My Top 20 Kpop Songs of 2019

I’ve seen the Billboard lists and people making their own on various forums, but I wanted to share mine here. Let me know if you have similar music taste as me or where you would rank these songs on your own list (if at all)!
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7. Highlight – IZ*ONE
No one is as shocked as I am that I love an IZ*ONE song. Highlight is a house-influenced track that has never been done before in Kpop. The verses are heavy with electronic chimes and twinkles. This is followed by a chorus that strips it all away, leaving only a distorted whistling sound, thumping bassline, and the breathy (and insanely catchy) hook. I am a sucker for switch-ups in the final chorus and the one here is subtle, yet incredible, by adding in electronic horn sounds. Kudos to IZ*ONE for taking a risk. This song is truly a *highlight* in their discography.

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    I actually quite like this group a lot and enjoy many of the songs that they put out. They really nail the chic girl next door concept. The allegations that came out of vote rigging and corruption makes me feel sorry not just for the group but also to the other girls who should have made it.

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      Since I enjoyed this song I was looking forward to their next Korean comeback. It is a shame about the allegations and I feel really sorry for the girls who should have made it into this group. Also, the current members worked so hard as trainees and then on this show, so it is unfortunate that their promotions were cancelled when the situation was completely out of their hands.

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    Imo, their discography is the best among all Produce groups. I had no expectations for their debut but they keep surprising me. It’s a shame that behind the scenes stuff got in the way of the trainees who didn’t make it and the current members.

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