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I had a busy year with releases in 2024, in total I had 232 releases to check out and pick through. There was definitely albums that stood out to me from the get go, and I knew they would be a part of my Top 20, but some were hard to decide on because they were so good. January 2025, is already looking busy for new releases.
2024 saw quite a few disbandment's, but the main one for me was Mirae, I really enjoyed their music so was said to see them call it a day. It also saw the return of B.A.P aka Bang&Jung&Yoo&Moon, as well as 2NE1 and BIGBANG.
Please remember that this list is only based on my own personal tastes and opinion. I know what I've enjoyed won't be to everyone's tastes. So please no hate just because you may have liked an album more than I did. Also while this is about K-pop albums there are Japanese sung albums on this list that are from K-pop known artists, and they were too good not to include.
NO.20
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Coming in at No.20 we have Xikers with their 3rd mini album House of Tricky: Trial and Error.
These were one of my favourite rookie groups in 2023 and I've enjoyed all their albums, but this one for me deserved a spot on my list. Each track is catchy and I loved all of the B-sides.
We Don't Stop
Owned by KQ Entertainment
Supercalifragilistic
NO.19
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Coming in at No.19 we have BOYNEXTDOOR with their 2nd mini album How?
Like with Xikers, BOYNEXTDOOR were also one of my favourite rookies of 2023. I've loved all their releases so far, but this one is definitely my favourite. I love the B-sides on this album.
Earth, Wind & Fire
Owned by KOZ Entertainment
l i f e i s c o o l
NO.18
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Coming in at No.18 we have Bang&Jung&Yoo&Moon (B.A.P) with their Christmas special album Christmas With You..
This album really makes me feel Christmassy and it will definitely be an album I play each Christmas. I need to get my hands on a physical copy so I can share it on my blog in December.
Christmas With You
Owned by MA Entertainment
Snow
Owned by MA Entertainment
NO.17
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Coming in at No.17 we have The Boyz with their 9th mini album Trigger.
I've always loved their darker sounding songs and this is no different. If I remember correctly at their show in London, Eric said this album was hardcore and lit, which is the best description. I get Goosebumps whenever I listen to Bite Back as it takes me right back to seeing it live.
Trigger
Owned by IST Entertainment
Bite Back
Owned by IST Entertainment
NO.16
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Coming in at No.17 is Soo Young with her solo debut Japanese album Unstoppable.
I'm not surprised that this album is so good and it's definitely an expected release as Soo Young was initially meant to debut in Japan before she debuted in Girls' Generation. This album from start to finish is really catchy and I love her voice in each of the tracks.
Unstoppable
Owned by Avex
C.A.L.M
NO.15
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Coming in at No.15 we have ENHYPEN with their Repackaged album, Romance: Untold daydream.
I absolutely loved this album and I love their more mature sounding tracks, for me it shows that their allowing their music to grow with them. I love how different No Doubt and XO (Only If You Say Yes) are as title tracks.
No Doubt
Owned by Be:Lift
Brought The Heat Back
Owned by Be:Lift
NO.14
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Coming in at No.14 we have Bang&Jung&Yoo&Moon (B.A.P) with their return album Curtain Call.
I was over the moon when it was announced that B.A.P were returning and releasing a new album, watching their documentary made me cry and their album made me feel proud of their return. I get Goosebumps whenever I listen to this album because it reminds me of how much I love B.A.P and how much I've missed their voices together.
Gone
Owned by MA Entertainment
Farewell
Owned by MA Entertainment
NO.13
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Coming in at No.13 is (G)I-dle with their 2nd full album 2.
Super Lady was my most listened to song in 2024 on Spotify and I'm not surprised I loved Super Lady as the title track and all the B-side tracks were amazing. I had this album on repeat so much, just not more than some others.
Super Lady
Owned by Cube Entertainment
Revenge
Owned by Cube Entertainment
NO.12
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Coming in at No.12 we have ATEEZ with their 11th mini album Golden Hour Part.2.
I think for me musically, ATEEZ have had a really good year. Each release has really stood out and showcased different vibes and sounds.
Ice On My Teeth
Owned by KQ Entertainment
Selfish Waltz
NO.11
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Coming in at No.11 and just missing out on my top 10 is Stray Kids with their 1st mixtape album Hop.
This album is really good, not only do we get solo tracks from the members that they've been performing during their ongoing tour, but we also get 3 brand new tracks that are insanely catchy and stick in your head. They're never afraid to try new things while staying true to what they want to do.
Walkin' On Water
Owned by JYP Entertainment
U (Feat. TABLO)
NO.10
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Coming in at No.10 we have Kino with his 1st mini album If This Is Love, I Want A Refund.
This album is really good and really catchy. The album is mostly in English, which shows that he's trying to establish himself as a solo artist and create music different from PENTAGON. Out of all the PENTAGON solo releases in 2024, his is definitely my favourite.
Broken Heart
Owned by NAKED
Solo
Owned by NAKED
NO.9
Coming in at No.9 we have Tzuyu with her solo debut mini album aboutTZU.
For me out of all of Twice's solo debuts, Tzuyu's is my favourite. All the tracks are really catchy and whenever I look as the track list each song pops into my head. I'll definitely be getting my hands on a physical copy. This album really allows her to shine as a vocalist, and it doesn't go above what she can do.
Run Away
Owned by JYP Entertainment
Lazy Baby (Feat. pH-1)
NO.8
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Coming in at No.8 we have NCT Dream with their 4th full length album Dreamscape.
From start to finish this album is amazing, it really gives off that NCT Dream sound and vibe. I got to hear a tiny snippet of title track When I'm With You at their London show, I knew we wouldn't get the full song but it still made it special. I also got to witness Rains In Heaven live.
When I'm With You
Owned by SM Entertainment
i hate fruits
NO.7
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Coming in at No.7 we have Xdinary Heroes with their 5th mini album LIVE and FALL.
This album has seen Xdinary Heroes move up in my top albums chart, each track on this album really stand out. This is definitely my favourite release from them.
Night Before The End
Owned by JYP Entertainment
iNSTEAD (feat.YB Yoon Do Hyun)
Owned by JYP Entertainment
NO.6
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Coming in at No.6 and just missing out on my top 5 is Yuqi and her 1st mini album YUQ1.
I've had this album on repeat so many times, each track is different and really catchy. I've always loved her solo stuff so it was no surprise to me that I've loved this album from the first listen.
Freak
Owned by Cube Entertainment
Red Rover
Owned by Cube Entertainment
NO.5
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Coming in at No.5 we have Plave with their 2nd mini album Asterum: 134-1.
For someone who said they wouldn't get into any virtual group, I fell for Plave hard. I love this album and to say I only started listening to Plave in 2024, they were in my top 10 artists on my Spotify Wrapped. I can't wait for their comeback in February.
Way 4 Luv
Owned by VLAST
Virtual Idol
NO.4
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Coming in at No.4 and just missing out on my top 3 is NCT Dream with their 6th mini album Dream()scape.
I've been in love with this album since it's release in March and I think I can honestly say it's one of my favourite NCT Dream albums. While I'm gutted Carat Cake wasn't on their setlist. They still picked the songs that would make an impact at the concert.
Smoothie
Owned by SM Entertainment
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Keeping with my countdown in 2023, I want to share with you some honourable mentions before heading into my Top 3 albums. These albums while not making my list were really good and were strong contenders.
Here are my honourable mentions.
BXB - Chapter 2: Wings
Owned by Wolfburn
Blitzers - LUNCH-BOX
Owned by Wuzo Entertainment
FTISLAND - Serious
Owned by FNC Entertainment
Hui - Whu Is Me: Complesx
Owned by Cube Entertainment
KARD - Where To Now: Part 1 Yellow Light
Owned by DSP Media
TRENDZ - Dreamlike
Owned by Interpark Music Plus
NO.3
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Coming in at No.3 is ATEEZ with their 10th mini album Golden Hour Part.1.
This is definitely one of my favourite albums of 2024, each track is different but still showcase that ATEEZ style. I'm in official countdown to their Manchester show which is in just over 2 weeks.
Work
Owned by KQ Entertainment
Shaboom
NO.2
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Coming in at No.2 is Stray Kids with their 9th mini album Ate.
This is a new peak for Stray Kids since their first appearance on my top albums list, they always tend to get top 5 and if it wasn't for my No.1 pick this would have been my No.1 album for 2024, but they were just pipped to the post. This album is amazing and definitely one of my favourites of theirs. I can't wait to see them live again this year and I can't wait to see them perform Stray Kids.
Chk Chk Boom
Owned by JYP Entertainment
Stray Kids
Owned by JYP Entertainment
Stray Kids
It's time.
DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!
NO.1
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Coming in at No.1 is Yuta with his solo debut mini album Depth.
While this album is in Japanese it's too good not to be included. This is by far my favourite NCT solo debut. Each track is amazing, there is no song that I want to skip, and even if you're not an NCT fan, I highly recommend checking out Yuta's album. This definitely was my favourite album to be released in 2024.
Off the Mask
Owned by SM Entertainment
Save You
Bad Euphoria
So there you have it, that's my Top 20 K-pop Albums of 2024. I look forward to what the rest of 2025 brings, so far GFriend have reunited and GOT7 are releasing a new album this month and (G)I-dle's Minnie is releasing her first mini album. I look forward to see what groups debut this year and what solo debuts we may get. I also look forward to what new music we will get from the groups I love.
I have 2 K-pop concerts so far for this year, which is ATEEZ in Manchester at the end of the month an Stray Kids in London in July. I also have 2 normal shows with You Me At Six in March for their farewell tour and BUSTED vs McFly in September. I'm hoping for more K-pop concerts as we've decided to have another f**k it year to a certain extent.
2025 let's get it.
Who had your No.1 spot?
Which albums were your favourite in 2024?
Let me know in the comments below.
See you soon!
안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
(Sayonara)
再见
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