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With Topp Dogg, C-Clown and BTS all making comebacks this week, trying to decide which song to feature as my “Tune of the Week” was difficult but in the end, I found myself coming back to BTS’s “Boy in Luv” over and over again.
For American K-Pop fans, the month of January has been a pretty good one, as both U-KISS and CNBLUE have graced our western
shores with their presence (and more importantly) a handful of concerts. For those lucky enough to live on one coast or another, these concerts have been a fantastic opportunity to support our beloved K-Pop idols in person but for those of us, doomed to live smack dab in the middle of this K-Pop barren country, that chance seems to be nothing more than an impossible dream.
Once again, this week brought with it an abundance of new music and since it’d be a shame for you to miss out on so much musical goodness, I’ve made it easy for you to catch up on some of the music you might have missed. Enjoy!
1. Rumble Fish “The Virulent Song”
B1A4 made their comeback this past week with the release of their second full-length album, “Who Am I” and since I’ve been a fan of B1A4 for quite a while, it’s only natural that their ballad single, “Lonely” would win this week’s music spotlight.
With so many songs being released this week, I felt bad about only being able to highlight one as my Tune of the Week so I decided to give you a chance to listen to those songs that are worth a listen but didn’t make the Tune of the Week cut. So here they are, in no particular order…
1. Rain “30Sexy”
or if you prefer, here’s the alternate version of “30Sexy”
2. Rain “La Song”
3. BEAT WIN “She’s My Girl”
4. C-Clown “Tell Me” (and just so you know, this isn’t the official MV, it’s just a “making of” MV they released as a teaser pre-release of their upcoming album Crowns)
and I couldn’t pass up the chance to put this week’s featured tune…
5. Ailee “Singing Got Better”
So which song was your favorite? Were there any I missed? Whose comeback are you most looking forward to? Let me know in the comments below!
This past week has brought with it the release of several new comeback songs by some of K-Pop’s biggest stars (most notably Ailee and Rain) as well as the debut of the new K-Pop boy band, BEAT WIN, so trying to decide which tune to feature has been a bit rough. However, after much research, MV watching and deliberating, Ailee’s powerful new single, “Singing Got Better” is the song that hit me hardest, which is why it wins this week’s music spotlight.
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If you love K-Pop but are looking to add something a bit different to your playlist this year, then TVXQ has just the tune for you; so naturally, it has to be my Tune of the Week!
With Christmas behind us, it’s time to turn our attention to some of the awesome tunes that may have been overlooked during this holiday season and in particular, Yong Jun Hyung’s solo debut single, “Flower.”
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With Christmas only days away, it only makes sense that the last Tune of the Week before the big day would be the #1 rated song this week on the Gacon Chart, Jellyfish Entertainment’s collaborative work for the holiday season, Jelly Christmas 2013 and its title track, “Winter Confession.”
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For the two of you wondering where my weekly F3 posts have gone, I’m afraid I’ve given them up already…though not for any reason other than that I simply think trying to highlight both a band and a drama in the same post is a bit much. In an effort simplify things and give more attention to each artist in turn, I’ve decided to split my F3 posts in two and bring you a different “Tune of the Week” as well as some “Friday Night Drama.” With two posts from me a week, you’ll have twice as much to look forward to *woo-hoo!* so let’s get to it…
This week’s tune is none other tha
n Taeyang’s “RINGA LINGA”. Since the release of Taeyang’s MV for “RINGA LINGA” last Saturday (11.9.13) the world seems to be abuzz with Taeyang’s first solo single in three years, and for good reason. This pounding mix of electronic beats, velvety vocals and rhythmic rap, composed by non-other than band-mate 
G-Dragon and Jose E. Luna, highlights Taeyang’s vocal diversity and the hip-hop meets soul vibe of “RINGA LINGA” combines in a chorus so catchy you’ll find yourself singing it for the next week. As amazing as the song is itself, it’s the MVs Taeyang released with his newest single that really make this song. Two days before its official release, Taeyang released a four-minute, black and white, one-take video focused solely on the choreography of “RINGA LINGA”, crafted by Parris Goebel and let me tell you…It. Is. Epic.
Of course the actual MV is nothing to sneeze at. A high-budget piece set in a gritty industrial park provides a powerful backdrop for Taeyang’s smooth vocals and killer moves. Of course seeing G-Dragon riding shotgun in Taeyang’s time-traveling DeLorean inspired space car only makes the video that much better.
The release of “RINGA LINGA” has shown the world what fans of Taeyang have known for years, that his awesomeness spans well beyond his adorable eye smiles and chocolate abs. If this song hasn’t already found its way onto your favorite playlist, it should because one listen of “RINGA LINGA” will never be enough.