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On the 8th of January 2015, the Ticket Open: Hologram Musical "School OZ" Trailer 30 Sec Ver. was released.

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On the 19th of January 2015, the School OZ Highlight Medley was released.

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On the 6th of February 2015, the One Day Once Chance (Original Ver.) M/V was released.

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School OZ Hologram Musical OST is set out in a hardback book style case and comes with the Cd and photo book.

Track List:

One Day One Chance - Original Ver.

One Fine Day

MAMA

소원을 말해봐 (Genie)

Intro - Destination

아틀란티스 소녀 (Atlantis Princess)

Pretty Girl

Evil

Mr. Simple/I Got A Boy

Twinkle

Evil (Reprise)

셜록 (Sherlock (Clue + Note))

One Day One Chance - Original Soundtrack Ver.

One Dream

One Day One Chance (Reprise)

빛 (Hope)

으르렁 (Growl)/주문 (Mirotic)

I remember this musical being advertised and I wish I'd have been able to head off to South Korea to see it live, but I also hoped it took off so that it could head over to the UK, but I'm just glad they released an OST for it.

I love that the OST is mainly other SM artists songs as it was nice to hear them sung at times by the opposite sex.

I absolutely love One Day One Chance - Original Ver. This is one of my favourite songs from this OST, I've been in love with it since it's release. I love the melody and Changmin's vocals are stunning. Also the whole cast harmonising towards the end is perfect. I still think even 9 years later this song still sounds fresh and new.

One Day One Chance - Original Ver.

One Fine Day is a song that showcases each of the cast. It's a song that catches you off guard as it starts out as a ballad and speeds up at the chorus which I love.

One Fine Day

As an EXO-L, I was already familiar with MAMA. But adding these cast members to this track took it to another level.

MAMA

As a SONE, I absolutely loved 소원을 말해봐 (Genie). They all fit this song perfectly, it's definitely another of my favourite tracks that I listen to a lot from this OST. I never felt that the male voices shouldn't be there and I loved that they kept the original lyrics even for the guys.

소원을 말해봐 (Genie)

I feel I'll keep repeating myself with a lot of these songs but as SHAWOL, I was already familiar with Intro - Destination. I love the build-up to the track and it still sounds so good sung by the cast.

Intro - Destination

While I'm not as a familiar with BoA's song's I knew 아틀란티스 소녀 (Atlantis Princess) was one of hers. I feel that this track was perfect for Seulgi. It really allowed her to shine, especially as a rookie idol. At the time Red Velvet had only released digital singles, so I think it was perfect to bring Seulgi into this musical.

아틀란티스 소녀 (Atlantis Princess)

I wasn't as familiar with f(x)'s b-sides, but I knew Pretty Girl. I love the change up to the track and I love how Luna and Seulgi compliment each other on this track.

Pretty Girl

Evil is another SHINee track and it's one of my favourites. I love this version too, it fits Seulgi perfectly.

Evil

I love the Mr. Simple/I Got A Boy mashup, that also had the appearance of both Leeteuk from Super Junior and Yoona from Girls' Generation. The mashup works so well together.

Mr. Simple/I Got A Boy

Originally sung by Girls' Generation sub-unit TTS, I love hearing Twinkle being sung by the opposite sex. It shows that it works well sung in a lower key. This song suits both Key and Changmin perfectly.

Twinkle

We get another snippet of Seulgi with Evil (Reprise).

Evil (Reprise)

I love this version of 셜록 (Sherlock (Clue + Note)). Having the whole cast sing it, like with MAMA, takes it to another level.

셜록 (Sherlock (Clue + Note))

I love listening to One Day One Chance - Original Soundtrack Ver. As is includes the original audio from the musical too. I actually can't listen to the Original version without hearing this version along with it.

One Day One Chance - Original Soundtrack Ver.

Another of my favourites on the OST is One Dream. I love the melody and I love the vocals.

One Dream

I think One Day One Chance (Reprise) really establishes how good the melody for this track is. I love that they each seem to get a line to sing before harmonising again. You can tell this was the closer for the main musical.

One Day One Chance (Reprise)

I think all SM/SM Town fans know 빛 (Hope) as it's a song that's used a lot to end SM Town concerts, where all the artists come on to perform together. I love this song, I personally think it's a song that lives up to it's name.

빛 (Hope)

Music Beast

Concluding the album we have 으르렁 (Growl)/주문 (Mirotic), which at the time of the OST's release were probably 2 of the most iconic songs from SM. I have to say I love how they all harmonise singing these songs. They all fit the songs together perfectly.

으르렁 (Growl)/주문 (Mirotic)

I love how it's not a typical soundtrack of just the songs, and includes dialogue from the actual musical. And I have say that credit needs to be given to Jo Eun as even though she wasn't promoted alongside the rest of the cast, she does sing on the OST and she sounds amazing.

It's odd to think that this musical is nearly 10 years old, I think if something was done like this now it would blow up and hit new heights.

What were your thoughts on School Oz Hologram Musical OST?

Do you have a physical copy?

Did you get the chance to go see the show in person?

What were your thoughts on One Day One Chance being the leading single?

Do you have a favourite track from the album?

Let me know in the comments below.

See you soon!

안녕

(Annyeong)

さようなら

(Sayonara)

再见

(ZaiJian)

Bye

Tuesday, 5 January 2021

My Top 20 K-pop Albums of 2020

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안녕하세요

(Annyeonghaseyo)

こんにちは

(Konnichiwa)

你好

(Ni Hao)

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Normally, if you have seen my past posts, I do My Top 10 K-pop Albums, well this time I have really struggled to pick just 10 and I have upped it to be My Top 20 K-pop Albums of 2020.

I think we can all agree that 2020 wasn't the year we were expecting, but that didn't stop all the K-pop comebacks, as a multi-fan, I did not have a quiet month, as I had someone making a comeback for each month which made deciding my top albums to be extremely difficult.

Before I start my list, I want to remind anyone reading this post, that this is my own personal opinion and I'm basing it on which of the albums really struck a chord with me, but also releases that I constantly had on repeat, for me music is about enjoyment and emotion, not how many awards it gets.

Let's get this countdown started shall we!

NO.20

Starting the list and coming in at No.20 is Cravity and their debut mini album Season 1. Hideout: Remember Who We Are

For a debut release, I was in love with this mini album and I still am, all 9 of them are extremely talented and I am excited to see what they have in store for us with their 3rd mini album.

Break All The Rules

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별 (Star)

Puno Autopop

NO.19

Coming in at No.19 we have Twice with their 9th mini album More & More.

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2020 was the year I fell back in love with Twice, I've not actually bought a Twice album since 2017 and their Signal album, but this year that changed with the release of their single More & More. This album from start to finish is amazing, I love seeing how they keep changing their sound, image and concept.

More & More

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Don't Call Me Again

bingsoosh

NO.18

Coming in at No.18 we have The Boyz with their 5th mini album Chase.

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I've been watching The Boyz a lot more closely since last year, and especially since their appearance on Road to Kingdom which they won a place on the show Kingdom. The Stealer is my favourite title track from The Boyz and the album seems more mature than their last, they're definitely trying to experiment more with their sound and concepts.

The Stealer

1theK (원더케이)

Whiplash

Blazing Phoenix

NO.17

Coming in at No.17 is MONSTA X with their 3rd full length album Fatal Love.

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I was conflicted this year as for the first time, I was left feeling underwhelmed from a MONSTA X album, while I loved Fantasia X, for me there was something missing, maybe it was because it was their first release as 6 members. Then they released Fatal Love and my MONBEBE world blew up again and what I felt missing the first time round was no longer present. For me with Fatal Love the MONSTA X I love was back.

Love Killa

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Guess Who

Suga Cooky

NO.16

Coming in at No.16 is Super M with their first full length album Super One.

I absolutely adore this album, there's a mixture of tracks in Korean and in English and this album even brought me to tears. I was so excited when it was announced they were releasing a new album as I was and still am in awe that I got to see them perform in London back in February.

One (Monster & Infinity)

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Better Days

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SuperM

NO.15

Coming in at No.15 is GOT7's 4th full length album Breath of Love: Last Piece.

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I'm sure many of us are scared that this is GOT7's final release as their contracts are now up for renewal, there is nothing scarier when it's time for contracts to be renewed as everything is up in the air. That being sad if this is GOT7's final album, they definitely went out with a bang, there's nothing I dislike about this album.

Last Piece

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We Are Young

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NO.14

Coming in at No.14 is Seventeen with their 7th mini album Heng:garæ.

Seventeen always know how to put out amazing albums and this is my favourite of theirs from 2020, they never fail to brighten my day, whenever I listen to them. I can't wait for them to return and see where they take us in 2021.

Left & Right

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같이 가요 (Together)

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NO.13

Coming in at No.13 we have DAY6 with their 6th mini album The Book of Us: The Demon.

DAY6 are another group that always put out amazing albums and this one for me, knowing that 2 members needed to take a break due to anxiety, felt a more personal album. I think it perfectly describes 2020, just with the title and the final track.

Zombie

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Afraid

Jaeguchi

NO.12

Coming in at No.2 we have NCT 127 with their Neo Zone album series.

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NCT 127 had a busy year in 2020, and this album series definitely helped in boosting their popularity and recognition in the K-pop world, this album series is definitely my favourite releases from them so far. Teasers have already started to come out for their return, while I'm gutted they're not getting a proper break, I'm also excited to see what they bring us next.

영웅 (Kick It)

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Punch

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Love Me Now

BaeJI

NO.11

Coming in at No.11 and just missing out on the Top 10 is Dreamcatcher with their 5th mini album Dystopia: Lose Myself.

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Dreamcatcher are another group that never puts out a bad album, I rate Dreamcatcher rather highly and I'm sure if you've read my posts in the past, you'll probably be surprised they didn't rank higher. I have to say Boca is my favourite title track from them so far and I cannot wait for them to return and hopefully finally get their first music show win, we keep failing at the final hurdle. While I loved their first full length album, this album just peaks it as my favourite, each album of theirs gets better with each release.

Boca

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Can't Get You Out of My Mind

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NO.10

Coming in at No.10 is GFriend and their 9th/10th mini album Song of the Sirens.

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Like with Twice, 2020 was the year I fell back in Love with GFriend, my last album purchase was Time for the Moon Night, while I always like the sound of their title tracks I was in love with Time for the Moon Night, something that didn't happen again until Apple. I think what made me fall back in love with them was that it was a new sound and a more sultry concept for them, it was something new.

Apple

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Eye of the Storm

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NO.9

Coming in at No.9 we have Taemin with his Never Gonna Dance Again album series.

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While these are 2 different albums, I'm still classing them as a series as they were released that way, Taemin doesn't create music he creates art. Taemin isn't afraid to go above and beyond his limits and these albums show that. Personally for me whenever Taemin releases a new album it's something I've never heard before, I think that's why many idols admire him and name him as a role model for themselves, he's creating paths for other idols to walk down.

Criminal

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Idea

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Strangers

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NO.8

Coming in at No.8 is NCT 2020 with their Resonance album series.

NCT were on fire this year, they really hit the ball out of the park, there was only 1 track on these albums that I was left feeling underwhelmed with, the rest each can stand on their own and is worthy of being a title track. While it was different to the NCT 2018 project, I was happy with everything they did, I was even happy to gain 2 new members to the NCT/NCTzen family.

Make A Wish (Birthday Song)

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90's Love

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From Home

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NO.7

Coming in at No.7 and their first time charting as a part of my chart is Tomorrow X Together with their 2nd mini album The Dream Chapter: ETERNITY.

While I've always liked Tomorrow X Together's songs and albums, this album made me become a MOA, I instantly fell in love with 세계가 불타버린 밤, 우린... (Can't You see Me?). From their releases in 2020 it's definitely my favourite. I constantly had it on repeat.

세계가 불타버린 밤, 우린... (Can't You see Me?)

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Eternally

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NO.6

Coming in at No.6 and just missing out on entering my Top 5 is Stray Kids with their 1st full length album Go Live.

For me, while I've been a big fan of Stray Kids since the release of Miroh in 2019, 2020 was the year that they started getting the recognition they deserved, and that's down to this album and 神메뉴 (God's Menu). Also because of this album I took the plunge and bought my first signed Stray Kids album, I love their repackaged album In Life, but this album is my pick because it's Stray Kids turning point, it shows they're even stronger as 8, than they were as 9.

神메뉴 (God's Menu)

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Phobia

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Let's take a break and before we get into my Top 5, look at some of my honourable mentions for 2020.

A.C.E HJZM: The Butterfly Phantasy

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Goblin (favourite Boys)

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official A.C.E

Kang Daniel Magenta

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Who U Are

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KONNECT Entertainment

Hwa Sa Maria

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Maria

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1theK (원더케이)

NCT Dream Reload

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Ridin'

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DAY6 (Even Of Day) The Book of Us: Gluon

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Where the Sea Sleeps

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Stone Music Entertainment

VeriVery Face Me

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Lay Back

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Dawn Dawndididawn

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Dawndididawn

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DAWN

NO.5

Coming in at No.5 is BTS with their 4th full length album Map of the Soul: 7.

I'm sure there will be some unhappy fans with where I have placed BTS, and also for the fact it's not even their new album Be, but wile I love Be, I definitely had Map of the Soul: 7 on repeat more. This album is full of perfection after perfection.

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We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal

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BANGTANTV

NO.4

Coming in at No.4 is Kai with his debut mini album Kai.

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I was insanely excited for Kai's solo debut and neither he or SM let me down, this album is amazing from start to finish.

Mmmh

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Nothing On Me

heesung biased

NO.3

Coming in at No.3 is Wonho and his solo debut mini album Love Synoym Pt.1: Right For Me.

I was extremely excited by Wonho's return and this album showed how talented he was with not only writing music, but also with his vocals. I still haven't got over this album and I hope we're not waiting too long for his next release.

Open Mind

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WONHO

With You

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NO.2

Coming in at No.2 is Suho and his solo debut mini album Self-Portrait.

As soon as I heard this album, I knew it had to A) be on my list and B) rank high on my list, this is definitely one of my main favourite albums for 2020. From start to finish this album is personal and perfect from start to finish. It allowed Suho to showcase his vocal skills and be a main vocalist, I think Suho has amazing vocals and I can't wait for him to return from his military service to hear him sing more.

사랑, 하자 (Let's Love)

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Made in You

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DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!

NO.1

Taking my No.1 spot for 2020 is Enhypen and their debut mini album Border: Day One.

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Both myself and Skye watched I-Land that formed Enhypen and we also voted for the members, I was scared that I wouldn't like their title track or the album, I hyped myself up so much for their debut, that they were still able to knock my socks off. Personally for me, I can hear how much their vocals have grown so far and this album has not never been played. I have it on on a daily basis, even the album packaging and layout is perfect for their debut.

Given-Taken

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