BEST KPOP OF 2016 [first quarter]

Is it just me or is 2016 going even faster than 2015? I literally feel like New Years Eve was like last week… Anyways, A LOT of great kpop songs has been release since the beginning of the year. So let’s count down the top 10 best kpop songs of the first quarter of 2016!

10. Koh Nayoung || Whom?
    
    You probably haven’t heard of this song as Koh Nayoung is a very unknown singer. But I absolutely LOVE the song Whom! It has a old style Avril Lavigne vibe to it which I am weak for. I think this song deserved more love than it got and I suggest everyone should check it out
    Artist: Koh Nayoung
    Album: N/A
    Release Date: 01.02.2016
    Agency: N/A

9. WINNER || Sentimental
   
   Sentimental was the first WINNER song I ever heard and I absolutely love it. The songs fits in with the YG vibe perfectly, but is still very original. The music video is original as well with the ceiling view camera work and the quirky dancing.
   Artist: WINNER
   Bias: Taehyun
   Album: EXIT: E
   Release Date: 31.01.2016
   Agency: YG Entertainment

8. GOT7 || See The Light
   
   I (as a IGOT7) am not going to lie. The Flight Log Departure isn’t the best album GOT7 ever made. But it still has some gems on it. See The Light being my favorite. The song (written by Mark) is just amazing. It has a relaxing vibe and inspiring lyrics.
   Artist: GOT7
   Bias: Yugyeom
   Album: Flight Log Departure
   Release Date: 20.03.2016
   Agency: JYP Entertainment

7. Taemin || Mystery Lover
   
   Every song on the Press It album is gold, but Mystery Lover is one of my favorites. It’s a very original and refreshing song. And just like the title, the song has a mysterious feeling to it which makes it very interesting to listen to.
   Artist: Taemin (SHINee)
   Album: Press It
   Release Date: 22.02.2016
   Agency: S.M. Entertainment

6. DAY6 || Blood
   
   Blood is a fun and upbeat by my favorite rookie boy band: DAY6. The song puts a smile on my face with it’s strong retro vibe. It’s just a lot of fun to listen to!
   Artist: DAY6
   Bias: Young K
   Album: Daydream
   Release Date: 29.03.2016
   Agency: JYP Entertainment

5. Wendy ft. Eric Nam || Spring Love
   
   I will always have a weak spot for songs with a acoustic guitar as I play it myself. So that element certainly helps me love this song. But even if that wasn’t the case, it would still be this high on the list. Spring Love is an adorable song which is perfect for the spring time AND it has two my favorite artists working together. This song is basically a triple win!
   Artist: Wendy (Red Velvet) & Eric Nam
   Bias: Both!
   Album: STATION Project
   Release Date: 03.03.2016
   Agency: S.M. Entertainment

4. AOA CREAM || I’m jelly BABY
   
   The AOA sub-unit AOA CREAM made their debut with this amazing, catchy and addictive song. I’ve had I’m jelly BABY on repeat since it release and I am still not tired of it which proves this song is great. It just makes me happy!
   Artist: AOA CREAM
   Bias: Chanmi
   Album: I’m jelly BABY
   Release Date: 11.02.2016
   Agency: FNC Entertainment

3. Dal*Shabet || Someone Like U
   
   Speaking of songs that make me happy, here is another one! Someone Like U was the song that made me stan the girl group Dal*Shabet. The song has a catchy retro vibe. It’s just fun and I can easily see myself listening to it for years!
   Artist: Dal*Shabet
   Bias: Woohee
   Album: Naturalness
   Release Date: 04.01.2016
   Agency: Happy Face Entertainment

2. Amber || Borders
   
   Borders is a very beautiful and inspiring song by F(x)’s Amber. The message and lyrics are very strong. The song tells us to push through rough times because this is not the end. I love Amber for writing this masterpiece and I wish S.M. Entertainment would allow her to have creative freedom more often!
   Artist: Amber (F(x))
   Album: STATION Project
   Release Date: 24.03.2016
   Agency: S.M. Entertainment

1. Taemin || Soldier
   
   Soldier is my favorite song of the year so far. It is both beautiful and heartbreaking and it shows off Taemins impressive vocal skills. It messes with my heart every time I listen to it and I know I will never grow tired of this beautiful ballad!
   Artist: Taemin (SHINee)
   Album: Press It
   Release Date: 22.02.2016
   Agency: S.M. Entertainment

BEST KPOP OF MARCH 2016

March was a great moth to be a kpopper. A lot of groups made comebacks and there were a lot of solo comebacks/debuts and so many artists worked together in duets! It was hard to chose a top 10, but here it is!

10. Eric Nam || Interview
    
    Eric Nam finally made his comeback with the album “Interview”, the whole album is filled with heart warming jazzy songs. But none are as good as the title song Interview. It just warms my heart whenever I listen to it and I can’t handle the cuteness!

9. N-SONIC || Excalibur
   
   I am so glad a online friend of mine told me to check out N-SONIC’s new song, Excalibur. I honestly love it. It has a dark vibe to it which isn’t found in spring kpop songs very often. The song is addicting to listen to and I highly recommend it!

8. KNK || Knock
   
   KNK debuted this month with the song and single album Knock. The song doesn’t even feels like a debut song! It is really professional and it’s interesting to listen too. I honestly didn’t have time to fall in love with another kpop group, but somehow KNK made me fall in love with them!

7. Lee Hi || Hold Your Hand
   
   Lee Hi finally made a comeback this month with the album Silhouette. She released two title songs; Breath (a ballad) and Hold Your Hand. Out of the two Hold Your Hand is my favorite. It is a cute and catchy song that makes me happy when I listen to it!

6. GOT7 || Fly
   
   For those of you who don’t know; GOT7 is my ultimate bias group and I was super exited for their comeback. The Flight Log: Departure album is amazing, but Fly just didn’t really do it for me. The boys of GOT7 are all so talented, but the song Fly does nothing to show it! I still have hope for their song coming out next month tho!

5. DAY6 || Letting Go
   
   DAY6 also made a comeback with the mini album Daydream and the title song Letting Go. Just like their debut, the song is a sad pop rock about break up. The song is honestly so beautiful that it gave me chills the first time I listened to it and I love every song on their new album. DAY6 proved that they can still rock with only five members!

4. FIESTAR || Mirror
   
   Mirror is another sad and darker song. The song is amazing and shows of the girls talents so well. Also the music video is really visually pleasing and I love it for that. The song made it so high on my list, because lately I have fallen in love with this girl group and I must admit that this was a bit of a biased choice. However, the song does deserves it. It’s really good!

3. Oh My Girl || Liar Liar
   
   The Oh My Girl comeback was super hyped up, but I didn’t expect much from it. Honestly the teasers didn’t sound good to me at all. However when Liar Liar dropped, I gave it a shot anyways. And I am so glad I did! I fell in love with the song from the first time I listened to it! It is really catchy and I can easily see myself listening it for years to come! The whole Pink Ocean album is just good like that to be honest!

2. Wendy ft. Eric Nam || Spring Love
   
   Two of my favorite artists (Wendy from Red Velvet and Eric Nam) worked together to create this adorable country song that throws me back to the 2008 Taylor Swift vibe! Spring Love is a song that makes me super happy when I listen to it. It is really cute and listening to it just makes my heart melt. Songs like Spring Love is the reason why I love the S.M. STATION project!

1. Amber || Borders
   
   Borders is a full English song by F(x)’s rapper Amber. The song is beautiful and inspiring with lyrics that gives me the chills. The song came with a note from Amber, telling her fans to keep fighting no matter how hard it is. I honestly can see this song becoming one of my all time favorite songs in general. It came to me on the right moment and I am forever thankful for Amber for writing this masterpiece!

[29 songs] KPOP IN MARCH 2016 PLAYLIST

March was an amazing month in kpop, so I decided to make a playlist of all the (title) songs I enjoyed that came out this month in chronological order.

Also, keep an eye out for my top 10 songs of March 2016 which will be posted somewhere this week!

WEEK ONE (March 1st to March 6th)

Jimin ft. Xiumin || Call You Bae
KNK || Knock (DEBUT SONG!)
Wendy ft. Eric Nam || Spring Love (WENDY’S SOLO DEBUT!)

WEEK TWO (March 7th to March 13th)

Miss $ || Don’t Speak Without A Soul
JJCC || ToDay
FIESTAR || Mirror
Lee Hi || Breath
Lee Hi || Hold My Hand
Cosmic Girls || Catch Me
Yoona ft. 10cm || Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway (YOONA’S SOLO DEBUT!)

WEEK THREE (March 14th to March 20th)

Jessi || Excessive Love
Red Velvet || One Of These Nights
Hyomin || Sketch
PRODUCE 101 || Yum Yum (part of a survival show)
PRODUCE 101 || FingerTips (part of a survival show)
PRODUCE 101 || Don’t Matter (part of a survival show)
PRODUCE 101 || In The Same Place (part of a survival show)
GOT7 || Fly

WEEK FOUR (March 21st to March 27th)

KittiB ft. Verbal Jint || Doin Good
Eric Nam || Good For You
Eric Nam || Interview
A.cian || Touch
Amber || Borders (FULL ENGLISH SONG)
Jun Hyo Seong ft. D.Action || Find Me
GIRLS GIRLS || Girls Girls (New Ver.)
Oh My Girl || Liar Liar

WEEK FIVE (March 28th to March 31st)

N-SONIC || Excalibur
Boys Republic || Get Down
DAY6 || Letting Go

[35 SONGS] Happy kpop playlist

Just a list of my favorite kpop songs that make me happy!

• 2EYES – Pippi
• AOA – Heart attack
• AOA CREAM – I’m jelly BABY
• B1A4 – Solo day
• B.A.P – Feel so good
  
• Big Bang – We like 2 party
• Dal*Shabet – Someone like U
• Dream High OST – Love high
• EXID – Whoz that girl?
  
• EXO – Love me right
• F(x) – Dracula
• F(x) – Summer lover
• F(x) – Paper heart
• G-Dragon – Who you?
• Girls’ Generation – Green light
  
• Girls’ Generation – Gee
• Girls’ Generation – Oh!
• Girls’ Generation – Mr. Mr.
• GOT7 – A
• GOT7 – Just right
  
• Hyuna – Bubble pop!
• Lovelyz – Ah choo
• MAMAMOO – You’re the best
• Miss A – I don’t need a man
  
• Orange Caramel – Catallena
• RAINBOW – Whoo!
• Red Velvet – Dumb dumb
• Red Velvet – Red dress
• SISTAR – Shake it
• SHINee – Up & down
  
• Super Junior – Mr. Simple
• Taeyeon – Stress
• TWICE – Like ooh ahh
• TWICE – Truth
• Wendy ft. Eric Nam – Spring love