Weekly Music Chart 2009 June week 4

1. (+1) V.O.S - 큰일이다 (Big Trouble) *** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***
Score: 906
Genre: R&B Ballad

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Kang Eun Kyung
Album: V.O.S Vol. 3.5 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: R&B trio V.O.S score their first No. 1 song on our chart with "Big Trouble", running away from the competition to gain the top spot. V.O.S came close to hitting No. 1 previously with "Everyday Everyday" and "Beautiful Life". They finally did it this time.This song was composed by Korea’s best hit-maker, Cho Young Soo, and penned by Kang Eun Kyung. The lyrics are to bring tears to listeners’ eyes. The song is about a one-sided love and the distress and uneasiness one feels when not being able to confess one’s feelings.


2. (+1) SHINee - 줄리엣 (Juliette)
Score: 829
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music: Remee, Jay, Sean / Lyrics: Kim Jong Hyun
Album: SHINee 2nd mini-album "Romeo" Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: SHINee, last year's top new boyband, are back with their 2nd mini-album. Their latest single "Juliette" moves up one more spot to No. 2 this week. "Juliette" is an urban dance number from the creators of BoA's Eat You Up, Dong Bang Shin Ki's Mirotic, and SHINee's own Love Like Oxygen. The song samples from Corbin Bleu's Deal With It, and its romantic lyrics are written by member Jong Hyun, who is making his songwriting debut. (credits to ~S2~)


3. (-2) Super Junior - 너라고 (It's You)
Score: 799
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music + Lyrics: E-Tribe
Album: Super Junior Vol. 3 Version C Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: After 3 weeks at the top, Super Junior drops back to No. 3 with "It's You". They are the first artistes in 2009 to have two No. 1 songs. "It's You" is coming from the newly released C version of their 3rd album, which has 4 new songs, including this title track. It's written by E-Tribe, who also wrote SNSD's "Gee" earlier this year. Unlike "Sorry Sorry", "It's You" is mellow and more pop-oriented.


4. (--) See Ya, Davichi, and Ji-Yeon (T-Ara) - 여성시대 (Women's Generation)
Score: 773
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: K. Smith
Album: See Ya, Davichi & T-ara digital single "Women's Generation" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This exciting, trot-style song with light rhythms is about standing up and being strong even after falling down in a tough world. The impressive music video shows off the members' fresh vocals and their cute, vivacious dance moves. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)


5. (--) 2NE1 - Fire
Score: 729
Genre: Hip-hop / R&B / Dance

Music + Lyrics: Teddy
Album: 2NE1 digital single "Fire" Track 1
Watch: MV (Space Version) MV (Street Version) Live Performance
Comment: This fast hip-hop song is the representative track for 2NE1's debut single album. It was produced by former 1TYM member Teddy and features a reggae feel with an African vibe led by percussion instruments. This girl group presents music that's distinctive from other girl groups, showing off each member's talented vocals and her intense sides. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)


6. (+11) Outsider - 외톨이 (Loner)
Score: 708
Genre: Hip-hop

Music: Big Boy, MC Sniper / Lyrics: Outsider
Album: Outsider Vol. 2 Track 5 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Quietly moving into the top 6 is hip-hop sensation Outsider's "Loner". This song with a good rhythm is written by Big Boy and MC Sniper. No wonder the style is very reminiscent of MC Sniper's. Outsider is known as Korea's fastest rapper, and he proves it in this song. It features a 14-member orchestra, which is very unique for a hip-hop song. "Loner" could be the most surprising hit song in 2009, as it is already ranked high on many music charts in Korea and this week reached No. 1 on Hanteo's album sales chart.


7. (-1) Koyote - 넌센스 (Nonsense)
Score: 707
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music + Lyrics: Kim Do Hoon + Kim Se Jin
Album: Koyote Vol. 10 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Koyote, one of k-pop's signature pop dance groups, return with their 10th album minus Kim Jong Min, who could not participate as he is in military service. It's been three years since their last album. The title track "Nonsense" is at No. 7 this week. It was composed by hit-makers Kim Do Hun and Kim Sejin. This dance track has 80s-style house rhythms and incorporates trendy synthesizer sounds.


8. (+1) Chae Yeon - 흔들려 (Shake)
Score: 563
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music + Lyrics: Kim Chang Hwan
Album: Chae Yeon mini-album "Shake" Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Sexy diva Chae Yeon moves up one more spot to No. 8 this week with "Shake". DJ Koo of Clon also offered 2 re-mixed versions of this song. While Chae Yeon was on hiatus from music between her last album and now, many female singles with similar styles to hers have emerged. Now Chae Yeon is out to re-capture her fans once again. The timing of this release is good as we are getting into summer and dance hits always do well in this season.


9. (-2) SG Wannabe (feat. Yurisangja Baek Seung Hwa) - 사랑해 (I Love You)
Score: 523
Genre: Folk Ballad

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min
Album: SG Wannabe Vol. 6 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the representative track for SG Wannabe's 6th album "Gift From SG WANNABE". Composer Cho Young-soo, who has long produced the group's tracks, produced this Simon & Garfunkel-style song, which features beautiful harmonies. The music video tells a sad love story between actor Baek Jong-min and Jiyeon, a new member of SeeYa. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)


10. (-2) Lee Seung Chul - 손톱이 빠져서 (My Nails Came Off)
Score: 507
Genre: Rock Ballad

Music + Lyrics: Jun Hae Sung
Album: Lee Seung Chul Vol. 10 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Veteran Lee Seung Chul drops two spot to No. 10 this week with "My Nails Came Off". The song comes from his 10th album titled Mutopia. The word Mutopia mixes the two words “music” and “utopia” together to show fans the journey music has taken him throughout his life. This song is composed by Jun Hae Sung, who also wrote the song “Long Day”. The song has a rock style and Lee Seung Chul's trademark sincere vocals.