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BLACKPINK: Ddu-du Ddu-du

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Ddu-du Ddu-du released  by BLACKPINK on June 15, 2018 and was the lead single from the album square up. Featured as the first track on the album, the song's lyrics are written by Teddy, composed by Teddy, 24, R.tee, and Bekuh Boom with arrangements by Teddy, 24, and R.Tee.  It had been 358 days since their last Korean release of As If Its's Your Last, and 311 days since their last release of their Japaneses EP BLACKPINK.  The song features members Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo, and Rose with the average age of the members being 21.8 years old. Ddu-du ddu-du has around 324 words with the majority sung in English around 185 words (57.1%) and 139 words in Korean (42.9%). Between the four members there was an average number of 80 words, with a standard deviation of 26.2 and margin of error of 13.1. Only 4 (1.2%) words were sung in unison with the 320 (98.8%) words being sung in individual sections. Jennie has the highest sung words with member Jisoo having the least amount of word...

Red Velvet: Oh Boy

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  Oh Boy A b-side by Red Velvet was released on September 9, 2015 as track #5 on the studio album The Red. Lyrics were written by Ku Tae-woo with composition and arrangement by Herbie Circhlow, Lauren Dyson, Jin Suk Choi, and LDN Noise. Oh Boy features members Irene, Joy, Seulgi, Wendy and Yeri at the average age of 20 years old. Oh Boy had a total of 265 words with 73.2% (194 words) in Korean versus 26.8% (71 words) in English. 94 words (35.5%) were sung in unison with 171 words (64.5%) were split between the members. The average was 37.2 words with a standard deviation of 13.2 words and a margin of error of 5.9 words. Member Seulgi had the highest number of words while member Yeri had the least. Rank Seulgi - 58 words Joy - 46 words Wendy - 34 words Irene - 25 words Yeri - 23 words Seulgi - Highest Word Count Oh Boy has a track time of 3 minutes and 8 seconds with a total singing time of 3 minutes and 38 seconds. The track time was taken up by 116% of singing, the reas...

Girls' Generation: Baby Baby Studio Album Re-issue

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  Baby Baby  by Girls’ Generation is their first Korean re-issue of an album Released on March 13, 2008 under the labels SM and Dreamus. The album has a total 14 tracks with 1 lead single and 13 b-sides. It had been 133 days since the release of their first studio album Girls’ Generation (2007). Baby Baby features members Hyoyeon, Jessica, Seohyun, Sunny, Taeyeon, Tiffany, Yoona, and Yuri at the average age of 18.6 years old. This album features the tracks: Lead Singles - Baby Baby B-sides: Girls’ Generation | Kissing You | Into the New World | Ooh La-La | Complete | Merry-go-Round | Tears | Tinkerbell | 7989 | Honey | Kissing You (Skool Rock Remix), Let’s Go Girls’ Generation (Long Version) and Let’s Go Girls’ Generation (Short Version) See Perviours posts to get the breakdown of individual breakdowns for the songs.  This breakdown is  excluding the kissing you Rock Remix and the Let’s Go Girls’ Generation long & short version as they were remixes or melodie...

Girls' Generation: Girls' Generation (2007) Studio Album

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  Girls’ Generation (2007)  by Girls’ Generation was their first Korean studio album released on November 1, 2007. Released under the label SM and Dreamus, the album has a total of 11 tracks with 3 lead singles and 8 b-sides. It has been 90 days since their last album release, the single album Into the New World. Girls’ Generation (2007) features members Hyoyeon, Jessica, Seohyun, Sooyoung, Sunny, Taeyeon, Tiffany, Yoona and Yuri at the average age of 17.6 years old. This album features the tracks: Lead Singles - Girls’ Generation | Kissing You B-sides: Into the New World | Ooh La-La | Baby Baby | Complete | Merry-go-Round | Tears | Tinkerbell | 7989 | Honey See pervious posts where these songs are broken down.  The album features a total of 2,095 words with 1,713 words (81.8%) in Korean versus 419 words (18.2%) in English. About 32% (670 words) sung in unison with 1,425 words divided among the nine members. The average between the members is 176.6 words while the a...

IOI: Doyeon

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  Doyeon Born Kim Doyeon on December 4, 1999 in the year of the Hare. A Sagittarius, she is of Korean nationality. Originally from Fantagio Entertainment, she joined the group at the rank of 8. After IOI’s disbandment she debuted in the group Weki Meki under Fantagio Entertainment. During her time in the group she was the visual and vocalist. She was active in the group for a total of 379 days, as she took part in the 10th anniversary comeback. Doyeon had also been a part of the IOI Sub-unit during the group's promotional period. 🫶 Songs Ranked by Time Total Time:  Coming soon... 🫶 Discography Coming soon...

BLACKPINK: BLACKPINK EP (Japanese)

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  BLACKPINK (Japanese EP)   is BLACKPINK’s first Japanese EP released on August 30, 2017 under the label YGEX. The album is produced by Teddy, Bekuh Boom, Future Bounce, R.Tee, 24, and Choice37. BLACKPINK has 1 lead single and 5 b-sides. Since their last release, it had been 302 days since Square two. This is the group's first Japanese release. BLACKPINK features members Rose, Jisoo, Jennie, and Lisa at the average age of 20.8 years old. BLACKPINK EP has a total of 6 tracks. The only song that is not included in the list is track #6 as it is an acoustic version of Whistle. Lead Single: Boombayah B-sides: Whistle, Playing with Fire, Stay, and As If It’s Your Last Although all previous songs were lead singles in Korean, the others are considered to be b-sides on this album. BLACKPINK, Japanese EP, had a total of 1,744 words with 36.6% (639 words) in Japanese, 2.7% (47 words) in Korean, versus 60.7% (1,058 words) in English. The album is sung mostly in individual sect...

Red Velvet: Red Dress

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Red Dress A b-side released on September 9, 2015 from Red Velvet as the fourth track from the Red studio album. Lyrics were written by Jo Yoon-Kyung with composition and arrangement by LDN Noise, Nermin Harambasic, Jin Suk Choi, Rodnae “Chikk” Bell, Charite Viken Reinas, and Ryan S. Juhn. Red Dress features members Irene, Joy, Seulgi, Wendy and Yeri at the average age of 20 years old. Red Dress has a total of 322 words with 51.6% (166 words) in Korean versus 48.4% (156 words) in English. While 172 words (53.4%) were sung in unison while 150 words (46.6%) were divided between the members. The average was 32.6 words with a standard deviation of 7.2 words and a margin of error of 3.2 words. Member Wendy had the highest number of words while member Irene had the least. Rank Wendy - 42 words Seulgi - 36 words Yeri - 33 words Joy - 32 words Irene - 20 words Wendy - Highest word count Red Dress had a track time of 3 minutes and 2 seconds while they had a total singing time of 3 minutes an...

Girls' Geneartion: 7989 (Taeyeon & Kangta Duet)

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7989  is a duet by Taeyeon and former H.O.T. member Kangta. Released as a B-side on November 1, 2007 on the album Girls’ Generation (Track #9), and the repackaged album Baby Baby. The song was written and composed by Kangta with the arrangement by Kenzie. 7989 features Girls’ Generation members Taeyeon and Kangta at the average age of 23 years old. (they have about a ten year age gap.) No other girls’ generation members were featured on this track. 7989 has around 160 words with 100% being in Korean. About 23% of words are sung by both Taeyeon and Kangta with 77% sung in individual sections. The average between both singers is 62 words with a standard deviation of 1 and a margin of error of 0.7 words. Taeyeon had the highest number of words. Rank Taeyeon - 63 words Kangta - 61 words Taeyeon - Highest word Count 7989 has a length of 3 minutes and 31 seconds with a total singing time of 2 minutes and 29 seconds. 16.1% (24 seconds) is sung by both singers, with 2:05 minutes ...

History K-Pop Music Show Awards: September 1998, Week 4

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September 1998 Week 4 - September 22-29, 1998 In 1998, instead of there being 5 shows, there was only one until June. As we have reached the point where there are three or more shows going forward, I will be posting just the week update once a week. We will go back to monthly history posts in 1999 when it drops down below three shows. Music Bank - September 8, 1998 Fin.K.L. to My Boyfriend 🏆 Live Music Camp - September 12, 1998 Uhm Jung-Hwa - Poison 🏆🏆🏆👑 Inkigayo - September 13, 1998 Sechs Kies - Reckless Love 🏆 Music Bank - 9/29/1998 Fin.K.L. - To my Boyfriend 🏆🏆 Summary of this Week Uhm Jung-hwa earned their first triple crown for the song Poison on Live music Camp. FinK.L. earned the most wins this week, nabbing two more trophies for the song To my Boyfriend Sechs Kies' win on Inkigayo put them in first place for highest number of wins so far for the year. Wins of the Year (So far): Sechs Kies 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆| (9) Kim Hyun-Jung 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆👑| (8) Yu Seung-Jun ...

IOI: Dream Girls

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  Dream Girls the Lead Single and debut song of IOI, was released on May 4, 2016. It was the second track on their EP Chrysalis. The song was written, composed, and arranged by Famousbro with IOI members Lim Nay-young and Choi Yoo-jung taking part in writing the lyrics. Paul took part in the composition and arrangement of the song. Although Dream Girls is considered their debut, IOI had previously released a pre-debut song called Crush 29 days prior to the release of Dream Girls. Dream Girls features members Chaeyeon, Chungha, Doyeon, Kyulkyung, Mina, Nayoung, Sejeong, Somi, Sohye, Yeonjung, and Yoojung at the average age of 18 years old. Dream Girls had a total of 319 words with 63% (201 words) in Korean versus 37% (118 words) in English. About 49 words (15.4%) were sung by all members in unison while 270 words (84.6%) were split between the eleven members. The average word count was 24.6 words while the standard deviation was 9 words and a margin of error of 2.7 words. Mem...

BLACKPINK: As If It's Your Last - Japanese Version

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As If It’s Your Last (Japanese Version)  by BLACKPINK was released on August 30, 2017 on the Japanese EP BLACKPINK as a b-side (track #5). The song is Written, Composed, and arranged by Teddy, with composition and arrangement also by Future Bounce. Lyrics were also written by Brother Su, Choice37 and Sunny Boy, while Lydia Paek took part in composition. As If It’s Your Last, Japanese version, features members Jennie, Jisoo, Rose, and Lisa at the average age of 20.8 years old. As If It’s Your Last, the Japanese version, has 299 words with 70.9% (212 words) sung in Japanese with 29.1% (86 words) in English. The song is sung entirely in individual sections. Between the members the average is 75.6 words with a standard deviation of 40.4 words and a margin of error of 20.2 words. Member Lisa had the highest number of words while member Jisoo has the least. Rank Lisa - 142 words Rose - 63 words Jennie - 60 words Jisoo - 34 words Lisa - Highest Word Count As If It’s Your Last, Jap...

Red Velvet: Campfire

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  Campfire A b-side by Red Velvet from their studio album the Red as the third track. The song was released on September 9, 2015 with lyrics written by Jo Yoon-Kyung while the composition and arrangement were done by LDN Noise, Taylor Parks, iDR, and Ryan S. Jhun. Campfire features members Irene, Joy, Seulgi, Wendy and Yeri at the average age of 20 years old. Campfire had a total of 316 words with 78.2% (247 words) in Korean versus 21.8% (69 words) in English. 51 words (16.1%) were sung in unison while 265 words (83.9%) split between the five members. The average was 53.2 words with a standard deviation of 13.2 words and a margin of error of 5.9 words. Member Irene had the highest amount of words while member Seulgi had the least. Rank Irene - 71 words Joy - 62 words Wendy - 57 words Yeri - 39 words Seulgi - 37 words Campfire had a track time of 3 minutes and 16 seconds with a total singing time of 3 minutes and 2 seconds. The track has a percentage time of 92.9% taken up by...

Girls' Generation: Tinkerbell

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Tinkerbell  by Girls’ Generation is a B-side was released on November 1, 2007 as the eight track on the studio album Girls’ Generation (2007) and its reissue Baby baby. Written by Jo Yoon-Kyung with composition by Ingrid Skretting and arraignment by Kenzie. Tinkerbell features members Hyoyeon, Jessica, Seohyun, Sooyoung, Sunny, Taeyeon, Tiffany, Yoona, and Yuri at the average age of 17.6 years old. Tinkerbell had a total of 156 words with 110 words (76.3%) in Korean versus 37 words (23.7%) in English. About 32.1% (50 words) sung in unison while 67.9% (106 words) split between the members. The average was 11.8 words per member with a standard deviation of 9.5 words and a margin of error of 3.2 words. Member Taeyeon had the highest number of words while members Hyoyeon & Sunny had the least. Rank Taeyeon - 35 words Jessica - 16 words Sooyoung - 14 words Yuri - 13 words Seohyun - 10 words Tiffany, Yoona - 7 words Hyoyeon, Sunny - 2 words Taeyeon - Highest Word Count  Tin...

History K-Pop Music Show Awards: September 1998, Week 3

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September 1998 Week 3 - September 15-20, 1998 In 1998, instead of there being 5 shows, there was only one until June. As we have reached the point where there are three or more shows going forward, I will be posting just the week update once a week. We will go back to monthly history posts in 1999 when it drops down below three shows. Music Bank - September 15, 1998 Sechs Kies - Reckless Love 🏆🏆 Live Music Camp - September 19, 1998 Uhm Jung-hwa - Poison 🏆🏆 Inkigayo - September 20, 1998 Uhm Jung-hwa - Poison 🏆 Summary of this Week Uhm Jung-hwa took home the most awards for the week, winning two for Poison. Sechs Kies is now tied for first for highest number of wins for the year, earning their eight awards. Wins of the Year (So far): Kim Hyun-Jung 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆👑| Sechs Kies 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆| (8) Yu Seung-Jun 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆👑 👑 | (7) Kim Min-Jong 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆👑| (5) Cool 🏆🏆🏆🏆👑| (4) Turbo 🏆🏆🏆👑 | Shin Seung-Hun 🏆🏆🏆👑- | S.E.S 🏆🏆🏆 | Uhm Jung-hwa 🏆🏆🏆| (3) JYP 🏆...

IOI: I.O.I (Intro)

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IOI (Intro)  was released on May 4, 2016 as the first track on the album Chrysalis as a b-side. The short piece has lyrics written by IOI members Lim Nayoung and Choi Yoo-jung. Composition and arrangement are by Famousbro and Paul with Shin Hyun-Jin, and Hong Hye-jin also helping with composition. IOI Intro only features members Nayoung and Yoojung at the average age of 19 years old. Intro only has 31 words, 15 words (48.4%) in Korean versus 16 words (51.6%) in English. 22.6% (7 words) were sung in unison by both members while 77.4% (25 words) were divided between the pair. The average was 12 words with a standard deviation of 1 word and a margin of error of 0.7 words. Member Nayoung had the highest number of words while member Yoojung had the least. Rank Nayoung - 13 words Yoojung - 11 words Nayoung - Highest word Count Intro has a track time of 44 seconds with a total singing time of 24 seconds, with a percentage of time sung being 54.6% of the total track time. The song ha...

Hearts2Hearts: Announcement!

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Because of how my data count is done, I am all caught up with Hearts2Hearts recent albums. I will begin to breakdown their releases again in March of 2027 because I want to wait till the award season cycle for 2026 is mainly finished. Lemon Tang and Rude haven't been out long enough for them to finish promotions and have a chance to enter end of year lists and charts. I will still be releasing Hearts2Hearts content but over on my Youtube page, while I wait for the songs to catch up on time. In the meantime, IOI will be replacing their slot for Fridays. Thank you for understanding! Otta!

Aespa: Dreams Come True

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Dreams Come True  Released on December 20, 2021, by Aespa is the number 1 track off of the winter album 2021 Winter SMTown: SMCU Express a part of SM Entertainment winter company album. The song is written by Bada, Yoo Young-Jin, and BoA. Dreams Come True is composed by Yoo Young-jin, BoA, Risto Armas Asikainen, with arrangements by Yoo Young-jin, BoA, Shaun Kim, and BXN. The song is a remake of the 1998 song Dreams Come True sung by former girl group S.E.S., SM’s first girl group. The song features members Ninging, Giselle, Karina, and Winter at the average age of 20.25 years old. Dreams Come True has about 356 words with the song being the majority in English at 66.9% (238 words) versus 33.1% (118 words) in Korean. About 49 words (13.8%) were sung by all members while 307 words (86.2%) were sung in individual sections. The average per member is around 81 words, with a standard deviation of 11.8 and a margin of error of 5.9. Member Ninging sang the most amount of words with...

BLACKPINK: Stay (Japanese Version)

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Stay (Japanese Version)  by BLACKPINK was released on August 30, 2017 as the fourth track of their Japanese album BLACKPINK as a b-side rather than a lead, as it previously had been. Teddy was the writer, composer and arrangement while Emyli helped with the lyrics and Won Jin Seo participated in the composition and arrangement of the song. Stay features members Jennie, Jisoo, Rose, and Lisa at the average age of 20.8 years old. Stay, the Japanese version has 386 words with 149 words (38.6%) in Japanese with 237 words (61.4%) in English. About 28% (108 words) were sung in unison while 72% (278 words) divided between them. The average was 69.5 words with a standard deviation of 20.9 words and a margin of error of 10.4 words. Member Jennie had the highest number of words while member Jisoo had the least. Rank Jennie - 98 words Rose - 77 words Lisa - 62 words Jisoo - 41 words Jennie - Highest Word Count  Stay, Japanese version, has a track time of 3 minutes and 50 seconds wi...

Red Velvet: Huff N' Puff

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Huff N Puff a b-side from Red Velvet was the second track from their first studio album The Red. Written by Kenzie, with arrangement and composition by Alex G, Anne Preven, Will Gray, and Jaden Michaels. Huff N Puff features members Irene, Joy, Seulgi, Wendy, and Yeri at the average age of 20 years old. Huff N Puff has a total of 266 words with 63.2% (168 words) in Korean versus 36.8% (98 words) in English. Further splitting the song it breaks down to 114 words (42.9%) sung by all members while 152 words (57.1%) are split between the five members. The average is 35.6 words with a standard deviation of 20.7 words and a margin of error of 9.3 words. Member Wendy had the highest number of words while member Yeri had the least. Rank Wendy - 65 words Seulgi - 51 words Joy - 35 words Irene - 19 words Yeri - 8 words Wendy - Highest Number of Words Huff N Puff has a track time of 3 minutes and 1 second and a total singing time of 3 minutes and 7 seconds, giving the percentage of total ti...

Girls' Generation: Tears

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Tears  by Girls’ Generation is a b-side that was released on November 1, 2007 on the album Girls’ Generation (2007) and it’s reissue Baby Baby as the seventh track. The song was written by Kim Seok-hyun, with composition and arrangement by Park Ki-wan. Tears features members Hyoyeon, Jessica, Seohyun, Sooyoung, Sunny, Taeyeon, Tiffany, Yoona, and Yuri at the average age of 17.6 years old. Tears had a total of 199 words with 160 words (80.4%) in Korean versus 39 words (19.6%) in English. About 12.1% (24 words) of the song is sung by all nine members in unison while 87.9% (175 words) were split between them. The average is 22.8 words with a standard deviation of 17.6 words and a margin of error of 5.9 words. Member Teayeon had the highest number of words while members Sooyoung, Sunny, Yoona, and Yuri tied for the least amount of words. Rank Taeyeon - 63 words Jessica - 44 words Seohyun - 23 words Tiffany - 20 words Yuri -15 words Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Sunny, and Yoona - 10 words T...