Naver Music Charts Top 20

Naver Music Charts Top 20

Ana Espinoza, Writer

Every week there is new music being released and the same goes for the Korean music industry. With many variations of sounds and instrumentals every song is different (you may even see some familiar Western artist here too). So let’s go over this weeks top 20 songs on Naver Vibe .

  1. 낙하 (NAKKA)(Ft IU) by AKMU– Inspired by the 2017 musical film, The Greatest Showman –released on July 26 2021-is a pop retro-esk type of song. with ‘Alice in Wonderland’ type visuals.
  2. Traffic light(신호등) by Lee Mujin(이무진)– With its ‘camping in nature with friends’ atmosphere, the music video (released on May 14, 2021 ) provides elaborate imagery to this cheerful up-beat balled- a perfect song for relaxing at home or on a road trip with friends.
  3. Next Level by aespa– Released on May 17, 2021 this visual aesthetic space concept is a groovy pop song (with hints of retro hip hop) that will make you feel good a
    nd want to dance.
  4. Permission to dance by BTS (방탄소년단)– As the title suggests, this song will get you dancing! Dropping on June 24, 2021, this song is full of cheer and happy vibes that will for sure put a smile on your face.
  5. Weekend by 태연 (Taeyon)– If I were to describe this music video in one word it is ‘barbiepink’ because BOY is there a lot of pink and barbie inspired visuals. This song dropped on July 6, 2021  and has a pretty nice chill vibe.
  6. Butter by BTS (방탄소년단)-If I were to describe this song in one word it would be ‘retro’. Inspired by Queens ‘Another One Bites the Dust,’ this song will be stuck in your head and make you dance. (released on May 13, 2021)
  7. Stay by The Kid LOROI, Justin Bieber– Dropped on July 9, 2021, this is an up-beat pop song that will get you vibing to the beat of the song.
  8. 바라만 본다(Just Look) by msg Wannabe(M.O.M)– This beautiful balled, released on July 26, 2021, is a nice song to listen to when you just want to relax and chill.
  9. Queendom by Red Velvet– THE QUEENS ARE BACK! With their new song-recently released on August 13,2021-this will for sure put you in a good mood, wanting to get up and groove.
  10. DUMB DUMB by SOMI– The only thing I can say about this song is, it gives off major ‘Mean Girls’ vibes, but I like it. Posted on 8/1/21, the sound of this song is s pop sound similar to early 2000’s, mixed with modern day pop songs.
  11. Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran– This video is quite the interesting visual. Released on June 25, 2021, this pop song is good to listen when you are on a road trip or just dancing in your room.
  12. Dun Dun Dance by OH MY GIRL– With pretty visuals, this song -released on May 10, 2021-is a cheerful dance song that will make you feel good.
  13.  좋아좋아 (I like you) by Cho Jung-Seok(조정석)– This beautiful balled is enjoyable when drinking a nice coffee at a cafe or lounging at home.
  14. 헤픈 우연(crazy coincidence) by Heiz– I can’t explain this song in words- this is such a good song! LISTEN TO IT! (published May 20, 2021).
  15. Alchohol-Free by TWICE– Published on June 11, 2021, this song is a catchy summer song that will make you feel like you’re at the beach.
  16. Peaches by Justin Bieber– Uploaded on May 18, 2021, this chill pop song is nice to listen to when relaxing by the pool or on a car drive.
  17. lilac by IU– This song will for sure get stuck in your head! With its cheerful vocals and swaying instrumentals, this song was meant for spring.
  18. 비와 당신 (rain and you) by Lee Mu-jin(이무진)– Released on Jun 23, 2021, this OST (meant for K-Drama Hospital Playlist) will for sure put tears in your eyes with its emotional instrumental and powerful vocals.
  19. Dynamite by BTS(방탄소년단)– Another retro and modern-day pop song was posted on August 20, 2020, with references of Michel Jackson, The Rolling Stones and other 80’s and 90’s celebrities.
  20. Rollin'(롤린) by Brave Girls– This iconic song in the Korean music industry gave these girls their first win-10 YEARS AFTER THEIR DEBUT!