As December is progressing the themes of Christmas is getting more and more evident in the comebacks. With the onset of Winter, the ballads are getting more and more emotional with soul stirring lyrics. The feeling of sadness, loneliness, and heartbreak is expressed more vividly. But there are some songs of hope and love which help you overcome that sadness and heartbreak. Winter has always been a season of love and heartbreaks, and that exactly is what we find in this week’s releases!
Just like last week, this week has that one track which stands out! Read along and find it! I’ll give a hint: It has ‘wind’ in the title!
Please note: Some songs are not available on Spotify or iTunes India, yet.
Albums/Mini Albums:
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2PM Jun. K – 30 Minutes Might Be Too Long
Starting the list with a song about heartache and regret, Jun.K’s 30 Minutes Might Be Too Long is an upbeat RnB track. The music video is visually captivating.
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Lee Seung Gi – I will (잘할게)
Lee Seung Gi is back with an emotional ballad about heartbreak. In his 10th album, Lee Seung Gi brings back his charms, this time sprinkled with winter-y goodness.
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GHOST9 – W.ALL
GHOST9 is a rookie boy group. This track by the group showcases their vocal and dance skills perfectly. The track is a catchy hip hop and rap number peppered with powerful music.
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INFINITE Kim Sung Kyu – I’m Cold
Drizzling snow, a cold forest, and the song I’m Cold – all of these combine to make a catchy comeback for Kim Sung Kyu. Punctuated with guitar riffs and electric music, I’m Cold will make your winter playlist just a little warmer.
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Baek Yerin – 0415
A spooky, Gothic music video combined with synth based music makes 0415 a hauntingly beautiful track. Just under 9 minutes, the music video is a whole story in itself.
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Singles:
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Broccoli You Too? – 2020
If you ask me to pick a track which summarizes the year 2020, I would pick this mellow acoustic number by Broccoli You Too?. 2020 expresses the feeling of helplessness and despair that we all have gone through this year because of the pandemic.
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Jung Seung-hwan – Winter Again
Winter Again is a soothing ballad which expresses a memory with nostalgia. The cozy setting of a library and origami cranes give a holiday vibe filled with hope and good memories.
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Han Dong Geun – 10년 전의 나에게 (Letter To Myself 10 Years Ago)
This track will definitely resonate with you. A track which speaks about the things you want to say to your past self, it will make you teary eyed and maybe, just maybe tell you to go a little easy on yourself and love yourself a little more.
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DAVII – Jamie Cullum
British aritst Jamie Cullum has been DAVII’s source of inspiration since young age. He pays homage to Jamie Cullum with this track. This jazzy track with bass riffs and guitar overlays will make you groove instantly!
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Kim Jong Kook – forget-me-not
An emotional ballad about love and longing, Kim Jong Kook paints a sad yet beautiful imagery with his song Forget Me Not.
The official video is not out yet, so we have provided you with the audio links!
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June – 10cm
10cm expresses the thoughts in one’s mind when you develop a crush on someone. This cute romantic number will give you the push to go and confess to your crush, and maybe ask them to step just 10cm closer. 😉
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Rachel Kwag – Walking
The only instrumental track in this list, Rachel Kwag’s Walking is like a track which you can listen to when you are walking – in a garden, during commute or simply walking in your thoughts.
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D.no – waste of night
A funky RnB track, waste of night by D.No literally speaks about a night which was wasted because of the unwanted memories coming back. It speaks about the memories which don’t go away even after trying several times to forget them.
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MoonyCuumy – Oh my vintage!
Oh MY Vintage! is a cute peppy track, that will make you go back to your closet and find your vintage belongings!
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Dewsisters, Tgom, Kim Soya, KN-JI, Im Eun Been, Havy – Love Challenge
A festive song which captures the romance in the air! Love Challenge is a funky track that will definitely add cheer to your festive spirit!
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JAMIE – 5가지 Christmas
JAMIE’s 5 Christmas Languages came just in time before Christmas. The music, the visuals and the lyrics perfectly capture the cute nuances of romance during Christmas.
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Sera – Up and Down
This track begins with a slow jazz feel and the goes to a pop track. Up & Down is a definitely a surprise track!
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LOGI – Cloud (Feat. Kaya)
A funky hiphop track expresses the desire to wander away on a cloud. The fast paced life, without any breaks makes one’s life mundane.
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3YE Haeun – Be there (ft. Dindin)
Be There is a cute duet number. It captures the cheerful spirit of romance and makes you want to fall in love all over again!
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Yubin – Wave
Yubin uses the metaphors of travel and waves to express the desire to be with the one you love. Peppered with a catchy rap, this track is a good number to feature on your travel playlist!
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Lee Mingyu – Love U Christmas
A mellow R&B track, Love U Christmas will make you fall in love with Christmas all over again.
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Yezi – Raining All Night
Raining all Night is a hip hop track that speaks about one’s inner thoughts late at night, especially when there is a lot on one’s mind.
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Youbeyou – Island
An emotional ballad which resonates with the loneliness in one’s heart, in one’s life – this song is expresses an emptiness, the lack of color in one’s life.
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JIJAE – Come Like A Wind
Come Like a Wind is a Korean opera track. JIJAE’s deep vocals accompanied by the soft piano makes this track a must have if you love opera music!
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SLEEPY – TYPE (Feat. Kirin)
A funky hip hop/rap track, Type will grab a spot on your playlist and make yoo bop your head to the beats. The music video reminds of the early hiphop videos when social media was in the beginning stages.
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Xydo, BUMKEY – First Snow
This mellow track is one of those you listen to in a cozy cafe or a library. First Snow will make you want to slow dance with your partner.
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Dreamin’ – Space
This track speaks about your own space where you are free to dream and wonder. When you are with a loved one, time goes slow in that space. This electric track with heavy sine bass harmonizes beautifully with the dreamy vocals.
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DalShabet Serri – When you call me (feat. Minsun)
When You Call Me is a cheery track that speaks about the initial stages of a love relationsip.
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BORA (BGH4) – Moonlight Star
Moonlight Star is a jazzy smooth number. BORA’s soothing vocals capture the listener’s attention.
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GOT7 YoungJae – Everything For You
Everything for You is a track about gratitude and thanks to the person who came into one’s life and spread warmth and love. YoungJae shines with his melodious vocals.
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Blue Mangtto – I’m afraid
Sung by Yeo In Hye and composed by Blue Mangtto, this ballad expresses the fear in one’s mind when you have grown and have to face uncertainties.
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Joosiq – Good Night
Good Night is one of those tracks which expresses the cute nuances of a relationship. The peppy track is a great addition to the roadtrip playlists!
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CityNoise – Step
Step is a an RnB track that speaks about the steps taken back and forth and finally taking a step in the right direction.
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Lee Byoung Hyeon – Forget
With bare minimum instruments, this track is a hauntingly beautiful number. Lee Byoung Hyeon’s vocals are melodioius in this ballad. This song is more than just a lyrical ballad, it feels like a modern rendition of a folk song.
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Kiera – Don’t know why
Don’t Know Why is a funky peppy track which gives a cheerful vibe. This song will be released worldwide on Christmas Eve!
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Sujo – 비밀 (Secret)
Secret speaks about the secrets that humans have in their hearts, and some secrets are not revealed no matter how close you are to each other.
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Sonnet – Ready
Ready is an uplifting track. Sonnet’s vocals are powerful and the high notes are notable!
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K-Indie/K-HipHop:
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Jimmy Brown – Everyday (ft. Sweet The Kid)
Jimmy Brown is back with a soft RnB track which is as catchy as it is romantic. Sweet The Kid sync perfectly with Jimmy’s compostion.
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YunNam Gangster – Let’s Go Camping
YunNam Gangster speaks about going to camping i.e. escaping from this frustrating reality that we face today. This hiphop tracks expresses what all of wish today – to meet out friends, eat delicious food and spend some good times with each other freely.
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Benkidish – I Just Wonder Who You Are (ft. J.Yung)
Benkindish and J.Yung sing an easy-going hip hop track. I Just Wonder Who You Are has a modernist vibe to it. The lyrics the slight curiosity we have when we see people during our regular commute and wonder who they are.
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Gram – I Miss You
This jazzy track by Gram will make you miss your loved one even more. Minimal music makes this track a soft listen.
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Soo Yeon Lim – When Love Fades
Lim Soo Yeon’s vocals compliment the soft rock music in this track. The lyrics of this track are like the tiny mutters you mutter to yourself.
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Choi Seok Won – Mind
A ballad which speaks about the troubles of the heart when it comes to confessing about love, this track by Choi Soek Won will resonate with you if you have ever thought “Wouldn’t it be nice if could actually say it without being afraid”.
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FIL – Still Unchanged (Love Revolution OST)
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Sungmin – It’s Fortunate (A Man in a Veil OST)
It’s Fortunate expresses the longing of the heart and the desire to protect the loved one. Sungmin’s voice beautifully expresses the emotion of this lyrical ballad.
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NIEL – Ignore (SWAG movie OST)
IGNORE is a track about self-fulfillment and ignoring what taunts others throw your way. The lyrics to the track are meaningful and powerful. This track is just what you need when you want to answer back to the haters.
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Kassy – Dizzy (SWAG Movie OST)
This groovy RnB track will get your feet tapping the moment the song begins. This dicso track features in the upcoming Korean movie SWAG.
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Which is your favourite pick of the week? Tell us in the comments!
