Kpop binge 2023
More Kpop this year, discovering more groups. Consistency is still an issue. List is favorites |
| 1 | H1-KEY
Seoul (Such a Beautiful City)
A beautiful city indeed, the song is the catchiest for me this year. Still a regular listen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWGgu2XCyPU |
| 2 | Kep1er
I Do, Do You?
A song for Japanese fans, but the best from all their releases this year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJG13dtV464 |
| 3 | LE SSERAFIM
Eve, Psyche and the Bluebeard's Wife
A banger.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZs_cLHfnNA |
| 4 | IVE
I Want
This Pepsi ad song is better than their singles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okVTSehE414 |
| 5 | fromis_9
#menow
A rare sight these days, but they are constantly good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrYIOjs7K8E |
| 6 | Kep1er
Galileo
Cheeky, but Kep1er had a good run in 2023.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Uvi-FgAsy4 |
| 7 | IVE
Kitsch
Noice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG6iaOMV46I |
| 8 | VIVIZ
Untie
Perhaps their best track since GFRIEND days. They should try this stuff more often.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCbPwpcgUbM |
| 9 | tripleS
Girls' Capitalism
LOONA's little sisters.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvtoY0lfYJ8 |
| 10 | VIVIZ
Pull Up
Another great tune from them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROGJzLUzIIs |
| 11 | H1-KEY
Rose Blossom
They started the year with a bang.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfUAckewh_8 |
| 12 | Purple Kiss
Sweet Juice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFqGKa6p1V8 |
| 13 | Dreamcatcher (KR)
Demian
While the singles weren't that strong this year, some of the b-sides are what you wish from Dreamcatcher.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCH2rI7z_M0 |
| 14 | Red Velvet
Will I Ever See You Again?
The main highlight on their not-so-awesome Chill Kill record.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWpetUAxl5M |
| 15 | STAYC
Bubble
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-ptVHZZdBg |
| 16 | Rocket Punch
BOOM
I'm a bit ashamed I didn't get into them last year, because the two singles released then are their best so far. BOOM is good, but they should go back to last year's style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7dzSapaIS4 |
| 17 | Loossemble
Sensitive
As LOONA splintered, Loossemble mainly features the members who didn't share much spotlight with perhaps the exception of Olivia. Still, this song is better than ODD EYE CIRCLE's. Bonus points for pushing further with LOONA lore.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMK3L4W70g4 |
| 18 | H1-KEY
Time to Shine
Indeed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnTjmYf2oZo |
| 19 | Dreamcatcher (KR)
Bon Voyage
They tried to blend mainstream Dreamcatcher and what fans want from Dreamcatcher. Decent result.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPNaYj6etb8 |
| 20 | KARD
Icky
While KARD are not usually my cup of tea, this song is good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc9CkC6n0Z8 |
| 21 | tripleS
New Look
Great tune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u11Lblh4whI |
| 22 | IVE
I AM
Despite being a solid tune, it wore off faster than expected.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZUIwj3FgUY |
| 23 | Dreamcatcher (KR)
Rising
Anime mode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbmcb11fh0w |
| 24 | aespa
Spicy
Fun tune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os_heh8vPfs |
| 25 | (G)I-DLE
Allergy
After some indulgent singles, this was a nice surprise.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZaBkbvteBc |
| 26 | Odd Eye Circle
Je Ne Sais Quoi
Tight. Better than Air Force One tbh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znnEv5DgvJo |
| 27 | GOT the beat
Stamp on It
Can't help but think this supergroup could and should have done better than this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=likYKQXBLbw |
| 28 | Apink
D N D
After some excellent tunes, this one was nice but a bit more generic than should have been.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6MAjL5LvuE |
| 29 | BBGIRLS
Lemonade
Brave Girls rebranding after signing with a different label. Single was meh, this b-side is better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBWVuC4qKiU |
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