20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2012 by Billboard

"Beautiful Night" - Beast

The charismatic boys of BEAST returned after over a year to the scene with "Beautiful Night" -- a track that mixed dazzling synthesizers, the boys' powerful delivery, and an accessible dance production. WATCH THE VIDEO

"Cherry Blossom Ending" - Busker Busker

Busker Busker brought something new and sweet this year with their smash debut hit. The indie band proved it was a sound to be heard above the din with its concoction of Beom-June Jang's charismatic vocals atop simple melodies. WATCH THE VIDEO

"Gangnam Style" PSY

The inescapable track that brought K-pop to the masses (to the tune of over 1 billion YouTube views!), "Gangnam Style" stands out not only for its slick, electronic production but also for its deeper critique on high-class society. Next time you're doing the horse dance take a closer look at the lyrics. WATCH THE VIDEO

"Only One" - BoA

K-Pop queen BoA made her long-awaited comeback this year with the catchy mid-tempo "Only One." Along with fellow K-diva Son Dam Bi, BoA reminded us why she was such a superstar in the first place in a track that showed off her sugary vocals and a music video for her impressive dance skills. WATCH THE VIDEO

"Flashback" - After School

The lyrics of this comeback track tell of missing a past love and wanting to "Flashback" to be with them, but the dancey track also nods to the group's original sexy concept when they debuted in 2009 with a Pussycat Dolls-inspired style. Whatever the meaning, it worked and fans were wowed by their charismatic comeback. WATCH THE VIDEO

"Bad Boy" - BIGBANG

The boy band phenom had an extraordinary year with a slew of hits, including club-banger "Fantastic Baby," melancholic jam "Blue," and angst-ridden "Monster." But the hip-hop/R&B inflected mid-tempo "Bad Boy" outshined them all. The boys take turns showcasing their individual voices, as they emotionally croon, rap and sing about being a "bad" boyfriend over producer Choice 37's head-bopping beat. WATCH THE VIDEO

"I Love You" - 2NE1

The ladies' discography features a slew of self-empowerment anthems, but 2NE1 delved into a completely new topic for their 2012 single; love. Each member sounds completely in her element in the atypically structured half-melancholy, half-euphoric track where the biggest moment doesn't come until the very last section. WATCH THE VIDEO

"Memory Of The Wind" - Naul

Naul, the R&B veteran, tugged the ears and hearts of listeners with this soulful flute ballad. "Memory Of The Wind" is comprised of heart-ripping yet hopeful lyrics that Naul takes to their full potential with his beautiful vocal performance. His work is affectionately known as "healing music" in Korea and definitely mended a few broken hearts this fall. WATCH THE VIDEO

"Alone" - SISTAR

2012 was a year of experimentation for SISTAR, who have always banked on the success of the high-energy cheerful dance tracks. "Alone" marked a true change of heart and sound: a slow disco groove single. The members presented strong vocals as a team supporting a vulnerable lead voice. WATCH THE VIDEO

"The Chaser" - INFINITE

The group's masterpiece single takes listeners on a ride that starts the second the track starts. With an introduction packed with forceful singing, dynamic guitar licks, and dramatic violins, it almost sounds like the song will never find a true direction. But at just 50 seconds, it quickly evolves into a waterfall of 80s synthesizers (courtesy of super producer Sweetune), vocal energy and an explosive, trumpet-driven chorus. The track puts INFINITE and Sweetune at the forefront of the genre's best in 2012, proving risk and innovation in K-Pop can trump all.

Thursday, January 17, 2013 Label: Korean Pop

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