The tip of the 12 months countdowns are lastly right here! As at all times, we’ll kick off with the large one: The Bias Record’s prime 50 songs of the 12 months! Every day this week, I’ll be counting down ten of the 12 months’s finest, till primary is revealed on Friday.
To be eligible for this prime 50 listing, songs will need to have had a Korean launch as a title observe, follow-up or promotional video between Dec. 1st, 2023 and Nov. thirtieth, 2024.
Interested by previous countdowns? Try the masterpost right here!
50. Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT.
I suppose it may very well be argued whether or not or not this music is Okay-pop in any respect, however what’s sure is its addictive vitality and cultural dominance since its October launch. (full evaluation)
49. CRAVITY – Love Or Die
The blokes leaned into rock sounds this 12 months and no observe did it higher than the barreling Love Or Die. The music simply by no means lets up. (full evaluation)
48. B.I – Tasty
This might definitely be thought-about a slight entry into B.I’s discography, however its funky beat and taunting hook proved to have lasting influence on my springtime playlist. (full evaluation)
47. BOYNEXTDOOR – Good Man
Initially, I discovered Good Man too subdued for its personal good. However as BOYNEXTDOOR songs usually do, its off-kilter persona endured in the long term. The music merely wouldn’t succeed if carried out by some other group. (full evaluation)
46. TWS – Double Take
Many followers are frightened of a darkish, extra historically “badass” transformation looming for TWS, however Double Take‘s quirky method proves their tackle hip-hop could also be much less generic than anticipated. (full evaluation)
45. BOYNEXTDOOR – Harmful
Talking of quirky hip-hop, BOYNEXTDOOR are again once more with a cool, brash banger that capitalizes on the group’s cartoonish vitality. (full evaluation)
44. RESCENE – Love Assault
RESCENE flew underneath the radar in 2024, however this primary comeback marked them as a rookie to look at. The glowing, multi-part refrain is the whole lot I’ve been lacking in Okay-pop’s lady group fare. (full evaluation)
43. Vanner – Jackpot
Vanner simply barely missed the countdown final 12 months, however they kicked off 2024 with aplomb. Jackpot has raucous vitality to spare, bolstered by sturdy performances from seasoned idols. (full evaluation)
42. RIIZE – Combo
Although it didn’t obtain the promotional heft of their different 2024 singles, don’t overlook this angsty 90’s rock banger. It’s yet one more instance of RIIZE’s rising versatility. (full evaluation)
41. TWS – BFF
TWS themed most of their debut-year materials round friendship, discovering methods to painting broad themes with specificity. BFF‘s many idiosyncratic lyrical hooks make it stand out. (full evaluation)