The latest Korean digital chart from Gaon sees the top dominated by Big Bang‘s latest mini album, but we have have few new entries coming from the indie scene as well. 32. 10cm – “애상” (-7) 67. Noblesse & Acoustic Collabo – “Love Diary” (new) 69. Two Months – “The Romantic” (-18) 74. Standing Eggs… Continue reading
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K-indie on Gaon’s Digital Chart, 2012.02.19~2012.02.25
After seeing almost her full new album on Gaon’s Korean digital chart last time, Park Jiyoon has had to see all but one of the songs fall out of the top 200 till this week. However counting no less than 6 newcomers with some indie connection the chart our weekly chart extract does not look… Continue reading
Verbal Jint with The Black Skirts win Hiphop Playa Awards
Korea’s foremost hiphop webzine Hiphop Playa have picked winners for their own Hiphop Playa Awards 2011. With six categories total, two were won by Verbal Jint‘s “좋아보여 (You Look Good)”, featuring The Black Skirts–Single of the Year with 12.84% of the votes and Music Video of the Year with 26.3% of the votes. Here is… Continue reading
K-indie on Gaon’s Digital Chart, 2012.02.12~2012.02.18
As most other Thursdays, Gaon presented a new set of charts today. This time there’s a whole bunch of new entries related to the indie scene. 16. Two Months – “The Romantic” (+15) 18. 10cm – “애상” (-2) 50. Park Jiyoon – “나무가 되는 꿈” (new) 97. Taru – “Summer Day” (new) 123. Verbal Jint… Continue reading
K-indie on Gaon’s Digital Chart, 2012.02.05~2012.02.11
The latest total Korean digital chart from Gaon shows a few new indie related entries added as well as another few doing a bit of climbing. 16. 10cm – “애상” (-5) 31. Two Months – “The Romantic” (new) 102. Park Jiyoon – “Quiet Dream” (-46) 115. Verbal Jint – “좋아보여” (feat. The Black Skirts) (+11)… Continue reading
K-indie on Gaon’s Digital Chart, 2012.01.29~2012.02.04
Three entries out and only two new indie related entries on Gaon’s total Korean digital chart was the result when the latest edition was presented today. Both of the new songs are related to Yoon Jong Shin, and Cho Jung Chi has been involved in both as well. 11. 10cm – 애상 (-6) 84. Yoon Jong Shin… Continue reading
K-indie on Gaon’s Digital Chart, 2012.01.22~2012.01.28
It’s a new week with the Korean Total Digital Chart from Gaon, but unfortunately the indie presence on the chart has dropped since last week. However we do see one very well deserving newcomer. And as could be expected with the late release of OK Punk!‘s 2NE1 cover, the song in question has done a… Continue reading
2011 in Music According to Daum Music Bar
Courtesy of music webzine 100BEAT, Daum’s Music Bar has presented a summary of 2011 listing some of the best singles and albums the year had to offer. The lists have been posted part by part throughout January, with the TOP 10 albums revealed this week: 1. Chang Kiha & The Faces – 장기하와 얼굴들 2…. Continue reading
K-indie on Gaon’s Digital Chart, 2012.01.15~2012.01.21
The Gaon charts are usually published on Thursdays, but with the Lunar New Year holiday and all this week they were delayed till today. This week sees more climbing than falling compared to last week for the indie acts on the Korean Total Digital Chart: 3. 10cm – “애상” (+1) 60. Kim Ji Soo &… Continue reading
K-indie on Gaon’s Digital Chart, 2012.01.08~2012.01.14
A couple of years ago Korea’s Ministry of Culture launched Gaon–an official set of charts registering music sales. Streaming, downloads, background music for online sites and mobile sales all contribute towards the total digital charts and with the big increase in popularity of Korean indie music it’s no longer a rare sight finding Korean indie… Continue reading