My Top 15 Worst Releases of 2023

Whew! You're preaching!!

Koko3op

the way i cant agree more. after watching the end of year performances as well, i realized that it was a horrible year/era for kpop (for me). new jeans missed (all annoying songs except 5 sec song get up). bts solos mostly missed. sm missed like taeyeon and do were so forgettable and nct, rv, aespa.. trash releases. yg doesnt even exist. riize, kof, billie has some potential but it's not giving yet. enhypen lost their sound. svt was mid especially after the last album. and these are artists i actually like lmao. half of 4th gen and all of 5th gen combined has probably 5 sangers. and every song has a fugly ass switch up or anti-drop

kendricklmao

TWINSSSS haha

Koko3op

OMG finally found someone who didn't like Chill Kill, Baggy Jeans, Baddies and Set me free pt.2! Agree with everything you said. Although Talk saxy is kinda 50/50 for me: didn't like it at all at first but then somehow got hooked lol

Mado

AND YOO YOUNG-JIN!!

Koko3op

and i agree with everything here. idk wtf sm is cooking. bring teddy riley back

briana skywalker ♡

HAAAHHA Evnne were real fucking hard to ignore.

Koko3op

Wait LMAO I didn’t even expect evnne to be on this list, I didn’t even know you were looking out for them but this explains why I haven’t heard you say anything about them😅 imo role model is the better song I absolutely HATED queencard when it first came out & I thought the lyrics were corny at parts. but Im a person who can come to love songs if there’s a good live performance, and I was obsessed with their stages for this song, thus I became obsessed with the song( still hate that Ariana line though😣)

Dom

Yeah Jhope's solo's were A HARD miss for me too I completely forgot!

Koko3op

i don't agree with guilty being on the list but I respect your taste but i agree with EVERYTHING ELSE. Baggy jeans gave me the same second embarrassment that 2 baddies gave. Queencard was cringey. I love my body was........ no comment. Yg needs to change their producers entirely and the only bts members that have done it for me as solo artists are v and suga...... jhope is not for me but i see the vision.

claireisuche

This year really solidified it for me that YG really doesn't know wtf they are doing anymore. It's like they just aren't aware of public opinion, or they are stuck in 2015 or something. We have been asking for new sounds since a long time, but it is just the same thing every time. How do they have so many different producers, but they sound all the same. Babymonster really did it for me, they made a whole show that made the public fall in love with their talents, their voices, their personalities. And they just threw it all out the window by making them debut with a song that 1. Doesn't show their talents to the extent that they're capable of 2. Is nothing special on the ears and 3. doesn't showcase their personalities or musical sound at all. Like, it's actually kinda impressive how generic the song was

Virtual TimeLine

Justice for Trouble.

Olivia Smith

Veryyy camp

Koko3op

I like Shalala and Chill Kill but Queencard? I didnt expect lol I love it “a girl that’s skinny or fat? queencard, a girl that wears whatever she’s wants? queencard” love the message and it’s so unserious, girly, and fun.

Angel

while i agree with you, i also do occasionally vibe to mediocracy lol

Reagan 💚

WHERE ARE THE ALBUMS!! And yess I really RIIZE to not sound sooo safe and to have some songs with STRONG melodies. It's hard to believe they come from the same company that gave us Ring ding dong, Red Flavor etc

Koko3op

NOTTT SWEET VENOM!!! she is a star... I did not like her at first either but she grewwwww on me. but I do agree we need enhypen to go back to their roots because bite me was tooo good!!!

laysha

I really loved Guilty and Talk Saxy, but damn I need SM to bring back the flavor because a lot of their releases this year have been very underwhelming. I strongly agree with the rest of the list tho, but music is very subjective and everyone has their own tastes. I like dramatic sounding songs and I also like funky sounding things, but I think there is a limit on how often the same vibe can be released by groups. I heard only half of Riize's new single, and I am somewhat disappointed. It is not my taste and I don't think that chorus is sonically pleasing at all. I personally have liked all of the singles released before, so hopefully when they actually release an ALBUM I can hear something more suitable to their own sound and something that shows more of the talent that i have heard. (i'm tired of artists releasing only singles and mini's, where are the albums??!!?)

Reagan 💚

lalalala is so good

hyun444

Love your content. Not really sure where to request reactions but can we get an album reaction to Kep1ers magic hour? It’s amazing

AMEN!!!

Koko3op

Aww thank you so much!!

Koko3op

As per!!

Koko3op

HAHAHAHA

Koko3op

seeing guilty on here hurt ngl BUT I definitely have to agree! nct are forever my ults but I was really struggling to keep my interest for them this year, aside froM DJJ and istj era I barely even remembered the releases...PRAYING that SM changes it up OR goes back to some old school sounds of theirs

marnie hilgendorff

Never stop doing these to go along with the best list. I may like a bunch of these songs but being able to articulate what you dislike along with what you like is your greatest strength

Mint

AHHH LOVE HOW YOUR GAGGING THE GIRLS FOR BEING REAL ASF

glomille

watch me crying over this top 15…

serena 🎧

I’m hearing mixed reviews! But I guess I’ll seee

Koko3op

Gggdsdffssdgfs Tiffany stand up!!

Koko3op

Hahaha it is very stupid girls omg I didn’t even think of that. Yeahh don’t worry they’re from boys planet (no.1). Screaming at you not remembering who Treasure are.

Koko3op

It was EVERYWHERE

Koko3op

Jhgshshdhsgsh I’ve barely listened to the full thing. I CANT!

Koko3op

Hahaha omg that pre chorus to one and only is SOO CUUTEE. I hear you tho

Koko3op

Not Trouble being on this list?! And NUMBER ONE on top of that?!!! Trouble is one of my absolute favorite songs released last year. I agree with the rest of this list though. Although, Talk Saxy, including the Ra Pa Pa part grew on me. My #1 worst song released in 2023 is One and Only by BND. That song irritates my soul. I have still yet to get through listening to the whole thing, and that song is barely three minutes.

Ebony Coco

queencard is that one song that haunted me for MONTHS. im sorry but i hated it first listen and then i quite literally could not escape that song

qq

the way i was not ready for that #1 spot. surely the whole song isn't as bad as that snippet..... right?

qq

agreed for all but ETA... that's crazy talk

qq

WHERE MY CHILL KILL SHOOTERS AT?! I love this song and the vocals on it but I get that it's not for everyone. I saw No.6 and was like "Who is this?" Outside of Bang Yedam, my brain refuses to retain any information about Treasure. Also at the No.1 spot... I hate to say it, and I hope I don't sound ridiculous, but who are they? Also, Queencard is a masterpiece. I will not be swayed. It's like Pink's Stupid Girls MV levels of camp (but that one aged pooooorly, such a pick-me anthem if ever there was one).

Monte

trouble by evnne is one of my favorite songs sobbing

Tiffany Rhoads

lmao ive never heard number 1 before so when that shit popped up i was dying lmaoo, tf is that

BlueSpeed

Talk Saxy, Baggy Jeans, Set me free and Baddie are in my top 20 of 2023, haha. I agree with the rest and would add Super by Seventeen, that new SKZ title track, I am by IVE and Perfect Night by le sserafim

Christian Spielvogel

The girls that get it, get it and I get it!!

Joe B

Honestly I get it. I must just be the most easily pleased person however because over half of these are some of my top songs of 2023. But to each their own! I can definitely see why the songs on this list were not it for you.

RogueRhiRhi

Haha omg no way! JOE! Baggy jeans?!?!

Koko3op

Haha queencard is intentionally annoying that’s the thing.

Koko3op

I’m not gonna hold my breath !

Koko3op

LMAOO your strong dislike towards talk saxy will never not be funny😭😭 RIIZE’s new release was soo good for me tho!! full of adlibs & harmonies I WAS LIKE OOOO OKAAYY

alyssa

Chill Kill, Set Me Free and Baddie are particularly awful for me. As a Jimin bias, I was offended by that song lol. Baggy Jeans is legit one of my fav songs of the year lmao that’s the only one that hurt me!

Joe B

I just had a thought on my all NCT sub units were disappointing comment. I must edit that because the DJJ sub unit was a nice surprise. I hated all their other unit title tracks although Fact Check is finally tolerable now.

Kym

llololol at number 1

Stella

I love a few of these like Baggy Jeans, Talk Saxy, Baddie but I absolutely could NOT STAND queencard, it genuinely makes me angry lmao 💀. I also haven’t heard a few of these at all lmao

kisa

HYBE needs to start making songs over 3 minutes this year PLEASEEEEE😭

almond c

some of my worst songs of the year were ETA by newjeans, set me free by jimin, s-class by stray kids, and istj by nct dream. baggy jeans and queencard are not for me but i put them in their own special campy category that is like, post-criticism dfsljkfhsd.

shimmyshimmy

not trouble being #1....,,,i love her!

shimmyshimmy

wow guilty being on this list really surprised me, it is one of my fave 2023 releases!!! but i do understand where you're coming from

skzlover

I didn't even pay it any dust tbh

Koko3op

HAHAH I feel like trouble has some shooters. It's camp af

Koko3op

I haven't filmed it yet but the bits I've heard sounded ... okay. But oh dear now i'm extra worried

Koko3op

AHAHA OMG yes! I hate that feeling so much. I wish I could've seen your reaction

Koko3op

Gosh I haven't even really listened to ITZY but at this point i've just given up

Koko3op

HAHAH yoo trouble is chaos!! Thank you and you too!

Koko3op

HAHAHAHA that's why Guilty falls under the category of underwhelming disapppointment as opposed to an actual bad song

Koko3op

I’m surprised flower wasn’t on the list.

Deme Dacosta

I could not agree more about Baggy Jeans. How was THAT the follow-up to The 7th Sense – hello? And Queencard I found unbearable, and absolutely not the kind of sound I like/want from (g)idol.

The Real Jules

I agree with literally everything on your list but OMG nawt trouble being number 1. 😭 I love the fuck out of that song but I can see why it’s not everyone’s taste lol. 💀

Lauryn L

i respect this but.. WHAT A CHILL KILL!! I KNOW YOU WILL!! that bridge sends me to heaven every time, but each to their own ! and have you heard riizes new single ? cause whew, disappointed is an understatement

archie :D

I was bombarded by Talk Saxy’s bridge for few days on TikTok, I kept even rewatching every videos that I watched because it was good, Sohee was fantastic, and when I finally decided to listen the entire song my jaw dropped. I finally witnessed the saying: “Have you have ever listened the rest of the song from good part and you discover the song is actually bad” this is the example. Still, the bridge is just amazing I loved it.

Gianma09

2023 was the year that I realized that the reason I don't like Jimin's music is because I don't like his voice. My list includes his music, you and me by jennie, young dumb stupid by Nmixx, Taeyang Shoong or Shalala I forgot the title, and anything Itzy released. And this is off the top of my head. I didnt mind Talk Saxy because it has its moments lol.

Samir Pun

Jaw actually dropped seeing trouble at #1 bc that song went triple platinum in my car and room 🤣 LOOL but everything else is a hard agree SM did not deliver this year and I hope they get their shit together in 2024 :/ happy new year, thanks for all the fun reactions you’ve made in 2023!!

Henna Lahib

Chill Kill?! Naaahh 😭

Alex

I agree with you on every song except for "Guilty". While it's definitely not the most original sound and something fresher would have been nice from Taemin, it's still a great song production wise, he showcases his voice, the strings are lovely and the video has an interesting concept too. So while I'm with you, that he could have done something more out of the box, it's not fair to be on the same list as atrocious songs like (sorry jimin) "Set me free" haha. "Fuck all your opps" is nr.1 on my worst lyrics list this year...like what opps?

herewego

i agree with everything but sweet venom. i love that song

hyun444

yeah I understand they have a formula but they don't have to follow it every single title track

Jackie

Thank youuu Kym!! And yes I think it's a nice touch to do worst releases too. Yeah i hope SM outgrow their identity crisis!

Koko3op

HAHAHAHAH

Koko3op

This was fun. Folks always show their faves so it's nice to see the worst. I wasn't surprised lol. Man Baggy Jeans is probably the worst song for me. I'm still like wtf. SM and their many identity crisis. Too many let downs, NCT (all units) , Red Velvet, Taemin. Aside from the SM fails my other biggest disappointment was XG because I'm so excited for their potential and we got basic ass New Dance? Really? That was the move? Smh. Anyway last year I got Exo back and Taeyeon back so that's enough to wash away the rest of the disappointments. Looking forward to what this year brings in music. And also Happy New Year to you!

Kym

the cut off LMAOOO - i actually agree with everything wow love jimin but the autotune on smf was toooo much

hailey

Nahh it's just for Patreon! Yeahh YG is a miss for me too.

Koko3op

I felt the same way about talk saxy at first and the “ra pa pa pa” but then I got over it and now it’s on repeat lol. It’s too good

This isn't going on YouTube right? But I agree with a couple of these and especially Tressure. Not interested in YG groups anymore. Also the solos from the BTS members except V didn't sit well with me.

Jackie