Top 20 - October week 4

We have two big movers this week – Lee Seung Chul’s "소리쳐" (Screaming) and DBSG’s "오-정반합" (O – Union) both moved up 10 spots to fourth and fifth respectively. Although Lee Seung Chul still hasn’t come out to perform this song on any gayo shows yet, his song remains well accepted. DBSG are the opposite, we have been seeing them everywhere these days. Both songs are expected to be in the top three and challange for the top spot next week.

Half of the songs in the top 20 are falling this week, but we do have four new songs in the chart. The highest debut is at No. 13, MC Mong’s "아이스크림" (Ice-Cream). MC Mong recently released his third album. Once again, his hip-hop songs are very pop-oriented. Singers like Lisa of M-Flo, Park Hyo Shin, Maybee, and Ivy are featured in this new album.

Coming in at No. 14 is the latest hit from the prince of ballad Sung Shi Kyung. His new song "거리에서" (On The Street) is a very smooth ballad, written by singer-songwriter Yoon Jong Shin. The melody is fairly easy to remember. The music video of this song was shot in Shibuya, Tokyo with Japanese actress Okura Erika. I’m sure this song will be another chart-topping hit for Sung Shi Kyung.

A highly-recommended song at No. 16 is ERU’s "까만안경" (Black Glasses). I think this is the best ballad song I’ve heard all year. The song featured female singer Daylight, from the group of the same name. However, We’ve seen ERU performing this song with Bae Seul Ki on gayo shows. It is a very well written and arranged song. The female voice featured at the end added some sugar and spice to the song. Let see if this song will become ERU’s first big hit.

The last debut song at No. 20 is Hong Kyung Min’s "사랑,참…" (A Thing Called Love). Hong Kyung Min is one of the few singers in Korea who is promoting both up-tempo and ballad songs each album. This time it is a ballad, perhaps more suitable for winter months. The song reminds us of his ballad "To My Friends" from his sixth album.

To listen to the 1 minute sample, you need to follow the links to melon.com and install the melon player to your computer. After that, click on the song title to listen.

1. (+1) Koyote – I Love Rock & Roll *** 1 WEEK No. 1 ***
Genre: Pop / Dance
Album: Koyote Vol. 9 Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample

2. (-1) Lee Seung Ki – 제발 (Please)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Lee Seung Ki Remake Album – When A Man Loves A Woman Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample

3. (–) Son Ho Young – 운다 (Crying)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Son Ho Young Vol. 1 Track 5 – Listen here for 1 minute sample

4. (+10) Lee Seung Chul – 소리쳐 (Screaming) *** CO-BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
Album: Lee Seung Chul Vol. 8 Track 2 – Listen here for 1 minute sample

5. (+10) DBSG – 오-정반합 (O-Union) *** CO-BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
Album: DBSG Vol. 3 Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Arirang TV: Featured on TVXQ!’s third album titled "O-Union," it is a crossover song that combines various musical genres including hip-hop and electric music. This song is based on a Korean-style melody carrying a speedy guitar tune, strong electric music, and a colorful beat. The group displays a dazzling performance through its magnificence and message to the world.

6. (+7) Oh Jong Hyuk – 죽을만큼… (Deadly)
Genre: R&B Ballad
Album: Oh Jong Hyuk Vol. 1 Track 9 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Arirang TV: Featured on Oh Jong-hyuk’s first solo album titled "Issue," this is his first album since becoming a member of the popular boy-band group Click-B. The song nicely blends his powerful vocals with a gentle R&B beat. The song expresses the heart of a man having just let go of the woman he loves.

7. (-1) Jang Ri In – Timeless
Genre: R&B Ballad
Album: Jang Ri In – Timeless Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Arirang TV: Featured on Chinese singer Zhang Liyin’s debut single album titled "Timeless," this elegant song brings out an oriental melody with an R&B groove. It’s a traditional ballad by Zhang Liyin and TVXQ!’s Xiah. The song dwells on a love that’s both everlasting and sorrowful.

8. (-4) Brown Eyed Girls & See Ya – The Day
Genre: R&B Ballad
Album: Brown Eyed Girls & See Ya – To My Love (Single) Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Arirang TV: Featured on See Ya & Brown Eyed Girls’ single project album titled "To My Lover," this song is sung by lead vocalists of the rival female groups, See Ya’s Yeon-ji and Brown Eyed Girls’ Je-a. The lyric talks about a woman unable to forget her past lover.

9. (-4) Bae Chi Gi – 마이동풍 (My Way)
Genre: Hip Hop
Album: Bae Chi Gi Vol. 2 Track 2 –Listen here for 1 minute sample
Arirang TV: Featured on Baechigi’s second album titled "My Way," this song mixes veteran singer Baek Seol-hee’s song with a hip-hop rhythm that is full of Korean emotions. It expresses the group’s persistent passion for singing music and their determination to pursue their own path despite what others say.

10. (-2) Nell – 마음을잃다 (Losing one’s mind)
Genre: Rock
Album: Nell Vol. 3 Track 8 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Arirang TV:Featured on NELL’s third album titled "Healing Process," this modern rock-band discovered by Seo Taiji holds emotional melody and unique vocals. Vocalist Kim Jong-wan’s poignant vocals and orchestral play provide a magnificent sound. The lyrics express the difficulty of forgetting a past lover due to many wonderful memories together.