Fini’s Fourth Annual Kpop Top 20 for 2021: A Continuation
10. 0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) – TXT ft. Seori | The Chaos Chapter: Fight or Escape ❤️
Did I know that I needed TXT to go all punk-pop this year? No. But thank you, TXT. It is actually exactly what I needed.
9. Luna – ONEUS | Blood Moon
ONEUS certainly had an impressive year, packed full of great title tracks – it was hard to pick just one! However, I never tire of songs that take inspiration from traditional instrumentation, and this song does it stunningly.
8. Burn It – Golden Child | Yes.
This song brings the drama and intensity I need more of from boy group songs while simultaneously avoiding the overly dark and shouty concepts that have saturated kpop. More, I say!
7. Cosmos – B.I | Cosmos ❤️
B.I has had such a prolific year and I’ve pretty much fallen in love with everything that he released. I chose Cosmos mostly because this song is just a happy pill and puts a smile on my face. (Shout out to Midnight Blue as well, which I would have chosen had I been in a more melo mood.)
6. Buddy – LUCY | Gatcha! ❤️
This song builds so satisfyingly, exploding into an anthemic chorus that is simply uplifting and joyous sounding.
5. Beautiful Beautiful – ONF | City of ONF
Everything about this song screams fun and I particularly adore the a cappella refrain. What a solid song. I am also totally impressed with ONF’s worldbuilding through their MVs this year – I’ll be looking forward to their return post-military.
4. Chaser – Woodz | Only Lovers Left ❤️
I’ll pretty much listen to Woodz tackle whatever genre (which he does), but he and rock are a match made in heaven. I still can’t believe he was originally UNIQ’s main rapper, because his vocals are incredible.
3. CØDE – SHINee | Atlantis ❤️
It seemed to be the longest wait in the history of waiting, but SHINee came back this year to prove that they are the best of the best. Any song from Atlantis could be on this list, but CØDE is just SO SHINee.
2. Bad Love – Key | Bad Love ❤️
I debated really hard here as I love all of the tracks on Key’s mini album, but it just seemed wrong to not include this title. Key delivers in every aspect here. The 80s-inspired synth track surges with energy and showcases just what an incredible vocalist Key is – that outro is jaw-dropping.
1. libidO – OnlyOneOf | Instinct Part 1
These boys certainly took the theme and went with it. And it paid off big time. A risky track that is both gripping and almost industrial, OnlyOneOf unapologetically offers a unique take on edgy in the world of kpop. They had me eagerly waiting for each of their live performances of this song, and because I like a little bit spice, I’ll include the Guilty Pleasure version here.
Infinitize
December 31, 2021 at 8:41 PM
Fini’s Fourth Annual Kpop Top 20 for 2021: A Continuation
10. 0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) – TXT ft. Seori | The Chaos Chapter: Fight or Escape ❤️
Did I know that I needed TXT to go all punk-pop this year? No. But thank you, TXT. It is actually exactly what I needed.
9. Luna – ONEUS | Blood Moon
ONEUS certainly had an impressive year, packed full of great title tracks – it was hard to pick just one! However, I never tire of songs that take inspiration from traditional instrumentation, and this song does it stunningly.
8. Burn It – Golden Child | Yes.
This song brings the drama and intensity I need more of from boy group songs while simultaneously avoiding the overly dark and shouty concepts that have saturated kpop. More, I say!
7. Cosmos – B.I | Cosmos ❤️
B.I has had such a prolific year and I’ve pretty much fallen in love with everything that he released. I chose Cosmos mostly because this song is just a happy pill and puts a smile on my face. (Shout out to Midnight Blue as well, which I would have chosen had I been in a more melo mood.)
6. Buddy – LUCY | Gatcha! ❤️
This song builds so satisfyingly, exploding into an anthemic chorus that is simply uplifting and joyous sounding.
5. Beautiful Beautiful – ONF | City of ONF
Everything about this song screams fun and I particularly adore the a cappella refrain. What a solid song. I am also totally impressed with ONF’s worldbuilding through their MVs this year – I’ll be looking forward to their return post-military.
4. Chaser – Woodz | Only Lovers Left ❤️
I’ll pretty much listen to Woodz tackle whatever genre (which he does), but he and rock are a match made in heaven. I still can’t believe he was originally UNIQ’s main rapper, because his vocals are incredible.
3. CØDE – SHINee | Atlantis ❤️
It seemed to be the longest wait in the history of waiting, but SHINee came back this year to prove that they are the best of the best. Any song from Atlantis could be on this list, but CØDE is just SO SHINee.
2. Bad Love – Key | Bad Love ❤️
I debated really hard here as I love all of the tracks on Key’s mini album, but it just seemed wrong to not include this title. Key delivers in every aspect here. The 80s-inspired synth track surges with energy and showcases just what an incredible vocalist Key is – that outro is jaw-dropping.
1. libidO – OnlyOneOf | Instinct Part 1
These boys certainly took the theme and went with it. And it paid off big time. A risky track that is both gripping and almost industrial, OnlyOneOf unapologetically offers a unique take on edgy in the world of kpop. They had me eagerly waiting for each of their live performances of this song, and because I like a little bit spice, I’ll include the Guilty Pleasure version here.
Beverly
January 1, 2022 at 12:09 AM
I love Waiting off of Only Lovers Left.
It was nice to see the support Tablo and Lee HI gave B.I in his comeback efforts.
Fly Colours
January 1, 2022 at 2:29 AM
Wodz! 💚
Also, my first time watching OOO’s video 😲 (*clutches pearls)