was messing around on insta and noticed that one if my ultimate kpop crushes also follows tommy cash
my world keeps getting smaller
obvs not surprising that käärijä and häärijä follow, benjamin neither... but jang woohyuk kinda is, if only because kpop tends to require a squeaky clean image and all
NO FUCKING WAY IN A HAMSTERS CHANCE IN A GARBAGE DISPOSAL. THE JANG FUCKING WOOHYUK LIKED MY COMMENT LITERALLY THE RAPPER WITH THE “I started chain smoking at 13” VOICE FROM FUCKING H.O.T THAT’S A MISCLICK DADDY’S TRIPPIN IN HIS OLD AGE I SHITTED MYSELF IN FEAR WHAT THE FUCK
I’m literally collecting idols on insta they love my comments and despite it happening for like the 15th time now? I still get shocked there’s no way. God it’s like that one time Ennik accidentally wanted me to accept his follow request but better :) gurl rolling quartz as a group and iree and yg have liked my comments multiple times, hyogi, lee sang, grace, KYLA’S MUM THATS RIGHT A MOTHER LIKED MY COMMENT, Bigone, Kain, Ayno, Donghyuk and now THE JANG WOOHYUK HOLY SHIT. I think maybe Ethan did too but I’m not positive. THEY LOVE ME OMG MUM I DID IT SKSKKSKSKL
Overall a good song with a more than perfect MV, but I disliked on my first listen and it took me a while to give it a second chance. Plus, I don't like the album itself, that is the physical item.
No. 9
SM Town - The Cure
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I know it's a very recent release, but it's, in my opinion, the second best SM Town Winter song. The only thing I don't enjoy is the TaeMark rap. I want to buy the album but the shipping fees and the difficulty to find the Kangta ver. makes it complicated.
No. 8
MAX CHANGMIN - Devil
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As always, Changmin never disappoints. I hesitated between Fever and this one, but Devil is so unique among this year releases, and showcases best how talented that man is. Sadly it isn't enough to be ranked higher.
No. 7
SNSD - FOREVER 1
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One of the most awaited comeback of the year, and it was so worth it. That song is mindless fun, with beautiful women singing, and a catchy chorus I can't help but to sing.
No. 6
BIGBANG - Still Life
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From its release up until, I think September, it was first. I was ecstatic when it'd be announced (for real), and it's an amazing song with so much artistry. But there were no promotions, nothing, and I can't really listen to it anymore, for some reason.
No. 5
Jackson Wang - Blow
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Like the No. 2 of this list, it was an unexpected... blow, so to speak. Mind you, I don't check any GOT7-related songs, I don't like them. I'll just make an exception for Jackson, because that one song is so hot and pleasant to listen to. Also, there should have been stages (another common point with No. 2)
No. 4
SUPER JUNIOR - Mango
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The mandatory suju song hehe. That one has everything : insane vocals, good styling, moments I scream over, and an overall sexyness I wasn't ready for. What else is there to say?
No. 3
KANGTA (feat Paloalto) - Love Song
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Not really a 2022 release, is it? Three years late, hm-hm, but I forgive him, it's great in all aspects. Too sad he didn't get to perform it though. The reason it's No. 3 is because, thanks to Kangta, I fell into a H.O.T rabbit hole (see No. 2) I still have to escape, and thanks to H.O.T, I bought a hi-fi stereo to listen to Resurrection I also bought.
No. 2
JANG WOOHYUK - ECHO
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That song took me by surprise. Despite being a single, I would have bought it, did it existed physical. That song makes me so emotionnal for a reason I can't explain, it's beautiful. Plus, the cut on his face is so hot.
Before going on No. 1, here are some honourable mentions : BoA's Forgive Me (the whole EP is a no-skip) ; TAEYEON's INVU (the whole album is also a no-skip) ; KIHYUN's RAIN (was in the ranking for a while, too) ; WayV's Phantom ; SM Town's Happier ; and finally, ATEEZ's Cyberpunk (aka, their best song, sadly I no longer actively listen to them and I hated Guerilla). Now onto the main event!
No. 1
RYEOWOOK - Hiding Words
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First, I'll say this : I was excited for that comeback, even had pre-ordered the EP. Then, the highlight medley and Bluebird happened, and I cried, and cancelled my pre-order. And still. Hiding Words is the best song to come out from a suju solo, title previously owned by The Little Prince. Between the MV, the lyrics, the concept, the high notes, the way Ryeowook sings, everything stands out as perfect. No wonder that man had been my second bias (and could be again, after the SM Town concert). The more I listen to Hiding Words, the more I fall in love. Bless him.