Here is the first music chart of 2010. As we always do at the beginning of each year, we are making some changes on the weight of our sources to better reflect this chart ranking. For this year, we decide to combine all the cable sources (MNet, KMTV, Cable airplays) into a single source and accounts for 15%. We won't reference to M!Countdown anymore. Instead, we'll use MNet's weekly internet chart as their base. Also, all the three major TV Stations (SBS, KBS, MBC) will have a 10% weight on their rankings. Other parts of our sources are unchanged.
Because our last chart of 2009 was two weeks ago, and with all these changes taking place effective this week you will see a lot of new songs and big movements on the chart. Next week should go back to normal.
1. (+6) T-Ara - Bo Beep Bo Beep *** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***
Score: 823
Genre: Pop / Dance
Album: T-Ara Vol. 1 Track 3
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: As the calendar turns from December 31, 2009 to January 1, 2010, last year's standout rookies are no longer new singers. Picking up where they left off in a strong 2009, T-Ara scores their first ever No. 1 chart hit with "Bo Beep Bo Beep". It is also the group's 3rd top 10 hit after "Lie" and "TTL", coming from their first full length album which many top composers wrote for them. "Bo Beep Bo Beep" is a hot dance track with additive melody. T-Ara just won the bronze award of best newcomers on our soompi gayo awards show. Looks like they are ready to challenge other top k-pop girl groups this year.
2. (+4) After School - 너 때문에 (Because Of You)
Score: 821
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Brave Brothers
Album: After School 2nd single Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Just two points behind T-Ara is another outstanding rookie female group of last year. After School already won a mutizen award on Inky Gayo with this song "Because Of You". It moves up 4 spots to No. 2 this week, surpassing their debut song "Diva" which went to No. 6. Unlike their previous hits, this song is slower in tempo and has a Shibuya kei style with electronic pop sounds. It is a new try for both the group and hot songwriter Brave Brothers. Through this song, listeners can see their top notch live performance. This song already topped many internet charts in Korea.
3. (+35) Younha - 오늘 헤어졌어요 (We Broke Up Today) *** CO-BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
Score: 800
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Younha Vol. 3 Part B Track 2
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Our first big mover is from Younha. She returns with part B of her third album, titled, Growing Season. Younha has been known for her unique piano rock tracks in the past. She never promoted a ballad song until now. The song “We Broke Up Today” is a sad ballad number which expresses one’s truthfulness on the hardships of breakup. It was penned by fellow singer Hwayobi.
4. (-3) 2PM - Heartbeat
Score: 760
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Park Jin Young
Album: 2PM Vol. 1 Track 2
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Title song of 2PM's first studio album. A heartbeat becomes the backbone of the rhythm with a drum sound taking over as the main accompaniment, creating a unique new sound. The lyrics are about a man in despair over a breakup. 2PM's incredible performance is highlighted in the music video. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
5. (-3) U-Kiss - 만만하니 (Am I That Easy Going?)
Score: 624
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Brave Brothers
Album: U-Kiss mini-album "Conti UKiss" Track 2
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of U-Kiss' 3rd mini-album "Conti Ukiss." Its gangster-style hip-hop rhythm creates a fresh harmony with the electronic genre. The sharp tone of its lyrics and addictive sounds are especially impressive. The music video shows the U-Kiss members, who have been transformed from young boys into chic guys. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
6. (+7) Park Jin Young - No Love No More
Score: 503
Genre: R&B / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Park Jin Young
Album: Park Jin Young mini-album "Sad Freedom" Track 2
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Having produced some of the most successful k-pop artists this decade (2PM, Wonder Girls, 2AM, Rain, G.O.D, etc.), Park Jin Young (JYP) is taking his turn as a singer and returns to the top 10 this week with the title song "No Love No More" from his latest mini-album "Sad Freedom". Many of the younger fans may not recall JYP as a singer and dancer, but he has many hit songs in the past. He showcases his singing and dancing steps on this funky song. After watching his performances, fans will understand why he has so many bright pupils.
7. (+33) Brian (feat. Supreme Team) - 내 여자 (My Girl)
Score: 487
Genre: R&B / Dance
Album: Brian Vol. 2 Track 2
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: During any week, a 33-spot jump is good enough for the week's biggest mover, but this particular week seems to be the exception. It is still no small accomplishment for Fly To The Sky's Brian, who released his 2nd solo album recently and made a big jump to the top 10 this week with "My Girl". Unlike most of his songs from Fly To The Sky and also from his first solo album, "My Girl" is dance track featuring hip-hop group Supreme Team who gained attention last year with "Super Magic". It is a refreshing new style for Brian.
8. (+35) Eun Ji Won (feat. Mr. Tyfoon) - 사이렌 (Siren) *** CO-BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
Score: 468
Genre: Hip-hop
Album: Eun Ji Won Vol. 5 Track 5
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Sharing the week's biggest mover is Eun Ji Won's latest hit "Siren". Eun Ji Won released his first full album in almost five years. The album was produced by Eun Ji Won himself and Keeproots. The title track is "Siren" is at No. 7 this week. This song fits the current trends with catchy melody; it is of the electronic hip-hop genre. It is about loving a friend’s lover and therefore worrying about it.
9. (New) Zi-A - 술한잔해요 (Have A Drink) *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***
Score: 464
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Zi-A digital single "Have A Drink" track 1
Watch: MV
Comment: Our highest debut this week is from ballad artist Zi-A's lastest hit "Have A Drink". This new single is a gift to her fans, returning the love that they had sent her while she was having a hard time after her car accident. "Have A Drink" is about a woman who is suffering after a break up with a loved one. This ballad can be added onto her list of hit songs which brings her emotional and maturity up another level. Actress Nam Sang Mi starred in this song's MV.
10. (+1) CL & Minzy - Please Don't Go
Score: 411
Genre: Hip-hop
Music + Lyrics: Teddy
Album: CL & Minzy digital single "Please Don't Go" Track 1
Watch: Live Performance
Comment: Fresh off sweeping all the new artist awards, 2NE1 members CL and Minzi's single "Please Don't Go" is back in the top 10 this week. The song was composed by YG’s main producer Teddy. It has fast hip hop rhythms along with CL and Minji’s strong flowing rap. This hot song is perfect for the winter.
11. (New) Kim Tae Woo (Feat. Droplet, Slime) - 사랑눈 (Love Snow)
Score: 382
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Kim Tae Woo digital single "Love Snow" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: His "Love Rain" was named our 2009 Song Of The Year. Kim Tae Woo is back "Love Snow" at No. 11. This is the re-arranged version of "Love Rain" to fit with the Christmas atmosphere. We will be able to hear a new melody to the song as well as a rap portion. Different from the pop/rock feel that we heard from “Love Rain”, “Love Snow” has more of an orchestration and electric piano sound to it. There are also carol tunes in between the chorus and bridge sections of the song. About 50 of producer Kim Hyun Suk’s trainees gathered together for the harmony and two new artistes, Droplet and Slime were featured in the song.
12. (New) Ga In & Jo Kwon - 우리 사랑하게 됐어요 (We Fell In Love)
Score: 380
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Ga In & Jo Kwon digital single "We Fell In Love" Track 1
Watch: MV
Comment: The latest hit coming from the reality TV Show "We Got Married" features Brown Eyed Girl's Ga In and 2AM's Jo Kwon. It's composed by Brown Eyed Girl's leader Je-A. It is a nice duet song that has an (8 beat) new wave sound that was popular during the 1980s. Composer Lee Min Soo (Love; Abracadabra) and lyricist Kim In Na have contributed in creating the song as well. Ga In and Jo Kwon also contributed to the lyrics by telling honest stories of their make-believe marriage life. Through this couple/duet song, we will be able to listen to their wonderful harmony and outstanding vocal skills.
13. (New) Jewelry - Love Story
Score: 345
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Jewelry Vol. 6 Repackaged Version Track 2
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Jewelry's latest hit "Love Story" will be the last hit song that long time members Park Jung Ah and Seo In Young performed with the group. They already announced they are leaving to continue their already successful solo careers. Kim Eun Jung and Ha Joo Yeon will stay in the group with new members replacing Park and Seo. “Love Story” is about a love story between a man and a woman in which they go through different stages in their relationship. The lyrics express the different emotions very well and the melody fits perfectly with the winter atmosphere. Unlike Jewelry’s dance songs, “Love Story” showcases the members’ strong vocal and rap skills. Jewelry has not promoted a ballad track since "Tonight" from their 2nd album. The MV is a compilation of footage focusing on Park Jung Ah and Seo In Young.
14. (-6) MC Sniper - 마법의 성 (Magic Castle)
Score: 344
Genre: Hip-hop
Music + Lyrics: MC Sniper
Album: MC Sniper Vol. 5 Track 2
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: MC Sniper is back with his 5th album "Museum". This album revolves around the concept of love. He produced and wrote the lyrics based on this own experiences on love. MC Sniper also has solid collaborations featuring including Rain's producer, Tae Wan along with Lucifer, MC BK, and Mr. Room9. The title track "Magic Castle" has the trademark Sniper sound and it is at No. 14 this week.
15. (+1) Baek Ji Young - 잊지 말아요 (Don't Forget: KBS Drama "Iris" OST)
Score: 343
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Kim Do Hoon, Lee Hyun Seung / Lyrics: Kim Do Hoon, Choi Kap Won
Album: KBS Drama "Iris" OST
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Korea’s ballad queen, Baek Ji Young takes part in the soundtrack for the blockbuster KBS hit drama, Iris. The song will be the romance theme song for Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Hee. The story is action packed with lots of betrayal and romance. The song which was composed by top composer Kim Do Hoon and penned by Choi Kap Won, depicts the two people’s sad romance. "Don't Forget" moves up 1 spot again to No. 15 this week.
16. (New) Hwa Yobi & Flower Go Yoo Jin - Ghost
Score: 340
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Hwa Yobi & Flower Go Yoo Jin digital single "Ghost" Track 1
Watch: MV
Comment: This is is a wonderful break-up song that was influenced by the American movie “Ghost” that starred Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. Well known for their vocal abilities, Flower’s Go Yoo Jin and Hwayobi have come together to sing a sad song composed by Park Geun Tae. Before the actual song was released, the song already gained popularity through its music video that was directed by Hwang Soo Ah (Brown Eyed Girls “Abracadabra”). This is the first song that was created for Black Label’s first project album.
17. (New) SG Wannabe & V.O.S - 사랑합니다 (I Love You)
Score: 334
Genre: R&B Ballad
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Kang Eun Kyung
Album: SG Wannabe & V.O.S digital single "I Love You" Track 1
Watch: MV
Comment: Most of the love songs in k-pop are sad ballads. SG Wannabe’s Kim Young Joon, Lee Seok Hoon and VOS’s Choi Hyun Joon and Kim Kyung Rok have come together to sing a happy love song. These two groups are well known for their powerful vocal skills. It’s the very first time for the two groups to sing a song together. The song “I Love You” was composed by Jo Young Soo and written by Kang Eun Kyung. This song is expected to be the best proposal song for couples and a wonderful wedding song to sing to brides.
18. (-13) Brown Eyed Girls - Sign
Score: 331
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Lee Min Soo / Lyrics: Kim Ina
Album: Brown Eyed Girls Vol. 3 repackaged version Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: The title song of Brown Eyed Girls' third studio album, Sound-G Sign." The song has a unique sound with a sweet but sharp melody line and a sophisticated and tight up-tempo beat. The use of punctuation in the lyrics such as "dot," highlight the feelings of a girl on the verge of a breakup. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
19. (New) Seo In Young - 사랑하면 안되나요 (Can't I Love? - KBS Drama "Iris" OST)
Score: 319
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Kang Eun Kyung
Album: KBS Drama "Iris" OST Track 3
Watch: MV
Comment: KBS drama IRIS keeps releasing hit after hit. The latest single is by Seo In Young, who recently announced that she is leaving Jewelry to focus on her solo career. Unlike her past dance hits, this song is a sad ballad that shows off her smooth and husky voice. The song is about the pain between a man and a woman's love that can't happen. The sad lyrics are written by Kang Eun Kyung and was composed by Jo Young Soo.
20. (New) Kim Jin Pyo (feat. SG Wannabe Kim Jin Ho) - 로맨틱 겨울 (Romantic Winter)
Score: 311
Genre: Hip-hop
Album: Kim Jin Pyo mini-album "Romantic Winter" Track 3
Watch: MV
Comment: All-round artist Kim Jin Pyo is back with a mini-album "Romantic Winter". The title track of the same name debuts at No. 20 this week "Romantic Winter" features SG Wannabe's Kim Jin Ho's vocal along with Kim Jin Pyo's rapping to unveil a sweet seasonal ballad. This song is on top of the airplay charts in Korea now.
21 . (New) Hwi - 너와 결혼할 사람 ( The Person You Will Marry ) : 302
22 . (-10) Park Bom - You And I : 301
23 . (-20) IU - 마쉬멜로우 ( Marshmallow ) : 294
24 . (-15) K.Will - 그립고 그립고 그립다 ( Yearn Yearn Yearn ) : 293
25 . (-11) See Ya - 그놈 목소리 ( His Voice ) : 285
26 . (-22) f(x) - Chu~♡ : 273
27 . (New) Gummy - 그대라서 ( Because It Is You: SBS Drama "Will It Snow For Christmas" OST ) : 240
28 . (-4) Clazziquai - 핑 ( Round ) : 233
29 . (New) Ivy - 눈물아 안녕 ( Goobye Tears ) : 228
30 . (New) December - 돌아울순 없나요 ( Can't I Return?: KBS Drama "Iris" OST ) : 220
31 . (New) SHINee - JoJo : 210
32 . (-17) Rainbow - Gossip Girl : 198
33 . (New) B2ST - Mystery : 196
34 . (New) Lee Seung Ki (feat. Kang Min Kyung) - 처음처럼 그때처럼 ( Like The First Time, Like that One Time ) : 187
35 . (New) MBLAQ - G.O.O.D luv : 122
36 . (-26) SS501 - Love Like This : 110
37 . (-19) Seo In Kook - 부른다 ( Calling You ) : 109
38 . (New) Lucid Fall - 고등어 ( Mackerel ) : 100
39 . (New) Yoo Bum Sang - 행복해지는 법 ( The Way To Happiness ) : 95
40 . (-8) Lyn - 실화 ( True Story ) : 89
41 . (+5) Various Artists - 크리스마스의 기적 ( Christmas Miracle ) : 80
42 . (New) Gil Me (feat. Jung Yup) - 넌 나를 왜 ( Why You Doing This To Me? ) : 78
43 . (New) Song Ji Eun (Secret) (feat. Hwan Hee) - 어젠 ( Yesterday ) : 77
44 . (-23) Tae Yang - 웨딩드레스 ( Wedding Dress ) : 72
45 . (-22) Lee Ssang (feat. Jang Ki Ha & Faces) - 우리 지금 만나 ( Let's Meet Now ) : 68
46 . (New) Na Yoon Kwon - Let It Snow : 66
47 . (-5) Shin Seung Hoon - 사랑치 ( Fool for Love ) : 65
48 . (New) Namolla Family - 아이처럼 ( Like A Child ) : 59
49 . (-15) H-Eugene (feat. Joo Hee) - 사랑경보 ( Love Warning ) : 53
50 . (New) Sori & Dong Joon - 타버렸어요 ( Burned Up ) : 48
Bold : Songs to watch out under top 20 or Editor's recommendations under top 20
BONUS TRACK:
Ji Chun Bi Hwa (feat. Taesabiae) - 죽기 일초전 (One Second Before Dying)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Ji Chun Bi Hwa 1st digital single Track 1
Listen to: Full Song
Comment: Talented rookie singer, Ji Chun Bi Hwa debuts this past November after a three year training period. Prior to debut, he gained much interest from many not only due to his singing skills, but because of his ability to compose as well as for his physical appearance (height is 184cm). The first digital single is titled, “One Second Before Dying” which is about a person who is filled with love sickness due to his lover. The song was composed by Kim Dong Young and penned by Kim Sung Chae.
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE:
Panic - 로시난테 (Rosinante)
Genre: Rock Ballad
Album: Panic Vol. 4 (2005) Track 10
Watch: MV
Comment: Panic is duo formed by Lee Juk and Kim Jin Pyo that debuted in 1995. In 2005, the duo released their 4th album to celebrate the group's 10th anniversary. Offering a unique blend of Lee Juk's vocal and Kim Jin Pyo rap performances. Today, both Lee Juk and Kim Jin Pyo are well respected solo artists. "Rosinante" was the title song from the group's last album. It revolves around the loyalty of legendary novel hero Don Quixote to his beloved horse Rosinante. The song was a top 10 hit in early 2005.
Sources of the chart
Air Monitor Chart - 15%
Cable Sources (MNet, KMTV, Cable Airplays) - 15%
Various Internet charts (Dosirak, Bugs, Melon, Naver, Monkey3, MusicOn, Cyworld, Soribada) - 15%
ChartKorea - 10%
Hottracks Weekly Album Sales (2 weeks lag) - 10%
SBS Inky Gayo Take 7 + Internet Chart + MP3 Download Chart - 10%
MBC Inky Top 100 Chart - 10%
KBS Music Bank K-Chart - 10%
Gasoo appearance on gayo shows (MBC Music Core, SBS Inky Gayo, KBS Music Bank, MNet M!Countdown, MBC Music Travel LaLaLa, SBS Kim Jung Eun Chocolate, KBS Yoo Hee Yeol Sketchbook , YTN Live Power Music, MTV Non-stop, Pops In Seoul) - 5%
Source : http://www.soompi.com/news/weekly_kpop_music_chart_2010_january_week_1
Special Thanks To : SOOMPI.com
