The lead single for their third extended play 'Stand Up', "Haru Haru" became a classic Big Bang song every fan needs to hear. It was deemed one of the best selling and influential songs from a Korean pop group. The heartwrenching storyline and lyricism proved to be one of Big Bang's most famous songs.
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Mirotic by TVXQ
"Mirotic" became one of TVXQ's most critically successful album to date selling over 110,000 albums in one week. During its time, "Mirotic" was the first Korean album since Seo Taiji's 7th Issue to break 500,000 sales. The music video and lyrics prove a mysterious, elusive image of TVXQ.
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U-Go-Girl by Lee Hyori
The Nation's Fairy released 'It's Hyorish' with lead single "U-Go-Girl" that topped various online and offline charts. This album became one of the most successful for a South Korean female solo artist selling over 60,000 pre-order copies 10 days before the official release date.
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I'm Sorry by Gummy
Lead single "I'm Sorry" features TOP from Big Bang and peaked within the top five spots on various digital charts a week after its release. Despite being postponed several times due to the desire to produce a quality album, Gummy still received wide fan support.
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Today More Than Yesterday by Kim Jong Kook
Active participant of X-man, Family Outing, and Running Man, Kim Jong Kook is much more than his muscles and game skills. After his release from military service, Kim Jong Kook returned with his fifth studio album "Here I am" with "Today More Than Yesterday" and "Thank You" that showed a more delicate side of Kim Jong Kook.
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Nobody by Wonder Girls
Before their venture into the United States, the Wonder Girls took Korea by storm with the release of an all-time classic in "Nobody". This was when the girls were the nation's girl group and everyone was doing the "Nobody" dance.
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After Love by FT Island
FT Island's second studio album, 'Colorful Sensibility' received a lot of love from fans. They released this album with the title track "After Love" after their promotion in Japan and released a follow-up epilogue Colorful Sensibility Part 2 later in October.
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Rock U by KARA
The lead single for KARA's first mini-album "Rock U" was the first album to feature two new members of the group Kang Jiyoung and Goo Hara. This album was also the transformation from their original strong female image to a cute and natural appeal.
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Ur Man by SS501
The high tempo dance track featured only three members Kim Hyung-jun, Heo Young Saeng, and Kim Kyu-jong while members Kim Hyung Joong was busy filming for 'Boys Over Flowers' and Park Jung Min was busy with his musical debut in Grease.
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Umbrella by Epik High
Part of their fifth studio album, "Pieces, Part One" "Umbrella" featured artist Younha. that shared a different aspect of Epik High. Tablo said this album was inspired by a dream, which is what contributes to the melancholy, slower sound of the album.
What are some of your favorite songs that will be turning 10 in 2018?
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