These 20 Songs That Are Turning 10 Years Old This Year Will Make Some Fans Feel Ancient
These iconic songs were released in 2009 and will be a decade old this year, anyone who remembers the release of these songs may be starting to feel old.
1. Ring Ding Dong (SHINee)
This song famously plagued Korean students who were studying for their exams because of its catchy chorus.
2. Sorry Sorry (Super Junior)
Some would argue that this is Super Junior’s most iconic song.
3. Abracadabra (Brown Eyed Girls)
This legendary dance was incorporated into PSY’s “Gentleman” and Ga In even featured in the music video.
4. Gee (Girl’s Generation)
This is the song and concept which really cemented Girl’s Generation as a household name in Korea.
5. Mister (KARA)
KARA’s first Japanese single blew up in both Korea and Japan, and for good reason. Lalalalalala.
6. Hot Issue (4Minute)
4Minute’s debut track was massive in 2009 for its catchy tune and colorful video.
7. Fire (2NE1)
Speaking of debut tracks. 2NE1 debuted with Fire in 2009 and it was a bop.
8. Heartbeat (2PM)
Heartbeat resembles a modern K-pop track with its composition, it’s a great song now and it was back in 2009 too.
9. La Cha Ta (F(x))
2009 spawned many girl groups that would define the coming years. This infectious debut beat by F(x) put them on the map.
10. Wedding Dress (Taeyang)
This song is made all the sweeter by the fact that Taeyang is now a married man!
11. Marshmallow (IU)
One of IU’s earlier works when her cute phase was in full swing. It actually featured Zico who she collaborated with for “Soulmate” just last year.
12. Genie (Girl’s Generation)
Girl’s Generation wasn’t satisfied with one insanely catchy track in 2009 so they made another!
13. Because I’m Stupid (SS501)
This song was on the OST for Boys Over Flowers which is one of the most legendary K-dramas of all time.
14. Heartbreaker (G-Dragon)
This single from G-Dragon’s first album as a soloist lit up everyone’s heart in 2009.
15. Nobody (English Version) – Wonder Girls
Although the original version came out in 2008, the English version was released in 2009 to help Wonder Girls break into the American market. This was the first ever song ever by a South Korean group to make the Billboard charts.
16. Bo Peep Bo Peep (T-ARA)
“Bo peep bo peep bo peep bo peep bo peep”. Bo Peep Bo Peep was one of T-ARA’s first singles and it’s frustratingly catchy.
17. I Don’t Care (2NE1)
2NE1 followed their debut up with I Don’t Care. The energetic yet somber lyrics had everyone hooked.
18. Juliette (SHINee)
Before “Ring Ding Dong” became the doom of Korean students, SHINEE’s Juliette had ladies wishing that SHINee could be theirs.
19. Because Of You (After School)
2009 really was a stacked year for girl groups. This aggressive autotune-laden track was reminiscent of the time period and it still holds up today.
20. Bad Girl (BEAST)
This bubbly busy track by BEAST was their debut track. BEAST is still active and successful as Highlight today.