[Article] 10 Old-School K-Pop Songs For When You’re Feeling Nostalgic

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10 Old-School K-Pop Songs For When You’re Feeling Nostalgic

10 Old-School K-Pop Songs For When You’re Feeling Nostalgic

Feb 24, 2023

Music has that ability to make anyone transcend into another space and time. Particular songs can remind you of certain friends, events, or even moments. The power of music and the emotions it evokes, especially nostalgia, is a beautiful thing. Here are 10 old-school K-pop songs that are sure to evoke those feelings to all K-pop listeners from a decade ago – or older!

1. “T.O.P” – Shinhwa

We’re taking it really far back here. Shinhwa’s song “T.O.P” in the late ’90s was a powerhouse of a single, and it was enough to put them on the charts for top songs, making them a strong contender to compete against the most popular K-pop groups at the time. You really can’t help but bop your head to this chorus whenever it comes on!

2. “Bad Boy” – BIGBANG

What would a nostalgic playlist be without the mention of BIGBANG? They’ve had countless hits that have spanned over a decade, so it’s no surprise that their songs continually grace the lists of many. Their song “Bad Boy” in particular is one that was released in 2008, and it swept the MAMA awards later that year.

Honorable mentions: “Fantastic Baby,” “Haru Haru,” “Lies,” etc.

3. “GEE”- Girls’ Generation

We can’t forget the legendary girl group Girls’ Generation, who is the epitome of girl group powerhouse. Their song “GEE” brought in a wave of new K-pop fans all over the world and continues to be a memorable song when it comes to thinking about the old days.

4. “December” – TURBO

Many may know Kim Jong Kook as the work-out king in Korean entertainment, but once upon a time he was a heartthrob K-pop idol, one half of the duo TURBO (they still do concerts today). Their song “December” was the perfect tune to listen to right when the winter crisp air would hit. A definite nostalgic hit!

5. “We are the Future” – H.O.T

Now this one is taking it way back. H.O.T is the first boy group that came from SM Entertainment. At the time, they were the only boy group, and they took South Korea by storm. Although their song “Candy” is considered to be THE nostalgic anthem, their song “We Are the Future” is one that also many generation X-ers fall into the memories of.

Fun fact: The founder of Soompi started this site to share her love for H.O.T at the time!

6. “Dear Mother” – g.o.d

g.o.d, who is said to be Korea’s national group, gave so much hope and love with their music. Their debut song “Dear Mother” evoked so much heart and emotion that it is one song that people will still continue to shed tears over.

7. “I Am the Best” – 2NE1

If we’re talking nostalgic girl groups, 2NE1 can’t be overlooked. They have countless hard-hitting bops that will evoke a lot of nostalgic emotions for any long-time K-pop fan. “I Am the Best” is just one of the many.

8. “Hands Up” – 2PM

OG 2PM songs will have many fans remembering more simpler times. Their song “Hands Up” continues to be parodied and mentioned on variety shows today. The upbeat and catchy tune is sure to pop up in nostalgic playlists well into the future!

9. “Rainism” – Rain

When it comes to Rain, there are a plethora of songs that take us back. From “It’s Raining” to “Love Song,” and more – the list is endless! But “Rainism” is a fan-favorite, and even Rain himself has mentioned that it is the song that probably best embodies himself.

10. “Hug”- TVXQ

TVXQ was one of those K-pop groups who drew in a mega wave of K-pop listeners when they first debuted. Their song “Hug” was an immediate hit, and any veteran K-pop listener will understand the feels that come with listening to this song today.

Hey Soompiers, which K-pop song makes you feel nostalgic? Let me know in the comments below!

binahearts is a Korean-Canadian writer, content creator, and influencer whose ultimate biases are Song Joong Ki and BIGBANG, but has lately been seen obsessing over Hwang In Yeop. Make sure you follow binahearts on IG as she journeys through her latest Korean crazes!

Source: Soompi

[Article] NewJeans Earns Triple Crown + SHINee’s Key, STAYC, And BLACKPINK Take Top Spots On Circle Weekly Charts

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NewJeans Earns Triple Crown + SHINee’s Key, STAYC, And BLACKPINK Take Top Spots On Circle Weekly Charts

NewJeans Earns Triple Crown + SHINee’s Key, STAYC, And BLACKPINK Take Top Spots On Circle Weekly Charts

Feb 23, 2023

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of February 12 to 18!

Album Chart

STAYC has topped this week’s album chart with their new single album “Teddy Bear“! In No. 2 was TXT’s latest release “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION,” which climbed up six spots to move back into the top five.

Jumping an impressive 29 ranks was SEVENTEEN’s fourth studio album “Face the Sun,” which originally dropped all the way back in May and recently earned a triple million certification. SEVENTEEN’s BSS followed close behind in No. 4 with the unit’s first single album “SECOND WIND.”

Lastly, TNX’s second mini album “Love Never Dies” entered the chart at No. 5.

Download Chart

Making its debut at the top of the download chart was SHINee’s Key’s “Killer,” his second repackaged album.

“Fighting” (featuring Lee Young Ji), the title track of SEVENTEEN’s BSS’s first single album “SECOND WIND,” fell one spot to No. 2 after its debut at No. 1 last week. Another new entry on this week’s download chart was “Teddy Bear” by STAYC at No. 3.

The last two spots of the top five went to Lim Young Woong’s “London Boy” and “Polaroid,” which took fourth and fifth place respectively.

Digital + Streaming Chart

For yet another week, NewJeans has earned a triple crown on Circle’s weekly charts! Just as they did last week, NewJeans took the No. 1 spot on the digital chart, streaming chart, and Global K-Pop chart, but also swept the top three spots on all three of these charts.

There was little change on this week’s digital chart, which is identical to the streaming chart and remains heavily dominated by NewJeans. The group’s hit tracks “Ditto,” “OMG,” and “Hype Boy” maintained its positions in the top three, followed by Younha’s “Event Horizon” staying strong at No. 4.

On the digital chart, NewJeans’ “Attention” climbed up two spots to round out the top five, while the song was able to maintain its No. 5 position on the streaming chart.

Global K-Pop Chart

The last part of NewJeans’ triple crown this week came on the Global K-pop chart, which remained the same as last week. NewJeans swept the top three positions with “OMG” holding steady at No. 1, followed by “Ditto” in No. 2, and “Hype Boy” in No. 3.

For another week, “ANTIFRAGILE” by LE SSERAFIM was ranked in No. 4 and VIBE (featuring BTS’s Jimin) by BIGBANG’s Taeyang came in at No. 5.

Social Chart

The rankings of this week’s social chart were the exact same as last week: BLACKPINK at No. 1, trailed by NewJeans at No. 2, BTS at No. 3, Choi Yu Ree at No. 4, and TXT at No. 5.

Congratulations to all the artists!

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