

A.C.E’s vocals have never sounded more rich and impressive, and the track builds beautifully to its bombastic climax. This is my kind of anthemic, soaring ballad. It’s a bit gimmicky, but that lightheartedness has made it a big grower since its release. Stray Kids’ releases didn’t quite make the same impact as their 2019 work, but this playful dance track imbued their sound with a nimble funkiness we hadn’t heard before. 100’s guitar-fueled theatricality provides the perfect backbone to the song’s ridiculous braggadocio.
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( full review)Ī supergroup labeled “the Avengers of K-pop” should release music as overblown as that title suggests. Nearly every YG act has a song like this in their arsenal, and I’m delighted that BLACKPINK’s turned out to be so satisfying. ( full review)Īfter a string of successful (but musically underwhelming) comebacks, BLACKPINK struck gold by drawing from early-10’s influences on the anthemic Lovesick Girls. Few artists can captivate so fully with just their voice, and Junsu drives the song forward with utter panache. ( full review)Īfter years away, K-pop royalty Xia Junsu returned with a splashy dance track - and Pit A Pat didn’t disappoint. Playing off A-Ha’s immortal Take On Me synth riff, the guys imbue the track with icy atmosphere perfect for the Halloween season. The Midnight Romance released a surprising amount of material this year, but Nightmare is my favorite of their singles. The song harnesses old-school K-pop energy, fusing it to an immense EDM instrumental that truly captured their charisma. SF9 enjoyed a mega-successful 2020, and Summer Breeze was their strongest musical moment. Taemin-esque funk pop turned out to be the perfect match for his charms, resulting in the catchy and smooth Open Mind. Previously: Honorable Mentions // 50-41 // 40-31Īfter leaving Monsta X, many were curious how Wonho would position himself as a soloist. 30th, 2020.Ĭurious about last year’s countdown? Check out the masterpost here! To be eligible for this top 50 list, songs must have had a Korean release as a title track or promotional video between Dec. The end of the year countdowns are finally here! As always, we’ll kick off with the big one: The Bias List’s top 50 songs of the year! Each day this week, I’ll be counting down ten of the year’s best, until number one is revealed on Friday.
