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 February 2016

February was a AMAZING month when it came to kpop song releases. A lot of my favorite groups made a comeback and there were some great debuts! It was hard for me to make a top 10, but here it is!

10. Cosmic Girls – MoMoMo
    
    Cosmic Girls is a twelve member girl group from STARSHIP who debuted this February with the song MoMoMo. I love the song a lot! Yes, STARSHIP is playing it safe with this mainstream cute concept, but you can’t possible hate something that is done right!

9. Lim Jeong Hee – Crazy
   
   Lim Jeong Hee started her music career in 2005 under JYP Entertainment, but left there last year. Crazy is her first song under her new company; Oscar ENT. I personally think Crazy is a amazing song, it’s beautiful and heart breaking and her voice is really powerful in it!

8. Taemin – Press your number
   
   Teamin from SHINee made his solo debut with Drip Drop and Press your number. Out of the two Press your number is my favorite, I really enjoy the vibe the song gives and I can’t stop listening to it! Teamins voice is really beautiful and his whole album is just amazing! The music video for this song is also great, it really feels like watching a short movie.

7. Ladies Code – Galaxy
   
   Ladies Code is back after losing two member due to a horrible car accident… The new song Galaxy has a really dark vibe, but I quite love that. The song stands out against other kpop songs because of it.

6. RAINBOW – Whoo
   
   RAINBOW is one of those kpop groups that have been around for ages (since 2009). Last year they had a big hit with their song “Black Swan”, but it wasn’t anything like the RAINBOW songs before. With Whoo they went back to their old vibe and I am thankful for it. Just the old RAINBOW vibe is really retro and fun!

5. MAMAMOO – You’re the best
   
   Talking about fun retro songs, here is another one. You’re the best from MAMAMOO is a great and original song about love. The song and music video are both fun to watch and it is no surprise that the song is winning all the awards and made a clean all-kill on the charts.

4. Koh Nayoung – Whom?
   
   You might have never heard of Whom before, since Koh Nayoung is extremely underrated. But I personally love it! It has a old Avril Lavigne vibe to it which I absolutely love and I just love this song! It deserves more popularity that it got.

3. B.A.P – Feel so good
   
   B.A.P is back with a quite surprising song. The only B.A.P song I knew before this was “Young, Wild and Free” which is a emo vibe song. But now they are back with Feel so good, a cute and happy retro concept and I love it. The song is just a lot of fun and makes me really happy when I listen to it!

2. 4MINUTE – Hate
   
   4MINUTE is one of my favorite groups, the girls in it are bad ass! Their new song Hate is amazing as well. Many fans don’t really like it and claim it sounds like two songs at the same time, but that’s why I love it. It is really interesting to listen too and the music video has some great visuals.

1. AOA CREAM – I’m jelly BABY
   
   I’m jelly BABY is one of my new all time favorite songs! The debut song of the AOA sub-unit is amazing, extremely catchy and addictive. The music video is also fun and just I love everything about it. I think I’m jelly BABY is even better than the songs from AOA.

[16 SONGS] Kpop from February 2016 playlist

A playlist of songs that were released in February 2016 that I personally love!

These are in chronological order.
Title songs only.

1. 4MINUTE – hate
   
2. Koh Noyoung – Whom?
   
3. Taeyeon – Rain
   
4. Grace – I’m fine
   
5. Changmin – one day one chance
   
6. AOA CREAM – I’m jelly BABY
   
7. MAMAMOO – 1cm (Taller than you)
   
8. Rainbow – Whoo
   
9. Brave Girls – Deepened
   
10. Nu’est – Overcome
    
11. B.A.P – Feel so good
    
12. Teamin – Drip drop
    
13. Teamin – Press your number
    
14. Ladies Code – Galaxy
    
15. Cosmic Girls – Mo Mo Mo
    
16. MAMAMOO – You’re the best