A number of years in the past, lots of Okay-pop’s greatest tracks have been buried as b-sides. This 12 months was totally different, with most of my favourite music promoted as title tracks. I actually favor this strategy. In spite of everything, nice songs ought to be paired with nice visuals/choreo at any time when potential. Nevertheless, it made for a barely much less prolific slate of “buried treasure” posts in 2024.
This countdown encompasses any monitor that didn’t obtain a full music video. This consists of album tracks, in addition to songs that will have been carried out however by no means actively promoted. It additionally consists of Japanese b-sides from Korean acts. Similar to the High 50 Singles record, all songs right here have been launched between December 1st, 2023 and November thirtieth, 2024.
Honorable Mentions:
ATEEZ – Egocentric Waltz
HwasA – Simply Need To Have Some Enjoyable
ITZY – Crown On My Head
Onew – Maestro
ONF – Aphrodite
P1Harmony – Final Name
tripleS – 24
TWS – Hearth Confetti
YOUNITE – How We Do
40. DREAMCATCHER – 2 RINGS
The ladies had a tune known as STΦMP! on this similar album, but it surely’s 2 Rings that unexpectedly stands because the monitor with most tread. (full evaluate)
39. ONEWE – A PIECE OF YOU
ONEWE firmly escape ballad territory with this bouncy, jump-along anthem. (full evaluate)
38. IVE – BLUE HEART
Melding quirky digital sounds with an ice queen angle, Blue Coronary heart eclipsed each IVE singles this 12 months. (full evaluate)
37. CRAVITY – BLUE & WHITE
Hidden because the b-side of a Japanese single, Blue & White presents an expansive soundscape and anthemic pop hooks. (full evaluate)
36. NMIXX – BREAK THE WALL
NMIXX attempt chugging, easy pop to nice success. This has the power of a success single. (full evaluate)
35. TWS – HIGHLIGHT
Befitting its season, Spotlight is a sentimental winter standout buoyed by candy melodies assured to maintain you heat.
34. WAKER – DASH
Pre-released earlier than their debut, the jagged Sprint sees Waker harnessing traditional boy group sounds to their profit. The harmonies into the refrain are very spectacular. (full evaluate)
33. MADEIN – DADARIDA
Many Okay-pop songs tried Afrobeats this 12 months, however Dadarida added extra propulsion and drama to the sound. (full evaluate)
32. VANNER – CIRCUIT
Clanging to life with heavy synth bass, Circuit stomps ahead with panache. It appears like SHINee and VIXX combined with new-gen power. (full evaluate)
31. ROCKY – MASTERPIECE
Rocky lets his full famous person presence unfold with Masterpiece‘s aggressive funk assault. This could have been his simple 2024 single. (full evaluate)
30. SF9 – MY FANTASIA
SF9 can all the time be counted on for an important b-side or two, and this 12 months it was pumping dancefloor power of My Fantasia. I like its rapid-fire tempo. (full evaluate)
29. DAY6 – SAD ENDING
DAY6 deliver a lot depth and emotion to this angsty banger. The surging, multi-part refrain alone deserves its flowers. (full evaluate)
28. MA1 – HIGHER WIRE
It’s uncommon {that a} survival sequence monitor makes this record, however Larger Wire remembers too many 2nd-gen greats to be ignored. I hope the precise group releases music this strong. (full evaluate)
27. P1HARMONY – COUNTDOWN TO LOVE
I nearly all the time favor P1Harmony’s b-sides to their title tracks and Countdown To Love‘s funky rock power solely seals the deal. This showcases a lot of what makes the group nice. (full evaluate)
26. TWS – UNPLUGGED BOY
Earlier than hey! hey! blew the door vast open, Unplugged Boy unveiled TWS’s penchant for smooth rock. That is such a subtly addictive monitor.
25. XDINARY HEROES – NIGHT OF FIREWORKS
The complete Troubleshooting album is strong, however the guys saved the perfect monitor for its finale. Night time Of Fireworks closes the album with splendidly anthemic melodies. (full evaluate)
24. ZEROBASEONE – KILL THE ROMEO
ZEROBASEONE promoted this monitor so typically it nearly feels as if it was a single. I favor their brighter fare, but when they have to go edgy that is the way in which to do it. The tune is so catchy.
23. DIGNITY – FIRE
Hearth makes an attempt a really particular Okay-pop sub-genre (specifically: Block B circa 2012) and pulls it off brilliantly. Had this been a single, I believe Dignity would have made extra waves this 12 months. (full evaluate)
22. VAHN – I SWEAR (FT. TAEB2)
Vahn goes full-on punk rock with this particular digital single. His raspy voice is the proper match for this sound, driving dwelling the depth of the music. (full evaluate)
21. WHIB – PLAY
WHIB borrow The Wind’s producers for a vibrant bubblegum monitor that might have been carried out by both group. I’m a sucker for this ultra-melodic sound and the skyscraper-sized refrain is a complete standout. (full evaluate)
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