K-pop Music Chart 2010 - July week 4

1. (+1) MC Mong (feat. Mellow) - 죽을 만큼 아파서 (Hurt To The Extent Of Death) *** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***
Score: 844
Genre: Hip-hop
Music: Kim Gun Woo / Lyrics: MC Mong, Park Jang Geun
Album: Blue Brand Vol. 2 Trauma Part 2 Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Comment: Finally we have a new No. 1 song this week. MC Mong's “Hurt To The Extent Of Death”, the title song from the 2nd project album of the Blue Brand series, "Trauma Part 2", unseated CN Blue's 6 week No. 1 song "Love". This song has the trademark MC Mong hip-hop style ballad with a listener friendly melody. Female singer Mellow lends her sweet vocal which includes many English lyrics, reminding us of Mong's old hit "A Letter Written To You Part 2". It is the first time on our chart that a song hits No. 1 despite no scheduled performance and promotion by the singer.

2. (+11) Miss A - Bad Girl Good Girl
Score: 787
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Park Jin Young
Album: Miss A first single "Bad But Good" Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: JYP has successfully launched Wonder Girls into international stars, and now Miss A may be following their footsteps. Miss A, which consists of members, Fei, Jia, Suzy, and Min, has finally debuted with their first album, “Bad But Good". The girls were training for three years plus under JYP and have already been part of shows and commercials (Samsung Anycall). The title track “Bad Girl Good Girl” is a medium tempo number that has European melodies incorporated with strong American hip-hop rhythms. The girls are to show powerful stage performances with this song. Having already won M!Countdown and Music Bank, this week "Bad Girl Good Girl" rises 11 more spots to No. 2, and will be the favorite to take over the top spot next week.

3. (+9) Baek Ji Young - 시간이 지나면 (When Time Passes)
Score: 732
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music + Lyrics: Jun Hae Sung
Album: Baek Ji Young Best Hits Album "Timeless; The Best" Track 1 Purchase this album
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Comment: Equally as impressive as Miss A is Baek Ji Young's "When Time Passes", moving up nine spots to No. 3 in just its 2nd week on the chart. This song is coming from Baek Ji Young's best hits album "Timeless; The Best". “When Time Passes” a ballad that brings “beauty” back to the music scene. It lyrics tell a story about a person resenting how slowly time passes by during the time she longs for an ex-lover. Just like MC Mong's song, this song is ranked very high despite no promotion by the singer yet.

4. (+3) Tae Yang (feat. G Dragon) - I Need A Girl
Score: 716
Genre: R&B/Hip-hop/Dance
Music +Lyrics: Jun Koon
Album: Tae Yang Vol. 1 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Big Bang's Tae Yang who received much love through his mini album, “Hot” has returned after two years with his first full length album, “Solar.” This album holds special meaning for the singer himself as it celebrates the ten year dream he had since his days as a trainee. The title track is “I Need a Girl” which was composed by rookie producer Jun Koon. Tae Yang’s mellow vocals flow well with the easy melody line and special rap featuring by fellow Big Bang member, G-Dragon. It moves up three spots to No. 4 this week.

5. (+10) Kan Mi Youn (feat. MBLAQ Mir) - 미쳐 가 (Go Crazy)
Score: 642
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music+ Lyrics: Bang Shi Hyuk
Album: Kan Mi Youn digital single "Go Crazy" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Kan Mi Youn, who has debuted fourteen years ago as the lead vocalist of Baby VOX has returned with a digital single, “Go Crazy” after spending two years doing activities in China. It’s been three years since her last digital single album in 2007 and in order for this comeback; she has spent lots of time working on new music, dance and style. Many people have known Kan as a ballad singer, but through “Go Crazy,” a dance number with lively rhythms and guitar sounds, fans will see her otherwise. The song was composed by hitmaker, Bang Shi Hyuk and features special rap featuring by MBLAQ’s Mir. This week "Go Crazy" continues moving up fast, up another 10 spots to the top 5.

6. (-3) IU (feat. 2AM Seul Ong) - 잔소리 (Nagging)
Score: 640
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Lee Min Soo / Lyrics: Kim Ina
Album: IU digital single "Nagging" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: IU dropped three spots this week with "Nagging". IU, who had debuted at a young age of 16 with ballad number, “Missing Child” showcasing her strong vocal at such a young age, returned with a new single. The title track is “Nagging” which was co-composed by Lee Min Soo who was responsible for Brown Eyed Girls’ “Abracadabra” and G.Gorilla of bands, Eve and Sprinkler. Seul Ong of 2AM is featured in this song, garnering interests among fans.

7. (+2) Super Junior - 너 같은 사람 또 없어 (No Other)
Score: 639
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music: Reefa, Ryan Jhun, C-2 Produc / Lyrics: Kenzie
Album: Super Junior Vol. 4 Repackaged Version Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Super Junior, who has topped various charts the past month with their hit song, “Bonamana,” returns with a repackaged fourth album. The new album consists of four new tracks, including follow up title track "No Other". It has hip-hop sounds from the south with trendy beats and a synth riff. This pop dance number was composed by Reefa, C-2, and Ryan Jhun, and penned by renowned Kenzie. The song depicts yet another side of Super Junior. This week "No Other" moves up another two spots to No. 7.

8. (-4) Sistar - Push Push
Score: 558
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Brave Brothers
Album: Sistar first single Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: We saw a large of influx of prominent new girl groups last year and we got another one now. They are four-membered group Sistar! Formed by Bo Ra, Hyo Lin, Da Som, and So You, who underwent over two years of vocal and dance training. Even before their debut, the group was paired with Jang Geun Suk for a major Samsung Yepp ad campaign and the Magic Drag CM song. Sistar's debut song "Push Push" is doing well on the chart. This week it dropped four spots to No. 8. Produced by Brave Brothers, "Push Push" is a funky dance song that the girls match with funky retro looks. (credits to ~S2~)

9. (+31) Narsha - 삐리빠빠 (Bbi Ri Bba Bba) *** BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
Score: 550
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music: East4A / Lyrics: Kim Ina
Album: Narsha 1st mini-album Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Brown Eyed Girl's Narsha who had sung solo songs on drama OSTs before is coming out with her first solo mini album, “Narsha.” The producer of the Brown Eyed Girls’ third album (“Abracadabra” & “Sign”), Cho Young Chul took responsibility for the production of this album, upgrading it a notch. The title track is “Bbi Ri Bba Bba", which is also an electronica number with house beats. It is a very unique song. This week it is our biggest mover, up 31 spots to No. 9.

10. (-9) CNBlue - Love
Score: 533
Genre: Rock
Music: SEIKOZI / Lyrics: Han Sung Ho
Album: CNBlue 2nd mini-album "Blue Love" Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: After spending the last 6 weeks at the top spot, CNBlue's "Love" falls to No. 10 this week. Being the top rookie group in 2010, CNBlue had hyped up the music scene with their single, "Loner" (ranked No. 2 on our half year top 10) earlier this year has returned with their second mini album. Their songs are upgraded alternative rock based ballads with a hint of rap, showcasing their full potential as a band.

11. (-3) T.O.P - Turn It Up
Score: 513
Genre: Hip-hop
Music: T.O.P, Teddy / Lyrics: T.O.P
Album: T.O.P digital single "Turn It Up" Track 1
Watch: MV
Comment: This is the title track of T.O.P's first digital single album. It's a hip-hop song that marks T.O.P's debut as a solo artist, and contains witty lyrics and rap laid on top of deep bass and beat. The song was written and composed by T.O.P himself, and his perfect transformation into a glamorous hip-hop artist can be seen. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

12. (+27) Son Dam Bi - Queen
Score: 510
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music: Kim Tae Hyun / Lyrics: Kim Hee Sun
Album: Som Dam Bi 3rd mini-album Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Having established herself as one of the top female solo singers in Korea now, Son Dam Bi has returned after a year and four months of preparation with her third mini album, “The Queen.” The singer shows a 180 degree transformation in contrast to her past retro style bokgo dance songs. The title track is “Queen” which incorporates electronica and rock to bring about a new style of pop dance music. The bouncy rhythms along with its addictive chorus and rap will catch listeners’ attention right away. This week "Queen" moves up 27 big spots to No. 12.

13. (-8) Supreme Team - 땡땡땡 (Ding Dong)
Score: 495
Genre: Hip-hop

Album: Supreme Team Vol. 1 Repackaged Version Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of Supreme Team's 2nd mini album, 'Spin Off [Repackage].' It's a hip hop song with very impressive brass sounds in the first half part. You will be reminded of the passion and explosive energy of hooligans at a soccer game or of the audience at a bullfight. Supreme Team's signature powerful rap and the intense and addictive beat are impressive. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

14. (New) 4Minute - I Me Me Mine *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***
Score: 418
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music +Lyrics: Lee Sang Ho, Shin Sa Dong Tiger
Album: 4minute 2nd mini-album "Hit Your Heart" Track 4 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: After their top 3 hit "HUH", 4minute is back with their follow up song "I Me Me Mine" and it is our highest debut at No. 14 this week. This is another song that displays 4minute's fierce image on stage despite their young age. It is destined to be another big hit for the group.

15. (-5) MBLAQ - Y
Score: 411
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Rain
Album: MBLAQ 2nd single album "Y" Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Title song of MBLAQ's first mini album "Y." Produced by singer Rain himself, the song is about a man who is suffering from the betrayal of a woman. The rich sound of the bass and drums harmonizes with the members' powerful vocals which heighten the tension in the song. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

16. (+2) Jo Kwon - 고백하던 날 (Day Of Confession)
Score: 405
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Jo Kwon, Shim Eun Ji / Lyrics: Kim Eun Soo, Shim Eun Ji
Album: Jo Kwon digital single "Day Of Confession" Track 1
Watch: MV
Comment: 2AM’s Jo Kwon, who has received much love through MBC’s show “We Got Married,” has revealed to fans a digital single, “Day of Confession.” This mid-tempo number, which incorporates drums with synthesizer sounds, will have listeners bob their heads to the beat. Jo Kwon has helped create the song himself with rookie composer Shim Eun Ji. This week it moves up two spots to No. 16.

17. (-6) Orange Caramel - 마법 소녀 (Magic Girl)
Score: 490
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music : Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Wheesung
Album: Orange Caramel 1st mini-album Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: After School’s subgroup, Orange Caramel, which consists of members Reina, Nana, and Lizzy has released their first mini album this summer with the concept of “Candy Culture.” The girls have shed their powerful and sexy image of After School in order to show fans a new style and start a new trend. The title track, “Magic Girl” was composed by Cho Young Soo and Wheesung. It is a medium tempo Bokgo dance number with a Bokgo dance popular during the 1980s; it flows well with a Korean melody. It has easy lyrics that are sung brightly by the group. This week it drops six spots to No. 17.

18. (-12) Seo In Young - 사랑이라 쓰고 아픔이라 부른다 (Write Love And Call It Pain)
Score: 353
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Park Geun Tae / Lyrics: Jung Byung Gi
Album: Seo In Young EP "Love-Elly" Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Title song of Seo In-young's mini album "Lov-Elly." The song represents the talented singer Seo In-young as a solo artist rather than a member of the girl group Jewelry. Love is compared to pain in the metaphorical lyrics. The singer shows off her powerful voice and more mature tone. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

19. (+17) One Two - Very Good
Score: 319
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music + Lyrics: Brave Brothers
Album: One Two digital single "Very Good" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Two-member dance group One Two makes a comeback with their fourth digital single album, “Very Good”, just in time for the summer. It is of the dance hall genre and is once again composed by the famous Brave Brothers, making it the third track in which the group collaborated with the producer. The song incorporates brass and synth sounds, perfect for the season. This week it moves up 17 spots to No. 19, becoming the duo's latest top 20 hit.

20. (-4) Infinite - 다시 돌아와 (Come Back Again)
Score: 307
Genre: Pop / Dance

Album: Infinite first mini-album "First Invasion" Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Rookie boy band Infinite launches their First Invasion debut mini album. The seven-member group is from the same company as Epik High, who helps producing their album. Their first single "Come Back Again", which mixes vintage rock and electronica for a stylish new sound. The song's music video is directed by the director of Brown Eyed Girls' Abracadabra. This week it drops four spots to No. 20.

21	.	(-7)	Koyote	-	Return				:	266
22	.	(+4)	Hot Patato	-	고백	(	Confession	)	:	233
23	.	(-1)	Vibe	-	다시 와주라	(	Come to Me Again	)	:	200
24	.	(-5)	Hwa Yobi	-	Bye Bye Bye				:	191
25	.	(New)	Lee Seung Hwan	-	완벽한 추억	(	Perfect Memory	)	:	189
26	.	(New)	Brown Eyed Soul	-	Can't Stop Lovin' You				:	177
27	.	(-10)	Davichi	-	시간아 멈춰라	(	Time, Stop	)	:	173
28	.	(New)	SS501	-	Let Me Be The One				:	172
29	.	(+2)	Jang Yoon Jung	-	올래	(	Will You Come	)	:	171
30	.	(-5)	f(x)	-	Nu Abo				:	149
31	.	(-7)	T-Max	-	까불지마	(	Don't Be Rude	)	:	145
32	.	(-9)	Wonder Girls	-	2 Different Tears				:	141
33	.	(+1)	Hwan Hee	-	바람이 되어서라도	(	Even If It Becomes the Wind	)	:	139
34	.	(New)	G.na (feat. Yong Jun Hyung)	-	꺼져 줄게 잘 살아	(	I'll Back Off So Live Well	)	:	128
35	.	(New)	KCM	-	죽도록 사랑해	(	Love You to the Extent of Death	)	:	127
36	.	(-16)	Navi	-	우리 정말 사랑했어요	(	We Really Loved	)	:	122
37	.	(New)	Hye Ryoung	-	알잖아	(	You Know	)	:	114
38	.	(+10)	Sori	-	Hero				:	109
39	.	(-11)	JK Kim Dong Wook	-	오늘 그댈 사랑합니다	(	I Love You Today	)	:	104
40	.	(New)	Norazo	-	카레	(	Curry	)	:	103
41	.	(+5)	Black Pearl	-	고고씽	(	Gogossing	)	:	102
42	.	(+5)	ZE:A	-	이별드립	(	Breakup Ad-lib	)	:	101
43	.	(New)	Epitone Project (vocal Cha Se Jung)	-	선인장	(	Cactus	)	:	89
44	.	(-11)	Bobby Kim	-	남자답게	(	Like a Man	)	:	77
45	.	(-10)	Lyn	-	자기야, 여보야, 사랑아	(	Daring, Honey, Love	)	:	75
46	.	(-17)	Untouchable	-	회전목마	(	Merry Go Round	)	:	70
47	.	(New)	Teen Top	-	박수	(	Clap	)	:	66
48	.	(-5)	Suki	-	One Love				:	63
49	.	(New)	UV	-	집행유애	(	Probation	)	:	62
50	.	(-13)	Seo Hyun (SNSD)	-	아파도 괜찮아요	(	It's Okay Even If It Hurts	)	:	60

Blue: Songs to watch out under top 20

Green: Editor's recommendations under top 20

BONUS TRACK:

The Gagle – Sad Diary (feat. Say U)

Genre: Hip-hop

Album: The Gagle digital single "Sad Diary" Track 1

Listen To: Full Song

Comment: Hip-hop group, The Gagle returns with a new single, “Sad Diary.” The title track which is of the same title was produced by MK and is an emotional number with a sad movie-like storyline. The Gagle hopes to bring out more mature music through this mini album. (credits to motoway065 for translations)

YESTERDAY ONCE MORE:

Lee Dong Gun-Friends (Stained Glass OST)

Genre: Pop Ballad

Album: SBS Drama "Stained Glass" OST (2004) Track 2

Watch: MV

Comment: Lee Dong-gun is an actor and singer. He debuted in 1998 as an actor and singer but he has found much more success in his acting than music hence his music has been on hiatus. He has released several albums, including Japanese tracks. Lee Dong-gun is currently enlisted in the military.

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