July-August 2008 Total Ideas
Along with my month-to-month Okay-pop round-up, I’ve taken a have a look at my favourite three singles from every month since 2009 and factored them into my final Bias Listing scorecard, which could be discovered right here.
The issue is, previous to 2009 it turns into tougher to search out dependable sources for Okay-pop launch dates. I’m going to do the most effective I can with the data I’ve, however sometimes I could place a tune a month early or late (it turns into much more complicated whenever you think about separate launch dates for mv and album!). And since Okay-pop releases had been far much less prolific fifteen years in the past than they’re immediately, I’ve determined to characteristic two months every week. That offers me extra music to select from and ensures I’m not spotlighting songs I dislike just because there’s nothing else that got here out throughout that interval!
This era of 2008 covers the core summer season months and is essentially the most hit-laden stretch I’ve written about but. If it wasn’t for 2 of my all-time favourite teams blocking everybody else, among the honorable mentions may have simply discovered their approach into my prime three.
These aforementioned teams are SHINee and Bigbang. SHINee made a fast comeback after their spring debut, releasing a canopy of Danish artist Martin’s Present The World because the re-titled Love Like Oxygen. This served because the title monitor for the group’s first full-length album and is an early standout of their legendary discography.
Then we’ve got Bigbang, who launched two music movies throughout this era. First is Haru Haru, one of many decade’s best Okay-pop songs. It’s just about excellent and makes a robust case for each the group and producer Daishi Dance. The fellows additionally launched their hard-hitting collaboration with rock group No Mind. Oh My Pal is a private favourite of mine. I like when the fellows go full-on rock.
In different boy group information, we’ve got the debuts of 2AM and 2PM in addition to the underrated Smash, whose Emergency is a improbable of-its-era Okay-pop monitor. SS501 teamed up with Sweetune for Discover – one other monitor that would have made my prime three if not for SHINee and Bigbang. Shinhwa continued their tenth anniversary blitz, although I’m not a giant fan of Future Of Love.
Shifting on to the women, July and August delivered big hits for iconic soloists Lee Hyori and Uhm Jung Hwa. All three tracks are nice, however I’ve a smooth spot for D.I.S.C.O. Lady group Kara continued their run with Sweetune. Rock U isn’t one among my favourite singles from them, however this artist/producer pairing is just about foolproof. And, I’ve to attract your consideration to Child Vox Re.V’s I Consider – a forgotten single that’s most likely my fourth-place alternative. I simply love these guitars within the pre-chorus!
Lastly, it could not rely for my prime three placements, however TVXQ launched one among their most memorable Japanese singles throughout this era. Doushite Kimi wo Suki ni Natte Shimattandarou is an epic love tune.
Honorable Mentions
Ajoo – Paparazzi (ft. Younha & C-Luv) (video)
Child Vox Re.V – I Consider (video)
Kara – Rock You (video)
Lee Hyori – Hey Mr. Massive / U-Go-Lady (ft. Nassun) (video / video)
Smash – Emergency (video)
SS501 – Discover (video)
Uhm Jung Hwa – D.I.S.C.O (ft. TOP) (video)
Younha – Gossip Boy / Telepathy (video / video)
2PM – 10 Out Of 10 (video)
Notable J-Pop Releases from Okay-Pop Acts
TVXQ – Doushite Kimi wo Suki ni Natte Shimattandarou (video)
TOP THREE SONGS
3. SHINee – Love Like Oxygen
2. Bigbang – Oh My Pal (ft. No Mind)
1. Bigbang – Haru Haru
