Dynamic Duo "Jam"

The throwback theme in Korean music this year is prevalent this year. Gaeko definitely gave us one of the best with "Cheers" and it has carried over with partner Gaeko in "Jam".

EXID "Hot Pink"

EXID have made their second comeback of the year in a hot way.

AOA "Heart Attack"

AOA's transformation from flops to mid-tier girl group last year also meant a decline in their musical output. "Miniskirt" was ok (still don't see why it was so popular), but I long for the days when FNC gave us that tacky angel/half angel concept, spawning "Elvis" and "Moya" (their first REAL hit btw).

Kara "Cupid"

I know I'm not the only one who secretly wishes that DSP somehow snatch back up Nicole and Jiyeon and give us more timeless tunes."Mamma Mia" was not love at first listen like the bulk of Kara's pre-Youngji catalogue, but it grew on me eventually...

Savannah Outen "Boys"

Savannah Outen is an extremely talented singer who's been making music for the better half of ten years. I stumbled upon her back in college and semi-stanned her for about a year until I started stanning British artists. While her catalog is sprinkled with a number of semi-precious pop gems ("Running For My Life", "If You Only Knew", she just hasn't made anything that would get the mainstream media talking (aside from her preteen bop "Goodbyes" back in '08).

Jay Park "Mommae"

At this point, I have no idea what Jay Park is doing with with his life musically. Last year, I was lamenting the fact that we didn't get his second LP until September. Now the guy is dropping a new song or music video every two weeks!!! Is he prepping a mixtape? EP? Album? Either way, I'm not complaining.

SHINee "View"

SHINee's back (in Korea). While we didn't have a comeback from the fivesome last year, they were still hard at work with other things, like Taemin's one man tribute to Michael Jackson and their Japanese promotions.