- The arrangement is in chronological order of albums released from January 1st to December 13th-

♦ Wendy 2nd Mini Album [Wish You Hell]: Queen Of The Party

- A singer who breathes life into notes. ‘Queen Of The Party’ is a track where you can hear Wendy‘s lively vocals like raw fish. She perfectly handled this song, which requires a sense of rhythm, and opened a vocal party.


♦ NCT Doyoung 1st Album [Youth Foam (YOUTH)]: Lost In California

- A vocal that’s not all that kind. ‘Lost In California’ is a track that lets us see the twist in Doyoung‘s vocals, which we felt were close to the norm. A swirling rock genre mixed with grandeur and kitsch, with Doyoung’s unique ‘vocal acting’ added, it has a mysterious addictive quality.

♦ Do Kyung Soo‘s 3rd mini album [Growth]: Popcorn, To Today (Good Night)

- Black hole voice. For excitement and comfort, Do Kyung Soo’s vocals alone are enough.

♦ iKon‘s Koo Jun Hoe’s 1st album [Blank]: Sad (Feat. BOBBY)

- The breakup left behind a ‘Ko Jun Hoe rock ballad’. With his solo album released 9 years after his debut, Koo Jun Hoe showed that he is a vocalist optimized for rock ballads. His rough tone reveals its value the more minimal the composition. Is it because of the time they spent together? The rough rap of iKON‘s BOBBY blends well, doubling the empty sadness.


♦ Taeyeon 6th Mini Album [Letter To Myself] : Blur

- ‘Blur’ A clear presence that cannot be processed. If you are a vocalist, it might be a track you want to have and sing. A weighty R&B song that lets you hear all the voices from low to high, true to falsetto. We recommend ‘Blur’, which Taeyeon completed with her dramatic singing ability.

♦ Davichi Mini Album [Stitch] : Living without Thinking Much

- Davichi that has permeated our daily lives. The countless moments of love and separation with Davichi, and the magic of two voices that make even ordinary daily life special.

♦ Rosé’s 1st full-length album [rosie]: stay a little longer, not the same, dance all night

- The true joy of solo. I encountered Rosé‘s new sound that I couldn’t hear within the group called Blackpink. Especially the part where she sings while scratching her throat, it‘s unfamiliar but crazy fascinating. Rosé’s first story that focuses on the essence, ‘music’, without provocative exposure issues. If you‘re curious about the vocal genius who transcends language, check out ‘Rosie’.

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com