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Psyko’s Top 10 Kpop Songs released in 2021

This is based on what I listened to the most this year and is excluding any songs sung in any language other than Korean (ex. English or Chinese)

10. Alcohol-free by TWICE

I think the reason I listened to this so much is because I liked doing the dance. TWICE’s korean title tracks were definitely weaker than their Japanese/English releases but this era gave us back Jeongyeon and a better DTNA concept.

9. BEcause - Dreamcatcher

I also really liked the dance to this song. I’ve really loved what Dreamcatcher has been putting out lately and this is no exception. This beginning of the chorus is toned down and smooth and ramps up to the rock sound Dreamcatcher is known for.

8. Next Level by aespa

The bridge of this song was really what brought me in. I’m a Ningning bias so whenever she just gets the chance to belt, I’ll always be a fan. Plus, I also enjoyed doing the dance.

7. After School by Weeekly

These girls have been on my radar since their BOMB debut with “Tag Me”. This song is just fun, and I think emulates the bouncy but laidback energy I really love in girl group songs. Another song where I loved to do the dance.

6. Hello Future by NCT Dream

Another incredible vocal performance. I absolutely love it when they just let the boys, especially Haechan, just go wild on the riffs. The last like 15 secs of the song is full of beautiful harmonies and riffs. Truth is I only really started listening to this song because my best friend was obsessed with “Hot Sauce” and wanted to only listen to NCT Dream, but I grew to really love this song.

5. Advice by Taemin

Now I’m a big fan of falsetto in kpop songs, and Taemin really lured me in with this song. He really is one of the best male soloists and I don’t really think anyone is doing it like he is.

4. Love So Sweet by Cherry Bullet

I got really into Cherry Bullet during their debut but fell off after they lost a few members. When Girls Planet 999 began airing, Kim Bora immediately captured my attention and I decided to give Cherry Bullet another chance. And I’m so glad I did. Love So Sweet was one of the best girl group releases of the year. A funky beat that just makes you want to move, and a concept that brought Cherry Bullet back to their roots. Also, I will forever be salty that Bora didn’t make it into the Kep1er line up.

3. Silent Cry by Stray Kids

The best B-side of the year. This song makes me feeling like I’m running through a field and falling through the air at the same time. The instrumental at the end of the bridge brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard it.

2. Gambler by Monsta X

Now Monsta X is my ult group, but even I can admit that “Love Killa” was a bit of a let down. Gambler was the shot of adrenaline that these boys needed to get back on top. Of course, we got my baby Joohoney singing again, which I always love. Plus, Hyungwon in the center of the dance break was incredible. I really think this was one of his best eras.

1. Unnatural by WJSN

Now I only barely got in to WJSN after playing Superstar: Starship, but I was utterly obsessed with everything about this comeback. The sexier concept for a typically cutesy group, the lull of the prechorus before it jumps into the chorus. Yeonjung’s vocals, the dance that I was somehow able to learn. This was the best girl group comeback of the year and I’m seriously upset that it didn’t get more recognition.

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Psyko’s Top 10 Kpop Songs Released in 2020

This is based on what I listened to the most this year and is excluding any songs sung in any language other than Korean (ex. English or Chinese)

10. More & More by TWICE

This song was coming off the coattails of TWICE’s smash success “Feel Special” and all nine girls were finally back together. It was such a concept shift, that I found myself really enjoying it and listening to it “more and more”

9. Elevator (127F) - NCT 127

What really drew me to this song was the mini music video that SM put out for it. It was so cute, that I found myself really enjoying the rythmic beat. Johnny’s little dance is also everything.

8. Dr. Bebe by Pentagon

Pentagon can do no wrong. People doubted they would be able to bounce back from the loss of one of their members, but they proved us all wrong last year with “SHA LA LA.” This year they came guns blazing with a new dark concept and incredible vocals. These guys deserved their first win this year.

7. Red Moon by KARD

Dumb Litty and Bomb Bomb are my two favorite KARD songs, and the group kept the momentum going with Red Moon. It’s still hard to believe this group hasn’t had their first win yet.

6. Answer by ATEEZ

I honestly was shocked I listened to this song as much as I did. ATEEZ has always flown under the radar for me in that I think most of their songs sound similar. But Answer is different. The powerful vocals are what drew me in and kept me listening as much as I did.

5. All For You by Sechkies

I’m going to show a little love for my older boys. Sechkies released this beautiful ballad this year in stark contrast with their edgy image of their past, and I found it beautiful.

4. WANNABE by ITZY

I honestly can’t believe I had my doubts about ITZY. They continue to put out fantastic song after fantastic song, each one better than the last. With WANNABE, they have made their home in groups I stan

3. Maria by Hwa Sa

I’ve really enjoyed Hwa Sa (of Mamamoo)’s solo endevours. She has the unique voice to be a soloist and I’ve loved her for it. I adored Maria because of how effortlessly it fit her voice and how fun it was to sing along to (even for a dumb American like me).

2. Afraid by Day6

I think this is one of the only songs on this list (besides NCT) that was not a title track. This song hit me out of nowhere on my first listen to Day6’s album “The Book of Us: The Demon”. The part that kept me coming back was a riff from Sungjin in the bridge that was just some beautiful vocalization. Please go give it a listen.

1. BOUNCY by Rocket Punch

Rocket Punch has never been on my radar. I gave this song a half-hearted listen when I was trying to find new groups for my Kpop radio show. What I heard was one of the most fun, upbeat, and dance worthy songs of the year. I have this song on constantly, and in a year where we got some great ballads, it was nice to listen to something upbeat.