K-Pop Music Chart 2010 - August Week 1

1. (--) Miss A - Bad Girl Good Girl *** 2 WEEKS NO. 1 ***
Score: 951
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's latest girl group, Miss A, remains at No. 1 this week with their debut song "Bad Girl Good Girl". 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.

2. (+1) Tae Yang (feat. G Dragon) - I Need A Girl
Score: 825
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: Tae Yang's "I Need A Girl" continues to move closer to the top spot and is at No. 2 this week. 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. This song is already a two time winner at Inky Gayo.

3. (-1) Narsha - 삐 리빠빠 (Bbi Ri Bba Bba)
Score: 748
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 and upgraded 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 drops one spot to No. 3.

4. (+1) MC Mong (feat. Mellow) - 죽을 만큼 아파서 (Hurt To The Extent Of Death)
Score: 734
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: 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", rises one spot again to No. 4 this week. 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".

5. (-1) Son Dam Bi - Queen
Score: 684
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 for 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" falls one spot to No. 5.

6. (New) Se7en - Better Together *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***
Score: 665
Genre: Pop/Dance

Album: Se7en mini-album "Digital Bounce" Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: After a hiatus of three years to concentrate on his overseas activities, Se7en finally makes a comeback in Korea with a mini-album "Digital Bounce". The title track is “Better Together", created by YG’s main producer Teddy, who also composed 2NE1’s “Fire", “I Don’t Care", and so forth. This is a listener friendly dance beat songs perfect for the summer. It is our highest debut this week at No. 6.

7. (+6) G.na (feat. Yong Jun Hyung of BEAST) - 꺼져 줄게 잘 살아 (I'll Back Off So Live Well)
Score: 624
Genre: Pop
Music: Kim Do Hoon / Lyrics: Wheesung
Album: G.na 1st mini-album Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Perhaps the most anticipated new female solo singer this year, G.NA makes her debut this summer with mini album, “Draw G’s First Breath". G.NA (Korean name: Choi Gina) has worked with famous composer Kim Do Hoon, who composed the title track “I’ll Back Off So Live Well", yet she alone produced the entire album. Wheesung is responsible for penning the lyrics to this track. This mid-tempo track has an unforgettable melody line that is as shocking as the title of the song. BEAST member, Yong Jun Hyung, helps out with the rap featuring in the song as well. This week it reaches the top 10, moving up six spots to No. 7.

8. (+13) SHINee - 루시퍼 (Lucifer)
Score: 563
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music: Yoo Young Jin, Jhun, Kapit, Rexha / Lyrics: Yoo Young Jin
Album: SHINee Vol. 2 Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: SHINee, who received much love with “Ring Ding Dong”, returns this summer transformed, in time for their second album, “Lucifer". Through this new thirteen track album, fans are able to hear a variety of music styles in addition to the members’ skillful vocals. The title track is “Lucifer”, which uses both the break dance genre popular in the ‘80s along with urban electronica. The powerful rhythms are expected to be refreshing and addictive. The lyrics portray a selfish heart who mistakes obsession as love, going back and forth between blackmail and conciliation. This week it moves up 13 spots to No. 8, becoming SHINee's latest top 10 hit.

9. (+6) Park Jae Bum - 믿어 줄래 (Will You Believe Me?)
Score: 552
Genre: R&B Ballad
Original Song : Nothin' On You - B.o.B
Album: Park Jae Bum EP "Will You Believe Me?" Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Comment: After a nasty split with 2PM, Park Jae Bum is finally singing again and has released an EP. “Nothin’ On You” is a remake of B.o.B’s hit single, with supplementary melody arrangements by producer Park Geun Tae. An English and remix version of the song are also included. Fans all over the world are already anticipating this hot single! This week it moves up six spots into the top 10, at No. 9.

10. (+13) Park Myung Soo and Nicole (Kara) - 고래 (Whale)
Score: 514
Genre: Pop
Music +Lyrics: E-Tribe
Album: Park Myung Soo and Nicole digital single "Whale" Track 1
Watch: MV
Comment: Park Myung Soo teamed up with SNSD's Jessica last year to record the fun song "Cold Noodle". He is back again this year, teamming up with a member of another prominent girl group: Nicole of Kara. This is yet another fun song with a cute cartoon MV. "Whale" did even better than "Cold Noodle" last year as it hits the top 10 this week, moving up 13 spots to No. 10.

11. (-1) 4Minute - I My Me Mine
Score: 502
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 My Me Mine", and it drops one spot to No. 11 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. 4minute is set to make their Japanese debut. We wish them good luck.

12. (-3) Kan Mi Youn (feat. MBLAQ Mir) - 미쳐 가 (Go Crazy)
Score: 483
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" drops three spots to No. 12.

13. (-7) Super Junior - 너 같은 사람 또 없어 (No Other)
Score: 455
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" drops seven spots to No. 13.

14. (+30) Chae Yeon - 봐 봐 봐 (Look Look Look) *** BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
Score: 454
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music + Lyrics: Kim Chang Hwan
Album: Chae Yeon mini-album "Look At" Track 4 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Korea’s sexy diva Chae Yeon makes a comeback this summer after a year, with her second mini album. The new title track is “Look Look Look”, a dance number with electronica sounds and Miami beats. This dynamic song is expected to excite fans once more. This song is about a new generation of women and men who are shy in front of love. The song is garnering even more interest because veteran singer Kim Gun Mo took part in the chorus. It is our biggest mover this week, up 30 spots to No. 14.

15. (-8) Baek Ji Young - 시간이 지나면 (When Time Passes)
Score: 447
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music + Lyrics: Jun Hae Sung
Album: Baek Ji Young Best Hits Album "Timeless; The Best" Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Comment: Baek Ji Young's "When Time Passes" dropped eight spots to No. 15 this week. 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.

16. (-8) Sistar - Push Push
Score: 392
Genre: Pop / Dance
Music + Lyrics: Brave Brothers
Album: Sistar first single Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of Sistar's debut single album with the same title, 'Push Push.' It is a new trend song created by the hit-makers, Brave Siblings, and Sistar. It features a unique style that blends real drum sounds, intense beats, and powerful vocals, adding to the enjoyment of the song. It's a song about love from the confident girls who are unafraid to show their charismatic appeals. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

17. (-6) IU (feat. 2AM Seul Ong) - 잔소리 (Nagging)
Score: 353
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Lee Min Soo / Lyrics: Kim Ina
Album: IU digital single "Nagging" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: IU dropped six spots to No. 17 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.

18. (-4) Supreme Team - 땡땡땡 (Ding Dong)
Score: 329
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)

19. (+9) Infinite - 다시 돌아와 (Come Back Again)
Score: 242
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 returns to the top 20 at No. 19.

20. (-1) Jo Kwon - 고백하던 날 (Day Of Confession)
Score: 235
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 Live Performance
Comment: 2AM’s Jo Kwon, who has received much love through MBC’s show “We Got Married,” has revealed to fans a digital single titled “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 drops one spot to No. 20.

21	.	(-9)	One Two	-	Very Good				:	221
22	.	(New)	Monday Kiz & V.O.S	-	미치겠다	(	Going Crazy	)	:	212
23	.	(+9)	Lee Seung Chul	-	그 사람	(	That Person	)	:	207
24	.	(-6)	Hwan Hee	-	내가 더 아플게	(	I'll Hurt More	)	:	203
25	.	(-8)	T.O.P	-	Turn It Up				:	202
26	.	(-1)	Orange Caramel	-	마법 소녀	(	Magic Girl	)	:	190
27	.	(-3)	December	-	혼자 왔어요	(	Came Alone	)	:	188
28	.	(-12)	CNBlue	-	Love				:	172
29	.	(--)	Jang Yoon Jung	-	올래	(	Will You Come	)	:	162
30	.	(New)	Seo Tai Ji	-	하여가	(	And That	)	:	160
31	.	(New)	Homme	-	밥만 잘 먹더라	(	Eat Well	)	:	155
32	.	(-12)	Lee Seung Hwan	-	완벽한 추억	(	Perfect Memory	)	:	147
33	.	(New)	DJ DOC	-	나 이런 사람이야	(	I'm This Kind of Person	)	:	136
34	.	(-4)	Big Mama	-	절대	(	Absolutely	)	:	132
35	.	(-1)	Hot Patato	-	고백	(	Confession	)	:	121
36	.	(-9)	SS501	-	Let Me Be The One				:	113
37	.	(-4)	Brown Eyed Soul	-	Can't Stop Lovin' You				:	112
38	.	(New)	Rottyful Sky	-	No Way				:	111
39	.	(-1)	T.O.A	-	더 사랑하니까	(	Because I Love More	)	:	110
40	.	(New)	Cult Two	-	사랑해	(	I Love You	)	:	101
41	.	(-4)	Wonder Girls	-	2 Different Tears				:	100
42	.	(-20)	Seo In Young	-	사랑이라 쓰고 아픔이라 부른다	(	Write Love And Call It Pain	)	:	99
43	.	(+2)	f(x)	-	Nu Abo				:	98
44	.	(New)	Gil Me (feat. K.Will)	-	미안해 사랑해서	(	Sorry for Loving You	)	:	97
45	.	(New)	Shin Hye Sung	-	Ex-Mind				:	91
46	.	(-20)	Norazo	-	카레	(	Curry	)	:	86
47	.	(-6)	KCM	-	죽도록 사랑해	(	Love You to the Extent of Death	)	:	72
48	.	(-8)	Teen Top	-	박수	(	Clap	)	:	68
49	.	(Re)	Kim Yeo Hee	-	나의 노래	(	My Song	)	:	67
50	.	(--)	Joosuc	-	Pop N Drop				:	66

Blue: Songs to watch out under top 20

Green: Editor's recommendations under top 20

BONUS TRACK:

Ukelele Picnic - 작은고양이(Small Cat)

Genre: Indie / Alternative Light Rock

Album: Ukelele Picnic Vol. 1 Track 1

Watch: MV

Comment: Broccoli, You Too’s former member Cinnamon, Hachi and TJ’s Jo Tae Jun, and Peach’s Lee Byung Hun come together to form the band, Ukulele Picnic perfect for the start of the summer. The title track is “Small Cat” With the help of other artists such as IS who is part of Triplet Fusion Korean Classical Band, Taoka Miki of Japanese band, Indigo, and YouTube star, David Choi, the band creates music using Hawaii’s representative instrument, the ukulele. (credits to motoway065 for translations)

YESTERDAY ONCE MORE:

KCM - 흑백사진 (Black And White Photo)

Genre: Pop Ballad

Album: KCM Vol. 1 (2004) Track 1

Watch: MV Live Performance

Comment: KCM stands for the initial of his full name Kang Chang Mo and he is a ballad singer in Korea. He was recognised as the second Kim Jong Kook as he resembled the muscles and a hight pitched yet husky voice. He is known for his capability to sing in five octaves, a skill not too many singers have. KCM made his debut in 2004 and has accumulated many hit songs to date. Some of his most popular songs are "Smile again", "The Sun's Tears", "For Eunyung", "Goodbye & One & Only" and the