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Tuesday, 14 January 2025

My Top 10 K-pop Singles of 2024

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I thought I'd keep up with sharing my top 10 K-pop singles of the year, like in 2023, there were quite a few songs that I really liked and enjoyed in 2024. Trying to pick just 10 was both hard and easy as I knew some of the songs needed to be in my top 10.
Some of the songs were just pre-releases to albums so it was hard to decide whether to include them or not.

NO.10
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Mirae will always have a special place in my heart. I've loved their music since 2021 all of their albums were catchy. This song is no different, I love the melody and their vocals. It's just sad that their final song before disbandment was a Korean version of a Japanese release. I hope nothing but the best for all the members and hope the continue to follow their interests.
Running up (Korean Ver,)
Owned by DSP Media

NO.9
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I've actually liked TNX since 2023 as I love their song Love or Die, but I've only ever known of them as TNX that I didn't realise they changed their name to The New Six, which they've recently changed back to TNX, which I'm assuming was due to a member leaving the group. As soon as I heard Fuego I was hooked, I think this is why I tend to lean more to male groups as I love these types of songs.
Fuego
Owned by P Nation

NO.8
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I feel like I could be being biased with this one as White Christmas is one of my favourite Christmas songs (as well as one of my favourite Christmas films). The more I listened to this song the more I loved how V's voice worked perfectly with the melody as well as with Bing Crosby. It's definitely going to be in my Christmas countdown at the end of the year (I can use the same song twice right). Thank you the Crosby family for allowing V to do this.
White Christmas
Owned by Big Hit & Bing Crosby

NO.7
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Yeonjun seemed to get a bit of hate for this track, both for the song itself as well as the choreography, I in fact love the song. It's really catchy and sticks in your head, I liked seeing a different side of Yeonjun away from TXT's music.
GGUM
Owned by Big Hit

NO.6
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This is definitely my favourite ILY:1 track, while it's included on their album it was released digitally first and I'm obsessed with it. I always sing along with it when it comes on, this is definitely an underrated song for me.
I MY ME MINE
Owned by FC ENM

NO.5
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Kino definitely knows what he's doing, all his solo stuff has been insanely addictive. While I've loved all of PENTAGON's solo stuff, for me Kino's stands out more. I definitely feel like he'll be successful, you can tell he enjoys what he does.
Dancing On The Road
Owned by NAKED

NO.4
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I absolutely adore Forestella, there's something about them that makes me stop and listen, they are the only group that I listen to that has this style of music. This song blows me away and definitely deserves to be on my list.
Apocalypse
Owned by Beat Interactive

NO.3
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Plave always have such catchy songs and I've loved this one since it's release. I love the melody and I love how they sing it. I hope Plave continue to gain fans as their music definitely deserves it. Also my Ahgase heart with Youngjae opening up the song
Pump Up The Volume
Owned by VLAST

NO.2
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This has definitely been one of my favourite songs since it's release in 2024. This would have actually been at No.1 if it hadn't been for the song that took the win. When I first listened to this track I couldn't help laughing because they don't tend to have songs that are explicit but JustB really make it work. They always bring us something new and it really shows how versatile they are.
Daddy's Girl (Explicit Ver.)

NO.1
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I absolutely love this song I love how The Rose made an already amazing song sound even more amazing. This version is absolutely stunning and I hope they perform this version in the future. It really is a masterpiece.
Lifeline (Reborn)
Owned by Windfall & Transparent Arts
The Rose

Other songs that I love from 2024 is BXB's cover of The Black Cat Nero, Jungkook's Never Let Go, Vanner's cover of I Don't Think That I Like Her, WEi's Love2You, Hui's Nameless and Kino's Everglow, just to name a few
I look forward to what 2025 will bring.

What were your favourite singles of 2025?
Let me know in the comments below.

See you soon!


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Wednesday, 4 January 2023

My Top 15 K-pop Albums of 2022

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For me 2022 was a busy year of K-pop comebacks, every month was full with new releases, as well as debuts which, I've decided will have it's very own post. There were a few sad disbandments in 2022, with TRCNG finally announcing their disbandment, along with CLC and NU'EST, but I'm glad that members of TRCNG are re-debuting.
Today I want to share with you my favourite 15 albums of 2022, this took me a while to finalise as I had so many albums that were contenders, some albums were easy and I knew they would place within my top 15, but some took some deciding.

I would like you to please remember that this list is my own personal opinion and I know it won't reflect everyone else's, so please no hate and respect my decisions and opinion.

NO.15
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Coming in at No.15 we have ENHYPEN and their 3rd mini album Manifesto: Day 1.
For me this was definitely my favourite album of theirs in 2022, it really shows how they continue to grow and improve since competing on I-LAND
Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)
Owned by Be:Lift
Foreshadow
Owned by Be:Lift

NO.14
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Coming in at No.14 we have AESPA with their 2nd mini album GIRLS.
I've been a fan of all their title tracks and I definitely prefer their 2nd mini album against their 1st, for me this mini album is full of amazing tracks and concluding it with their previous digital tracks was the icing on the cake for me.
Girls
Owned by SM Entertainment
Illusion
Owned by SM Entertainment

NO.13
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Coming in at No.13 we have MIRAE and their 3rd mini album MARVELOUS, last year MIRAE appeared as one of my honourable mentions, this time they get to appear in my final line up. All their albums are really good and they've definitely been part of my favourite rookies. This album though was my favourite of theirs this year.
Marvelous
Owned by DSP Media
Juice

NO.12
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Coming in at No.12 we have Astro's Moonbin and Sanha with their 2nd mini album Refuge.
This album had to be included in my top 15 list as I couldn't stop listening to it, the title track WHO even appeared as my 5th most listened to track on my Spotify wrapped. Each track is catchy and memorable and definitely my favourite release of theirs so far.
    WHO
Owned by Fantagio
Ghost Town
Owned by Fantagio

NO.11
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Coming in at No.11 we have WEi with their 5th mini album Love Pt.2: Passion.
There's something for me with WEi doing dark and grungy style title tracks, Spray is definitely one of my favourite title tracks of theirs and of their 2 mini albums released in 2022, this one is definitely my favourite, I was hooked from the start of each track.
Spray
Owned by Oui Entertainment
Moonlight

NO.10
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Coming in at No.10 we have Golden Child with their 6th mini album Aura.
Golden Child have never appeared in yearly album charts, and this time it's all thanks to seeing them live at MIK in London. I knew they were gearing up for a comeback when I went to see them live, so decided to check it out and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved this album, I'll definitely be following them more from now on.
Replay
Owned by Woollim Entertainment
3! 6! 5!

NO.9
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Coming in at No.9 we have Kim Yohan with his 1st solo mini album Illusion.
I absolutely love this album, and had it on repeat quite a few times, each track is amazing, it's one of those albums that when it finishes, you restart it.
Dessert
Owned by Oui Entertainment
Selfish

NO.8
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Coming in at No.8 we have Chungha with her 2nd full album Bare & Rare Part 1.
I've known of Chungha since her solo debut, and I only really listened to her title tracks but because I was going to be seeing her live at the MIK Festival in London, I checked out this album as it was released just before and I loved it. Each track is amazing, I was obsessed with Sparkling and seeing it live put it on a whole new level. Whenever I hear Sparkling and California Dream, I get goosebumps and it takes me right back to MIK.
Sparkling
Owned by MNH Entertainment
Crazy Like You Ft. BiBi

NO.7
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Coming in at No.7 we have Tomorrow X Together with their 4 mini album Minisode 2: Thursday's Child.
So far Minisode 2: Thursday's Child is one of my favourite TXT albums, for me it's right up there with The Dream Chapter: ETERNITY. For me TXT are one of the most versatile K-pop groups out there, for me there's nothing they can't do.
Good Boy Gone Bad
Owned by Big Hit Music
Thursday's Child Has Far To Go

NO.6
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Coming in at Noo.6 with have TVXQ's Max Changmin with his 2nd mini album Devil.
I decided on a whim to watch Changmin's Devil M/V and I was hooked, so I took the plunge and listened to the album and for me it's a musical masterpiece. It's something I'd not heard before as a K-pop fan. From the first listen, I knew this album would be making and appearance in my top 15.
Devil
Owned by SM Entertainment
Maniac
Owned by SM Entertainment

NO.5
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Coming in at No.5 we have Stray Kids with their 7th mini album MAXIDENT.
One of these days, Stray Kids will rank higher than No.5, and one think is for sure, is that Stray Kids are always consistent, they never fail to bring something new and push the boundaries of what is deemed acceptable in K-pop. This is why they're one of my favourite groups to watch and listen to.
Case 143
Owned by JYP Entertainment
3RACHA

NO.4
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Coming in at No.4 we have KINGDOM with their 4th mini album History of Kingdom: Part IV. Dann.
This album from start to finish is aesthetically pleasing and is my favourite album from KINGDOM, they still remain to be one of my favourite rookie groups, and while I was gutted by Chiwoo's departure, I can't wait to see how much Hwon grows within the group.
승천 (Ascension)
Owned by GF Entertainment
단심가 (Promise)
Owned by GF Entertainment

NO.3
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Coming in at No.3 we have BTS with their anthology album PROOF.
I fought with myself on whether to include this album as part of top 15 because it's not necessarily a whole new album, but the choices of songs included as well as the Cd only of demo tracks meant I couldn't keep it out of my countdown. Each track takes you back in time and allows you to see their growth as a group.
Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)
Owned by Big Hit Music
For Youth
Owned by Big Hit Music

NO.2
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Coming in at No.2 and just missing out on the top spot we have PENTAGON with their 12th mini album In:vite U.
This album is definitely one of my favourite albums released in 2022. and if you saw my top 15 for 2021, you'll know it's a big jump up my chart from that year. The more I listen to PENTAGON the more I fall in love with their music and they're amazing live too. I'm so glad my friend Mary kept pushing me to pay attention to them.
Feelin Like
Owned by Cube Entertainment
Call My Name
Owned by Cube Entertainment

Before we find out who has claimed the top spot, lets have a look at some honourable mentions for 2022.

AB6IX - Take A Chance
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Sugarcoat
Owned by BRANDNEW Music

APR PROJECT - BOYHOOD S#2
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장면 (Scene) (Feat. 호현(Feat. Ho Hyeon))
Owned by APR Entertainment

JUST B - = (NEUN)
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Me= (naneun)
Owned by Bluedot Entertainment

Woosung - MOTH
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Phase Me
Owned by Transparent Arts

ONF - Special Album [Storage of ONF]
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Your Song
Owned by WM Entertainment

Treasure - The Second Step: Chapter Two
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Hello
Owned by YG Entertainment

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!

NO.1
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Coming in at No.1 we have Girls' Generation and their 7th full length album Forever 1.
I may be being bias with this one but for me this album was worth the 5 year wait and was the perfect way to celebrate their 15th anniversary, that being said 2023 is my very own 10 year anniversary for listening to both Girls' Generation and K-pop.
This album is just stunning and harbours all things Girls' Generation, showing that you can release new music while still keeping that original sound.
I hope we don't have to wait another 5 years to see them get back together again.
Forever 1
Owned by SM Entertainment
종이비행기 (Paper Plane)

So there it is My Top 15 K-pop Albums of 2022, as always I'm super excited to see what music 2023 will bring.
I hope in 2023 we finally get to see APR Project officially debut and I hope we get to see more of the TRCNG members join them.
My January is already full of comebacks with VIXX releasing a new song, Moonbin & Sanha releasing a new mini album, as well as MONSTA X, NCT 127 and Tomorrow X together all having comebacks.
I also hope I get to go to more K-pop concerts this year with Mary, I just know I'm in for another K-pop filled year, especially with SuperM making a return as well as EXO coming back too.

2023 lets get it!

Who had the No.1 spot for you?
Which albums were your favourite on 2022?
Let me know in the comments below.

See you soon!


안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
(Sayonara)
再见
(ZaiJian)
Bye