The Destiny Hope

THESE ARE MY FAVORITE PARTS TOO This song dominated my summer of 2015. I really like your mention that so many songs in your top 10 have like an "upgrade" in the song - and to a non-music expert that's the first that thought has ever come into my head That idea Wait this whole bit is soooooooooooooooooo beautiful and actually really cute. Like so cute This was a smart idea and honestly, yeah, I'm left feeling happy and so I get it. I'm very happy with this #1 and this whole countdown in general. You should be proud And I can really see the love and fun you put into this and that passion is great

Omg wait Stellar has to be #1 then right?

"Part of the genius is that I Got a Boy is disjointed for a reason--it’s written as a conversation between a group of girls with different perspectives and opinions on love and relationships." I NEVER SAW IT LIKE THIS OMG. Your MIND (or I'm just stupid nnnn) OMG. "I Got a Boy is the textbook example of a beautiful mess. I was listening to this song a few times a day back in 2013 and I still got chills every time. It’s one of the most divisive songs in all of K-pop, with those who hate the disjointment insisting it’s one of the worst K-pop songs ever released, and those who love the disjointment insisting it’s one of the best. The only thing that pretty much everyone can agree on is the fact that it has become one of the most infamous and influential K-pop songs of all time, and in my opinion, it’s unquestionably earned that status." BUT YESSSS I can't believe they got #2 omg it's SOOOOO SO SO deserved! I played this daily pretty much since release until Mr.Mr. came out. This is so iconic and it really was game-changing. Nowadays we have disjointment on the regular from popular groups but back then people ABHORRED this song. Everything from the roll-out, the wait (no SNSD comeback in 2012), to the MV, to the song, to the album, to the performances, to the wins... iconic

BTW, do you like any of SNSD's Korean music? Besides I guess Trick, Oscar, IGAB, and The Boys (since you mentioned them) You know yesterday I streamed Dreamcatcher's entire discography and their music is actually really good! It's actually so unfair to them that I haven't listened to them much

"The reason I listen to pop music in the first place is because of my short attention span" AKDCKLSADMCS the self-awareness omg I love this, King/Queen!!! Same though nnnn. The "pop"s in the chorus are literally ICONIC ugh I feel so nostalgic now omg 2011 was the year I really got into K-pop so even though this isn't one of my favorites, it still really is iconic and timestamps a notable place in my heart. BEG were really underrated, I agree. I think the amount of input they had (that shows in their experimental music) is a testament to who they are as artists. Like... they LITERALLY are one of the only girl groups who still get together, love each other, and make music like? BEG stans are lucky

The Christmas gift graphic omg this is all so cute! #4 is cute Never was super big into Loona though ngl

Also ALL of these top 10 graphics have been like... top-notch. None of that Piano Man stuff (no shade sis )

The way I'm not even SURPRISED at it making top 5 omg. I swear it has to be one of the most used K-pop songs ever in Youtube remixes and mashups. Which makes sense because it's such an amazing song but WHEW. I swear earlier this year I was STILL finding out new mashups with this song that sounded great That being said I love this placement for it. You're right, I always had a playlist of electronic K-pop songs with this, Step, Abracadabra, etc. but I never noticed the similarities between them until now

OMG MY WIG I'M NOT EXAGGERATING MY OLD SONE SOUL ROSE UP AND TEARED UP AT THIS INCLUSION. I usually find one really good line or two I want to quote but this entire write-up is quote-worthy UGH!!! The appraise!! "The rest of the bridge possesses what I think is by far the most tastefully executed dubstep break in all of K-pop--or, really, all of pop in general." And I think your recollection of your friend sending it to you is SO adorable I can relate. The early days of getting into K-pop and hearing such amazing songs are such fond memories. I love that for us

#7's GRAPHIC Fits PERFECTLY and what the song deserves. OMG really did that and SOOOO young into their career too. It's definitely making it high into my ranking. I'm really sad they reverted to standard cute/quirky girl group after that

"And then, of course, it all climaxes in that now infamous high note for the grand finale. Not only is it incredibly high-pitched, but it’s also incredibly long, running for a whopping 12 seconds straight. Because it isn’t just one note, it’s three--three notes that take the most precise vocal control possible" OH WOW It's been a real pleasure reading all this technical stuff about songs I've loved for years - even if I don't get any of it dkclamsdklcads No wonder she settles for such soft songs now nnnn her vocals were DEAD after it. But yeah, that high note has to be one of the most iconic high notes of all-time in K-pop

(I have a response to notable entries to me that I'll post after the finale)

OH WOW OMG. I was NOT expecting #10. But #9...

Good because I need to finish going through 30-current while gaming right now and I am SAD because I got stood up today Please mention me when the finale starts!!!

Omg YESSS WAIT. I'm so sorry nnnnn I've been disassociating from this site because of all the drama that's been going on with one of my faves. Lemme go through all I missed!