendance Checkup) is our highest debut this week at No. 27. Dynamic Duo has the top-selling album in Korea now. This hip-hop duo also has their mainstream breakthrough on their last album, like Lee Ssang. Their music is more hard core hip-hop. This song is going to move up a lot next week when the album sales score kicks in. The music video spoofs various TV programs, adding to the fun of the story.
New songs: We have 6 new songs and 2 re-entries this week.
Songs to watch out:
4. See Ya - 사랑의인사 (Love Greeting) – This song is moving up quickly on the chart, up 12 spots to No. 4. It is not surprising as all but one of See Ya’s singles have reached the top 5. With their success, I think See Ya has become the top female group in Korea now. This is definitely a potential No. 1 song.
14. Hyun Young - 연애혁명 (Love Revolution) - Hyun Young returns to the top 20 with a re-make of popular Japanese group Morning Musume's “Love Revolution21”. Hyun Young’s last hit “Noona’s Dream” was also a re-make so it is not surprising to see her doing it again.
32. Goodbye Sadness - 오죽했으면 (How desperate) – moved up steadily (9 spots) in its 2nd week on the chart. This singer with a husky voice has gained popularity with this song which has received strong airplay and is doing well on internet charts, even though he has not performed this song on TV shows. The music video, starring Jung Il Woo and Paik Sung Hyun, is about a man betraying a friend to seek revenge for his father's death. Jung Il Woo exudes charisma in his role.
45. DBSG -하루달 (Air City OST) (Day Moon) – title song from the mega MBC weekend drama starring Lee Jung Jae and Choi Ji Woo. The drama rating is disappointing, but the OST features many SM Entertainment artists. DBSG sang this title song. Unlike other DBSG hits, don’t expect this song to go too high on the chart unless they are coming out to perform (which it won’t happen). The scores are purely based on album sales.
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. (+2) Yang Pa - 사랑...그게 뭔데 (Love…What Is That?) *** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***
Genre: Pop Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: Yang Pa Vol. 4 Track 3 - Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Park Keun Tae / Lyrics: Kang Eun KyungScore: 941
2. (--) SG Wannabe (feat. Ok Ju Hyun) - 한여름날의꿈 (One Summer Dream)
Genre: R&B Ballad
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Album: SG Wannabe Vol. 4 Track 2 - Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young MinScore: 926
3. (+2) CSJH The Grace - 한번 더 OK? (One More Time OK?)
Genre: Pop / Dance
Watch the performance
Album: CSJH The Grace Vol. 1 Track 1 - Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music + Lyrics: KenzieScore: 857
4. (+12) See Ya - 사랑의인사 (Love Greeting)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: See Ya Vol. 2 Track 1 - Listen here for 1 minute sample
Score: 833
5. (-4) Lexy (feat. Ji Eun) - 하늘위로 (Up to the sky)
Genre: Hip-hop
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Album: Lexy Vol. 3 track 4 - Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Perry,용감한형제 / Lyrics: Yang Hyun SukScore: 815
6. (-2) MC The Max - 가슴아 그만해 (My Heart Cannot Go On Like This Any Longer)
Genre: Rock Ballad
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Album: MC The Max Vol. 5 Track 3 - Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Shin In Soo / Lyrics: Yang Jae SunScore: 784
7. (-1) Yoon Ha - 비밀번호 486 (Secret Number 486)
Genre: Pop / Rock
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Album: Yoon Ha Vol. 1 Track 3 - Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Hwang Chan Hee / Lyrics: WheesungScore: 780
8. (+3) Epik High - Love Love Love
Genre: Hip-hop
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Album: Epik High Vol. 4 Track 10 - Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Lee Sun Woong, Choi Jin / Lyrics: Lee Sun WoongScore: 689
9. (-1) Chae Yeon - My Love
Genre: Pop / Dance
Watch the performance
Album: Chae Yeon Vol. 4 Track 1 - Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Im Chang Jung / Lyrics: Kim Chang HwanScore: 667
10. (--) Lee Ssang (feat. ALI) - 발레리노(Ballerino)
Genre: hip-hop
Watch the MV
Album: Lee Ssang Vol. 4 Track 2 - Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music + Lyrics: Lee SsangScore: 661




Music: PJ / Lyrics: Choi Kap Won
Music + Lyrics: Lee Juck
Music: Park Geun Tae / Lyrics: Kang Eun Kyung
Music: Morning Musume's "Love Revolution21" / Lyrics: Hong Ji Yoo
Music: Lee Jang Hee / Lyrics: Lee Jang Hee, Turtleman
Music: Hagiw / Lyrics: Shim Hyun Bo
Music: Adam Alvermak / Lyrics: Lee Ji Eun
Music: The Quiett / Lyrics: Tiger JK
Music: Moon Jung Kyu / Lyrics: Suh Young Eun
Music + Lyrics: Park Sung Ho





































