High-powered K-pop groups and artists' tracks released this year were chosen by Paper Magazine as "Best K-pop Songs"2020!
Recently, Paper Magazine, an independent magazine in New York, USA, selected and announced "The 40 Best K-pop Songs of 2020.
In the article titled, " The Best 40 K-pop Songs" 2020 released by their official site, Paper Magazine highlighted how music, particularly the genre of K-pop became a source of escapism, and bring comfort to people amidst the pandemic and lockdown.
Among numerous songs released this year, 40 songs were selected by the magazine which summarized the colorful spectrum of 2020.
Red Velvet's "Psycho" Tops "40 Best K-Pop Songs" 2020 of Paper Magazine
In the ranking, the hit track of Red Velvet "Pyscho" reigned the first place for this year's "Song of the Year" list.
The song was actually released in 2019, but its popularity both in domestic and international charts, as well as among music enthusiasts skyrocketed at ar the start of 2020.
Indeed, from the vocals of Red Velvet, dance choreography of the song, outfit, and cinematography of the music video, there is no way "Pyscho" will not be recognized as one of the songs that amassed huge recognition both in charts and fans.
Relive and watch Red Velvet's superior, SOTY-worthy track, "Psycho," below!
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Paper Magazine also highlighted that "through the sparkling tears and the whirlpool of self-doubt described in Baroque time, the song relentlessly pinned hopes on blind certainty that everything " will be okay" so "it's alright."
Red Velvet, a quintet comprises of Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri is expected to challenge themselves once again on a new genre as they were reported to have their comeback in 2021.
40 "Best K-pop Songs" 2020
In the list, official singles are included and undoubtedly, the songs carefully picked by Paper Magazine will be wrapped up in music fans' year in the K-pop scene.
Following Psycho, the track, "Back Door" of Stray Kids ranked in second place. Written by 3RACHA (Bang Chan Changbin, and Han), papermag noted how the boyband evolved in terms of musicality, and concept, transforming from "self-searching young misfits to punchy powerhouses.
Taemin of SHINee then ranked third, with the second lead track, "Criminal" of his trilogy "Never Gonna Dance Again."
The song exudes a theatrical atmosphere that captured SHINee's youngest member's loss of innocence in the MV.
Apink's "Dumhdurum" then ranked fourth, while ITZY's "Wannabe" came in No. 5. In the article, Paper Magazine highlighted the "shoulder dance" of Ryujin that gave a fun cover challenge to music fans which even idols have tried.
Pentagon's "Daisy" ranked 6th place."It's hard to regard the Pentagon's signature sound as one," Paper magazine said.
"The song combines the melody of a medium tempo that is easy to listen to with strong emotions," they explained. Finally, the magazine added, "K-pop's versatile group gives us an innovative feeling."
See The Full List Below:
40. "Black Mamba" by Aespa & "Boy" by Treasure
39. "Chocolate" by Max
38. "Cool" by Weki Meki
37. "Open Mind" by Wonho
36. "Ice Age" by MCND
35. "Candy" by Baekhyun
34. "Nostalgia" by DRIPPIN
33. "Star" by LOONA
32. "Scream" by Dreamcatcher
31. "Reveal" by The Boyz
30. "Pporappippam" by Sunmi
29. "Cassette" by Demian
28. "Oh My God" by (G)I-DLE
27. "Maria" by Hwasa
26. "Tiger Inside" by SuperM
25. "Eight" by IU feat. SUGA
24. "One (Lucid Dream)" by Golden Child
23. "So Bad" by StayC
22. "Goblin (Favorite Boys)" by A.C.E
21. "My My" by Seventeen
20. "Kick It" by NCT 127
19. "How You Like That" by Blackpink
18. "Daechwita" by Agust D
17. "Tag Me (@Me)" by Weeekly
16. "La Di Da" by Everglow
15. "From Home" by NCT U
14. "Naughty" by Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi
13. "Answer" by ATEEZ
12. "Mago" by GFRIEND
11. "I Can't Stop Me" by Twice
10. "WAYO" by Bang Yedam
9. "Black Swan" by BTS
8. "Nonstop" by Oh My Girl
7. "Can't You See Me?" by Tomorrow X Together
6. "Daisy" by Pentagon
5. "Wannabe" by ITZY
4. "Dumhdurum" by Apink
3. "Criminal" by Taemin
2. "Back Door" by Stray Kids
1. "Psycho" by Red Velvet
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Written by Eunice Dawson
