As K-Pop’s third era of gifted artists started to emerge in 2013, most of the first- and second-generation stars nonetheless dominated the highest of the music charts. Many of the songs are nonetheless loved right now, proving their lasting impression on K-Pop.
Check out the 12 songs that took over the Gaon Monthly Digital Chart a decade in the past!
1. Girls’ Generation
Topping the January music chart with over 10 million streams was Girls’ Generation‘s revolutionary hit, “I Got A Boy.” The genre-bending track saw the group try a completely new sound, and it left a lasting impression.
In 2019, it was named a “song that defined the decade” by Billboard.
2. SISTAR19
After releasing their hit track “Ma Boy” in 2011, SISTAR‘s sub-group SISTAR19 followed their debut success with another hit single, “Gone Not Around Any Longer.”
The song topped February’s music chart with over 11.5 million streams.
3. Davichi
In March, the OST queens Davichi launched their medium-tempo ballad “Turtle” and topped the charts with their unbelievable vocals and light-weight and upbeat track for spring.
“Turtle” was streamed over 10.2 million occasions.
4. PSY
Following the mega-success of his track “Gangnam Style,” which topped charts worldwide, PSY once more embraced his entertaining, catchy, and comedic type for his 2013 hit, “Gentleman.”
Like his well-known “Gangnam Style” co-star HyunA, PSY enlisted Brown Eyed Girls‘ Ga In to star in his music video with him.
The song was streamed over 14 million times and was the best-performing single of 2013.
5. 4MINUTE
4MINUTE returned with their signature type, releasing “What’s Your Name?” which rapidly grew to become caught in followers’ heads.
The enjoyable, dance-ready track topped the May charts with over 14.5 million streams.
6. SISTAR
The “summer queens” SISTAR returned with one other summer time hit with a Moulin Rouge theme, “Give It To Me.”
The track showcased their unbelievable vocals, and the choreography had followers rapidly dancing alongside.
The track topped the June charts with over 11.3 million streams.
7. Dynamic Duo (feat. UV’s Muzie)
Veteran hip-hop duo, Dynamic Duo, launched their seventh album with a star-studded checklist of featured artists.
For their observe “BAAAM” they partnered with UV‘s Muzie and together they topped the July charts with over 13.2 million streams.
8. San E
Rapper San E left JYP Entertainment in 2013 to join Brand New Music. Under his new label, he released his new album ‘Not’ Based On A True Story.
“Story Of Someone I Know” was San E’s first number-one hit on the Gaon Digital Charts, with over 13.1 million streams in August.
9. Yoon Mirae
Legendary veteran rapper and singer Yoon Mirae (often known as Tasha) launched “Touch Love” for the Master’s Sun OST in 2013.
The emotional pop ballad had over 15.5 million streams in September.
10. IU
IU launched her theatrical hit “The Red Shoes” following the success of her 2012 track “Peach.”
The upbeat, jazzy track had over 13.7 million streams, topping October’s charts.
11. Jung Hyung Don & BIGBANG’s G-Dragon
Comedian and entertainer Jung Hyung Don, and BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon partnered up to release “Going To Try” for MBC‘s 2013 Infinity Challenge Freedom Road Music Festival.
The song was a success, topping November’s charts with over 13.4 million streams.
12. Seo In Guk & Zia
Seo In Guk and Zia partnered up for his or her emotional duet “Loved You,” showcasing their unbelievable vocal skills on the hit observe.
“Loved You” topped December’s charts with over 12.3 million streams.
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