Weekly Music Chart 2007 - October week 2
Biggest Mover of the week: As expected, ERU’s "둘이라서" (Because it’s the two of us) is the week’s biggest mover, up 22 spots to No. 20. This is another very good ballad by ERU which is likely be in the top 10 next week. The only disappointment so far is that album sales of his latest release are not as strong as expected. Hopefully it won’t affect this song. Minuki, who wrote Daylight’s "After Hair Cut" earlier this year, penned this song.
Hot shot debut: Superjunior’s "돈 돈 !" (Don’t Don) enters the chart this week at No. 14. Lots of fans are waiting for this song to appear on our chart and it has made an impressive debut. When Super Junior released their first album last year, they were still considered newbies. After a year now, they are one of the top boy bands in Korea. With many members having solo activities or even sub-groups like Superjunior KRY and Superjunior-T, they are much more well-rounded and recognizable this time around. This song definitely has the potential to be No. 1 soon.
New songs: We have 7 new songs this week.
Songs to watch out:
3. Wonder Girls – Tell Me – Leapfrogged Baek Ji Young’s "사랑하나면 돼" (Loving one person is enough) this week to the top 3 and its score is getting close to challenge the top 2 songs. This is a big turnaround for Wonder Girls, considering that this song was still under the top 20 two weeks ago. With good album sales to support, now they are looking for their first No. 1 song.
5. V.O.S – 매일매일 (Everyday Everyday) – This song does become their biggest hit now as it moves up 7 more spots entering the top 5. Their previous biggest hit was "시한부" (Time Limit) which went to No. 6 early last year. Songwriter Cho Young Soo maintains his strong hold on the top 10 with yet another hit.
17. Cherry Filter – 느껴봐 (Feel It) – Modern rock group returns to the top 20 with this remake song. Unlike other remakes, this song was previously featured on an ad. It was written by 2 of the biggest names in k-pop music – Park Keun Tae and Minuki, both of whom have their own top 20 hits this week written for other artistes.
22. M to M – 못된남자 (Evil Man) – The R&B trio and good friends of SG Wannabe return after a long layoff with this digital single, which is our 2nd highest debut this week. Again, M to M bring us with a familiar R&B style ballad melody which has been so successful in k-pop these past few years.
23. Black Pearl – 결국너잖아 (In The End, It’s You) – Another new digital single on the chart. This song replaces their debut hit "좋은걸어떡해" (What Can I Do If I Like It). Many people say that this song sounds like Gavy NJ. It may be because it’s written by Min Myung Ki, who’s in charge of most Gavy NJ hits in the past. The song is about briefly leaving someone you love, only to realize that that person is the one you really love.
27. Yoo Seung Jun – My World; 巨人 (My World, Giant) – Yoo Seung Jun was one of the biggest names in old skool k-pop until his infamous military service refusal a few years back. He is back in the k-pop scene for the first time in 5 years with the release of his 7th album. He is still not allowed to enter Korea so there will not be any gasoo activities for the album. However, he still has many fans and the album is selling quite well. This song reminds me so much of the older style k-pop dance songs in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Fans should definitely check it out.
29. Park Ki Young – 미안했어요 (I’m Sorry) – The 3rd digital single debuting this week. Park Ki Young is one of the most underrated female singers in Korea. This time she is coming back with a light rock ballad that showcases her sweet voice. Her songs usually grow on you the more you listen, so I won’t be surprised if this song stays on the chart for a long time.
35. Cho Shin Sung – Hit – Cho Shin Sung (Supernova) is a highly anticipated new boy band from MNet Media. This song is a powerful dance number. Having Cho Young Soo write this song usually means, as the song title implied, a "hit".
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. (–) Big Bang – 거짓말 (Lie) *** 6 WEEKS NO. 1 ***
Genre: R&B / Dance
Watch the performance
Album: Big Bang Mini-Album 2007 – Always Track 2 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music + Lyrics: G-Dragon
Score: 947
2. (–) Wheesung – 사랑은 맛있다 ♡ (Love is Delicious)
Genre: Pop
Watch the performance
Album: Wheesung Vol. 5 Track 3 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Park Keun Tae / Lyrics: Wheesung
Score: 934
3. (+2) Wonder Girls – Tell Me
Genre: Pop Dance
Watch the performance
Album: Wonder Girls Vol. 1 Track 3 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music + Lyrics: Park Jin Young
Score: 881
4. (-1) Baek Ji Young – 사랑하나면 돼 (Loving one person is enough)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: Baek Ji Young Vol. 6 Track 2 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Kim Do Hoon / Lyrics: Choi Kap Won
Score: 855
5. (+7) V.O.S – 매일매일 (Everyday Everyday)
Genre: R&B Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: V.O.S special single Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min
Score: 819
6. (-2) Lee Seung Ki – 착한거짓말 (White Lie)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: Lee Seung Ki Vol. 3 Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min
Score: 801
7. (-1) F.T Island – 천둥 (Thunder)
Genre: Rock Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: F.T Island Vol. 1 Track 3 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min
Score: 772
8. (–) SNSD – 다시만난세계 (Into The New World)
Genre: Pop Dance
Watch the performance
Album: SNSD 1st single album Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Kenzie / Lyrics: Kim Jung Bae
Score: 697
9. (–) Lee Soo Young – 단발머리 (Bob Hair Cut)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Watch the preformance
Album: Lee Soo Young Vol. 8 Track 3 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Hwang Sung Je / Lyrics: Lee Soo Young
Score: 696
10. (-3) Shin Hye Sung – 첫사람 (First Person)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: Shin Hye Sung Vol. 2 Track 3 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Yoon Sa Ra
Score: 647
Genre: Pop / Dance
Watch the MV
Album: Jang Hye Jin – Tomboy Track 4 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Kim Do Hoon / Lyrics: Choi Gap Won
Score: 515
12. (+3) 8EIGHT – 사랑을잃고난노래하네 (Forget Love and Sing)
Genre: R&B Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: 8EIGHT Vol. 1 Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Bang Shi Hyuk, Kim Tae Yoon / Lyrics: Bang Shi Hyuk, Baek Chan
Score: 511
13. (+4) Crown J – 그녀를뺏겠습니다 (I’ll get her back)
Genre: Hip-hop
Watch the performance
Album: Crown J Vol. 2 Track 3 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music + Lyircs: Crown J
Score: 495
14. (New) Superjunior – 돈 돈 ! (Don’t Don) *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***
Genre: Pop / Dance
Watch the performance
Album: Superjunior Vol. 2 Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Kim Sung Soo + Yoo Young Jin / Lyrics: Yoo Young Jin
Score: 467
15. (-1) Zia – 물끄러미 (Absentmindedly)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Watch the MV
Album: Zia 1st single album "Voice of Heaven" Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min
Score: 458
16. (–) Brown Eyed Girls – 너에게속았다 (I Got Fooled By You)
Genre: R&B Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: Brown Eyed Girls Vol. 2 Track 5 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music + Lyrics: Kim Se Jin, Seo Jung Jin
Score: 446
17. (+11) Cherry Filter – 느껴봐 (Feel It)
Genre: Modern Rock
Watch the MV
Album: Cherry Filter Remake Album Track 2 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Park Keun Tae / Lyrics: Minuki
Score: 429
18. (-7) Fly To The Sky – 사랑해 (I Love You)
Genre: R&B Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: Fly To The Sky Vol. 7 Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music + Lyrics: Ha Jung Ho
Score: 428
19. (–) Lee Ki Chan – 사랑도…이별도… (Love Too…Separation Too…)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Watch the MV
Album: Lee Ki Chan digital single Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music: Kim Do Hoon, Min Myung Ki / Lyrics: Choi Kap Won
Score: 397
20. (+22) ERU – 둘이라서 (Because it’s the two of us) *** BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
Genre: Pop Ballad
Watch the performance
Album: ERU Vol. 3 Track 1 – Listen here for 1 minute sample
Music + Lyrics: Minuki
Score: 392
21. (-8) Hong Kyung Min – 못난이 (Fool) : 364
22. (New) M To M – 못된남자 (Evil Man) : 349
23. (New) Black Pearl – 결국너잖아 (In The End, It’s You) : 348
24. (-3) See Ya – 얼음인형 (Ice Doll) : 343
25. (+5) Na Yoon Kwon – 뒷모습 (Back View) : 287
26. (-8) Son Ho Young – 하늘에 내 마음이 (My Heart at the Sky) : 250
27. (New) Yoo Seung Jun – My World; 巨人 (My World, Giant) : 241
28. (-4) The Name & Choi Jini – 이별…후에 (After…Break Up) : 238
29. (New) Park Ki Young – 미안했어요 (I’m Sorry) : 221
30. (-7) Drunken Tiger – 주정 (Craft) : 214
31. (-2) Namolla Family – 사랑해요 (I Love You) : 178
32. (-7) Rumble Fish – 그대내게다시 (That Day, I Again) : 177
33. (-7) Yang Pa – Marry Me : 171
34. (-12) Stony Skunk – 자장가 (Lullaby) : 158
35. (New) Cho Shin Sung – Hit : 154
36. (+3) M – THE “M” STYLE : 143
37. (-10) Wanted – I Promise You : 139
38. (-6) Kim Jong Wook – 가난한 사랑 (Poor Love) : 128
39. (New) Howl – 우리가 사랑했다면 (If we loved) : 117
40. (-7) Vasco (Feat. Joe Brown, Jung Hyun) – 덤벼라 세상아 (Attack The World) : 115
41. (-1) JJ – Love Actually : 104
42. (-8) Typhoon – 그대만 (Just Then) : 101
43. (-5) Il Rak – 그래도사랑합니다 (I still love you) : 99
44. (-13) Kim Dong Wan – 손수건 (Handkerchief) : 96
45. (-10) Bada – Queen : 93
46. (–) J (feat. Lee Jung) – 눈물로 (With tears) : 89
47. (+3) Hana – 잊있니 (Did You Forget?) : 88
48. (-12) Choon Ja – 사랑이뭐길래 (What is love) : 82
49. (-5) Bubble Sisters – 사랑은 이제 그만 (Enough of love now) : 81
50. (-7) CSJH The Grace – 댄서인더레인 (Dancer in the rain) : 80
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 October week 2:
ChartKorea – 20%
Hanteo and KMDIA Weekly Album Sales (2 weeks lag) – 20%
MNet M!Countdown + MNet Internet Chart – 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, Ohdio, Soribada) – 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, Show Music Tank, Pops In Seoul) – 5%
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