The general notion about K-Pop is
that it’s all generic, catchy music, all dance or pop songs, that get stuck in
your head but aren’t really that great. While it’s true there are a lot of
songs like that, there’re also quite a few really good ones as well, and I’d
like to list some of them here.
Please know, I really don’t listen to that many bands, and don’t know a
hell of a lot of good songs. So don’t burn me for missing out on some good
ones.
Blue- BIGBANG
Of course a BB song was going to
be here, but no, it’s not either of their eternal classics Haru Haru or Lies. It’s
much newer, off their latest album Alive.
This song… this song. This one actually has a bit of a story for me.
The first ever BIGBANG song I got
was their biggest hit Lies. Honestly, I was underwhelmed. Still, I was totally
in love with Seungri’s face, so I went ahead and got Bad Boy. Another
unimpressive song. I wouldn’t give up, though, and got Blue, the most amazing
song ever. It let me know just how talented these guys are, how beautifully
G-Dragon can sing, and that Seungri actually doesn’t look too bad with the
‘Spock’ haircut.
J-rock band SID are my absolute
favourite band in the world, and they make the most amazing rock ballads and
sad songs. I think SID would be proud of Blue.
I told myself I wouldn't talk about the lyrics, 'cause you shouldn't need them to get the feel of the song, but freaking hell. "I was born and I met you. And I have loved you to death."
Movie’s Over- Block B
Block B aren’t really known for
their more touching songs, and this song wasn’t released as a single. But it is
absolutely amazing. It’s super cool to hear Zico sing instead of rap, and
everyone’s vocals just come really well together. Taeil, especially, our little
superstar, got to show off a little in this one.
Fiction- BEAST
BEAST are really good at these types of songs, but really, nothing beats Fiction. Junhyung's rap in this is just amazing. You can really feel the emotions in everyone's voices in this song. Really, nothing like a BEAST song when you really wanna feel. I was actually gonna mention a couple of things I liked in this song, when I realized I loved everything about this song.
Rain Sound- B.A.P
The first song of B.A.P I ever heard, the one that actually made me a fan. This song... is amazing. So amazing. Daehyun impresses with his vocals, and the rap... wow. If the song doesn't get you, the video will. It's not just that the boys look gorgeous--which they do--but just the emotions they portray visually, along with what they're putting in their voices. And Himchan.
I Wanna Love- TeenTop
Not really as... sad as the other songs here, but they should still be here. I think what really makes this song a winner is the guys' voices. Their voices are so sweet, so fresh, you can't help but be carried away with them. My only peeve with this song is that there just isn't enough of it-- and I mean that literally! They had to fill up some seconds with that bit that the rappers sing.
Heartbeat- 2PM
I wasn't really sure if I should include this, because I might just have fooled myself into liking this song simply because I like the 2PM guys. But I really do like this song. The video, especially, really gets me. I just feel there's something kind of... unique about 2PM? Their videos, their dances. I really like the part where they're like puppets, moving around like on the girl's whim.
Special:
Love Song- BIGBANG
Damn. I really didn't wanna include two BIGBANG songs on this, since everyone just keeps going on and on about them, but damn. I love this song. There is something super-special about it. T.O.P's opening bit gets me every time, and Seungri with his sweet voice is just really too much for me. The video, also, understated and not distracting, really lets you enjoy the song.
Well, that's all I've got for now. There're a ton of other great K-Pop songs out there, and I really recommend you go out and search. You will find some amazing ones.
