The tip of the yr countdowns are lastly right here! As at all times, we’ll kick off with the massive one: The Bias Record’s prime 50 songs of the yr! Every day this week, I’ll be counting down ten of the yr’s greatest, till primary is revealed on Friday.
To be eligible for this prime 50 record, songs will need to have had a Korean launch as a title observe, follow-up or promotional video between Dec. 1st, 2023 and Nov. thirtieth, 2024.
Inquisitive about previous countdowns? Try the masterpost right here!
Honorable Mentions
Songs 50-41
40. NMIXX – Sprint
There are a few massive risers on this yr’s record. Sprint‘s prickly sound didn’t hit me instantly however these tight harmonies and funky percussion gained me over massive time in the long term. (full overview)
39. Dragon Pony – Pop Up
I like an upstart rock band — particularly one who composes such energetic, life-affirming anthems. Pop Up was one of many yr’s greatest surprises and bodes properly for the group’s future. (full overview)
38. Waker – Atlantis
I’m unsure there are a lot of who keep in mind Waker. They debuted early within the yr and barely promoted, but Atlantis stands as one in every of 2024’s greatest boy group choices. It’s vivid and ethereal and has an ideal sense of raise. (full overview)
37. Vahn – Feeling (ft. BLKZEN)
NINE.i dominated final yr’s countdown, however and not using a group comeback in 2024 they’re unable to copy that success. Fortunately, member (and chief songwriter) Vahn graced us with this highly effective pop/rock anthem. (full overview)
36. from20 x Good day Gloom – Your Love
There are many cool issues occurring inside Okay-pop’s indie scene, however none are fairly as gratifying as from20 and Good day Gloom’s embrace of dance music. This duet encapsulates the upbeat, optimistic power that fuels every of their thrilling discographies. (full overview)
35. Taemin – Horizon
Taemin has topped this record earlier than and he continues to churn out reliably nice pop music. Horizon pulls him into the synthwave style together with his ordinary aptitude and untouchable charisma. (full overview)
34. xikers – Bittersweet
xikers are at their greatest when rock bombast matches the depth of their swagger, and Bittersweet bolsters its spiky power with a rollicking good glam rock beat and ultra-dramatic finale. (full overview)
33. Kiss Of Life – Midas Contact
Many 2024 songs echoed sounds popularized within the early 2000’s, however few did this in addition to Midas Contact. The manufacturing slaps and the ladies buoy it with loads of perspective. It’s enjoyable, contemporary and grows extra addictive with every hear. (full overview)
32. TWS – Oh Mymy: 7s
When this tune first dropped on the very starting of the yr, I feared its chanted refrain would portend one other rookie group allergic to melody. How unsuitable I used to be! And the way splendidly Oh Mymy: 7s aged with time! The frantic ascent throughout the bridge is a specific spotlight. (full overview)
31. ZEROBASEONE – Sweat
I’m a sucker for summer season songs, even when they’re launched in the midst of… April. ZEROBASEONE missed the boat on scheduling, however Sweat‘s upbeat charms remained sturdy all through the season. (full overview)
