20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2012 by Billboard

It was a year of fantastic tracks, exciting comebacks and these 20 singles represent a fantastic array of veteran artists, popular idols, ballad crooners and talented rookies. lets Check out the Billboard's 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2012...

20	"Catch Me" - TVXQ The K-Pop kings came back this year with a major electronic track. With a thumping bass and emotional piano backing, the duo paired their ethereal vocals with hulking roars and further proved why they have lasted in this industry for over a decade.WATCH THE VIDEO

19	"Love Dance" - The Koxx While EDM acts like Calvin Harris and Kaskade saw bigtime crossover success this year, The Koxx could give them a run for their money with "Love Dance." The indie band got dance-y with sputtering synthesizers with the song's best moment coming when its chorus builds to a moment of rock euphoria. WATCH THE VIDEO

18	"Touch" - miss A The dark disco feel of miss A's "Touch" showed a true change of form from the foursome's previous cutesy single "Good-bye Baby." The track got about as sexy as miss A could legally get as member Suzy was still not an adult in Korea (the legal age is 19), but expect an even more mature evolution when she does turn 19 next year. WATCH THE VIDEO

17	"One Of A Kind" - G-Dragon With a knocking hip-hop beat that any of today's biggest rappers would kill for, the BIGBANG leader showed off his impressive knack for flow and lyrics with his EP's opening track. The track put his talent at the forefront in comparison to silliness seen in single "Crayon." WATCH THE VIDEO

16	"Without You" - Dynamic Duo The hip-hop heavyweights Dynamic Duo didn't miss a beat from their lengthy hiatus. The melodic rap ballad has an earworm of a chorus and along with the pair's talent for vivid lyricism and sharp flow over sophisticated beats, the song became an instant heartbreak anthem. WATCH THE VIDEO

15	"Painkiller" - SPICA In the hyper-stylized world of K-Pop, SPICA's "Painkiller" acted as a perfect showcase for the rookie group's talent. The simple, R&B-inspired single put the spotlight on their vocals making them one of the most impressive new groups of the year. WATCH THE VIDEO

14	"Same Love, Same Farewell" - Urban Zakapa This dramatic ballad immediately sucks the listeners into the painful world of heartbreak with Urban Jakapa's co-ed powerhouse vocals. The song brings out vulnerability with aching lyrics both men and women identified with this year. WATCH THE VIDEO

13	"Good Morning" Verbal Jint feat. Kwon Jung Yeol "Good Morning" is a witty response to 90s Korean act Exhibition and their ballad "Confession Of The Drunk." Verbal Jint's gift for wordplay meshed expertly with Kwon Jung Yeol's addictive vocals over a groovy beat shifted the classic into a delightful, modern hit. WATCH THE VIDEO

12	"I Wish" - F.T. Island With a Spanish-guitar inspired sound, "I Wish" sambas right into the listener's ears before erupting into the catchy, rock-inspired chorus. WATCH THE VIDEO

11	"Every Night" - EXID Hitmaking producer Shinsa-dong Tiger was on a roll this year with 4minute's "Volume Up" and T-ara's "Lovey Dovey," but he brought his magic to newcomers EXID also, helping them to truly stand out from the plethora of new girl groups. The song's infectious melody and direct lyrics (co-composed and penned by member LE) about an ex's nightly booty call captured the masses making them another top rookie group. WATCH THE VIDEO

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Thursday, January 17, 2013 Label: Korean Pop

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