~ November 2021 ~

Hello everyone and welcome to the ranking of my favourite korean music releases for the month of November 2021. I discovered quite a handful of artists this month, some I didn't hear about and others I knew but never actually listened to their music, so I hope you enjoy reading this and listening to the YouTube playlist I prepared for you (the link is available at the end of the article as always)! 

Before we start the ranking, here's the usual disclaimer: All the pictures included in this article are screenshots taken by me from official music videos. If there is copyright infringement, I apologize in advance and will remove any problematic picture upon the owner's request. Now let's dive right into it!

#22 Lilli Lilli - Barcode - November 11

INTERESTING! I've never actually heard any Kpop duo in a long time. Aside akmu, I've never heard of a Kpop duo which is sad honestly. These two seem to have great chemistry, and even though the song doesn't really match the intensity of the choreography, it's still a catchy song. I just love the choreo a thousand times more than the song x) Watch the official MV for "Barcode" right here.

#21 Brooklyn - I'm gonna love you - November 19

It's the first time I hear about him, I got his MV recommended on my YouTube feed so thank you YouTube algorithm lol. Honestly he reminded me a little bit of Justin Bieber when he started with his songs baby and all around the world. Watch the official MV for "I'm gonna love you" right here.

#20 Bang Yongguk - Race (solo comeback) - November 23

I discovered Bang Yongguk through a very talented youtuber called GZBkarma (coco if you pass by there I love you and thank you so much for introducing me to him, but I'm sure you won't :/) and I've been waiting for him to release some more music. I didn't really know what to expect since he's kind of versatile, but I surely didn't expect something that goes hard. I'm not complaining tho! Welcome back Yongguk :) Watch the official MV for "Race" right here.

#19 Jeong Dong Won - Goodbye my love -November 17

I don't know him, but that song sounded… familiar? Although I had never heard it before, I just felt this familiar feeling when listening to it. Plus, the MV is kinda beautiful. I love hearing the violin in instrumentals. It makes a whole lot difference, it adds so much emotions. Watch the official MV for "Goodbye My Love" right here.

#18 Luna - Beautiful Breakup - November 11

Y'all this is surreal this is a fictional band that was created only for a Kdrama (it's called "Your Knight"). It's like the Crude Play band for the drama "The liar and his lover" (starring Joy from Red Velvet). The song is actually pretty good they have great vocals omg I am really in need of more bands! Watch the official MV for "Beautiful Breakup" right here.

#17 Super Junior D&E - Zero (comeback) - November 2

I'm not really up to date with the Super Junior sub units, but as soon as I heard this song I felt something. It's such a happy and upbeat song you want to listen to in order to ligten up your mood. Watch the official MV for "Zero" right here.

#16 Junny - Hide & Sick - November 10

I love the word play in the title, and honestly this is such a feel good song. I really have nothing else to say, it's a feel good and nice song to vibe with. I'm not a pro in MV making but I absolutely love how the MV was shoot. Sometimes simple is more impactful, and it's the case with this music video. And that guy seems so cool and relaxed, I wish I could meet him ^^ Watch the official MV for "Hide & Sick" right here.

#15 Billlie - Ring X Ring (debut) - November 10

The best way to describe this song would be unconventional. I never heard a song with a progression like this. Starting with such chaotic instrumental and never have a break during the song is interesting, almost tiring sometimes, but I appreciate it when it comes to making unusual stuff. And I have to admit that the chorus is hella catchy. Watch the MV for "Ring X Ring" right here.

#14 Løren - All my friends are turning blue - November 25 [ENGLISH]

That's what I'd call a discovery of the month. This is an example of why I started doing these rankings, because I wanted to give you the opportunity to discover new artists. I had previously heard about him, I knew he was working at YG and was close with blackpink members, but I didn't know he had debuted. This song is very nice, I'm not sure I quite understood the message behind it, but it has a really nice vibe. Watch the official MV for "All my friends are turning blue" right here.

#13 Big Naughty ft. eaJ (of Day6) - Stab - November 18

I didn't know of Big Naughty, but I saw that Jae was featured in this song and I was like "let's give it a listen", because it couldn't go wrong right? And I was pleasantly surprised. The melody is unconventional, the message is not "pretty" as much as the song is upbeat, and I honestly like that Big Naughty guy. Jae's high-pitched voice adds to the emotion and I felt something. Watch the official MV for "Stab" right here.

#12 Drippin' - Vertigo (comeback) - November 16

I've come to realize that it's literally impossible for me to keep up with all the groups there is on the Kpop market because there are just so many of them. And Drippin is one of those groups I know debuted not long ago but whom I don't follow closely. However, when I heard this song I was like "this is great, the chorus is really powerful"! Which is why I included this song in my ranking :) Watch the official MV for "Vertigo" right here.

#11 Leo (of VIXX) - I'm still here - November 2

I really don't know how to describe what I felt listening to this song. It was more than nostalgia… A tear almost escaped from my eyes. I never dived deeper into the members of VIXX, I definitely should have and I'm going to do it right now (better late than never right?). Watch the official  MV for "I'm still here" right here.

#10 Adios Audio - Letters to you (comeback) - November 6

I absolutely love this band's vibe. The vocalist has pretty unique vocals, the kind of vocals you'd find in anime openings or Jpop songs, but there it was kinda different and I loved it. I don't know if I included this group in the past but I remember listening to their song "Make One's Way" on REPEAT. Watch the official MV for "Letters to you" right here.

#9 E'last - To lie (comeback) - November 17

These boys have been on my radar since they released their song "Tears of Chaos". And honestly I never thought they'd release a song like this. I don't know if it's a proper comeback or if it's just a special release, but sometimes it's refreshing to have songs like these. And when this group has had a kind of dark and fierce concept since their debut, it's great to see them in a refreshing concept. AND  THE GUY WITH THE YELLOW SWEAT AND MINT HAIR, I NEED TO KNOW HIS NAME! Watch the official MV for "To.Lie" right here.

#8 Onewe - Star (comeback) - November 23

I definitely have a special thing for Kpop bands. I love how Onewe mixes pop and rock elements very well, and their voices are really unique. I could tell it was a Onewe song even if I didn't know it was their song. This song is definitely on the slower side and I'm not complaining. Watch the official MV for "Star" right here.

#7 The Boyz - Maverick (comeback) - November 1

When I first listened to that song I was like "oh no, what the hell is that song…" But then I listened to it again, and again… and again. And it got stuck, and I started to like it and to sing along to it. Watch the official MV for "Maverick" right here.

#6 Hwasa - I'm a 빛 (solo comeback) - November 24

That WOMAN is POWERFUL! Hwasa has always been a beautiful woman to me. Maybe she doesn't fit in the korean beauty standards, but objectively speaking that woman is classy, she has attitude, she has charisma, it's impossible not to look at her when she's on the screen. The choreography is powerful and sensual, and so is the song. I absolutely love it. It's my new anthem. Watch the official MV for "I'm a 빛" right here.

#5 Oneus - Luna (comeback) - November 9

Yaaa… Oneus is really great at doing traditional concepts. Lit was amazing, I remember loving the chorus with the drums and the singing-shouting style. But then you have Luna that's very different but that's still an amazing song. The instrumental is softer, the song is very vocal-centric and the MV is gorgeous as well, everything I love. I just wished the chorus was less monotonous, but Luna is still an amazing Oneus title track. Watch the official MV for "Luna" right here.

#4 Gaho - Right now (solo comeback) - November 23

I'm sure I said it already in my previous rankings but I'm going to say that again just in case you stil didn't get the idea: GAHO IS A MUSICAL GENIUS! SO PLEASE, CHECK HIS MUSIC OUT. This man is so talented, there's not a single song he made that I dislike. Plus this time he released a full album, so please check it out, it's a masterpiece. This song has everything I love in it: High notes, strong vocals, a catchy melody you can easily sing along to, and beautiful epic instrumentals. Watch the official MV for "Right now" right here.

Honorable mentions: 

• 2AM - No good in goodbye - November 1 - Official MV
• Victon - Sweet Travel - November 9 - Official MV
• B1A4 - Adore You - November 10 - Official MV
• Sohlhee - Daffodils - November 11 - Official MV
• T-Ara - Tiki Taka - November 15 - Official MV
• Mark Tuan (GOT7) - Last Breath [ENGLISH] - November 12 - Official MV

#3 Monsta X - Rush Hour (comeback) - November 19

I think it's the fiercest way to start a song. I mean… I felt offended. Why do you start a song by saying "eat this" in such an aggressive way? Excuse me sir I.M? And excuse me sir Jooheoney? I was not expecting this, or maybe I was? The last time I felt like that was when I heard Shoot Out for the first time. And oh my god I'm so happy they released that song. I love it. I adore it. It's the type of song you want to listen to when you're andry or when you have a boost of energy, and at the end you'll have a feeling of relief. Yeah I just love that song. Watch the official MV for "Rush Hour" right here.

#2 B.I - Cosmos (solo comeback) - November 11

I'm so happy to see him come back with such a happy and hopeful song! B.I has been through a lot and I'm so happy to see that he's being able to release music, because I know that it's like a therapy for him. And honestly I love that song, I immediately smile as soon as it starts playing. I really hope that he's happy like that in his life, because he definitely deserves it. Watch the official MV for "Cosmos" right here.

#1 Eric Nam - Any Other Way  (solo comeback) - November 12 [ENGLISH]

It's the goddamn whistle EVERY SINGLE TIME! You just put a whistling sound and the song immediately stays stuck in your head. That put aside, Any other way is such a good song. It might be my favourite song he has released so far. The melody of the song, the guitar, ... THE WHISTLING OH GOD! It's so catchy. And at the same time it's melodious and nostalgic... This is going to be my go to song for quite some time I'm telling you. Watch the official MV for "Any Toher Way" right here.

That's it guys! I hope you enjoyed it, and let me know your own favourite releases of November 2021 in the comments down below. Here's the link to the YouTube playlist: Top Kmusic November 2021. 

Take care and I'll see you soon!

 

Love, Swan