Rather than contain my “Risers and Fallers” feature to a single post in June, I’m going to share a bite-sized version at the end of each month. This will let me account for more songs and make a nice lead-in to the monthly round-up post.

I anticipate most of these ratings adjustments will be negligible: a 0.5 shift here, a 0.25 shift there. But, it’s a fun way to keep track of how my feelings on songs have changed over time – as well as which tracks currently have momentum on my playlist.

And remember, just because a song is marked as a “faller” doesn’t mean I hate it! Falling from a “9” to an “8.75” is no shame. 9+ rated songs occupy a totally different playlist in my music library, so I’m pretty particular about what qualifies. It’s a high bar.

This month’s feature covers the period from January 23rd to February 19th.

RISERS

Aimers – Somebody
Rating: 8.25 → 8.5

CIX – Lovers Or Enemies
Rating: 8.25 → 8.5

n.SSign – Happy & *Biggest Riser*
Rating: 7.5 → 8

P1Harmony – Killin’ It
Rating: 7.25 → 7.75

Vanner – Jackpot
Rating: 8.5 → 8.75

The Wind – H! TEEN
Rating: 8.75 → 9

FALLERS

ICHILLIN – Demigod
Rating: 8.75 → 8.5

7 thoughts on “K-Pop Risers & Fallers: February 2024”

Damn, was rooting for Demigod to rise, cause I’m addicted to the song, but looks like taste varies 😔 Still a 9 (8, 10, 9, 9) for me.

Anyways, for me, I Got You and One Spark have both personally risen from a 9 to 9.25. Diamond (Tri.be) too from a 8 to 8.5 (I liked the sentimental vibes from it). Nightwalker from 8.5 to 8.75 (yes, I’m pretty lenient with my ratings). Personally, I expected Super Lady to rise too, but it’s still a 7.75 for me.

Fallers, well… Idk, Feb didn’t really have much songs. But for me, only Easy fell from a 6.5 to a straight 6.

But ngl, didn’t expect Killin It’ to rise a lot. It still is a 7.5 for me.

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Annietime21 says:

February 24, 2024 at 11:43 am

I take it back. Killin’ It is personally a straight 7 (in my defence, I only listened to it once and forgot all about it 🗿)

And Easy is almost touching the 5.75 category, but I won’t say it’s unlistenable to the point it warrants that kinda score.

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I liked these:
Tennie – Nightwalker
Piwon – Killing It
X:In – Respect, Respect (this is dumb as hell, but I enjoy the lack of perfection. Also, the “Sweet Soul Music” style shoutouts are hilarious.)

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Yeah and the Wind are still tops.

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yay aimers!! I’ve seen it as a 9 since it came out, it’s been stuck in my head every day. And killin it is growing on me too, probably up to a 9 now as well.

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