Weekly Charts: January 10 - January 16
From bubbly comebacks to pensive ballads, this week’s charting tunes showcase the music variety of the new year. Artists charting this week have you covered with new music to flaunt your best feats or reflect on your future plans for 2019.
ICY HOT BEATS
Jvcki Wai, Young B, Osshun Gum, and Han Yohan collab for an ice drippin’ track with “띵 (DDING)” released on January 13. This rap collective—with the help of Giriboy’s music production—embrace the freezing winter of the new year decked in icy chains and heated bars. Also translated to express feeling dazed, these rappers “DDING” into the new year with high hopes by flaunting their successes. Topping MelOn at the number one spot, heat yourself in even the harshest winters with this fiery hip-hop release.
AN ENDLESS ROAD
IU, Henry, Yang Dail, and Jo Hyuna of Urban Zakapa unite for a special cover of g.o.d’s “Road” from their compilation album Then & Now, released on January 10. In celebration of the legendary group’s 20th anniversary, talented vocalists collaborate with a new, grandeur rendition of the ballad and its touching lyrics. Questions centered around one’s path in life that shrouds them in doubt touch the hearts of all generations for this timeless song. Charting on Mnet at number one, “Road” will have listeners of various generations reflect and seek for inspiration.
CHASING THE SUN
GFRIEND welcome the new year with the release of “Sunrise” on January 14. The six eager members hope to reach out and connect with their beloved’s feelings that have become shrouded in darkness. While each attempt seems to fail when their treasured one continues to push them away, the hopeful girls still feel one step closer in opening their love’s sealed heart with every try. Taking the number one spot on Bugs!, listeners will be looking to find glowing sunshine in others with GFRIEND’s bubbly track.