Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2010 - March Week 1

1. (+1) 2AM – 죽어도 못 보내 (Can’t Send You Even If I Die) *** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***
Score:
939
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music + Lyrics: Bang Shi Hyuk
Album:
2AM mini-album “Can’t Send You Even If I Die” Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: After spending
the last three weeks at No. 2, 2AM finally unseated SNSD and scored
their first No. 1 song on our chart with “Can’t Send You Even If I Die”,
a song produced by hitmaker “Hitman” Bang Shi Hyuk. Through their new
mini-album, 2AM will be able to show hybrid genres with trendy sounds
and danceable beats, a 200% upgrade from their last. To fit the global
trends in music, electronica sounds can also be heard. We are able to
see that 2AM are also capable of dance numbers. The title track which
is the same as the mini-album title, is still the vintage power ballad
we are known of 2AM. Congratulations!

2. (-1)
SNSD – Oh!
Score: 911
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Kenzie / Lyrics:
Kim Jung Bae, Kim Young Hoo
Album: SNSD Vol. 2 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Live Performance
Comment: SNSD’s “Oh!”
dropped one spot to No. 2 after spending two weeks at the top. After a
very successful 2009 seeing them become one of k-pop’s premier girl
groups, SNSD is back with their 2nd full length album “Oh!”. The title
track which is the same as the album title is composed by Kenzie. It is
of the electronic pop genre and is about confessing to a crush in a cute
and honest way.

3. (–) CNBlue – 외톨이야 (Loner)
Score:
867
Genre: Rock
Music: Kim Do Hoon, Lee Sang Ho /
Lyrics: Han Sung Ho, Amen
Album: CNBlue 1st mini-album
“Bluetory” Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live
Performance
Comment: This is the title track of CNBlue’s
first mini-album “Bluetory.” CNBlue debuted as an indie band in Japan
and has honed its skills ever since. This song has a magnificent beat
and addictive melody, which make it sound very sophisticated. (credits
to Arirang TV – Pops In Seoul)

4. (+1) Min Kyung
Hoon – 아프니까 사랑이죠 (It’s Love Because It Hurts)
Score: 777
Genre:
Pop Ballad
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics:
Kang Eun Kyung
Album: Min Kyung Hoon mini-album “Goodbye”
Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Buzz’s main
vocalist moves up another spot to No. 4. Min Kyung Hoon makes a
comeback after two years with a five track mini album. The singer has
taken part in selecting these songs carefully. The title track “It’s
Love Because It Hurts” is written by Cho Young Soo and Kang Eun Kyung.
It has an intense violin intro before settling into a beautiful ballad
melody.

5. (-1) Kim Jong Kook – 이 사람이다 (It’s This
Person)
Score: 743
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music + Lyrics: Park Gun Woo
Album:
Kim Jong Kook Vol. 6 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: With his
trademark high pitch voice, “The One Man” Kim Jong Kook is back with his
6th album “Eleventh Story”. The title comes from the eleven albums he
has released in total since his Turbo days. There are also a total of
eleven tracks which all showcases his sweet vocals. Title song “It’s
This Person” is a sweet easy listening ballad which is tailor-made to
fit the singer’s voice. This week it dropped one spot to No. 5.

6.
(New) Kara – 루팡 (Lupin) *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***
Score:
699
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Han Jae Ho, Kim Seung Soo /
Lyrics: Song Soo Yoon
Album: Kara mini-album Vol. 3
Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Live
Performance
Comment: After surprisingly winning the top
female group on our last year’s Soompi Gayo Award, Kara continues their
strong showing on our chart. The title song “Lupin” from their recently
released 3rd mini-album of the same name debuted very high at No. 6
this week. Kara vowed to return to a more fierce image on this
mini-album, a concept that did not fare too well when they used it on
their debut album. But that was then and this is now. Kara has
developed a large and loyal fan base now and fans are more receptive of
their change in concept this time.

7. (+1) 4men
(feat. 美) – 못해 (Can’t Do)
Score: 662
Genre: R&B
Ballad
Music: Yoon Min Soo / Lyrics:
Min Yeon Jae
Album: 4men Special Album “The 3rd Generation”
Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live
Performance
Comment: Title song of 4Men’s special album
entitled “The 3rd Generation.” Written by Vibe’s Yoon Min-soo, the
rhythm is tension-filled till the end, with heart-breaking lyrics and
the sound of Shin Yong-jae’s explosive vocals. The song represents the
new members of 4Men made up of Young-jae, Yong-jae and Won-joo. (credits
to Arirang TV – Pops In Seoul)

8. (-1) U-Kiss –
빙글빙글 (Spinning)
Score: 631
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Brave Brothers
Album:
U-Kiss Vol. 1 Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: U-Kiss finally
releases their first full length album “Only One, Without You”. Hit
maker, Brave Brothers have participated in the album by producing it and
composing songs including the title track is “Spinning;” it is an
electronic hip-hop number. The song will catch listeners’ attentions
from the start. This week it dropped one spot to No. 8.

9.
(+1) Untouchable (feat. Narcia) – 가슴에 살아 (Live In The Heart)
Score:
571
Genre: Hip-hop

Album: Untouchable 2nd
mini-album Track 4 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Popular hip-hop
duo Untouchable is back with their 2nd mini-album. To fit the winter
season, this time they have selected a ballad “Live In The Heart” to
promote. It also features the sweet vocal of Brown Eyed Girls member
Narcia. This week it moves up another spot to No. 9.

10.
(-4) Gavy NJ (feat. Sunnyside MJ) – 해바라기 (Sunflower)
Score: 544
Genre:
R&B Ballad
Music: Min Myung Ki / Lyrics:
Jang Hee Young
Album: Gavy NJ Vol. 4 Side B Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the
title track of Gavy NJ’s fourth studio album. It is a medium-tempo song
about the desire to find one’s love. The accompaniment of a 28-member
string orchestra creates a magnificent and beautiful melody. The main
melody, which begins in the prelude, and the ample vocals make this song
very impressive. (credits to Arirang TV – Pops In Seoul)

11.
(-2) Hyun Ah (feat. Yong Joon Hyung of Beast) – Change
Score:
536
Genre: Hip-hop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Shin Sa Dong
Tiger
Album: Hyun Ah digital single “Change” Track 1
Watch:
MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the
title track of the solo debut digital single album from Hyun-ah of
4Minute. It features Yong Jun-hyung of BEAST. It is a soft yet sexy
hip-hop song with the elements of the 1980s old school genre. The lyrics
are about doing away with stereotypes and changing everything. (credits
to Arirang TV – Pops In Seoul)

12. (–) Lee Seung
Ki (feat. Baek Chan) – 사랑이 술을 가르쳐 (Love Teaches You How To Drink)
Score:
432
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Bang Shi Hyuk / Lyrics:
Bang Shi Hyuk, Baek Chan
Album: Lee Seung Ki Vol. 4
(Repackaged Version) Track 11 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Comment:
Lee Seung Ki’s latest hit “Love Teaches You How To Drink” is from the
repackaged version of his 4th album. This song even though still a
ballad, has a more up-tempo arrangement. It also features the rapping
of 8Eight’s Baek Chan. “Love Teaches You How To Drink” is written by
the combination of Hitman Bang and Baek Chan. This team has written
many hit songs for different artists recently.

13.
(-2) See Ya, Davichi, T-Ara – 원더우먼 (Wonder Woman)
Score: 412
Genre:
Pop / Dance
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics:
K. Smith
Album: See Ya, Davichi, T-Ara digital single “Wonder
Woman” Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the
title track of the second digital single album from SeeYa, Davichi and
T-Ara. It is a retro-style dance song with an appealing melody. The
lyrics are about women’s friendship and moral sense. The powerful voices
of Yeon-ji, Bo-ram and Soo-mi of SeeYa, Min-kyung and Hae-ri of Davichi
and Hyo-min and Eun-jung of T-Ara create a perfect harmony. (credits to
Arirang TV – Pops In Seoul)

14. (-1) 2NE1 – 날 따라
해봐요 (Try To Follow Me)
Score: 374
Genre: Hip-hop
Music + Lyrics: Teddy
Album:
2NE1 digital single “Try To Follow Me” Track 1
Watch: MV
Comment: Last year’s top new artist,
2NE1, is back with their latest digital single “Try To Follow Me” to
hype music listeners. The song was composed by Teddy who has also done
“Fire,” “I Don’t Care,” Dara’s “Kiss,” Park Bom’s “You and I,” and CL
& Minzi’s “Please Don’t Go.” The song has an unstoppable and strong
feel to it. This song is for the new Samsung Corby Folder phone and
2NE1 filmed a CF for it. With usual YG styled hiphop and upbeat music,
this song uses a phase of Korean children’s song “Try to Follow Me.”
Within a few hours after the release it took No. 1 spots on many online
Korean music charts.

15. (New) Big Bang – Lollipop
Part 2
Score: 355
Genre: R&B / Hip-hop
Music: Teddy / Lyrics:
Teddy, G-Dragon, T.O.P
Album: Big Bang digital single
“Lollipop Part 2” Track 1
Watch: MV
Comment:
Last year, Big Bang introduced 2NE1 (who ironically is one spot above
them this week) with the song Lollipop. Now part 2 of this song has
just been released and it is all Big Bang this time. During the past
year, each of the members has been busy with their solo activities
whether it was through solo music activities or for drama soundtracks.
This is their first time in a while since the group has worked together
as a whole. The song is a hip-hop electronica number for the LG Cyon
mobile phone and once again, it was composed by Teddy with lyrics penned
by Teddy, G-Dragon, and TOP. Through this song, the boys are to show
their sexy and manly side.

16. (New) T-Ara – 너 때문에
미쳐 (Crazy Because Of You)
Score: 307
Genre: Pop /
Dance
Music: Cho Young Soo, Kim Tae
Hyun / Lyrics: Wheesung
Album: T-Ara Vol. 1 Repackaged
Version Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance     
Comment: T-Ara who has released hits
including “Lie,” “Bo Peep Bo Peep” and “Like The First Time” has done a
180 degree turn with their repackaged version of their first album. The
title track is “Crazy Because of You” and it was made by an all-star
combination: co-composed by Jo Young Soo and Kim Tae Hyun and penned by
Wheesung. This dance track has a pop feel with electronic sounds. This
song replaced “Like The First Time” and debuted at No. 16 this week.

17.
(-2) ZE:A – Mazeltov
Score: 301
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Han Sang Won
Album:
ZE:A 1st single “Nativity” Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the
title track of ZE:A’s debut single album “Nativity.” “Mazeltov” means
“good luck” and it can be heard repeatedly throughout the song. It has
an addictive and appealing chorus. The sophisticated lyrics are about a
breakup and forgetting one’s past love by day of the week. (credits to
Arirang TV – Pops In Seoul)

18. (+1) Yim Jae Bum –
낙인 (Stigma: KBS Drama “Chuno” OST)
Score: 255
Genre:
Pop Ballad
Music: Choi Chul Ho, Kim Jong
Chan / Lyrics: Kim Jong Chan
Album: KBS Drama “Chuno’
OST Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Comment: We are seeing a continuous
revival of drama OST songs on the chart. The latest one on the top 20
is from the highly rated KBS historical drama “Chuno” starring Jang
Hyuk, Oh Ji Ho, and Lee Da Hae. The OST comes with the huskiest male
voice in Korea in the name of Yim Jae Bum whose theme song “Stigma” is
his first top 20 hit in many many years. This week it moves up a spot
again to No. 18.

19. (-2) Ga In & Jo Kwon – 우리
사랑하게 됐어요 (We Fell In Love)
Score: 252
Genre: Pop
Ballad
Music: Lee Min Soo, Je-A / Lyrics:
Kim Ina, Ga In, Jo Kwon
Album: Ga In & Jo Kwon digital
single “We Fell In Love” Track 1
Watch: MV Live
Performance
Comment: The latest hit coming from the
reality TV Show “We Got Married”. The song features Brown Eyed Girl’s
Ga In and 2AM’s Jo Kwon. It’s composed by Brown Eyed Girl’s leader
Je-A. It is a nice duet song that has an (8 beat) new wave sound that
was popular during the 1980s. Composer Lee Min Soo (Love; Abracadabra)
and lyricist Kim In Na have contributed in creating the song as well. Ga
In and Jo Kwon also contributed to the lyrics by telling honest stories
of their make-believe marriage life. Through this couple/duet song, we
will be able to listen to their wonderful harmony and outstanding vocal
skills.

20. (-2) Kim Jin Pyo (feat. SG Wannabe Kim
Jin Ho) – 로맨틱 겨울 (Romantic Winter)
Score: 230
Genre:
Hip-hop
Music: Psy, Yoo Gun Hyung / Lyrics:
Psy, Kim Jin Pyo
Album: Kim Jin Pyo mini-album “Romantic
Winter” Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Comment: This is the title track of
Kim Jin-pyo’s mini-album “Romantic Winter.” The accompaniment of a
25-member orchestra and the sweet voice of Kim Jin-ho of SG Wannabe
depict winter in the most charming way. Kim Jin-pyo’s gentle rapping is
especially impressive. Psy and Yoo Keon, who wrote the song, willingly
presented it to Kim Jin-pyo at his request. (credits to Arirang TV –
Pops In Seoul)

21 . (New) Kim Yeon Ji
(See Ya) – 우리 다시 만나요 ( Let’s Meet Again )
: 221
22 . (-6) Trax – 가슴이 차가운 남자 ( Let You Go ) : 218
23 . (-2)
Lim Chang Jung – 잊혀지는 이별 ( Forgotten Break Up ) : 207
24 . (+3) Rumble Fish –
좋은 사람 있으면 소개시켜줘 ( If You Find a Good Person Introduce Me to Him )
: 167
25 . (-5) After School – 너 때문에 ( Because Of You ) : 165
26 .
(+4) J.ae (feat. Eun Ji Won) – No. 5 : 153
27 . (+10) An Jin Kyung
– 못된 사람 ( Bad Person ) : 148
28
. (-5) Na Yoon Kwon – 멍청이 ( Fool ) : 143
29 . (-3) B2ST – Mystery
: 142
30 . (-2) Lyn (feat. Seo In Kook) – 새로고침 ( Refresh ) : 138
31
. (-9) Younha – 오늘 헤어졌어요 ( We Broke Up Today ) : 136
32 . (-8) 2PM –
Tik Tok : 132
33 . (-8) KCM (feat. MC Mong) – 꽃을 든 남자 ( Man
Holding Flowers ) : 119
34 . (-5) F.Cuz – Jiggy : 110
35 . (-3)
Lisa (feat. Miryo) – 우리 결혼할까? ( Shall We Marry? ) : 104
36 . (+13) Park Mi
Kyung – 돌아와 ( Come Back ) : 92
***
BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
37
. (+4) Just – 못난 사랑 ( Bad Love ) : 90
38 . (New) PK Heman (feat.
Yuri) – 미안해 ( I Am Sorry ) : 89
39 . (-4) Islander – 웃다가 울다가 지붕뚫고 하이킥
( Laughing, Then Crying High Kick Through the Roof ) : 85
40 . (New) Kiroy Y –
밤하늘의 별을 ( Stars In The Night ) :
71
41 . (-10) Bubble Sisters – 가시리 ( To Leave ) : 70
42 . (+2)
Lucid Fall – 고등어 ( Mackerel ) : 67
43 . (-7) HybRefine – You Can Fly
: 63
44
. (-5) IU & Na Yoon Kwon – 첫사랑이죠 ( It’s My First Love )
: 62
45 . (New) Hye Ji – 어제처럼 ( Like Yesterday ) : 61
46 . (-8)
Jewelry – Love Story : 60
47 . (-1) T-Max – 한번쯤은 ( At Least One
Time: KBS Drama “God Of Study” OST ) : 41
48 . (New) Sun Min – 놓치다 (
To Let Go ) : 40
49 . (New) Tin Tin Five – 청춘 ( Adolescence ) : 38
50
. (New) Three Musketeers – 먹어 먹어 ( Eat Eat ) : 33

Blue: Songs to watch
out under top 20
Green: Editor’s
recommendations under top 20

BONUS TRACK:
Rizi (feat. SuHo) – I
Cry
Genre: Pop Ballad

Album: Rizi single “I Cry”
Track 1
Watch: MV
Comment:
Actress turned singer, Rizi returns with a new single album titled, I
Cry. Rizi debuted as a actress in 2008 with “Welcome to My Universe” and
had gained lots of anticipation from fans. Her new single, “I Cry” has
great melody that flows well with SuHo’s rap. The song will be used as
the background music for Skindinavia women cosmetics commercials.
(credits to motoway065 for translations)

YESTERDAY
ONCE MORE:
Tim – 사랑합니다… (I
Love You)

Album: Tim Vol. 1 (2003)
Track 1
Watch: MV
Live
Performance
Comment: Tim (aka Hwang Young Min) is a
Korean-American ballad singer. “I Love You” is the main track for Tim’s
first album and was written by famous producer Yoon Sang who mentored
Tim for his first album. This song was a huge success with his debut in
2003. He was labeled as the new “ballad prince”. This song is still
regularly played for it’s confession of love and a popular karaoke song.
Tim’s last album was in 2007 with his fourth album and he released two
digital singles in 2008. (credits to ~S2~)

Sources of
the chart

Air
Monitor Chart – 15%
Cable Sources (MNet, KMTV, Cable
Airplays) – 15%
Various Internet charts (Dosirak, Bugs,
Melon, Naver, Monkey3, Daum, Cyworld, Soribada) – 15%
ChartKorea
– 10%
Hottracks Weekly Album Sales (2 weeks lag) – 10%
SBS
Inky Gayo Take 7 + Internet Chart + MP3 Download Chart – 10%
MBC
Inky Top 100 Chart – 10%
KBS Music Bank K-Chart – 10%
Gasoo
appearance on gayo shows (MBC Music Core, SBS Inky Gayo, KBS Music
Bank, MNet M!Countdown, MBC Music Travel LaLaLa, SBS Kim Jung Eun
Chocolate, KBS Yoo Hee Yeol Sketchbook , MTV Non-stop, Pops In Seoul) –
5%