- The arrangement is in order of release date based on albums released from January 1st to December 13th-

♦ ONF 8th Mini Album [BEAUTIFUL SHADOW] : Slave To The Rhythm

- ONF and a clash of sexy, delicious worldviews. The air, tone, and melody surrounding this one phrase, “Slave To The Rhythm”, are perfect in every moment. A track that confirms ONF‘s musical growth in knowing how to express a sexy atmosphere with their voices.

♦ ATEEZ 10th Mini Album [GOLDEN HOUR : Part. 1] : Siren

- Still sharp and venomous after 6 years of debut.. is that possible? ‘Siren’, the fundamental song of ATEEZ that has reached a realm of dominating the sense of speed.

♦ Younha’s 7th regular album [GROWTH THEORY] : Cape Horn, Silver Flower, Coriolis Power

- A girl who has weighed anchor as if she is going to conquer even the deep sea. This album gives you new stimulation with messages of growth, auditory fun, and dramatic transitions.

♦ DAY6‘s 9th mini album [Band Aid] : Mang Game, COUNTER

- Stop hitting me with music. DAY6, who is enjoying their heyday after 10 years since their debut, conveyed positive energy this time by comparing it to a ‘failed game’ ‘boxing’. They presented a well-organized and sophisticated sound with rock ’n‘ roll, R&B, and hip-hop rhythms and properly threw a ‘counter’ punch.


♦ Lee Moo-jin’s 2nd mini album [Cartoon (滿花)]: Constellation, Translucent Stranger

- A poet who sings of romance. The reason why even confessions of love and drunkenness sound romantic is Lee Moo-jin. The lyrics and tone that catch your eye and bring out a fairytale-like emotion are charming.

♦ CNBLUE‘s 10th mini album [X]: RACER, Personal Color

- 심.뭩.음.(Music that makes your heart beat) A heart massage with the drum sound that encompasses the sharp and fast-paced ‘RACER’. Another sweet heart massage with ‘Personal Color’, which is a metaphor for perfect love.

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