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Thread of my top 20 k-pop releases of 2020, first half of the year (January - June), female artists and title tracks only Let's get started!
20. SUNMI - pporappippam
I had doubts with this number coz I had other 3 songs I also wanted to include, but at the end I chose this one. I definitely prefer other songs by her, but I still like this one
I had doubts with this number coz I had other 3 songs I also wanted to include, but at the end I chose this one. I definitely prefer other songs by her, but I still like this one
19. TAEYEON - Dear Me
I was about to not include it but then I listened to it again and got reminded of how beautiful it sounds and how emotional the lyrics are
I was about to not include it but then I listened to it again and got reminded of how beautiful it sounds and how emotional the lyrics are
18. IZ*ONE - Secret Story of the Swan
I prefer their other release of this year much more (in fact, spoiler: expect it to be VERY high in the ranking), but this one is good too even if I compare them
I prefer their other release of this year much more (in fact, spoiler: expect it to be VERY high in the ranking), but this one is good too even if I compare them
17. JeA (Feat Moonbyul) - Greedyy
I don't know, I just find this song super lovely and cute! Depending on my mood I might put it a little lower, but still, I really like the vibe and the fact that the lyrics are written by IU
I don't know, I just find this song super lovely and cute! Depending on my mood I might put it a little lower, but still, I really like the vibe and the fact that the lyrics are written by IU
16. Weeekly - Tag Me
A fun song, catchy and very enjoyable, such a nice debut tbh
A fun song, catchy and very enjoyable, such a nice debut tbh
15. RYU SU JEONG - Tiger Eyes
Good song and Sujeong SLAYS, literally everything about her is a serve: vocals, facials, stage presence, vibe, blue hair!
Good song and Sujeong SLAYS, literally everything about her is a serve: vocals, facials, stage presence, vibe, blue hair!
14. Oh My Girl - Nonstop
I loved it when it was released, but got kinda tired of it. I still like it, though I listened to it too much and I just love other OMG songs way more. But anyways Mimi ate and they deserved those numbers in the charts
I loved it when it was released, but got kinda tired of it. I still like it, though I listened to it too much and I just love other OMG songs way more. But anyways Mimi ate and they deserved those numbers in the charts
13. Dreamcatcher - Scream
I actually believe this is my least fav title track by them, although it's still good. But coming from Deja Vu maybe made me have higher expectations. It's okay tho, they did great even without Handong (*sniffs*)
I actually believe this is my least fav title track by them, although it's still good. But coming from Deja Vu maybe made me have higher expectations. It's okay tho, they did great even without Handong (*sniffs*)
12. DIA - Hug U
Not gonna lie, it kinda reminds me of a GFriend b-side in their early years, it has those vibes, but that's automatically a good thing for me, apart from the fact that the songs is lovely
Not gonna lie, it kinda reminds me of a GFriend b-side in their early years, it has those vibes, but that's automatically a good thing for me, apart from the fact that the songs is lovely
11. Nature - Girls
Although it took me a few listens to appreciate it more, I feel that the song and the MV as a whole are unique, and the sound has a vibe I like
TW: there's an uncensored version of the MV with (fake) blood and knives
Although it took me a few listens to appreciate it more, I feel that the song and the MV as a whole are unique, and the sound has a vibe I like
TW: there's an uncensored version of the MV with (fake) blood and knives
10. Redsquare - ColorFull
Another debut I really enjoyed. I like the song the more I listen to it, and it's very original (also risky and brave) how they pull off that concept where you cannot see their faces entirely
Another debut I really enjoyed. I like the song the more I listen to it, and it's very original (also risky and brave) how they pull off that concept where you cannot see their faces entirely
9. WJSN - Butterfly
Beautiful and catchy song, maintaining the type of sound and concept that Cosmic Girls usually do (in an amazing way btw). Vocals on point too
Beautiful and catchy song, maintaining the type of sound and concept that Cosmic Girls usually do (in an amazing way btw). Vocals on point too
8. April - Lalalilala
Overall it's a very good song and very catchy. I liked it from the first listen and each time it gets better and better
Overall it's a very good song and very catchy. I liked it from the first listen and each time it gets better and better
7. Weki Meki - Dazzle Dazzle
The way I was not going to include this song in this ranking because I didn't pay much attention the first time, but thank god I played it again because now I can't stop listening to it, this is such a bop!
The way I was not going to include this song in this ranking because I didn't pay much attention the first time, but thank god I played it again because now I can't stop listening to it, this is such a bop!
6. Stella Jang - Villain
I literally love everything about this: the song, the sound, the concept, the lyrics, the vocals, the melody... I didn't know her before (I didn't know she was the one singing Colors), and what a nice discovery
I literally love everything about this: the song, the sound, the concept, the lyrics, the vocals, the melody... I didn't know her before (I didn't know she was the one singing Colors), and what a nice discovery
OH WE'RE ALREADY AT THE TOP5
5. Apink - Dumhdurum
Apink releasing another high quality song and showing how they are 2nd gen queens that keep on slaying
Apink releasing another high quality song and showing how they are 2nd gen queens that keep on slaying
4. ITZY - Wannabe
This song has been on repeat in my playlist for months and I don't get tired of it a single bit, it's awesome and watching the live stages makes me love it more
This song has been on repeat in my playlist for months and I don't get tired of it a single bit, it's awesome and watching the live stages makes me love it more
3. GFriend - Crossroads
The representatives of the orchestral pop sound are at it again showing once more why they're the masters of the passionate melancholy concept. Beautiful and emotional song, and that acapella Yuju moment in the last chorus? Eargasm
The representatives of the orchestral pop sound are at it again showing once more why they're the masters of the passionate melancholy concept. Beautiful and emotional song, and that acapella Yuju moment in the last chorus? Eargasm
2. IZ*ONE - Fiesta
Not a surprise since I already told you it was gonna be high, but I mean, how couldn't it? I can't find a single thing I don't love about this song
Not a surprise since I already told you it was gonna be high, but I mean, how couldn't it? I can't find a single thing I don't love about this song
And the winner is...
1. IU (Prod.&Feat. Suga) - Eight
I can't even explain how many things this song makes me feel. You've no idea how many times I've cried listening to it and watching the MV. Literally the only thing I don't absolutely adore about it is that it's too short
I can't even explain how many things this song makes me feel. You've no idea how many times I've cried listening to it and watching the MV. Literally the only thing I don't absolutely adore about it is that it's too short
Let's add a couple of honorable mentions because why not
HA:TFELT - Life Sucks
I didn't include this one because the full song is in English so I don't know if that is considered k-pop or not (?), but anyways, I would have put it in the middle or so, I really like it
TW: (fake) blood
I didn't include this one because the full song is in English so I don't know if that is considered k-pop or not (?), but anyways, I would have put it in the middle or so, I really like it
TW: (fake) blood
IU - Into the I-LAND
Since it's technically for the show and it's not really a title track or single (?) itself I thought I shouldn't include it but, as everything IU does, it sounded good too
Since it's technically for the show and it's not really a title track or single (?) itself I thought I shouldn't include it but, as everything IU does, it sounded good too
Others that didn't make it to the list but almost: Bol 4's Leo, GWSN's Bazooka!, DreamNote's Wish and (G)i-dle's Oh My God.
I can't believe preparing and posting this thread took me hours lol and I'll do the same in December with the second half of the year's releases (July - December). Also I'll be glad to read your opinions! And yeah, that's all, stan talented women 
