2024.12.27 K-Pop Newsletter (Special Edition)
Goodbye 2024 .. ๐
How was your 2024? ripple, we’ve ridden many different waves of new music, from original soundtracks to rookie indie hits.
Let’s take a look at how we’ve surfed through the year so far ๐๐ง!
๐Q.ย Which genre was introduced the most?
โฌ๏ธ [MV] Punch – Beautiful | ๐ค Good Partner OST
This year, various contents such as dramas and webtoons have captivated fans not only in Korea but around the world. ripple introduced a variety of OSTs that can be enjoyed with these contents. In particular, Jang Na Ra‘s [Good Partner] OST, which proved its presence as Korea’s true star by receiving awards in both actress and singer, was greatly loved. Enjoy ‘Beautiful‘ by Punch.
Not only the drama, but the webtoon OST also brought out all the trustworthy musicians. In particular,ย ‘Wego Wego’ by Xdinary Heroesย is their first OST track. The track has a attractive band sound and has been loved by many for its combination withย [Killer Peter]. Especially, it’s amazing when you watch it with the battle scene of the webtoon ๐!
๐กQ. Which article had the highest open rate this year?
โฌ๏ธ[Lyric Video] Park Chan Young โ Letโs leave
The highest open rate article of 2024 was [๐ต The Hottest Cover Artist on Instagram Reels], about Park Chan Young.
Park Chan Youngโs track, โLetโs Leaveโ, is a easy-listening and soft song that brings warmth to listenersโบ๏ธ. If you missed it, check out the article below!
๐Q. Which song was played the most this year?ย *YouTube view count
โฌ๏ธ[MV] Kim Feel – All Our Days | ๐ Family by Choice OST
The most played Original Soundtrack of 2024 was [Kim Feel – All Our Days], with 520K views. Kim Feel‘s heartfelt voice and lyrics added to the drama’s emotional depth. Get ready to shed tears the moment you listen to Kim Feel‘s warm voice.
โฌ๏ธ[MV] GENBLUE – COCOCO
The most played pop music of 2024 was [GENBLUE – COCOCO] with 140K views.
GENBLUE is a Taiwanese girl group that officially debuted in Korea with โCOCOCOโ. With its catchy melody, appearances on TV shows such as [Show Champion] and [M Countdown], they even captivated many Korean listeners!
ย ๐ฉ ๐คQ. Most featured artist?
โฌ๏ธ [Official Audio] Mingginyu – Perhaps
The answer is singer-songwriter star [Mingginyu], who appeared in the last issue of ripple as well. She has been active this year, including participating in OSTs and performing solo gig. Her autobiographical lyrics and melancholy melodies strengthen her fandom. She released another single before Christmas – here we introduce her new song, ‘Perhaps’.
โจ Stay tuned ripple for upcoming news in 2025! โจ
