A number of years in the past, a lot of Ok-pop’s finest tracks had been buried as b-sides. This yr was totally different, with most of my favourite music promoted as title tracks. I actually choose this method. In spite of everything, nice songs ought to be paired with nice visuals/choreo at any time when doable. Nonetheless, 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 contains album tracks, in addition to songs which will have been carried out however by no means actively promoted. It additionally contains Japanese b-sides from Korean acts. Identical to the High 50 Singles listing, all songs right here had 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 music referred to as STΦMP! on this similar album, but it surely’s 2 Rings that unexpectedly stands because the monitor with most tread. (full overview)
39. ONEWE – A PIECE OF YOU
ONEWE firmly escape ballad territory with this bouncy, jump-along anthem. (full overview)
38. IVE – BLUE HEART
Melding quirky digital sounds with an ice queen perspective, Blue Coronary heart eclipsed each IVE singles this yr. (full overview)
37. CRAVITY – BLUE & WHITE
Hidden because the b-side of a Japanese single, Blue & White affords an expansive soundscape and anthemic pop hooks. (full overview)
36. NMIXX – BREAK THE WALL
NMIXX strive chugging, easy pop to nice success. This has the vitality of a success single. (full overview)
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 overview)
33. MADEIN – DADARIDA
Many Ok-pop songs tried Afrobeats this yr, however Dadarida added extra propulsion and drama to the sound. (full overview)
32. VANNER – CIRCUIT
Clanging to life with heavy synth bass, Circuit stomps ahead with panache. It looks like SHINee and VIXX blended with new-gen vitality. (full overview)
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 overview)
30. SF9 – MY FANTASIA
SF9 can at all times be counted on for an amazing b-side or two, and this yr it was pumping dancefloor vitality of My Fantasia. I really like its rapid-fire tempo. (full overview)
29. DAY6 – SAD ENDING
DAY6 convey a lot depth and emotion to this angsty banger. The surging, multi-part refrain alone deserves its flowers. (full overview)
28. MA1 – HIGHER WIRE
It’s uncommon {that a} survival collection monitor makes this listing, however Larger Wire remembers too many 2nd-gen greats to be ignored. I hope the precise group releases music this strong. (full overview)
27. P1HARMONY – COUNTDOWN TO LOVE
I nearly at all times choose P1Harmony’s b-sides to their title tracks and Countdown To Love‘s funky rock vitality solely seals the deal. This showcases a lot of what makes the group nice. (full overview)
26. TWS – UNPLUGGED BOY
Earlier than hey! hey! blew the door huge open, Unplugged Boy unveiled TWS’s penchant for comfortable rock. That is such a subtly addictive monitor.
25. XDINARY HEROES – NIGHT OF FIREWORKS
Your complete Troubleshooting album is strong, however the guys saved the most effective monitor for its finale. Evening Of Fireworks closes the album with splendidly anthemic melodies. (full overview)
24. ZEROBASEONE – KILL THE ROMEO
ZEROBASEONE promoted this monitor so typically it nearly feels as if it was a single. I choose their brighter fare, but when they need to go edgy that is the best way to do it. The music is so catchy.
23. DIGNITY – FIRE
Hearth makes an attempt a really particular Ok-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 yr. (full overview)
22. VAHN – I SWEAR (FT. TAEB2)
Vahn goes full-on punk rock with this particular digital single. His raspy voice is the right match for this sound, driving residence the depth of the music. (full overview)
21. WHIB – PLAY
WHIB borrow The Wind’s producers for a shiny 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 overview)
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