Score: 957
Genre: Hip-hop / R&B
Music + Lyrics: Teddy + KushAlbum: 2NE1 1st mini-album Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: 2NE1 holds on to No. 1 on with "I Don't Care" despite strong competitions from behind. This song has already topped almost all music charts in Korea. "I Don’t Care" was composed and penned by Teddy and Kush of Stonyskunk. The song is more of a soft “reggae melody” R&B Pop track compared to their previous faster beats and stronger hip-hop melodies. Fans are able to see another side of 2NE1 through this song.
2. (--) SNSD - 소원을 말해 봐 (Genie)
Score: 915
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Yoo Young JinAlbum: SNSD mini-album Vol. 2 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of Girls' Generation's 2nd mini-album. It is a trendy dance song that was written by the hit-makers Yoo Young-jin and Yoo Han-jin and the songwriter team "Design Music," which is famous in the U.S. and Europe. Its dream-like prelude harmonizes well with its cheerful chorus. The lyrics are about regaining courage and passion for life. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
3. (+8) FT Island - 바래 (I Hope)
Score: 864
Genre: Rock
Music: Kim Do Hoon, Kim Se Jin / Lyrics: Kim Do Hoon, Han Sung HoAlbum: FT Island Vol. 3 Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Looking like a serious threat to become the new No. 1 song, FT Island's "I Hope" moves up 8 spots to No, 3 in just its 3rd week on the chart. This song is from their newly released 3rd album titled "Cross And Change". Just like their title name states, FT Island has come with a transformation as well as a crossover. If their previous albums mainly consisted of rock ballads, this new one would have more summery bright and cheerful songs. "I Hope" is of the electronic rock crossover genre that has a strong melody as well as rapping. It is written by songwriter Kim Do Hoon, who has 3 songs in the top 20 this week.
4. (--) 4minute - Hot Issue
Score: 766
Genre: Pop / Dance
Album: 4minute digital single "Hot Issue" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of 4Minute's debut single album. It is a "hook" song with a funky rhythm of the 1980s and it stands apart from songs with story-based lyrics. The musical interpretation of vivid colors makes this song especially stylish. Its free-spirited melody and rapping are very impressive. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
5. (-2) Outsider - 외톨이 (Loner)
Score: 704
Genre: Hip-hop
Music: Big Boy, MC Sniper / Lyrics: OutsiderAlbum: Outsider Vol. 2 Track 5 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the representative song for Outsider's second album, "Maestro." A hip-hop track, it blends fast beats with a sentimental melody and is about people struggling in a tough world. Rapid-fire rapping and a delicate, sensual vibe create a unique style. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
6. (+24) Brown Eyed Girls - Abracadabra *** BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
Score: 577
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Hitchhiker, Lee Min Soo / Lyrics: Kim Lee Na, MiryoAlbum: Brown Eyed Girls Vol. 3 Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: After having a very fruitful 2008 which saw them becoming one of the premier girl groups in Korea, Brown Eyed Girls finally return with a new album titled "Sound G". They present some good old funky numbers full of passion and energy. The theme of Sound G revolves around the images and emotions of girls living in the city. The title "Abracadabra" was co-composed by Rollercoaster’s Jinu (Hitch Hiker) and Lee Min Soo. It is our biggest mover this week. This song is a fresh electronic pop dance number with BEG members' electrifying performance and dance moves already is the talk of the town.
7. (+1) 2PM - 네가 밉다 (I Hate You)
Score: 563
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Kim Chang DaeAlbum: 2PM single album "2:00PM Time For Change" Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This song is included in 2PM's single album “2:00PM Time For Change.” It blends the soul groove and trendy two-step styles and features autotune vocoder sounds, which are very popular in the U.S. The frank lyrics are about the feelings of a man toward the woman he loves. This song represents 2PM's more mature charm. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
8. (-3) 8Eight - 잘가요 내 사랑 (Goodbye My Love)
Score: 536
Genre: R&B Ballad
Music: Bang Shi Hyuk / Lyrics: Bang Shi Hyuk, Baek ChanAlbum: 8Eight Vol. 3 Repackaged Version Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of 8eight's digital single album. It is a hybrid song featuring unique guitar sounds, which are reminiscent of the music style of the British rock band Oasis, and a hip-hop rhythm. Like "My Heart Is Gone," this song was also written by songwriter Bang Shi-hyuk. The music video shows actor Chung Kyeo-woon, actress Kim So-eun and Chung Jin-woon of 2AM. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
9. (+20) MC Mong (feat. Jang Geun Ee, B.I) - 인디언 보이 (Indian Boy)
Score: 536
Genre: Hip-hop
Music + Lyrics: MC MongAlbum: MC Mong Vol. 5 Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: MC Mong, the king of mainstream hip-hop, is coming back with his fifth album Humanimal. The title song "Indian Boy" moves up 20 big spots straight into the top 10 this week. Indian Boy is written by MC Mong himself and featuring his good friend Jang Geun Ee and also B.I.
10. (+7) Clazziquai - Love Again
Score: 504
Genre: Electronica
Album: Clazziquai Vol. 4 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: After two years hitaus with members Alex and Horan concentrated on their solo and project group activities respectively, Clazziquai finally comes back their fourth album Mucho Punk. Always at the forefront of music, Clazziquai continue to expand their sound and experiment with different musical genres and styles. This time, they've combined New Wave and punk with their trademark house, pop, and electronic. This album was produced by DJ Clazzi and was influenced much by the movie, Nacho Libre. The songs are much more punkish, thus how the album got its name. The title song "Love Again" moves up 7 spots to the top 10 this week. With many big acts returning this summer, Clazziquai offers us a different sound and will stand out between pop songs.
11. (-2) Lee Seung Ki (feat. Bizniz) - 결혼해줄래 (Will You Marry Me)
Score: 503
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Kim Do Hoon, Lee Sang Ho / Lyrics: Kim Do Hoon, Hwang Sung JinAlbum: Lee Seung Ki digital single "Will You Marry Me" Track 1
Watch: MV
Comment: Lee Seung Ki dropped 2 spots to No. 11 this week with his digital single "Will You Marry Me". This mellow ballad was composed by Kim Do Hoon, with lyrics about wanting to live happily ever after with a loved one and even a child. The MV of this song features footage of his drama "Brilliant Legacy."
12. (-6) SHINee - 줄리엣 (Juliette)
Score: 490
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Remee, Jay, Sean / Lyrics: Kim Jong HyunAlbum: SHINee 2nd mini-album "Romeo" Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of SHINee's second mini-album “Romeo.” It is a trendy urban dance song whose lyrics were written by the SHINee member Jong-hyun. It features a sophisticated rhythm and acoustic-style drum sounds, which harmonize with SHINee's vocals. It is a remake of the song "Deal With It," which was released in the United Sates in 2007 by Corbin Bleu. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
13. (-6) Wax - 결국 너야 (In The End, It's You)
Score: 469
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Kim Do Hoon, PJ / Lyrics: Kim Do Hoon, Choi Gap WonAlbum: Wax Vol. 8 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title song of Wax's 8th album “Always You.” It is a dance song that blends sensible ballad tunes with a strong house beat. The music was written by the hitmaker Kim Do-hoon and producer PJ, while Choi Kap-won wrote the lyrics. Its gorgeous melody harmonizes well with Wax's powerful voice. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
14. (-4) One Two - 별이 빛나는 밤에 (Starry Night)
Score: 441
Genre: Hip-hop
Music + Lyrics: Brave BrothersAlbum: One Two digital single "Starry Night" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the representative song for One Two's second digital single album. A dance song produced by the hitmaker Brave Brothers, it features their unique synth sounds with funky disco rhythms. One Two's cool voices go well with the light melody, adding a sense of fun to its cheerful rhythm. The music video stole the spotlight by showing off the greatest cars in the world, which cost up to five billion won. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
15. (-3) MC The Max - 뒤차가 경적을 (The Following Car Is Honking)
Score: 420
Genre: Rock Ballad
Music + Lyrics: Jun Hae SungAlbum: MC The Max special album "Rewind & Remind" Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the representative song for MC the Max's special album, "REWIND & REMIND." This trendy pop ballad with an exotic intro was produced by Jun Hye-sung, who also composed Lee Seung-chul's ‘Long Day’ and YB's ‘Must Have Been Love’. The sound of a car horn was the motive for the lyrics, and actor Kim Ji-hoon starred in the music video. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
16. (+6) Park Myung Soo / Jessica (SNSD) - 냉면 (Cold Noodles)
Score: 319
Genre: Pop
Music + Lyrics: E-TribeAlbum: Various Artists - Infinity Challenge Special
Watch: MV Live performance
Comment: One of the two songs in the top 20 this week coming from MBC's Infinity Challenge Special where members partnered up with singers to produce and perform a song. Park Myung Soo teamed up with Jessica of SNSD for this song. This pair's song is fun with the coolness of Cold noodles especially for the season. (credits to ~S2~)
17. (-2) Drunken Tiger - Monster
Score: 311
Genre: Hip-hop
Music: Ann1 / Lyrics: Tiger JKAlbum: Drunken Tiger Vol. 8 Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: One of Korean's top hip-hop act is back! Tiger JK is back with Drunken Tiger's highly anticipated eighth album! Arriving two years after the last Drunken Tiger release, "feel ghood muzik: the 8th wonder" comes with double the music for Korean hip-hop fans. Not surprising that this album immediately becomes a top seller upon release. Tiger JK drops a whopping 27 new tracks on this two-disc release. Disc 1, titled "Feel Good Side", offers a more mainstream hip-hop sound while Disc 2, titled "Feel Hood Side", packs hardcore rhymes from the hip-hop guru. The title song "Monster" is from the "Feel Good Side" CD and is at No. 17 this week. Drunken Tiger is starting to promote this song on music shows so it won't be surprising to see this song moving up again.
18. (-5) Jewelry (feat. Nassun) - Rally
Score: 298
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: E-TribeAlbum: Jewelry digital single "Super Star" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Jewelry is at No. 18 this week with their new single "Rally", which is the theme song for the Mnet Audition show, Superstar K. The show can be compared to American Idol. This powerful and lively song was composed by E-Tribe, who also wrote other hits such as Lee Hyori’s "U-Go-Girl," SNSD’s "Gee," and Super Junior’s "It’s You." The MV shows Jewelry's live M.Net performance and scenes from the show.
19. (-5) Seo Tai Ji - 아침의 눈 (Morning Snow)
Score: 283
Genre: Rock
Album: Seo Tai Ji Vol. 8 Track 8 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Comment: Seo Taiji’s 8th album, Atomos has finally been released. During the last 12 months, Seo had been releasing many singles included in this album, a strategy not common in Korean music. The album also includes brand new mixings of the past released singles, which will be of much enjoyment to fans. There are two new tracks, Replica and Morning Snow to add to the collection. "Morning Snow" is at No. 19 this week. This song has a more mellow pop sound than a typical Seo Tai Ji hit that should definitely please mainstream fans.
20. (New) Yoo Jae Suk, Tiger JK, T - Let's Dance *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***
Score: 266
Genre: Hip-hop
Music: Park Jae Sun, T / Lyrics: Tiger JK, TAlbum: Various Artists - Infinity Challenge Special
Watch: MV Live performance
Comment: Another song in the top 20 this week coming from MBC's Infinity Challenge Special where members partnered up with singers to produce and perform a song. This one is the champion, having Yoo Jae Suk teamed up with the husband & wife couple Tiger JK and T. The trio produced an upbeat and energetic song which won the challenge. (credits to ~S2~)
21 . (-3) Kim Yong Joon & Hwang Jung Eum - 커플 ( Couple ) : 245
22 . (+4) Cool - 보고 보고 ( To Look To Look ) : 244
23 . (+12) Supreme Team - 슈퍼매직 ( Super Magic ) : 240
24 . (-4) Chae Yeon - 흔들려 ( Shake ) : 232
25 . (-6) Flower Go Yoo Jin - 바보라서...(고질병) ( Because I Am A Fool (Inveterate Disease) ) : 230
26 . (+13) Roo'ra - 고잉고잉 ( Going Going ) : 208
27 . (+8) IU - 있잖아 ( You Know ) : 203
28 . (New) T-Ara - 거짓말 ( Lie ) : 202
29 . (New) Kara - Wanna : 201
30 . (+10) Sori - Boy Boy : 191
31 . (New) DNT - 정신없이 예뻐 ( Crazily Pretty ) : 187
32 . (-11) K.Will - 1초에 한 방울 ( One Droplet In A Second ) : 180
33 . (-6) Cho Won Sun - 아무도 아무것도 ( Anyone, Anything ) : 160
34 . (+3) BMK - Everyday : 154
35 . (+6) Winter Play - Gypsy Girl : 121
36 . (New) SuHo (feat. IU) - 월화수목금토일 ( Monday To Sunday ) : 115
37 . (-12) Namolla Family (feat. Kong Bo Kyung) - 낚였어 ( Lure ) : 110
38 . (-5) SS501 Jung Min (feat. Ji Sun) - 하면은 안 돼 ( Can't Do It ) : 93
39 . (-3) Norazo - 고등어 ( Mackerel ) : 92
40 . (-9) Lee Seung Chul - 손톱이 빠져서 ( My Nails Came Off ) : 88
41 . (+4) Hong Jin Young - 사랑의 배터리 ( Love's Battery ) : 83
42 . (-14) Beige - 지지리 ( Awfully ) : 78
43 . (-1) Gyu Hyun (Super Junior) - 7년간의 사랑 ( 7 Years Of Love ) : 73
44 . (+5) Bobby Kim - 오직 그대만 ( Only You: MBC Drama "Friend, Our Legend" OST ) : 61
45 . (-7) Untouchable - Oh : 57
46 . (-23) Koyote - 넌센스 ( Nonsense ) : 52
47 . (New) M - Summer Time : 40
48 . (-5) Park Jung Hyun - 눈물이 주룩주룩 ( Tears Flowing ) : 37
49 . (New) Noise - 사랑만사 ( Love Everything ) : 34
50 . (-3) T-Max (Kim Jun solo) - 준비 O.K ( Jun Be O.K ) : 30
Blue: Songs to watch out under top 20
Green: Editor's recommendations under top 20
BONUS TRACK:
Jung Paran: My Best
Genre: Pop
Album: Jung Paran digital single "My Best" track 1
Listen to: Full Song (thanks to Mardi09 for uploading)
Comment: New and talented singer Jung Paran releases her first debut single that was fully produced, composed and written by herself. Jung Paran is a talented musician who was a part of a concert chorus session for singer Tei and rock group Flower. She also won several awards from various dance performance competitions in Korea. Being a singer and songwriter, many people anticipates what she can bring to the Korean music industry. "My Best" is a mid-tempo song with an additive melody which can go either way as a dance song or a ballad song. (credits to purpletiger86 for translations).
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE:
T - 시간이 흐른뒤 (As Time Goes By)
Genre: R&B Ballad
Music: Park Geun Tae / Lyrics: Shim Hyun BoAlbum: T Vol. 1 (2001) Track 2
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Tasha Reid aka Natasha Shanta Reid was born in Texas to an African American father and a Korean mother. Tasha is fluent in both Korean and English and her music covers both languages. She is one of the top hiphop/R&B/Soul singers in Korea and has been appointed as the ambassador/spokeswoman for DaMoonWha(Muti-Cultural Youth Organization). She debuted at 16 yrs of age and was in the duo Tashannie. In 2001 she came back as a solo artist and won many awards. In 2007 T married Tiger JK and is currently under Jungle Entertainment. "As Time Goes By" was the title song of her first solo album, released in September of 2001. The song reached No. 1 early 2002 on many music chart and has been remade in other languages. (credits to ~S2~)
Sources of the chart
Air Monitor Chart - 15%
MNet M!Countdown - 15%
Various Internet charts (Dosirak, MNet, Melon, Muz, Bugs, Cyworld, Soribada) - 15%
ChartKorea - 10%
Hanteo Weekly Album Sales (2 weeks lag) - 10%
SBS Inky Gayo Take 7 + Internet Chart + Music Video Chart - 10%
Hanteo Gayo Chart (1 week lag) - 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, SBS Kim Jung Eun Chocolate, KBS Yoo Hee Yeol Sketchbook , YTN Live Power Music, MTV Non-stop, Pops In Seoul) - 5%
Posted 11 August 2009 - 02:02 PM
