#top kpop songs of 2022

[loonarii]

My Top 15 Kpop Songs of 2022

(15) 'Tank' - NMIXX

I have disliked many NMIXX songs this year, but 'Tank' was not one of them. It's gloriously weird, and is the perfect earworm. You will almost certainly hate it upon first listen, but within hours of hearing it, it will echo in your mind until it's all you think about.

(13) 'After LIKE' - IVE

I did this song SO DIRTY in my review. I thought its sampling and speed would be its downfall, but here we are, with it at number 14. This song can only be described as glorious - it's the midpoint between third generation and fourth generation, it’s the culmination of all of IVE’s work so far, it’s the epitome of kpop. And yet, it’s only at 14. That shows how good 2022 kpop has been.

(14) 'Blue Flame' - Le Sserafim

The first of many Le Sserafim entries on my list, ‘Blue Flame’ playfully shows off the group's undeniable potential. It’s lilting and mesmerising, low key and relaxed, and the girls’ vocals dance around the beat with pseudo–naivety.

(12) 'Still Life' - RM

RM’s ‘Indigo’ album is pure magic, but ‘Still Life’ has stuck with me more than any other track. The song’s defiant euphoria is delicious, and Namjoon’s ‘don’t give a fuck’ attitude works so well. This song laughs in your face, and then pulls you onto the dance floor. It’s a reminder to take life less seriously, a message that many of us, including myself, need to hear.

(11) 'Impurities' - Le Sserafim

‘Impurities’ is ‘Blue Flame’ at 1000%. The whimsy and delicacy are even more so, and the whole song is like falling into another dimension. It’s like an acid trip in the best way. Chaewon shines on this song, demonstrating a softer side to her we don’t usually get to see.

(10) 'Generation' - TripleS AAA

The immediacy of ‘Generation’ has consumed all my thoughts. I don’t care if the lyrics are meaningless, because this song is pure, addictive joy. It immediately brings a smile to the face - and it demands you dance. It’s a small pocket of teenage perfection.

(9) 'Cookie' - NewJeans

I know it’s problematic, I know it’s kind of odd, I know, but I can’t help loving this song. ‘Cookie’ is constructed perfectly, and keeps you unbelievably hooked, despite its minimalistic sound. NewJeans never miss.

(8) 'DM' - fromis_9

We forgot about ‘DM’ too quickly. While this song reinvents nothing and explores no new territory, it does pop to the highest degree. It’s a feast for your ears from the first to the last second. I literally have no critiques, it’s a flawless pop song.

(7) 'ANTIFRAGILE' - Le Sserafim

OH MY GOD. Everything about this song makes me ascend to another plane of existence. The languid vocals, the squeaky beat, the CHORUS, the dance, EVERYTHING. Chaewon is the beating heart of this song, but it's Kazuha that ties everything together into one of the greatest girl pop songs of the fourth generation. It shouldn’t work as well as it does, but I’m not complaining.

(6) 'Heart Burn' - Sunmi

This song has been on my mind since release. I don’t even truly know why I love it so much - sonically and vocally it isn’t insanely unique, but somehow the whole package forms a song that is utter perfection. Sunmi is an enchantress on this track.

(5) 'Glitch' - Kwon Eunbi

The 8-bit production, Eunbi’s soft vocals, the reinvented anti drop, the thrumming bass - this song is a recipe for perfection. Every risk it takes pays off to the point where they aren’t even risks anymore, just the perfect choice for the song. The UK garage sound works wonderfully with Eunbi, and I pray she returns to it. And fuck me the final chorus of the song is pure, divine magic.

(4) 'Anywhere But Home' - Seulgi

The entirety of Seulgi’s ‘28 Reasons’ album is artistically flawless, but ‘Anywhere But Home’ has something the other tracks don’t. It operates within the space between melancholic and exhilarated, between desperate and careless, and it works so well. Let’s not leave this masterpiece in this year, it has the longevity to keep it afloat for many years to come.

(3) 'Forever 1' - Girls' Generation

It is physically impossible to listen to this song and not dance. Its energy is indescribable - it’s a celebration of SNSD’s legacy, and even if you are a new fan of them like myself, it makes you feel like you were there in 2007 when ‘Into The New World’ changed the industry forever.  Girls’ Generation are beyond iconic, and this song solidified what we already knew - SNSD are the queens of kpop.

(2) 'Hype Boy' - NewJeans

One night, all the stars and planets aligned in a once in a lifetime event, and on that night, one of the greatest songs of all time was created. ‘Hype Boy’ is an instant classic. It’s timeless, it’s playful, it’s the most familiar song to ever exist, it’s A FUCKING LIFESTYLE. And yet, it’s at number two. What sort of god given instant smash hit could possibly beat out fucking ‘Hype Boy’? What kind of group could even do that? Who else, but NewJeans themselves.

(1) 'Attention' - NewJeans

I clearly remember the first time I heard this song -  it was like 5pm and I opened youtube, only to see a new music video on HYBE’s channel from a group I didn’t recognise. I clicked, and watched it, and instantly I fell in love. I listened to it on repeat, and then spent the rest of the evening desperately searching for the little information about this group that was available. I checked spotify every day for when this song would be uploaded, and when it blew up about a week later I couldn’t be happier. ‘Attention’ has it all. The production, the vocals, the originality, it’s all unbelievably good. Within a week NewJeans became my favourite fourth generation group, and every day they rival Twice to be my ults. NewJeans are my rookies of the year, and their debut album is literally my favourite kpop album of all time. Their first comeback is only around the corner, and I can’t even imagine the hits on that album. Congratulations NewJeans, you’ve stolen my heart along with the hearts of the entire kpop listening community. I can’t wait to see what you do in 2023.

[gfwooyo]

what songs would you recommend to someone who wants to know what kind of music ateez makes?

ooooh okay this is a hard question bc their discography is SO diverse I feel like they really experiment with everything but this chart (missing their latest album) is a super helpful starting place if you know what kinda vibe you prefer

but my PERSONAL favorites that also show their range are inception, hala hala, turbulence, halazia, promise, take me home, be with you, cyberpunk, mist, guerrilla, eternal sunshine, answer, the real, django, fever, and outlaw (also shout out to silver light, youth, it's you, and crazy form from their most recent album. also everything if u like ballads and matz if u like hip hop) (it's killing me not listing more songs like it's actually painful they're soooooo good)

they're def more known for their anthemic songs and their performances but they have suuuuch a varied discography I feel like everyone could find something they like! also this flow chart is cool if u don't like that other chart

it's missing halazia and the world series but it covers the majority!! and then finally this tiktok is a cool way to quickly see but just know even this barely scratches the surface

sorry I couldn't give u a simpler answer and info dumped but thank u for giving me the opportunity 🫂

ps. HIGHLY recommend looking for performances when u find a song u like bc they're so fucking good. mvs too if it's a title track

[yj-98]

hiii <3 tagged by @boudicca to list 5 songs i’ve been into lately <3 but like weeks ago i just have a bad memory 🫶 ty<33

de selby (part 2) - hozier

groove is in the heart - deee-lite

the great pretender - freddie mercury

the agency group - alvvays

superstar - jamelia

tagging @minhkhoakhan (ur gonna get tagged in every tag game i do <3 brace yourself) @gretaghostgirl @spiiderpunk @burritowitch @anthyies @lesbiananitafite if u want <3

[chearyeongs]

my top comebacks of 2022

honorable mentions: dice - nmixx, after like - ive, 28 reasons - seulgi, cheshire - itzy, and step back - GOT the beat

[yonghoontual]

@yonghoontual 's Favorite K-Releases of 2022 as Event Posters ♡ January-Edition ♡

[lottieurl]

hallelujah they counted most of november

[apencilandpen]

top tracks of 2022, second half:

_World - Seventeen - 07/18/22

[jiora]

Top 40 Kpop Songs 2022

40. Tan, Louder 39. Whee In, Pastel 38. Hyolyn, Wake Boom (ft Youngji Lee) 37. Victon, Stupid O’Clock 36. BLACKPINK, Shut Down 35. MCND, W.A.T.1 34. Craxy, Real 33. Tan, Walking on the Moon 32. Tan, Du Du Du 31. EXID, Fire 30. AleXa, Back In Vogue 29. Pentagon, Feeling’ Like 28. SAAY, Talk 2 Me Nice 27. WJSN Chocome, Super Yuppers! 26. Wonho, Crazy 25. Bibi, Vengeance 24. J-Hope, Arson 23. Lee Yeongji X Layone, Anemone 22. Limelight, Eye To Eye 21. Baekho, No Rules 20. (G)IDLE, Tomboy 19. Yena, Lxxk 2 U 18. J-Hope, More 17. MMD, WooAh HIP 16. Purple Kiss, Pretty Psycho 15. Vanner, Rollin' 14. Hyunjun Hur, Let Me Drown 13. Hyolyn, Layin' Low  (ft Jooyoung) 12. Tempest, Can't Stop Shining 11. Nine.i, Beauty Inside

WATCH THE TOP TEN 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1d5kHW58jA

10. Kangta, Love Song (ft Paloalto) 9. Lee Jinhyuk, Crack 8. Youngjae, Sugar 7. KOM, Adrenaline 6. Niel, In Your Space 5. Shinhwa WDJ, Flash 4. Leo, Losing Game 3. Yena, Smiley (ft. Bibi) 2. Be’O, LOVE me 1. Lee Changsub, Surrender

[a-moth-to-the-light]

Songs of 2022, 12

[my considerations in choosing these songs!]

247 by StayC (February 21, 2022)

"247" is the preppy popular girl of this list--while a lot of the other songs on this list got here by tugging on my heartstrings, this b-side stood out simply by being perfectly put-together. Everything in this track feels wonderfully purposeful, like attention to detail was such a strong part of the vision of its creators that it became part of the song's personality. StayC sound like themselves here, which always brings me joy, but it's the production, particularly the rhythms tucked underneath the main vocal lines, that keeps "247" on my mind (and on the cusp of my personal Best Songs Ever list). I mean, that nine-second intro alone could have forced this one into my top songs, because that "dun du-du-dun du-du-dun du-du-dun" with the crunchy bass layered under it made a permanent home in my brain this year.

A wonderful example of the "pop seasoned with lofi" that I called StayC's signature sound back when I reviewed "Slow Down," "247" is also a great symbol of StayC's position as the reigning queens of my stan list this year. Though I knew it in my heart from my first viewing of the "ASAP" music video, it was really once the Stereotype album began to flesh out their discography that I realized StayC is the girl group for me. Young-luv.com, and especially "247," cemented this by staying consistent to everything that made Stereotype great in my mind. "247" is the crown on StayC's head, almost intimidating in its shine (and they know it, considering the way J just drawls the bridge like a matriarch lecturing her daughter about the kind of man she should choose to wed). StayC, this song tells us, is here to stay, and I couldn't be happier!

[witchwhaat]

sorry professor i won't be able to make it to class today, yeah, the spotify wrapped is here

[decembermoonskz]

tagged by @njaems to list the first 10 songs played from my Spotify wrapped/apple replay when shuffled! ty mel!!

INVU - taeyeon

crimson sunset - masayoshi soken

face my fears (english version) - hikaru utada

butterfly kiss (from persona 5) - cover by lofi lia

glitch mode - nct dream

neath dark waters - masayoshi soken

the voice in my heart (from Violet evergarden) - evan call

0x1=lovesong (i know i love you) - txt

blue dream - yu-peng chen, hoyo-mix

pink blood - hikaru utada

tagging @hyukxs @noramoons @lixesque @crispy-chan @mxxndreams (no pressure ofc only do it if you want to <3)

[ayoyoungg]

[thewakeless]

[skyburger]

forgot people really truly genuinely dont like the music on the radio in the early 2010s Wait. Ohmy god hang on i was looking up the top 100 so i could look at them across the years and the default is obviously the current top 100 and i need to stress out of the top ONE HUNDRED songs. about a THIRD are taylor swift songs (32/100). only two of these are below the top 50 (51 & 55, so. barely.) Thirty Fucking Taylor Swift Songs are in the billboard top 50. all of the top 10 are taylor fucking swift. doesnt even matter what i was gonna say because literally any other variety of stuff being in the top 100 is better than literally a third of it being taylor swift

^^^ do you understand why i put this in a reblog. diehard swifties are scary

holdon i have to put a ramble in the reblogs of this so peopledont find me in the tags (will make sense when i reblog)

[yonghoontual]

Yonghoontual's favorite Releases of 2022 Part 3

Now it's time for the beloved b-sides. Doing things a bit different for this one because I have way too many favs: Every artist is only gonna be on this list once (which is very hard for me lmao). Instead I'm going to put the other contenders for a place on this list by the same artist in brackets at the end of every placing. Ok, let's do it!

Trigger_ by Onewe (Orbit_)

The Game by Pentagon (Sparkling Night)

In My Dreams by Red Velvet (Bye Bye)

Cool (Your Rainbow) by Nmixx

Royal by Ive (My Satisfaction)

Blue Flame by Le Sserafim (Impurities)

Tell Me by Fifty Fifty

Moon Prism by Rocket Punch

Escape Room by fromis_9

Locked Inside a Door by Dreamcatcher

Villain by Girls Generation

Basics by Twice

Same Same by Stayc (Young Luv)

Snowy by Itzy

i by Lightsum

Pretty Psycho by Purple Kiss

overlap (1/1) by Billlie

Shelter by E'LAST (Nightmare)

Natural by Pixy

Night Fog by Highlight

Eden by Oh my Girl

Drown in Love by Cix

Break Down by Kard

La Luna by Ichillin'

The Song of Dann (Promise) by Kingdom (Appetite)

Dance with me by BTOB

Oscar by Apink Chobom

Change by g-idle

Love Love Love by Viviz

Stawberry Cake by Xdinary Heroes

[jmdbjk]

Yep, its time for...

The Weekly Bangtan Report. It will be a short one.

Hobi and Hope on the Streets (HOTS)!!!

So there are these QR codes showing up all over Seoul:

One enterprising investigator Army visited one of the locations and was told by the cafe owner that yep, they were contacted and told a pop-up event would happen this month!

And I keep forgetting, we're not only getting a mini album of songs but we're getting a documentary series at the end of the month!

Hobi looks so happy in this and I can't wait to watch!

Ok, moving on...

For a minute there, SimInvest had us going, am I right?

The tease was "V's bestest friend who's name begins with a "J" will be joining him." This was their website:

Cue the solos, mantis and anyone else being stupid... and it ends up being Jackie Chan!

Not Jimin, not Jungkook. Sorry Vmin-ers and cultists.

But can I tell you I fell off the couch laughing my ass off?

WHO WOULDA THUNK THAT JACKIE CHAN IS TAE'S BESTIE????

Not I.

I know, they are probably besties only for this promotion but whatever. It's funny as shit.

I had always thought Tae's deal with this investment company was an interesting choice for him. This company's target market would skew to older males who have money to invest. It is also based in Indonesia. With Tae involved, he might attract a younger demographic as well as female clientele.

When I first learned of this partnership it made me strongly believe he is creating an awareness in this demographic for the purpose of already being a familiar name when he returns from MS and starts doing TV drama acting gigs. That's my best guess. I dont' know though, the fact it is based in Indonesia ... anyway.

Next up: Jungkookie! makes a brief appearance in The Kid Laroi's documentary... which of course probably means The Kid will be in JK's documentary along with everyone else JK's worked with since 2022 or 2023.

And Namjoon actually being in the military band has been more or less confirmed by him because of the pic he posted on his Instagram stories of he and his fellow soldiers. He tagged them and if you look at their accounts, they are indeed involved in the military band. I need Joon to explain to us what other music instruments he can play.

In other news, Lee Soo Man, former CEO of SM Entertainment has stated he will or has sold his remaining SM stock to Hybe giving Hybe an over 12.5% stake in SM Entertainment. That reality K-drama is ongoing.

All that other total motherfuckery going on at the former bird app can just die and go to hell including that bogus top 100 kpop artists ranking from Billoboard.

I will leave you with this closing thought: