Trick’s Top 10 K-Pop Songs of 2022

 
 

10. Kep1er - Wa Da Da

This is one of those cases, in my opinion, where the song is stronger than the group. This is a really strong debut and they’ll have to show me that they can produce a better song than this before I consider them a powerhouse Gen4 group (which I feel like they haven’t done yet).

 
 

9. Blackpink - Shut Down

After a 2 year wait we got a pretty good comeback. Not the best, but nowhere near the worst so that’s where I place this song. Either way it’s a Blackpink song so it’s bound to be good.

 
 

8. Nayeon - Pop!

By far the strongest group to solo title track I’ve ever experienced. If I’m any of the other members of Twice, and I plan on doing a solo run, I’d be a little anxious following this up.

 
 

7. StayC - Beautiful Monster

Being late to the StayC train, this song might have single handedly made me a fan. This song peaked my interest enough to have me binge the rest of their songs in a single day.

 
 

6. Nmixx - Dice

Love it or hate it, this song gives them just enough spotlight to standout amongst the rest of the strong Gen4 groups. It’s also the last time we’ll see 7 members dancing to an Nmixx song.


 
 

5. (G)i-dle - Nxde

While Tomboy was probably the stronger title track of 2022, I have recency bias and this song goes pretty hard.

 
 

4. New Jeans - Hype Boy

This song and Attention are interchangeable. Both songs equally as good, but this might get the edge for having slightly better choreography. Give me a few more bangers and we can argue NewJeans being a top 3 Gen4 group. Not until then though.

 
 

3. WJSN - Last Sequence

I don’t know how much more WJSN has to offer as time is ticking, but I’m enjoyed the ride while it lasts.

 
 

2. Dreamcatcher - Maison

FIRST. DREAMCATCHER. WIN. Well deserved praise for quite possibly the most underrated Kpop group.

 
 

1. IVE - Love Dive

Eleven walked so Love Dive could run, and I’m here for it. This song solidifies them in the upper echelon of not just Gen4 Kpop groups, but arguments can be made that they stand toe to toe with some of the greats from all gens. We’ve awoken a sleeping giant.