Entering 2019, this week’s music charts open up the new year with a bang! New releases of explosive electronica, energetic house, and endearing ballads build hype for fresh new sounds this upcoming year.

OLD HABITS DIE HARD

SHAUN tries to break “Bad Habits” with his latest track released on January 1. Following up the success of his summer hit “Way Back Home,” the famous producer and newly established DJ challenges his old ways of passively dealing with love. With endless seams of meaningless conversations and forced feelings, the relationship is as good as a breakup. Currently topping charts like Soribada, Mnet, and Genie, this electronic release builds up anticipation for the new year in music.

A MILLION REASONS

WINNER heats up the holiday season with the single “Millions” released on December 19. Their tropical house sound spices up the mood of the chilly winter season with this refreshing love song. Overflowing with emotion, the members count a million reasons why they fell head over heels and found love that transcends seasons. Taking the number one spot on Bugs! and two on MelOn, count your lucky blessings from this year with “Millions.”

NOTE TO SELF

Younha sends a personal letter to herself with the single release of “Snail Mail” released on December 14. In her latest ballad, the singer spills her heart in an intimate letter for her future self. Envisioning a rose-tinted future with her loved one, she shares her wishes of deepened feelings by building a relationship that transcends time. Taking the number nine spot on Bugs!, look a year ahead through this song letter.