The top of the yr countdowns are lastly right here! As all the time, 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.
Interested by previous countdowns? Try the masterpost right here!
Honorable Mentions
Songs 50-41
40. NMIXX – Sprint
There are a few huge risers on this yr’s record. Sprint‘s prickly sound didn’t hit me instantly however these tight harmonies and funky percussion received me over huge time in the long term. (full evaluation)
39. Dragon Pony – Pop Up
I really like an upstart rock band — particularly one who composes such energetic, life-affirming anthems. Pop Up was one of many yr’s largest surprises and bodes effectively for the group’s future. (full evaluation)
38. Waker – Atlantis
I’m unsure there are a lot of who bear in mind Waker. They debuted early within the yr and barely promoted, but Atlantis stands as considered one of 2024’s greatest boy group choices. It’s shiny and ethereal and has a fantastic sense of elevate. (full evaluation)
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 evaluation)
36. from20 x Hiya Gloom – Your Love
There are many cool issues taking place inside Okay-pop’s indie scene, however none are fairly as gratifying as from20 and Hiya Gloom’s embrace of dance music. This duet encapsulates the upbeat, optimistic vitality that fuels every of their thrilling discographies. (full evaluation)
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 along with his typical aptitude and untouchable charisma. (full evaluation)
34. xikers – Bittersweet
xikers are at their greatest when rock bombast matches the depth of their swagger, and Bittersweet bolsters its spiky vitality with a rollicking good glam rock beat and ultra-dramatic finale. (full evaluation)
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 women buoy it with loads of perspective. It’s enjoyable, contemporary and grows extra addictive with every pay attention. (full evaluation)
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 incorrect I used to be! And the way splendidly Oh Mymy: 7s aged with time! The frantic ascent in the course of the bridge is a selected spotlight. (full evaluation)
31. ZEROBASEONE – Sweat
I’m a sucker for summer time songs, even when they’re launched in the course of… April. ZEROBASEONE missed the boat on scheduling, however Sweat‘s upbeat charms remained robust all through the season. (full evaluation)
