NOMINATION BEST MINI ALBUM
G.NA - DRAW G'S FIRST BREATH
RAIN - LOVE SONG
2PM - STILL 2:OOPM
BEAST - MASTERMIND
There are more mini albums than full album nowadays so that the singers can make more comebacks in a year.
Out of all the mini-albums, I like these four the most.
G.Na's debut album truly showcase her powerful voice and all the songs in her album are very soothing.. Apart from the title track, "I'll be back off so you can live well", there are a number of slow songs such as "Loving You" and "Rumours". There is also a song featuring Rain, "애인이 생기면 하고 싶은 일" and an addictive track, "Supa Solo".
Rain's mini album includes "Love Song" and a fast number song, "Hip Song". "One" is also highly recommended.
As for 2PM, the title track is "I'll Be Back", the Terminator song. Other highlights from this mini album are "I Can't", "I Know" and "After You Leave Me" which are also very nice to hear.
Beast's mini albums are never fail to impress me.
Besides the title track, "Soom", "Clenching a Fist" is also a must listen song which show Beast's strong vocal and the melody is very nice.
NOMINATION FOR BEST SOLO FEMALE SINGER
BoA
SON DAMBI
IU
The legend of K-Pop, BoA has finally make a comeback to the K-Pop scene after 5 years hiatus.
She has achieved much success in Japan and America, which can put her as a world star. Much anticipated for her comeback. She's great at live and it's undeniable. But her title track, "Hurrican Venus" is a mediocre song for me although it's very addicting at first and this song has topped most of the charts as well. I'm waiting for a song that can show her strong vocals and great choreography.
The Diva Son Dambi has returned with 'Queen'. I acknowledge that this song sounds abit like Ke$ha but it's very addicting also. I'm also impressed that she has taken the comments from the netizens when her MR video is revealed. I'm satisfied with her live performance as she did sing most of the whole song.
And the Marshmellow IU, a 17 years teenage singer has make her 'Real' comeback recently. Her duet with Seulong 2AM, "Nagging" is a very cute and nice song. Besides that, I really like her sweet voice.
NOMINATION FOR BEST SOLO MALE SINGER
RAIN
SE7EN
TAEYANG
This year has to be the year of comeback of top Korean singers.
Rain is back with Love Song. This is the first time that I acknowledge him as a singer haha.. Fantastic! That's the only word I can describe him.
And Se7en who's returning after 3 years hiatus. Before this, he's my most favourite singer back in 2007. I'm glad that he's returning to Korea. And although his comeback this time is just so-so, I wish him all the best in the future and I admire how he diligently perform his best at live performances.
The last male solo singer nominee is Taeyang. I also have anticipated for his solo debut/comeback since 2008. This is because I really like his song "Just Look At Me". "I need a girl" is a song that you'll like when you first listen like "Wedding Dress" but it's not too strong enough to influence me hehe..
NOMINATION FOR BEST ALBUM
SNSD - OH!
SNSD - OH!
SHINee - LUCIFER
2NE1 - TO ANYONE
TAEYANG - SOLAR
SNSD released their second full album back in January this year and the reason why I include it in the list is just because it sold for more than 100k copies. "Oh!" and "☆★☆" are my favourites only.
SHINee's second full album is of high quality music too. "Lucifer" which is a fast number song and there are various genre of songs in this album. "Quasimodo" is one of my favourite ballads as it's very heart-breaking when listening to it. "WOWOWOW" is a cheerful song that you'll sing along with "Wowowow" and "Life" is a nice ballad too. "Electric Heart" is of new genre just like "Boom boom pow".
The most anticipating album for me is 2NE1's To Anyone. Normally in a full album, there are just a few songs that I like but in this album, I like all the songs. The triple title tracks, "Can't Nobody", "Go Away" and "Clap Your Hands" are the hits and must listen. "It hurts" which is a ballad show 2NE1's strong vocal especially Minzy and Park Bom. Besides that, there are the solo songs which have been released before but still, it's very worth listening. "You and I" by Park Bom is one of the best songs and it ranked #3 in my chart last year haha. "Kiss" and "Please Don't Go" are also very addiciting. This album is of superb quality!
And Taeyang's solo full album "Solar". I've anticipated for this album when I listened to the teasers. Not bad this album is.
NOMINATION FOR BEST AND MOST FAVOURITE GROUP
2NE1
2PM
SHINee
I've combined for Best Group and Most Favourite Group because the nominees are of the same. Just like TVB, nothing much different for Best Group and Most Favourite Group haha..
What makes me love 2NE1 is they're of strong images. Everytime when watching their live performance, you can feel their power. And this girls prove themselves to be the most powerful girl group when they've succeeded in for being the first group to have triple title tracks which each title track has topped the music charts.
2PM is another group that you'll like when watching their live performances. Most of their songs are of my taste and yeah, that's it.
I've just started to like SHINee back in September. I'm very amazed with their never-ending works and they really have worked very hard. They've got own charms just like DBSK but of course, SHINee is SHINee. A flawless group practically.
Super Junior is just very popular throughout the Asia. I don't really like "Bonamana". I prefer "No Other" more.
The only group that has been actively promoting for the whole year. After SNSD comeback with "Oh!" in January and another comeback with "Run Devil Run" for their repackaged album, they've made a rather sudden comeback with "Hoot" in October. Besides, they're promoting in Japan in intervals and most of the members have their own solo jobs too. I admire for their super hard work.
WINNERS
BEST MINI ALBUM - DRAW G'S FIRST BREATH by G.NA
BEST SOLO FEMALE SINGER - IU
BEST MALE SOLO SINGER - SE7EN
BEST ALBUM - TO ANYONE by 2NE1
MOST FAVOURITE GROUP - SHINee
BEST GROUP - 2NE1
