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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

KPOP Charts 2017, 10th Edition: My Top 10

It’s that time again. Even though in Puerto Rico, we are still without electric power and communications are limited, I have managed to have access to some great tracks that you might like. So, please go ahead, listen to these great songs, and share your thoughts about it.

 
1.      Shadow by Wheen In of Mamamoo
The song “Shadow” performed by Mamamoo’s member, Wheen In, is part of the OST of the web drama “Yellow”. This track was release on the second episode of the drama, which the fans love it and demanded to be officially release with an MV.

2.      Hellevetor by Stray Kids
“Stray Kids” is the JYPE’s survival show in partnership whit Mnet. On the show, nine trainees went through missions to test their abilities and team work. At the end, all the trainees debuted as a group called Stray Kids. The MV of the song, “Hellevator” was release on the Naver’s “V Live” app. The group release their debut MV on October 17 through Mnet.

3.      You Are by Got7
The track “You Are” is the new release from Got7 after their “Flight Log” trilogy, half a year ago. The title song for their album “7 For 7” is a softer side of the group with mellow vocals and shifting to the pop-EDM side. This track was co-written by JB, and it’s part of their seventh album with seven tracks, and each of them was co-written by at least one member.

4.      Can Be Better by Highlight
It has been eight years since the group made their debut! Whit this on mind, the group released their mini album “Celebrate” with the title track “can Be Better”. The MV can be a metaphorical one, since it shows how the members star the day not so good but getting over it and having a good time, like when they had to change their group name after leaving Cube Entertainment and making their own label Around Us. It’s an enthusiastic single with a supportive message.

5.      Star Blossom from SM Station by Doyoung (NCT) & Sejeong (Gugunda)
The collaboration project “Station” by SM Entertainment has release a new track with Doyoung from the SM group NCT, and Gugunda’s member Sejeong. The track “Star Blossom” is a soft jazzy track with romantic lyrics between lovers. On the MV you can see cute lovely encounters between the singers.

6.      Read Me by Ha:TFELT ft Puchnello
Former Wonder Girl, Yeeun, known as Ha: TFELT has release two new tacks with their respected MV’s. Both MV’s tel the story of an old man, and it was publish on Amoeba Culture YouTube channel. The tracks go well with the autumn weather of South Korea. The album title is “Meine” which means “mine” in German, is the first album after the group’s disbandment.

7.      Autumn Letter by Solar from Mamamoo
Mamamoo’s leader has release a solo project title “Solar’s Emotion” which include the songs “Alone People” and “Autumn Letter”. Both songs are remakes and where arranged to highlight Solar’s emotional and comforting voice.  

8.      You Are My Baby by B1A4 from “The Package” OST
“You Are My Baby” is the first track from “The Package” OST. This drama it’s about a group of travelers on Paris, each one of them with different reasons on why they are there. On the MV you can see some scenes of the drama starring Lee Yeon Hee and CNBlue’s Jung Yong Hwa.

9.      Home is Far Away ft Oh Hyuk & Love Story ft IU by Epik High
On October 23, the YG Entertainment trio made their comeback after their success with “Shoebox” on 2014. The album titled “We’ve Done Something Wonderful” has great artist collaborations (IU, Oh Hyuk, Kim Jong Won, Crush, Akdong Musician’s Suhyun, Simon D, Lee Hi, Winner’s Song Mino and The Quiett), from which they released the title tracks “Home Is Far Away” ft Oh Hyuk and “Love Story” ft IU. These two tracks has been placing on top of the real time charts since their release.

10.  While You Were Sleeping OST by Various Artists
While You Were Sleeping is the new SBS drama portrayed by Suzy and Lee Jong Suk. The drama is about a man and a woman that have dreams about the future and how their lives are connect through them, and how they try to change some bad outcomes for a better one. All the songs for this OST are so good that I decided to mention the ones that have been release so far for you to check them out. Hope this also motive you to watch the drama.

                                I.            When Night Falls by Eddy Kim
                             II.            It’s You by Henry
                          III.            You Belong to My World by Roy Kim
                          IV.            I Love You Boy by Suzy
                            V.            While You Were Sleeping by Brother Su and SE O
                          VI.            Your World by SE O
                       VII.            Lucid Dreams by Monogram
                    VIII.            Today I Miss You by Davichi
                          IX.            Maze by Kim Na Young
                            X.            Come To Me By Lee Jong Suk




So far, this is all. Hope you come next month for more great tracks.