Fini’s Third (Pretty Much) Annual Kpop Top 20 for 2020

I have an unwritten rule for myself to include only one song off of albums, but I tend to break my own rules in descriptions sometimes. I’m also really bad at ranking, so these really don’t have a particular order!

With that being said, what songs did you love this year, Beanies??

20. Forbidden Island – Ha Sungwoon | Mirage
I was a little late to the party with Wanna One, but Ha Sungwoon has since released several memorable title tracks, with Forbidden Island delivering a dreamlike slow build up to a funky, high-energy chorus that makes for an addictive listen.

19. Star/Voice – Loona | 12:00
A simple but endlessly enjoyable listen with its light and floaty atmosphere. Confession: it took me several plays to realize I could actually sing along to the entirety of Star.

18. O2 -Suho | Self-Portrait
Suho’s voice is like sitting by a warm fire under a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate. Cozy, a little melancholy, beautiful.

17. Ghost – Baekhyun | Delight
Instant favorite from this album. Super catchy beat that you can’t help but groove to. Paired with Baekhyun’s smooth vocals – perfection. WHERE ARE MY LIVES?

16. Bbusyeo – ONEUS | Single
This was exactly the kind of song I needed right now. Fun, upbeat, colorful, and quirky. Reminiscent of the days of Got7’s Just Right and Seventeen’s Clap, I always welcome these bright, laid back songs into the mix.

15. Ghosting – Tomorrow x Together | Blue Hour
TXT has embraced a dreamlike quality for many of their songs, and Ghosting wonderfully encompasses this airy, almost magical atmosphere. Here’s hoping this becomes something of a trademark sound for TXT.

14. Wish You Were Here – SuperM | Super One
SuperM, I chuckled at you with jumpin’ and poppin’ and then again with “we go hundred”, but the joke is on me. Super One is admittedly a solid album, with this track coming as a bit of a surprise. This song turns down the bombast for a chill, relaxing listen that lets the vocals shine through.

13. End of Spring – ONEWE| One
ONEWE’s vocalist has been one of my favorites this year. Combined with a super high-energy party rock anthem – I’m in love and jamming along.

12. Spring Breeze – SF9 | 9loryUS
Apparently, this was the year for cowboys and western inspired kpop songs. And you know what? I’m into it. Spring Breeze doesn’t take itself too seriously and just offers a fun ride along the way. Giddy up giddy up giddy up.

11. Zombie – Day6| The Demon
As much as I enjoyed all of The Demon album, I had to stick with the title track as my top choice. A bit under tempo, somewhat instrumentally depressing, and lyrically relatable – Zombie is THE mood song for 2020. You always get me, Day6.

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    Ahhh I love Zombie! But I gotta say, my fave in the album is Afraid.

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      My favorite on their album was by far ‘Love me or Leave me’. It was 3rd most listened to song of last year.

      I actually went back yesterday and listened to some of their songs and finally dowloaded ‘Afraid’. Weird how it takes some time for a song to grow on you.

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        That’s true. Sometimes, it depends on your mood. Some songs I didn’t like before become faves later on when I listen to them again. Kind of like dramas.

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        Loving all this Day6 love!

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      Another good one for sure!

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    You have some of my faves too! I looooooove Ghost by Baekhyun. It’s on repeat so often. And Star/Voice is awesome!

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      Yes! I liked Candy as well, but Ghost just caught my attention right away! So good!

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    For sure, Zombie. There are others, but I would have to look up names. And I gots no time for that. 🤣

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      Oh, lee hi, Lonely. That’s the title right?

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      Bahaha, I feel you. I was almost not motivated to make my list this year, but it is fun to go back and see later what all I liked at the time and what I’ll have forgotten about by next year. Pft. 🤣

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