GQ Korea
We're officially halfway through the year 2023, and we have to say, it has been an absolutely amazing time for K-Pop so far. With exciting new comebacks, debuts, and more, K-Pop fans had umpteen reasons to celebrate the first half of the year. While idol group songs were hugely successful, soloists also ruled the charts with some fantastic music. Here are the top 10 K-Pop songs by soloists from the 1st half of 2023 that you should add to your playlist!
1. Agust D (BTS' Suga) - 'Haegeum'
Taking the top spot on our list is Agust D's 'Haegeum', which was not only a sonic masterpiece in continuation of the legendary saga set forth by 'Daechwita' but also visually stunning. Agust D's solo comeback was easily one of the most highly anticipated releases this year, and every second that we waited for it was worth it because what we got was raw honesty, power, and creativity unleashed upon a record. True to the Agust D universe, 'Haegeum' also presents a play on binaries in the music video but what is even more impressive is how one can pick up on that nuance from the song alone. The lyrics embody the sense of liberation the title suggests, and so does the flow, whereas the beats provide a tight-knit foundation to fall on. Needless to say, this is genius at its best.
2. WOODZ - 'Who Knows'
"OO-LI" is singlehandedly the most versatile album release from the first half of 2023, and considering how deeply meaningful and personal the album is to WOODZ, its impact is amplified manifold. While each track on this album is crafted to perfection, 'Who Knows' stands out gloriously for
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