Since 2016 is almost over I'm rushing to get my other lists about 2016 up. So please excuse me if there are any ugly typos. Here are my favorite Korean songs of 2016 from May to August! There's no particular order this time around.
Save Me by BTS - BTS almost never disappoints me and this time is no different. I think the thing I liked most about this song is how calm it is compared to some of their other releases. I think I was able to fully appreciate there talents because the instrumental wasn't too overpowering.
Lucky One by EXO - Love this song! The disco vibe works really well on EXO. They have the power and the finesse to pull off a song like this.
Monster by EXO - This song is so lit. If you know people who like turn up music or amazing choreo then introduce them to this song.
All In by Monsta X - I love Monsta X. They are one of my favorite up-and-coming groups. They do a good job at sounding like a group, if that makes sense. To me you can really sense how close they are listening to some of their songs.
I Like That by Sistar - I'm so glad Sistar came back with a slightly different sound from their last two summer hits. They sound really great, everybody's talent was on display.
Cheer Up by Twice - I didn't like this song at first but the more I was forced to listen to it the more I got into it. I think my favorite thing about Twice is how easy it is to pick up their choreography. It's so much fun to dance along to their songs.
Why So Lonely by Wonder Girls - The Wonder Girls really impressed me with this song. Their 80s themed comeback didn't really grab me but this song has me obsessed. They did reggae really well.
Starlight by Taeyeon ft Dean - I am definitely becoming a fan of Taeyeon's music, but by adding Dean to the mix I fell in love. This song is so perfect in so many way, I can't even explain it, just go listen to it.
Butterfly by Beast - It was sad to see Beast lose one of its members but the great thing is that the remaining five members lack nothing in the talent department. I enjoyed listening to them in this song and hope that whatever they do is successful.
Emptiness by Madtown - I hope Madtown's star continues to rise. I know Jota is aiding in that department quite a bit but I want new music in 2017. This was their last release of 2016 and it's a great way to show their versatility.
Heartbreak Hotel by Tiffany ft Simon D - Gray is a master producer so you already know that the song was going to be good. Tiffany's voice and Simon D's rapping actually went quite well together. It's a nice song.
Where Do We Go from Here by G.Soul - I'm so in love with G.Soul's voice and it lends itself perfectly to this R&B ballad.
Far, Far away by G.Soul - Another reggae song!!! I was raised on reggae so I know how infectious it can be so I totally support the trend of Korean artists using the Jamaican staple. G.Soul definitely did the genre justice not just with his voice but also with the fun video.
woo ah by Crush - Our baby Crush has grown up so much. This was good song to usher in Crush's career as a full fledged adult. He continues to meet and exceed our expectations with his sweet voice and groovy music.
I Just Wanna Dance by Tiffany - Sometimes I want to dislike what any girl group member does but then I listened to it and ended up loving it.
Rose by Elo - Seriously, AOMG never lets me down, I don't care which artist it is I am never disappointed. Elo brought the heat with ROSE and his album 8 Femmes.
Chewing Gum by NCT Dream - I like it!!!! Usually a song like this would irritate me but for some reason I just fell in love with it and had it on repeat for the longest time.
Skip by Crush & Han Sang Won - Great song with a bit of a retro flair. Love it!
City Breeze by Jay Park - I repeat: AOMG never lets me down! Love this new jack swing song. It's a classic in my book. Of course the lyrics are cheeky but that's just Jay Park for ya.
Lotto by EXO - I kind of like the play of lotto/louder but more than anything this a good workout song. Wouldn't say that I haven't heard a song like this before but EXO does it so well that I can let it go.
And July by Heize ft Dean & DJ Friz - Heize and Dean's chemistry set off a lot of ships this summer. This song is undeniable. Not only does it have a refreshing hip hop instrumental, it has Heize and Dean's unique vocals. All of that together is pretty great.
Thought of You by John Park - John Park's voice honestly makes me melt. It's so soulful and it goes so well with this song.
Why by Taeyeon - The song grew on me. At first I was a little annoyed by Taeyeon's vocals but I couldn't deny her talent in the end.
Shut Up & Groove by Heize ft Dean - The song that started it all. These two make a great team, and I hope to see more of it in 2017.
Try by Jimin Park (15&) - I love Jimin's voice. 15& has two of the best vocalists in K-pop so it's no surprise that Jimin's strong vocals kick this song up just the right notch.
B L U E by Samuel Seo - This year I discovered Samuel Seo. He mixes a few closely related genres like R&B and Hip Hop with electronica and gets a really interesting and addictive sound. B L U E is just one example of his talents.
Rendezvous by Sik-k - This year I also fell in love with Sik-k. Unfortunately his time on SMTM4 was short but he was able to showcase his talents outside of the show with multiple songs and Rendezvous is just one of his addictive singles from 2016.
Can't Help Myself by Eric Nam ft Loco - I love Eric Nam and I am glad that his musical talents are starting to get more attention. This a is a fun song that suits Eric's voice well. No need to talk about Loco, he's awesome.
Girls I've Never Seen Before Are Pretty (Crush on You) Babylon ft Lil Boi - I love Babylon! His voice is amazing, dancing's amazing, circle of friends? AMAZING! Anyway, love this song it shows off all his amazing-ness in one addictive tune.
Good by Loco, Gray ft ELO - "Everything's Good!" I think that line perfectly explains this song.
Shut Up by Unnies ft Yoo Hee Yeol - This was supposed to be just a project for a group of variety show misfits but it became one of the biggest hits of the summer. I think the reason why it's so lovable is because it has a relateable message that was delivered by not only talented but very hardworking ladies.
Mei Guan Xi by Gary - Gary kept the promise he made on the Chinese version of Please Take of My Refrigerator. I still can't believe that he rapped an entire song in Chinese. I am also impressed at the production. It doesn't feel or sound like a throw away beat; he diligently worked on a track for his Chinese fans.
She is by Jonghyun - This kid! Love this song. The retro vibes have been flowing through SM all 2016 but nobody did it quite like Jonghyun. His voice matches really well with the sound. And he honestly gave me slightly Prince vibes.
Like You by Hoody - This song is a bit underrated in my opinion. I would love it if Hoody could get all the love and attention she deserves in 2017. This song is a calm R&B track that shows off Hoody's smooth vocals very well.
Fantasy by Fei - Even though it sucks that Miss A also lost a member this year I am happy that Fei and Jia could fully show off their musical talents this year. The video for this song was quite sexy which goes well with the song, but I wasn't expecting it because I view Fei as a pure person (at least when she's on variety shows). Really enjoyed the song though.
Love Paint by Nu'est - I really enjoyed Nu'est's sound in 2016. It was a nod to 90s R&b with a bit more updated edge to it in the more electronic chorus.
Think About You by Jun.K - This song really had me feeling some type of way. I was listening to it and all of sudden started screaming. It's so good. We already knew Jun.K could hold it down but he slayed us all this time.
Secret by Cosmic Girls - Cosmic Girls is another group that I hope delivers great results in 2017. I surprisingly liked this song upon first listen. If you know me, you would know that doesn't happen a lot with girl groups.
Ready for Your Love by J-Min - Very nice song. It honestly reminded me of something that a JYP artist would put out so I was a bit surprised that it was from SM, but it was a nice change of pace from SM's usual offerings.
Wave by R3hab X f(AMBER+LUNA) - SM Station has produced quite some entertaining tracks. This was one of my favorites, I really enjoyed it. I especially loved that we could see Luna and Amber showing off there musical talents more this year.
Boombayah by Blackpink - Probably the biggest rookie group of 2016. YG didn't disappoint, they really didn't. I will say that the song was off-putting at first because it's so similar to something that 2NE1 or Big Bang has already done but it's so fun that it just ends up being stuck in your brain.
Whistle by Blackpink - Whistle was a bit more original but it definitely has a familiar YG sound to it. Either way I think the two singles were a great way to introduce YG's newest girl group.
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