1. (+1) SNSD - Kissing You *** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***
Score: 936
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Lee Jae Myung / Lyrics: Kwon Yoon Jung, Lee Jae Myung
Album: SNSD Vol. 1 Track 5 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: SNSD have won a lot of awards and top spot honors in their young career so far. Now they can add a No. 1 song on our soompi chart to their credentials. "Kissing You" finally moves to the top this week after 2 weeks at No. 2. The girls also achieved this in impressive fashion, with a high score of 936 points (out of 1000).
2. (+4) Kim Dong Ryul - 다시 시작해보자 (Let's Start Over)
Score: 856
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music + Lyrics: Kim Dong Ryul
Album: Kim Dong Ryul Vol. 5 Track 9 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Comment: This song is from Kim Dong Ryul's top selling album "Monologue". The song is about regretting things after a break-up and wanting to start again, even if it means feeling awful and fighting every day. This song also tops the airplay lists in both of our sources (Chartkorea and Air Monitor).
3. (-2) Park Ji Heon - 보고싶은 날엔 (During the days I want to see you)
Score: 853
Genre: R&B Ballad
Music + Lyrics: Han Sang Won
Album: Park Ji Heon First Single Album Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the representative song for V.O.S.' Park Ji-hun's single album, "Button." The medium-tempo track showcases Park Ji-hun's exquisite and delicate voice singing about the pain and longing that follow a separation. V.O.S.'s Choi Hyun-joon and Kim Kyung-rok participated in the chorus. The music video was made with footage from the movie "Open City," starring Kim Myung-min and Son Yae-jin. (Credits to Arirang TV - Pops in Seoul)
4. (-1) Brown Eyed Girls - L.O.V.E.
Score: 841
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Lee Min Soo / Lyrics: Kim Lee Na, Miryo
Album: Brown Eyed Girls single "With L.O.V.E." Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the representative song for the Brown-Eyed Girls' mini album, "With LOVE Brown-Eyed Girls." Saintbinary, an esteemed musician in the electronica field, participated in the making of this electronica dance track. The song, which is about confessing love, shows off the Brown-Eyed Girls' undeniable charm. (Credits to Arirang TV - Pops in Seoul)
5. (+3) KCM - 클래식 (Classic)
Score: 817
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min
Album: KCM Vol. 4 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the representative track for KCM's 4th album, "Kingdom." Poetic lyrics and a grand string orchestra accompaniment meld well with KCM's explosive vocal skills in this ballad. The movie-like music video stars Kim Seung-woo and Kim So-yeon. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops in Seoul)
6. (+15) Davichi - 미워도 사랑하니까 (I Love You Even Though I Hate You)
Score: 704
Genre: R&B Ballad
Music + Lyrics: Ryu Jae Hyun
Album: Davichi Vol. 1 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Will the 2008 rookie class be as strong as 2007's? So far this year, we already have Joo, whose first song hit the top 10. Now female R&B duo Davichi have become the second new act to have their first top-10 hit, even though they have yet to come out and perform. So far Davichi are relying on their mega production MV of this song, which stars Lee Hyori and Lee Mi Yeon. Fans must catch this MV. Vibe's Ryu Jae Hyun wrote this song for Davichi.
7. (--) Joo - 남자 때문에 (Because of a man)
Score: 690
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music + Lyrics: Park Jin Young
Album: Joo 1st single Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the representative track for Joo's single album, "Young Woman." Park Jin-young wrote the music and lyrics for this ballad, which is about the will of a woman to go on after a painful breakup with a guy she loves. The moving melody goes well with Joo's appealing voice. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops in Seoul)
8. (-4) Turtles - 싱랄라 (Sing La-La)
Score: 660
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Turtleman
Album: Turtles Vol. 5 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the representative track for Turtles' 5th album, "Really Leaving." The Euro-style dance track is about what Turtle felt while appearing in broadcasts and being publicly active. The simple yet lively beat goes well with rapping and singing by Turtle, creating a fun and upbeat mood. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops in Seoul)
9. (-4) Wax - 여자는 사랑을 먹고 (Woman feeds on Love)
Score: 620
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Park Keun Tae / Lyrics: Kang Eun Kyung
Album: Wax Vol. 7 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of Wax's 7th album. The ballad features a melody comprising a dramatic and wide range, from the lowest to the highest notes, and spotlights Wax's sophisticated vocalism. The music video, starring Kim Seon-a and Cho Han-seon, tells about a painful love. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)
10. (+4) See Ya - 그래도 좋아 (Still like it)
Score: 414
Genre: Mid-tempo Pop
Music + Lyrics: Min Myung Ki
Album: See Ya Vol. 2.5 Track 2 - Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the follow-up song on See Ya's 2.5 album "Califronia Dream". Unlike the first single "Sad Footsteps", this song is a lot more cheerful and light-hearted, reminding us of their song "Shall We Marry" from last summer. The trio also unveil new dance steps in both the MV and their stage performances.
