1. (--) T-Ara - Bo Beep Bo Beep *** 2 WEEK NO. 1 ***
Score: 838 (before 823)
Genre: Pop / Dance
Album: T-Ara Vol. 1 Track 3
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: T-Ara remains No. 1 for the 2nd straight week with "Bo Beep Bo Beep". 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. This song has won two K-Chart in a row on KBS Music Bank and also won the mutizen award on SBS Inky Gayo last week.
2. (+1) Younha - 오늘 헤어졌어요 (We Broke Up Today)
Score: 824 (before 800)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Younha Vol. 3 Part B Track 2
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Moving up one spot closer to the top is Younha's "We Broke Up Today". Despite feeling very sick recently, Younha returns to perform this week. This song is coming from 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. “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.
3. (+5) Eun Ji Won (feat. Mr. Tyfoon) - 사이렌 (Siren)
Score: 769 (before 468)
Genre: Hip-hop
Album: Eun Ji Won Vol. 5 Track 5
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Moving up five spots into the top three and scoring his biggest solo hit so far is Eun Ji Won's latest hit "Siren". Eun Ji Won released his first full album in almost five years since his last. The album was produced by Eun Ji Won himself and Keeproots. 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.
4. (-2) After School - 너 때문에 (Because Of You)
Score: 751 (before 821)
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Brave Brothers
Album: After School 2nd single Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: After School won their first mutizen award on SBS Inky Gayo with their song "Because Of You". It is at No. 4 this week. 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.
5. (-1) 2PM - Heartbeat
Score: 639 (before 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)
6. (--) Park Jin Young - No Love No More
Score: 560 (before 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 is at No. 6 again 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. (-2) U-Kiss - 만만하니 (Am I That Easy Going?)
Score: 500 (before 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)
8. (+12) Kim Jin Pyo (feat. SG Wannabe Kim Jin Ho) - 로맨틱 겨울 (Romantic Winter)
Score: 473 (before 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 moves up 12 spots to No. 8 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.
9. (+3) Ga In & Jo Kwon - 우리 사랑하게 됐어요 (We Fell In Love)
Score: 464 (before 380)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Ga In & Jo Kwon digital single "We Fell In Love" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: The latest top 10 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.
10. (-3) Brian (feat. Supreme Team) - 내 여자 (My Girl)
Score: 462 (before 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.
11. (-2) Zi-A - 술한잔해요 (Have A Drink)
Score: 454 (before 464)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Zi-A digital single "Have A Drink" track 1
Watch: MV
Comment: Zi-A's lastest hit "Have A Drink" dropped two spots to No. 11 this week. 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. Zi-A recently released a new mini-album "Atelier" which includes this song and a new hit "Like Her".
12. (+22) Lee Seung Ki (feat. Davichi Kang Min Kyung) - 처음처럼 그때처럼 (Like The First Time, Like that One Time) *** BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
Score: 423 (before 187)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Lee Seung Ki digital single "Like The First Time, Like that One Time" Track 1
Watch: MV
Comment: As a Christmas present to fans, Lee Seung Ki has released one of the his singles earlier on his soon to be released repackaged 4th album. “Like The First Time, Like that One Time” was composed by Kim Do Hun, one of Korea’s top composers. The song is about a man who learns about the preciousness of his past lover. It is a bright medium tempo track which features Davichi member, Kang Min Kyung. It is our biggest mover this week, up 22 spots to No. 12.
13. (+4) SG Wannabe & V.O.S - 사랑합니다 (I Love You)
Score: 409 (before 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. It is at No. 13 this week.
14. (+2) Hwa Yobi & Flower Go Yoo Jin - Ghost
Score: 362 (before 340)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: Hwa Yobi & Flower Go Yoo Jin digital single "Ghost" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
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.
15. (-4) Kim Tae Woo (Feat. Droplet, Slime) - 사랑눈 (Love Snow)
Score: 334 (before 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. 16 this week. 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.
16. (+7) IU - 마쉬멜로우 (Marshmallow)
Score: 330 (before 294)
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Kim Do Hoon, Park Soo Jong / Lyrics: Choi Kap Won
Album: IU mini-album Vol. 2 "IU...Im" Track 3
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Title song of IU's second mini album, "IU...Im". A modern mix of 60's rock and roll and the trendiness of French pop, bringing old and new sounds together. The lyrics compare a first love to a sweet and soft marshmallow. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
17. (-4) Jewelry - Love Story
Score: 328 (before 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. This week's TV performances will be Park and Seo's last with Jewelry.
18. (+9) Gummy - 그대라서 (Because It Is You: SBS Drama "Will It Snow For Christmas" OST )
Score: 325 (before 240)
Genre: Pop Ballad
Album: SBS Drama "Will It Snow For Christmas" OST Track 2
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Our first top 20 drama OST song this year is from the popular SBS tailor-made for winter drama "Will It Snow For Christmas", starring Go Soo who is coming back from military duties, and Han Ye Sul. The OST is produced by the music director of Brilliant Legacy, includes Gummy's theme song "Because of You" composed by hitmakers Kim Do Hoon and Lee Hyun Seung. This week it moves up 9 spots into the top 20 at No. 18.
19. (-4) Baek Ji Young - 잊지 말아요 (Don't Forget: KBS Drama "Iris" OST)
Score: 319 (before 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. It is at No. 19 this week.
20. (-1) Seo In Young - 사랑하면 안되나요 (Can't I Love? - KBS Drama "Iris" OST)
Score: 317 (before 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.
21 . (--) Hwi - 너와 결혼할 사람 ( The Person You Will Marry ) : 314 (before 302)
22 . (+17) Yoo Bum Sang - 행복해지는 법 ( The Way To Happiness ) : 268 (before 95)
23 . (-13) CL & Minzy - Please Don't Go : 257 (before 411)
24 . (+7) SHINee - JoJo : 248 (before 210)
25 . (-3) Park Bom - You And I : 232 (before 301)
26 . (-12) MC Sniper - 마법의 성 ( Magic Castle ) : 229 (before 344)
27 . (-1) f(x) - Chu~♡ : 213 (before 273)
28 . (+7) MBLAQ - G.O.O.D luv : 206 (before 122)
29 . (--) Ivy - 눈물아 안녕 ( Goobye Tears ) : 205 (before 228)
30 . (-12) Brown Eyed Girls - Sign : 194 (before 331)
31 . (+2) B2ST - Mystery : 188 (before 196)
32 . (-7) See Ya - 그놈 목소리 ( His Voice ) : 176 (before 285)
33 . (+17) Sori & Dong Joon - 타버렸어요 ( Burned Up ) : 163 (before 48)
34 . (-2) Rainbow - Gossip Girl : 162 (before 198)
35 . (-11) K.Will - 그립고 그립고 그립다 ( Yearn Yearn Yearn ) : 159 (before 293)
36 . (-6) December - 돌아울순 없나요 ( Can't I Return?: KBS Drama "Iris" OST ) : 129 (before 220)
37 . (-9) Clazziquai - 핑 ( Round ) : 121 (before 233)
38 . (New) Jo Gyu Chan - I Love You : 119 *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***
39 . (-1) Lucid Fall - 고등어 ( Mackerel ) : 100 (before 100)
40 . (-3) Seo In Kook - 부른다 ( Calling You ) : 97 (before 109)
41 . (New) Park Ki Young - My Boyfriend : 88
42 . (New) Peppertones - 가울의 사엽가 ( Winter Businessman ) : 83
43 . (New) Egg - One One Eight : 80
44 . (+2) Na Yoon Kwon - Let It Snow : 75 (before 66)
45 . (New) AB Avenue - 사랑 둘이서.. ( Love Between Us Two.. ) : 69
46 . (New) Je-A & Lee Young Hyun - 하모니 ( Harmony ) : 65
47 . (-3) Tae Yang - 웨딩드레스 ( Wedding Dress ) : 56 (before 72)
48 . (+1) H-Eugene - 사랑경보 (feat. 주희) ( Love Warning ) : 52 (before 53)
49 . (New) Sunny Side MJ - 내 맘을 아냐고 ( Do You Know My Feelings ) : 48
50 . (New) Lee Jae Hoon - 못난 이별 ( Bad Breakup ) : 47
Bold : Songs to watch out under top 20 or Editor's recommendations under top 20
OUT FROM THE CHART
* Gummy - 그대라서 ( Because It Is You: SBS Drama "Will It Snow For Christmas" OST )
* SS501 - Love Like This
* Lyn - 실화 ( True Story )
* Various Artists - 크리스마스의 기적 ( Christmas Miracle )
* Gil Me (feat. Jung Yup) - 넌 나를 왜 ( Why You Doing This To Me? )
* Song Ji Eun (Secret) (feat. Hwan Hee) - 어젠 ( Yesterday )
* Lee Ssang (feat. Jang Ki Ha & Faces) - 우리 지금 만나 ( Let's Meet Now )
* Shin Seung Hoon - 사랑치 ( Fool for Love )
* Namolla Family - 아이처럼 ( Like A Child )
BONUS TRACK:
Park Soo Suk Project - Fighting
Genre: Hip-hop ballad
Album: Park Soo Suk Project digital single "Fighting" Track 1
Listen to: Full Song
Comment: Park Soo Suk Project’s third single, “Fighting” has strong beats and electronica sounds and features the vocals that also took part in his second single, “My Love.” There is no specific label to this song as it was produced with much liberty. It is difficult to classify this song, as you hear various genres throughout. The last part of the song has the chorus part that sounds like a school choir. That's very unique in k-pop.
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE:
Yoon Jong Shin - 팥빙수 (Red Bean Ice)
Genre: Pop
Album: Yoon Jong Shin Vol. 9 (2001) Track 3
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Many would know Yoon Jong Shin as the elder from family outing, or the school teacher on sitcom Non-Stop 4. Yoon Jong Shin is a well known producer in Korea. He made his debut as a guest vocalist in the band 015Bby singing “In an Empty Street” in 1990. Most of Yoon Jong Shin's songs are lyrical, fun and easy to listen to. By the end of 2008 Yoon Jong Shin has released his 11th album that gained a lot of attention after a 3 year hiatus. "Red Bean Ice" is a fun song from his 9th album in 2001 about making the re bean ice (sherbet) which is a well known and liked Korean dessert that is cooling in the summer.
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_2
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