Which ONE (title) track do you consider as the greatest 2021 kpop song and why?

[SLY]

Just a quick survey!

Edited December 30, 2021 by SLY

[Sohryu]

Bad Love by Key.

I'm sorry this is so long winded, I have a lot of feelings about this song/album/artist and this is as condensed as I could manage:

Firstly, its a concept he has been thinking about for almost 14 years. To quote Key himself in an interview for NME: “I finally became ‘me’. I have a chance to show the audience that this is me. This album is the album-version of Key.”

Regarding the title track itself, for me, its just the perfect blend of retro-synth and sci-fi space drama. In terms of vocals Key really pushed himself- the runs still give me goosebumps. Also there's the screaming vocal overlay that I really love and the chorus is such an earworm. My favourite part of the song honestly is the end bit where the music becomes muted and its just haunting vocals. On top of that the choreography is really great too. 

It makes me really happy that it was featured in the top 3/ top 10/ top 20 etc, of so many publications' year end lists. It deserves all the recognition.

I know you said tittle track specifically but the album as a whole is really great- its just a really cohesive well structured body of work with the tittle track at its centre, amplified by the fact that Key was involved in every aspect; from the sci-fi horror album concept, to the David Bowie inspired styling.

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also unrelated to the title track, here's the wacky, wonderful album mood sampler because i think everyone should watch it at least once:

 

 

Edited December 30, 2021 by Sohryu

[deobizone]

the sound is just best of the year for me. Great mv too. And lyric wise for when I watch mv with cc... I love how it's a catchy bop with those sort of bittersweet lyrics

[himi]

I don't have much to say other than it's the perfect summer song and gives so much joy and happiness to anyone who listens to it

[Sohryu]

2 hours ago, deobizone said:

the sound is just best of the year for me. Great mv too. And lyric wise for when I watch mv with cc... I love how it's a catchy bop with those sort of bittersweet lyrics

This was one of my favourites this year too. Ice T as well. I love her discography. I hope she hits bigger next year.

Edited December 30, 2021 by Sohryu

[taenguri]

obviously it's this

top tier, 10/10, perfect, fun and fresh, one of their best, etc 

[Guest]

It's so good and groovy. The production value!! Never gets old. Criminally forgotten because it was released in March. Woodz had a fantastic year of music overall.

Edited December 30, 2021 by elseelseelse2

[Aegyo]

 

[Guest]

choosing one is hard, but honestly next level, savage, love so sweet, unnatural and easy are some of the best..