Weekly Music Chart 2009 - July week 4

1. (+1) SNSD – 소원을 말해 봐 (Genie) *** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***
Score: 980
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music + Lyrics: Yoo Young Jin
Album: SNSD mini-album Vol. 2 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: As expected, SNSD’s "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)" moves up to No. 1 this week, and also doing so with a very impressive score. It is the second chart topping hit this year for SNSD as "Gee" was No. 1 for 5 weeks earlier this year. This song was composed by hit composer Yoo Young Jin, Yoo Han Jin, as well as ‘Dsign Music’ a European composing team. It is a trendy dance number with a bright message. The song is perfect to listen to when you are feeling down or are busy with life as SNSD will be your genie, giving you energy and vitality.

 

 

 

 

2. (+1) 2PM – 네가 밉다 (I Hate You)  
Score: 866
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music + Lyrics: Kim Chang Dae
Album: 2PM single album "2:00PM Time For Change" Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Despite having their goodbye performance on music shows last week, 2PM’s follow up single "I Hate You" is still rising to No. 2 this week. Already 3 weeks No. 1 at MNet’s M!Countdown, this R&B and electronic track goes well with 2PM’s powerful dance moves. This song has a medium tempo melody which picks up in the chorus part.

 

 

 

 

3. (-2) Outsider – 외톨이 (Loner)
Score: 841
Genre: Hip-hop

Music: Big Boy, MC Sniper / Lyrics: Outsider
Album: 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)

 

 

 

 

4. (–) 4minute – Hot Issue
Score: 766
Genre: Pop / Dance

Album: 4minute digital single "Hot Issue" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Holding on tight to No. 4 is 4minute’s debut hit single "Hot Issue". This group features ex-Wonder Girl Kim Hyun Ah as rapper, along with Nam Ji Hyun, Heo Ga Yoon, Jeon Ji Yoon, and Kwon So Hyun. They all aged between 14 to 18. 4minute brings unique fashion on stage and hip-hop genre with upbeat dance moves. We already have debutants After School and 2NE1 doing amazingly well this year, now 4minute is adding into the mix. The competition of the best new female group this year is tighter than ever!

 

 

 

 

5. (+8) 2NE1 – I Don’t Care   
Score: 722
Genre: Hip-hop / R&B 

Music + Lyrics: Teddy + Kush
Album: 2NE1 1st mini-album Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Fast rising female rookie group 2NE1 just needs 2 weeks to return to the top 5 with the title song "I Don’t Care" from their first mini-album. This song is also No. 1 on M!Countdown this week despite the group not performing.  "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.

 

 

 

 

6. (–) 8Eight – 잘가요 내 사랑 (Goodbye My Love)
Score: 716
Genre: R&B Ballad

Music: Bang Shi Hyuk / Lyrics: Bang Shi Hyuk, Baek Chan
Album: 8Eight Vol. 3 Repackaged Version Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: 8Eight’s "Goodbye My Love" remains at No. 6 this week. "Goodbye My Love" is again written by Hitman Bang Shi Hyuk, who is the mastermind behind all of the group’s hit songs. The song is a hybrid of grungy guitar and an ambiance of hip hop rhythm. Not many albums these days can spin back to back top 5 hits, so this is a major accomplishment for 8Eight. Check out the remixed piano arranged version of this song the trio performed on Music Core, it sounds even better.

 

 

 

 

7. (–) SHINee – 줄리엣 (Juliette)   
Score: 616
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music: Remee, Jay, Sean / Lyrics: Kim Jong Hyun
Album: 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)

 

 

 

 

8. (+14) Wax – 결국 너야 (In The End, It’s You)
Score: 584
Genre: Pop / Dance

Album: Wax Vol. 8 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: After hitting the top 10 with her ballad "Not Even A Phone Call" earlier this year, Wax returns to her dancing mood perfect for the season.  Her latest hit "In The End, It’s You" which is the title song of her 8th album, jumps right into the top 10 this week.  Wax has not used an up-tempo song as her album title song since her 2nd album.  "In the End, It’s You" is a dance track that has a ballad melody with strong house beats. The song is catchy with easy lyrics, thus a very possible summer hit.

 

 

 

 

9. (-1) Lee Seung Ki (feat. Bizniz) – 결혼해줄래 (Will You Marry Me)
Score: 501
Genre: Pop Ballad

Music: Kim Do Hoon, Lee Sang Ho / Lyrics: Kim Do Hoon, Hwang Sung Jin
Album: Lee Seung Ki digital single "Will You Marry Me" Track 1
Watch: MV
Comment: Lee Seung Ki is at No. 9 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".

 

 

 

 

10. (–) MC The Max – 뒤차가 경적을 (The Following Car Is Honking)  
Score: 486
Genre: Rock Ballad

Music + Lyrics: Jun Hae Sung
Album: MC The Max special album "Rewind & Remind" Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Perhaps the last time for a while we see this group in the top 10, with all three members set to begin their mandatory military service this summer, MC The Max bid farewell to fans and released their special album "Rewind & Remind." Their last album before entering the army, "Rewind & Remind" is a testament to the trio’s ten years together as one of the most popular and consistent voices in K-pop. The title song "The Following Car Is Honking" is written by Jun Hae Sung. It has a strong and catchy repeating melody that stays with the listener.

 

 

 

 

11. (-6) V.O.S – 큰일이다 (Big Trouble)
Score: 485
Genre: R&B Ballad

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Kang Eun Kyung
Album: V.O.S Vol. 3.5 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the representative song for V.O.S’ 3.5th album, "Routine Free." An emotional ballad, it features soothing melodies and powerful vocals. It was produced by hit-maker Cho Young-soo, who has also produced songs for Davichi, Yangpa and Ivy. The lyrics are about a man’s emotions for an unrequited love, and his heartbreaking inability to propose. (credits to Arirang TV – Pops In Seoul)

 

 

 

 

12. (+9) One Two – 별이 빛나는 밤에 (Starry Night)
Score: 378
Genre: Hip-hop

Album: One Two digital single "Starry Night" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: If you like mainstream style hip-hop songs, you should like this song. One Two had a big hit "Bad Woman" last year, now the duo is coming back with their latest hit "Starry Night". Park Ga Hee from the popular rookie group After School is being featured on the song. It is a perfect hit for dance and club music.

 

 

 

 

13. (+10) Yangpa – 령혼 (Soul)
Score: 376
Genre: Pop Ballad

Music + Lyrics: Bang Shi Hyuk
Album: MBC Drama "Soul" OST digital single Track 1
Watch: MV (Part 1) MV (Part 2) Live Performance
Comment: This is the theme song from MBC’s new drama series "Soul", starring Lee Seo Jin, Lee Joo Eun, Gul In (Cho Sin Sung), Lee Jin, and Jiyun (T-ara) will air. It is about a spirit punishing by entering the protagonist’s body. "Soul" is composed by Bang Shi Hyuk who also composed Baek Ji Young’s "Like Being Hit By a Bullet". This ballad number has a sad melody as well as a rock tinge to it.

 

 

 

 

14. (+20) Seo Tai Ji – 아침의 눈 (Morning Snow) *** BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***   
Score: 368
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 our biggest mover this week. This song has a more mellow pop sound than a typical Seo Tai Ji hit that should definitely please mainstream fans.

 

 

 

 

15. (-4) Koyote – 넌센스 (Nonsense)
Score: 367
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music + Lyrics: Kim Do Hoon + Kim Se Jin
Album: Koyote Vol. 10 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of Koyote’s special album “Jumping.” It is an exciting house-rhythm song that was co-written by hit-makers Kim Do-hoon and Kim Se-jin. It features trendy synthesizer sounds and the fresh sounds of analog reed instruments. (credits to Arirang TV – Pops In Seoul)

 

 

 

 

16. (+1) Chae Yeon – 흔들려 (Shake)
Score: 347
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music + Lyrics: Kim Chang Hwan
Album: Chae Yeon mini-album "Shake" Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Sexy diva Chae Yeon is at No. 16 this week with "Shake". DJ Koo of Clon also offered 2 re-mixed versions of this song. While Chae Yeon was on hiatus from music between her last album and now, many female singles with similar styles to hers have emerged. Now Chae Yeon is out to re-capture her fans once again. The timing of this release is good as we are getting into summer and dance hits always do well in this season. Chae Yeon just returns as M!Countdown’s MC this week, perhaps that has something to do with this song moving up again.

 

 

 

 

17. (+11) Drunken Tiger – Monster
Score: 346
Genre: Hip-hop

Album: Drunken Tiger Vol. 8 Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
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 already in our top 20.

 

 

 

 

18. (–) Jewelry (feat. Nassun) – Rally
Score: 299
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music + Lyrics: E-Tribe
Album: Jewelry digital single "Super Star" Track 1 
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Jewelry returns to the top 20 after much success with their fifth album title track, "One More Time." Their new single is 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. (-3) K.Will (feat. Dynamic Duo) – 1초에 한 방울 (One Droplet In A Second)
Score: 327
Genre: R&B Ballad

Music: Kim Do Hoon / Lyrics: Park Chan Hyun
Album: K.Will mini-album "Dropping The Tears" Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Beautiful lyrics about tears and K.Will’s heart wrenching and sweet vocals harmonize well. Hip-hop group Dynamic Duo was featured. The music video shows scenes from the Korea-Japan project movie, "Boat," starring Ha Jung-woo and Tsumabuki Satoshi. (credits to Arirang TV – Pops In Seoul)

 

 

 

 

20. (-11) See Ya, Davichi, and Ji-Yeon (T-Ara) – 여성시대 (Women’s Generation)
Score: 291
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: K. Smith
Album: See Ya, Davichi & T-ara digital single "Women’s Generation" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This exciting, trot-style song with light rhythms is about standing up and being strong even after falling down in a tough world. The impressive music video shows off the members’ fresh vocals and their cute, vivacious dance moves. (credits to Arirang TV – Pops In Seoul)

 

 

 

 

 

21 . (-9) Lee Seung Chul – 손톱이 빠져서 ( My Nails Came Off ) : 279
22 . (+18) Flower Go Yoo Jin – 바보라서…(고질병) ( Because I Am A Fool (Inveterate Disease) ) : 278
23 . (+2) Beige – 지지리 ( Awfully ) : 241
24 . (+7) Namolla Family (feat. Kong Bo Kyung) – 낚였어 ( Lure ) : 237
25 . (-11) Kim Yong Joon & Hwang Jung Eum – 커플 ( Couple ) : 235
26. (New) Clazziquai – Love Again : 206 *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***
27 . (-1) Untouchable – Oh : 186
28 . (+1) IU – Boo : 183
29 . (-10) Park Jung Hyun – 눈물이 주룩주룩 ( Tears Flowing ) : 170
30 . (–) Ilac (feat. Brand New Day Chae Rin) – 편한 사람이 생겼어 ( I’ve Found a Comfortable Person ) : 169
31 . (+11) Cho Won Sun – 아무도 아무것도 ( Anyone, Anything ) : 162
32 . (New) Yoon Sang – 그 눈 속엔 내가 ( Inside Those Eyes, I’m… ) : 152
33 . (+5) Hong Jin Young – 사랑의 배터리 ( Love’s Battery ) : 147
34 . (New) FT Island – 바래 ( I Hope ) : 146
35 . (+6) Gyu Hyun (Super Junior) – 7년간의 사랑 ( 7 Years Of Love ) : 142
36 . (New) Ok Ju Hyun & The Ray – 이별복습 ( Farewell Review ) : 139
37 . (-13) Moon Hee Jun – Toy : 118
38 . (-1) Brand New Day – 마스카라 ( Mascara ) : 106
39 . (+8) Norazo – 고등어 ( Mackerel ) : 99
40 . (New) T-Max (Kim Jun Solo) – 준비 O.K ( Jun Be O.K ) : 96
41 . (-9) M – Minnovation : 95
42 . (New) Cool – 보고 보고 ( To Look To Look ) : 94
43 . (New) SS501 Jung Min (feat. Ji Sun) – 하면은 안 돼 ( Can’t Do It ) : 89
44 . (–) E.via – 일기장 ( Diary ) : 80
45 . (New) Sori – Boy Boy : 78
46 . (+3) Rumble Fish – 앙코로 ( Encore ) : 71
47 . (New) Winter Play – Gypsy Girl : 70
48 . (–) H-Eugene – 사랑시리즈 ( Love Series ) : 59
49 . (New) LPG – 장동건 이효리 ( Jang Dong Gun Lee Hyori ) : 54
50 . (-5) Gil Me (feat. Eun Ji Won) – Love Cuts : 53

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

BONUS TRACK:
Kang Ji Hye – 너만 아는 바보 (The Fool Only You Know)
Genre: Pop Ballad

Album: Kang Ji Hye digital single "Sweeeet Day" Track 2
Watch: MV
Comment: New singer Kang Ji Hye presents us with bright and warm music. Recently, she made headlines among Korean netizens by covering 2NE1’s current hit "I Don’t Care" (watch here). Many thinks she’s quite good. "The Fool Only You Know" is from her debut single.  It is a medium-tempo track that’s about a couple who feels their hearts moving apart from each other. It’s a nice track that fits perfectly with the nice weather and Kang Ji Hye’s sweet voice. (credits to purpletiger86 for translations)

 

 

 

 

YESTERDAY ONCE MORE:
Drunken Tiger – 위대한탄생 (Great Rebirth)
Genre: Hip-hop

Album: Drunken Tiger Vol. 2 (2000) Track 4
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Drunken Tiger is a hip-hop group which debuted in 1999 and is continuing to release hits. Since their debut, they have released 8 albums and originally was formed with five members. DJ Shine and Tiger JK were the main members and in 2005 DJ Shine left the group after the 6th album. The group is famous for not only Korean hip-hop but also for being an American hip-hop group. "Great Rebirth" is one of Drunken Tiger’s most famous hits. It was the title song of their 2nd album. (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%