Newsie Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 1. (--) Kim Tae Woo - 사랑비 (Love Rain) *** 2 WEEKS NO. 1 *** Score: 936Genre: PopMusic: Lee Hyun Seung / Lyrics: Kim Tae WooAlbum: Kim Tae Woo mini-album "T-Virus" Track 3 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Kim Tae Woo remains No. 1 this week with "Love Rain". Since returning from his military duties, Kim Tae Woo has released a digital single "Memory and Remembrance". Now he is finally releasing a brand new mini-album "T-Virus". Unlike his previous ballads, "Love Rain" is a more up-tempo song. Produced by Kim Tae Woo and Lee Hyun Seung, it took them 5 months to complete this song. The song will penetrate one’s ears and heart with its combination of catchy melody, harmonic vocals, and skillful arrangement. 2. (+4) Park Hyo Shin - 사랑한 후에 (After Love)Score: 926Genre: Pop BalladMusic: Kim Do Hoon, Hwang Se Jun / Lyrics: Kang Eun Kyung, Choi Kap WonAlbum: Park Hyo Shin Vol. 6 Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Closing in on the top spot quickly is Park Hyo Shin's "After Love". Park finally returns with his sixth album after a 2.5 year break. Ever since his debut album in 1999 to this fifth and remake works, Park has showcased his soulful voice. It’s been ten years since Park Hyo Shin’s debut and for this special date, he is to release a special gift to his fans. This album is the first of two parts of the sixth album which includes 6 songs and 2 instrumentals. The title track of the album is "After Love" which has a ballad with beautiful piano and orchestra melody. This song is the new No. 1 song on M!Countdown and will be the favorite to take over the top spot here next week. "After Love" has a blockbuster movie like MV starring Park Si Yeon and Park Yong Ha filmed in Switzerland. 3. (-1) 4minute - MUZIKScore: 794Genre: Pop / DanceMusic + Lyrics: Shin Sa Dong Tiger, Lee Sang HoAlbum: 4minute 1st mini-album "For Muzik" Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: After winning their first Mutizen award in SBS Inky Gayo and also top spot in M!Countdown, rookie female group 4minute dropped one spot to No. 3 on our chart this week with their 2nd hit "MUZIK". This song is a euro beat street sound dance track that makes use of analog, side-chain, and tape sound. It is a new genre that is getting more and more popular these days. 4. (--) Lee Seung Chul - 사랑 참 어렵다 (Love Is So Difficult)Score: 730Genre: Pop BalladAlbum: Lee Seung Chul Vol. 10 Repackaged Version Track 1 Purchase this albumWatch: MVComment: After hitting the top 10 with "My Nails Came Off", Lee Seung Chul recently released a repackaged version of his 10th album. This version includes a bonus DVD and a new song "Love Is So Difficult". This week remains at No. 4 this week. "Love Is So Difficult" is a soft rock ballad where listeners can hear his soft yet deep voice. The MV of this song is starring Kim Jung Eun and Yoon Sang Hyun. This song tops the airplay charts in Korea and this momentum carries it into this high ranking. 5. (+17) Epik High - 따라해 (Wannabe) *** BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***Score: 650Genre: Hip-hopAlbum: Epik High Vol. 6 CD 2 Track 4 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Epik High is back and they releases their first album (sixth overall) under their own independent label which can be a revolutionary change in the Korean music industry. The trio goes back to the roots of hip-hop by exploring and integrating different genres, including old school, electronica, classical, trance, drum and bass, bossa nova, and even trot in this new release. The title song "Wannabe" was moving slower than expected in its first two weeks on the chart but it is finally making a big 17 spots jump this week into the top 5. Looks like another chart topping hit for Epik High. 6. (+7) T-Ara & Cho Shin Sung - TTL (Time To Love)Score: 624Genre: Pop / DanceMusic: Kim Do Hoon / Lyrics: Hwang Sung Jin, Rhymer, Joo SukAlbum: T-Ara & Cho Shin Sung digital single TTL Track 1Watch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Just fresh off their debut top 10 hit "Lies", T-Ara returns to the top 10 with a new song. This time it is a collaboration with male group Cho Shin Sung. There are not too many male and female group collaborations in the past. The song, "TTL" is sung by T-ara members, So Yeun, Eun Jung, Hyo Min, Ji Yeun and Cho Shin Sung members, Ji Hyuk, Kwang Soo, and Gun Il. The song is of the house hip-hop genre with electronica sounds along with a Korean melody. One of the better up-tempo songs I've heard recently. Part 2 of this song "Time To Listen" has already been released as well. 7. (+7) Lee Seung Ki - 우리 헤어지자 (Let's Break Up) Score: 572Genre: Pop BalladMusic: Kim Do Hoon, Lee Hyun Seung / Lyrics: Kim Do Hoon, Hwang Sung JinAlbum: Lee Seung Ki Vol. 4 Track 3 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: After starring in the highest rated drama "Brilliant Legacy" this year, Lee Seung Ki released a digital single "Will You Marry Me" earlier. Now he is finally coming back with his 4th full album "Shadow". The title song "Let's Break Up" made it to the top 10 this week, up seven spots to No. 7. "Let’s Break Up" was composed by top composers Kim Do Hoon and Lee Hyun Seung. This sad ballad showcases Lee Seung Ki’s vocal skills. 8. (+2) Lee Hyun (feat. Lim Jung Hee) - 30분전 (30 Minutes Ago)Score: 570Genre: R&B BalladMusic + Lyrics: Bang Shi HyukAlbum: Lee Hyun mini-album "30 Minutes Ago" Track 1 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: 8Eight members Baek Chan and Joo Hee has released their solo singles and being featured in other artists works respectively already. It is finally Lee Hyun's turn for his solo effort. His husky voice fits perfectly to this emotional ballad which is written by Hitman Bang Shi Hyuk, who wrote all 8Eight's hit songs. After Baek Ji Young's "Like Being Hit By A Bullet" and 8eight's "Without A Heart", it's the third song in Bang's trilogy revolving around lovers breaking up. There are 2 versions of this song, the version being promoted now featured the female vocal of Lim Jung Hee. This week "30 Minutes Ago" moves up another 2 spots to No. 8. 9. (-2) Jewelry - Vari2tyScore: 563Genre: Pop / DanceMusic: Park Keun Tae / Lyrics: Jung Byung KiAlbum: Jewelry Vol. 6 Track 3 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: This is the title song of Jewelry's 6th studio album "Sophisticated." It has an appealing yet sensible melody. The lyrics are about the constantly changing charm of women, and it is performed with the members' unique voices. The music video underscores the charm of each of the four members. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul) 10. (-5) f(x) - 라차타 (La Cha Ta)Score: 535Genre: Pop / Dance Music + Lyrics: KenzieAlbum: f(x) digital single La Cha TaWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: SM Entertainment new rookie female group f(x) already made an impressive debut. Their first hit "La Cha Ta" was composed by Kenzie. It has hip-hop grooves with an electronica tinge to it. The message of the song is to enjoy life. This week it fell back five spots to No. 10. However, f(x) is going to have a new hit "Chocolate Love" which they shared the spotlight with labelmate SNSD on two different versions of the same song. 11. (--) Tei - 독설 (Venomous)Score: 534Genre: Pop BalladAlbum: Tei Vol. 5.5 "The Shine 2009" Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Tei is coming back with a new mini-album. The title track is "Venomous" which was penned by Park Kyung Jin who’s known for works such as Gummy’s Just Forget Me and Kim Chang Rak who is famous for the music he composed on Bae Yong Jun’s homepage. One can hear Tei’s strong vocals through this track. This week it remains at No. 11. 12. (-3) Kara - 미스터 (Mister)Score: 524Genre: Pop / DanceMusic: Han Jae Ho, Kim Seung Soo / Lyrics: Song Soo YoonAlbum: Kara Vol. 2 Track 1 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Kara's follow up song "Mister" is at No. 12 this week. Kara has established themselves as one of the top female groups this year and this is already their 4th top 10 songs in 2009 (most by any artists). "Mister" is a Euro-pop dance track that has a powerful electronic sound. 13. (-5) Brown Eyed Girls - AbracadabraScore: 485Genre: Pop / DanceMusic: Hitchhiker, Lee Min Soo / Lyrics: Kim Lee Na, MiryoAlbum: Brown Eyed Girls Vol. 3 Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: This is the representative track for Brown Eyed Girls' third regular album, "Sound G." An electro-pop style dance song, it was written by Jinu from Roller Coaster. The dream-like prelude, with some heavy rhythms, is provocative. The easy-on-the-ear chorus is catchy, even without any 'hooks.' (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul) 14. (+4) Outsider & MC Sniper (feat. Horan) - 심장병 (Heart Attack)Score: 474Genre: Hip-hopAlbum: Hwantastic Project Vol. 1 digital singleWatch: MVComment: At No. 14 moving up 4 spots we have an all-star collaboration. Fast rising hip-hop artist Outsider and veteran rapper MC Sniper along with Clazziquai's Horan teamed up with "Heart Attack", a remake of Lee Seung Hwan's 8th album title song. This song is the first single of Lee Seung Hwan's "Hwantastic Project" this month to celebrate his 20th year in the music industry. Lee's original version is a rock style song which hit the top 10 in 2004. Now let see being how this hip-hop version fares. 15. (-12) G-Dragon - Heartbreaker Score: 408Genre: R&B / Hip-hopMusic + Lyrics: G-DragonAlbum: G-Dragon Vol. 1 Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: This is the representative track for G-Dragon's first regular album. It focuses on electronic sounds and features fast and strong rapping in the intro, expressing the pain of a break-up. In the music video, G-Dragon sports blond hair and pale make-up, playing a guy who gets emotional after a break-up. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul) 16. (-4) Baek Ji Young (feat. 2PM Taec Yeon) - 내 귀에 캔디 (Candy On My Ear)Score: 407Genre: Pop / DanceMusic + Lyrics: Bang Shi HyukAlbum: Baek Ji Young mini-album "Ego" Track 1 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: This is the representative song for Baek Ji-young's mini album, "Ego." A European-style pop track, it's all the rage in clubs these days and features tribal-style beats with luxurious sounds sure to make listeners dance. Baek Ji-young's charismatic voice goes well with powerful rapping by Oak Taek-yeon of 2PM. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul) 17. (-1) Boo Hwal - 생각이나 (Thinking)Score: 403Genre: Rock BalladMusic + Lyrics: Kim Tae WonAlbum: Boo Hwal Vol. 12 Track 1 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: Veteran rock ballad group Boo Hwal returns to the top 20 for the first time since their big hit "Never Ending Story" in early 2003. This year the group is celebrating their 25th year of formation by releasing their the first part of their 12th album "Part I - 25th Anniversary: Retrospect". The title song "Thinking" gets is surprisingly well received by fans and is at No. 17 this week. 18. (+14) Gavy NJ - 핼쑥해졌대 (In A Pallid State)Score: 347Genre: R&B BalladMusic + Lyrics: Min Myung KiAlbum: Gavy NJ Vol. 4 Side A Track 1 Purchase this albumWatch: MV Live PerformanceComment: With a member change (Misty replacing Jung Hye Min), Gavy NJ released Side A of their 4th album, titled "Heartbreak Hotel". Title song "In A Pallid State" is a listener friendly ballad once again written by Min Myung Ki, who is responsible for all their hits. It is a medium tempo ballad which is perfect for the female listeners who just went through breakup. This week it moves up 14 spots to No. 18. 19. (+2) Sandara Park (feat. CL) - Kiss Score: 341Genre: R&B / DanceAlbum: Sandara Park digital single "Kiss" Track 1Watch: MVComment: 2NE1 member Sandara Park is having her first solo digital single "Kiss". This track is the theme for Cass Beer commercial with actor Lee Min Ho. Produced by Teddy who also made tracks "Lollipop", "Fire" and "I Don't Care." "Kiss" has danceable rhythm and features CL of 2NE1’s rap. The song is about a girl’s wish for the guy to come and kiss her. 20. (New) Yoon Do Hyun - 너라면 좋겠어 (I Wish It Was You) *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***Score: 311Genre: Rock BalladAlbum: Yoon Do Hyun mini-album "Harmony" Track 1 Purchase this albumWatch: MVComment: Yoon Do Hyun hasn't had a solo hit song since the big hit "Seems To Fall In Love" in 2005. Now the same team (with songwriter Jun Hae Sung) is back four years later to produce this excellent rock ballad "I Wish It Was You". It is a neo classic ballad that uses a synth orchestra. It brings out the sadness of the song and fans can hear a whole new different side of Yoon Do Hyun’s vocals. 21 . (+2) Davichi - Hot Stuff : 28322 . (-3) Miss $ - 사랑이 뭐길래 ( What Is Love ) : 28223 . (-6) Cherry Filter - 피아니시모 ( Pianissimo ) : 28124 . (-9) Mighty Mouth (feat. Han Ye Sul) - 연애특강 ( Crash Course In Love ) : 25325 . (+10) Tae Goon - 속았다 ( Tricked ) : 24626 . (+12) Loveholics (Play Jung Eun Ah) - 아픔 ( Hurt ) : 19727 . (-1) Navi (feat. 4minute Hyun Ah) - 눈물도 아까워 ( Even The Tears Are Wasteful ) : 19228 . (-1) HAM - 티티댄스 ( TT Dance ) : 19029 . (New) Uee, Jun Jin, Suk Hee - 그 남자 그 여자의 사정 ( That Man, That Woman's Circumstance ) : 18630 . (+4) Supreme Team - 슈퍼매직 ( Super Magic ) : 18231 . (+5) Rumble Fish - 내 사랑 내 곁에 ( My Love By My Side ) : 13432 . (New) As One - 사랑할 수도 미워할 수도 ( As I Start to Love You, As I Start to Hate You ) : 13333 . (-2) K.Will (feat. Mario) - 초콜릿 ( Chocolate ) : 11134 . (-11) Park Ki Young - 녹화된 테잎을 감듯이 ( Winding Up A Recorded Tape ) : 10735 . (+7) Hwang Jung Eum - N Time : 10436 . (+4) Kim Gun Mo - 세상이 그대를 속일지라도 ( Even If the World Fools You ) : 10337 . (+2) Yoo Seung Chan - 로맨틱 코메디 ( Romantic Comedy ) : 9738 . (New) ERU - 사랑을 믿어요 ( I Believe in Love ) : 9139 . (-9) Bada - MAD : 8740 . (New) NS Yoon Ji - 머리 아파 ( My Head Hurts ) : 6741 . (+7) Drunken Tiger - 축하해 ( Congratulations ) : 5942 . (-9) Goo Hye Sun (vocal Gummy) - 골목을 돌면 ( Around The Alley ) : 5843 . (-6) Ryan (Paran) - 자랑해 ( Proud Of My Girl ) : 5544 . (+1) Roo'ra - 고잉고잉 ( Going Going ) : 5345 . (-4) Son Dam Bi/After School - 아몰레드 ( Amoled ) : 4846 . (New) Kim Bum Soo (feat. Chan Yang) - Slow Man : 3847 . (-1) Oh Jong Hyuk - 사랑한다면서 ( You Said You Loved Her ) : 3348 . (New) Tae Sa Bi Ae - 이 노래를 들으면 ( When You Hear This Song ) : 2649 . (New) SHU-I - Bomb Bomb Bomb : 2550 . (New) Maronie Girls - 널 사랑해2 ( I Love You 2 ) : 24 Blue: Songs to watch out under top 20Green: Editor's recommendations under top 20 BONUS TRACK:Saranghae (feat. Ji Ae of Tasaebiae) - 빨주노초파남보 (Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Indigo Violet)Genre: Pop BalladAlbum: Saranghae digital single "Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Indigo Violet" Track 1Listen to: Full Song (thanks to Mardi09 for uploading)Comment: Rookie singer, Saranghae sings about love this past July. The title track is "Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Indigo Violet" which is about the various feelings of love one may compare with the 7-colored rainbow. Saranghae sings with a bright voice which won’t bring any burden to listeners. This song, which has been used as the background music for commercials was composed by Kim Dong Young and penned by Kim Sung Chae. It also features Ji Ae of Taesabiae. (credits to motoway065 and purpletiger86 for translations) YESTERDAY ONCE MORE:Carnival - 거위의 꿈 (Goose's Dream)Genre: Pop BalladAlbum: Carnival Vol. 1 (1997) Track 10Watch: Live PerformanceComment: Carnival is a duo group with famous singers Kim Dong Ryul and Lee Juk in 1997. This song was at first not as popular as it is now, but gained a lot of attention after In Soon I remade the song and this song continues to be remade by artists today. The perfect harmony between the two great voices sings of a dream that they are chasing and asking to watch them catch the dream. (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%Hottracks 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%View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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