1. (+4) Big Bang - 하루하루 (Day By Day) *** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***
Score: 965
Genre: Pop / R&B Dance

Music + Lyrics: G-Dragon
Album: Big Bang 3rd mini-album "Stand Up" Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: As expected, Big Bang's 3rd mini-album title song "Day By Day" rises to No. 1 this week.  This song is a mid-tempo R&B dance track with a nice piano arrangement throughout. 1TYM's Teddy and Stony Skunk's Kush, one of the hottest producing combo in the last few months, are again the masterminds behind this song and this mini-album. This is the 4th No. 1 song for Big Bang in the last 2 years.

 

 

2. (-1) Seo In Young - 신데렐라 (Cinderella) 
Score: 845
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music: Yoo Gun Hyung, Psy / Lyrics: Psy
Album: Seo In Young Mini Album "Elly Is Cinderella" track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: After spending 1 week on top, Seo In Young's "Cinderella" falls back a spot to No. 2.  But still it is a mission accomplished for her as she got her first solo No. 1 song.  Seo In Young also hit No. 1 earlier this year with Jewelry's "One More Time".  "Cinderella" is written by Psy, who in the past has written many hit songs for different singers.

 

 

3. (-1) Cool - 사랑을 원해 (I Want Love)
Score: 832
Genre: Pop

Music: Yoon Il Sang / Lyrics: Lee Sang Baek, DK4RG
Album: Cool Vol. 10.5 Track 6 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Like "Cinderella", this song also fell back one spot due to strong competition.  Perhaps the end of summer also has something to do with the drop as Cool are known as a summer group, having hit after hit tailor-made for the season. But it is already a successful comeback for the trio after briefly disbanding.

 

 

4. (+4) Seo Tai Ji - MOAI
Score: 686
Genre: Rock

Album: Seo Tai Ji Vol. 8 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track for Seo Taiji's 8th album "Atomos Part Moai". The title track of this advance single of four tracks from his 8th album was inspired by the Moai statues of Easter Island. A visible effort to listen to the sounds of nature was made, introducing the genre of "nature sound" for the first time. The music video was shot in Chile and Canada. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

 

 

 

5. (+4) Kim Gun Mo - Kiss 
Score: 685
Genre: Pop / Dance

Album: Kim Gun Mo Vol. 12 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track for Kim Gun-mo's 12th album "Soul Groove," a funky dance number with an outstanding big band sound. The album brings producer Kim Chang-hwan, who first made Kim Gun-mo a top star, back with the singer for the first time in 13 years. The music video caused a sensation for the kissing scene between Kim Gun-mo and a top model. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops in Seoul)

 

 

6. (-3) Lee Hyori - U-Go-Girl 
Score: 677
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music + Lyrics: E-Tribe
Album: Lee Hyori Vol. 3 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: The title song for Lee Hyo Ri's third album "It's Hyorish", this dance number combines a smooth hip-hop beat and catchy hook urging girls to express themselves freely and confidently. The music video features Hyo Ri dolled up like a '60s pin-up, dancing and performing. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

 

 

7. (-3) Davichi - 사랑과 전쟁 (Love and War)
Score: 673
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min
Album: Davichi Vol. 1.5 Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of Davichi's 1.5 album, “Vivid Summer Edition 1st Amaranth Repackage Album”. It's a dance number with upbeat and yet approachable melodies melded with HaHa's comical narration. The music video features the revenge story of a woman who was dumped by her boyfriend, combined with footage of Davichi lip-synching. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

 

 

8. (-1) Kara - Rock U
Score: 668
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music: Han Jae Ho, Kim Seung Soo / Lyrics: Song Soo Yoon
Album: Kara 1st mini-album Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the main track of KARA's 1st mini album. KARA, which recently became a 5-member female group, sing this pop latin dance number that has sweet lyrics and a lively rhythm. The music video features KARA's cute and playful dance. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

 

 

9. (+2) 2AM - 이 노래 (This Song)
Score: 657
Genre: R&B Ballad

Music + Lyrics: Park Jin Young
Album: 2AM single Vol. 1 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Landing their first top-10 hit, 2AM are a prized new group by JYP entertainment this year. Technically, they are a sub-group together with another sub-group 2PM, who are debuting this week and the whole group's name is 2 O'Clock. 2AM is the time when one usually looks back on what they did that day and therefore the members are to do likewise with their music. 

 

 

10. (-4) Uhm Jung Hwa (feat. T.O.P) - D.I.S.C.O
Score: 648
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music: Teddy, Kush / Lyrics: Teddy, T.O.P
Album: Uhm Jung Hwa mini-album D.I.S.C.O track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track in Uhm Jung-hwa's mini album of the same title. The album is produced by Yang Hyun-suk and features rap from BIGBANG's T.O.P. With sampling from Delegation's “Heartache No. 9”, it is a modern interpretation of retro disco. The music video is also done in a cool modern style with the vibrant music and Uhm Jung-hwa's urban allure. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

 

 

11. (-1) Brown Eyes - 너 때문에 (Because Of You)
Score: 524
Genre: R&B Ballad

Music: Yoon Gun / Lyrics: Gary of Lee Ssang
Album: Brown Eyes Vol. 3 Track 4 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Comment: Included in Brown Eyes' 3rd album “Two Things Needed For The Same Purpose And 5
Objects”. A touching ballad about longing for one's lover that sings whatever happiness that was to be had was "because of you". The music video features near-comic episodes that belie the original theme of sadness after parting. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops in Seoul)

 

 

12. (--) Zi-A - 사랑해 미안해 (I Love You, I Am Sorry)
Score: 467
Genre: Pop Ballad

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min
Album: Zi-A Vol. 1 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the main track for Zi-A's official 1st album “Road Movie.” This medium-beat ballad features expressive vocals to grand orchestral colors. Shin Hyun-joon and Honey Lee star in the music video made in the form of a love story with amazing computer graphics. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

 

 

 

13. (+11) SG Wannabe & Kim Jong Wook - 운명을 거슬러 (Opposed By Fate: MBC Drama "East Of Eden" OST)
Score: 461
Genre: R&B Ballad

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min

Album: MBC Drama "East Of Eden" OST Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: One of the most anticipated dramas in 2008, "East Of Eden" stars Song Seung Hun, Lee Da Hae, Yeon Jung Hoon, Lee Yeon Hee, and Han Ji Hye.  The megacast extends to the drama OST as well, and the title song "Opposed By Fate" is a duet between SG Wannabe and rising star Kim Jong Wook.  Top songwriter Cho Young Soo, who has written hit songs for both SG Wannabe and Kim Jong Wook this year, is in charge of this R&B ballad.  While it is too early to tell whether this drama will be successful, it is safe to say that this song will be one of the top drama OST songs of 2008.

 

 

14. (New) FT Island - 사랑후애 (Lying Love) *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***
Score: 429
Genre: Rock Ballad

Album: FT Island Vol. 2 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance

Comment: Title song from FT Island's 2nd album "Colorful Sensibility". The young boyband are back and are more mature than their 1st album. "Lying Love" is a rock ballad which many people will
compare to their debut song "Lovesick".  Leader Hong Gi's matured and powerful voice stands out, and there is also Won Bin's rap, an orchestra and guitar riffs and powerful beat of the drum from the band. (credits to ~S2~)

 

 

15. (-2) Super Junior Happy - 파자마파티 (Pajama Party)
Score: 423
Genre: Pop / Dance

Album: Super Junior Happy 1st mini-album Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This song is included in Super Junior-Happy's single album "Cooking? Cooking!"
The fun and lively dance number sings about boyfriends and girlfriends wanting to throw a pajama party together. The music video features the members having a pajama party like the song's title, with animated sequences inserted for all the more fun. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

 

 

16. (--) Nam Gyu Ri - 남자 (Man)
Score: 401
Genre: Pop Ballad

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min
Album: Nam Gyu Ri digital single "Man"
Watch: Live Performance
Comment: See Ya's leader Nam Gyu Ri scores her 2nd solo top-20 hit "Man". This song is coming from Nam Gyu Ri's debut movie - a horror flick "Gosa: Midterm on Blood". Recently, Nam Gyu Ri is busy promoting this movie and also appears on music shows to perform this song live.

 

 

17. (-2) Wonder Girls - So Hot
Score: 385
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music + Lyrics: Park Jin Young
Album: Wonder Girl mini-album "So Hot" track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Featured as the title song of Wonder Girls' 3rd project album, "So Hot", this funky dance track is enhanced by sophisticated rock 'n' roll rhythms. Embracing the concept "21st century's self-obsessed beauties", the lyrics amusingly tell of the agony of being too pretty. The Wonder Girls transformed into sexy vixens in the music video, all decked out in leopard prints. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops in Seoul)

 

 

18. (-4) Mighty Mouth (feat. Sun Ye) - 에너지 (Energy)
Score: 371
Genre: Hip-hop

Music: Shin Sa Dong Ho Raeng E / Lyrics: Lee Sang Chul, So Joon Sup
Album: Mighty Mouth Vol. 1 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of Mighty Mouth's 1st full-length album of the same name. Being a speedy hip-hop track with stylish sounds, Wonder Girls' Sun-ye adds more energy to the song with her featuring. The overall message of the song is that "Everything you love becomes the source of energy in your life". Singer Min Hyo-rin starred in the music video that features cool animated effects. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops in Seoul)

 

 

19. (New) Shinee - 산소 같은 너 (Love Like Oxygen)
Score: 364
Genre: R&B / Dance

Album: Shinee Vol. 1 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of Shinee's 1st full album "The Shinee World".  "Love Like Oxygen" is a cover of young Danish singer Martin Hoberg Hedegaard's recent hit "Show the world". Laced in disco and punk hooks reminiscent of Michael Jackson, the song describes the three different phases of love as being water, ice, and oxygen. (credits to YesAisa, ~S2~)

 

 

20. (-3) Solbi & Kim Jong Wook - 그대에게 바래요 (I Wish For You To...)
Score: 349
Genre: Pop Ballad

Original Song: "Way Back Into Love" / Lyrics: Won Tae Yun
Album: Solbi & Kim Jong Wook digital single "I Wish For You To..."
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of Solbi and Jong-wook's single album by the same name. Kim Jong-wook's sweet vocals meet with Solbi's cute voice in this love song, which is a remake of "Way Back Into Love", the theme song for the movie "Music and Lyrics." The music video, shot in Japan, features fresh and beautiful visuals. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

 

 

 

21. (-3) Shin Ji (feat. Mighty Mouth) - 해뜰날 (The Day The Sun Rises) : 283
22. (+5) Maybee - 어쩜 좋아 (Oh My) : 261
23. (New) Kim Bum Soo - 슬픔활용법 (Sad Inflection) : 245
24. (-3) Sung Shi Kyung - 안녕 나의 사랑 (Goodbye My Love) : 231
25. (+22) Dynamic Duo (feat. Alex) - Solo : 217 *** BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
26. (New) Shin Hye Sung - 그대라서 (Because It Is You) : 211
27. (-4) Banana Girl - 미쳐미쳐미쳐 (Crazy Crazy Crazy) : 180
28. (-2) Alex - 그대라면 (If It's You) : 179
29. (-9) MC Mong (feat. M.A.C) - 미치겠어 (Feel Crazy) : 164
30. (New) Namolla Family (feat. Tae In) - 사랑이 그렇게 쉬워 (Love Is That Easy) : 157
31. (-9) SG Wannabe - 멋지게 이별 (A neat breakup) : 149
32. (+1) Ok Ju Hyun - 거짓말이야 (It's A Lie) : 125
33. (-3) PK Heman (feat. Beige) - 그럴꺼면 왜 (If It's Going To Turn Out Like This, Then Why?) : 106
34. (New) DNT - 두사람 그리고 그후 (Two People And Thereafter) : 103
35. (-7) Taw (feat. Joo) - 우리들의 행복한 시간 (Our Happy Times) : 98
36. (+1) MC The Max - 가시 물고기 (Bony Fish) : 97
37. (+3) Smash - 비상 (Emergency) : 96
38. (New) Son Dam Bi - 투명인간 (Invisible Person) : 88
39. (-5) Jang Yoon Jung - 장윤정트위스트 (Jang Yoon Jeong Twist) : 84
40. (-11) Yoo Hee Yeol (Toy) - 여름날 (Summer Days) : 75
41. (-2) Ran (feat. Han Kyung Il) - 한 남자 한 여자 (A Man and A Woman) : 70
42. (-7) Epik High (feat. Younha) - 우산 (Umbrella) : 68
43. (-7) Byul - 비키니 (Bikini) : 67
44. (--) Battle - Luv U : 58
45. (+4) Sister's Barbershop - 아름다운 것 (Beautiful Thing) : 55
46. (-3) BMK - Just Friend : 49
47. (New) Holladang - 비트윈 (Beat Win) : 46
48. (New) U-Kiss - 어리지 않아 (Not Young) : 45
49. (-18) SS501 - Find : 44
50. (-9) G - 고독한 인생 (Lonely Life) : 41

Blue: Songs to watch out under top 20
Green: Editor's recommendations under top 20

 

BONUS TRACK

Cherry Filter - Rolling Heart
Genre: Rock

Album: Cherry Filter Digital Single "Rolling Heart" Track 1
Listen: Full Song
Comment: This week's bonus track is from one of my favorite Korean rock bands, Cherry Filter. The song is an upbeat punk number reminiscent of the 80s. This easy-to-listen-to song will give strength to listeners and those who are fatigued, with the positive message of self-confidence. “Rolling Heart” is the theme song to the online bowling game, ‘ZigZag’. (credits to motoway065)

 

 

 

 

Sources of the chart

 

ChartKorea - 15%
Air Monitor Chart - 15%
MNet M!Countdown + Voting + Cable Airplays - 15%
Various Internet charts (Melon, Jukeon, Dosirak, MNet, Muz, Bugs, Ohdio, Soribada) - 15%
Hanteo and KMDIA Weekly Album Sales (2 weeks lag) - 10%
SBS - Inky Gayo Take 7 + Internet Chart + MP3 Download Chart + Music Video Chart - 10%
Hanteo Gayo Chart - 10% (1 week lag)
KBS Music Bank K-Chart - 5%
Gasoo appearance on gayo shows (MBC Show! Music Core, SBS Inky Gayo, KBS Music Bank, MNet M!Countdown, KBS Yoon Do Hyun Love Letter, SBS Kim Jung Eun Chocolate, MTV Non-stop, Pops In Seoul) - 5%