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5. Kai - Come In

Kai’s Peaches is a near-perfect, no-skips collection of songs hand-picked like fruit at their ripened peak. “Come In” is the most intoxicating of the bunch. Dreamy in its distortion, the song envelops you in ambient warmth, then uses hypnotic repetition to lull the listener into soporific comfort, like musical ASMR. “I get closer to your ear / So that only my breath can reach you,” Kai murmurs above a pulsing rhythm that slowly begins to resemble a heartbeat. “Don't leave me alone, come into me.”

11. Baekhyun - All I Got

“All I Got” is what the eyes emoji would sound like if it were a song: thirsty as hell. “Two small beds stacked next to each other… On a night when there is nothing to watch on TV / What can we do?” Baekhyun asks innocently before pulling out his ace: a goosebump-inducing falsetto. As the night wears on, his voice rockets to stratospheric heights, his love as expansive as his vocal range.

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1. D.O. - My Love

My Love is Do Kyungsoo in a song. It’s intimate, alluring, and it offers many layers that entice you to listen more. The acoustic confession doesn’t feature any grandiose instrumentals, however, it draws listeners in from the very first note. Opening your heart to someone who feels like home is not easy, but D.O.’s emotive voice is the best way to express its heartfelt lyrics without holding back.

God-tier: With its vulnerable lyrics and acoustic melody, My Love is proof that you don’t have to be the most extra to draw attention.

16. Baekhyun - All I Got

EXO’s Baekhyun and panty-dropping R&B tracks always go hand-in-hand—and All I Got is one of the clear examples why. The opening beat of the song commands attention as the bass acts as a blank canvas for Baekhyun to flex his vocal abilities until the final note. A satisfying track filled with spectacular adlibs and jaw-dropping falsettos that that only he is capable of doing.

God-tier: Baekhyun starting off the song with his soulful falsetto sent us screaming, “More, Baekhyun!”

Genius Korea: 20 Best B-Sides of 2021 by Genius Korea

10. EXO - Runaway

Inarguably comprised of some of the strongest vocalists in K-Pop, EXO knows how to play to their strengths. “Runaway” is an R&B song with sparse guitar giving space for the group’s vocals. While being a repetitive track in terms of its lyrics which isn’t without purpose, EXO makes sure the track doesn’t turn boring. Each member flexes their beautiful vocal talents on the song, making each segment of the song unique including the chorus. It is a delight for listeners as members harmonize with each other during vocal adlibs and runs.

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16. D.O. - Rose

D.O.’s approach to his solo material has always been a tad refreshing – especially when you consider his releases among the sea of sleek R&B that most male soloists tend to offer (see some of his contemporaries on this list, for example).

While he does dip his toes into trends every now and then, as heard throughout his understatedly splendid debut solo album ‘공감 (Empathy)’, D.O.’s specialty lies in the simplicity, and lead single ‘Rose’ checks all the boxes. No frills, just the EXO singer’s honeyed vocals backed by a perky acoustic guitar, ‘Rose’ puts D.O.’s boyish charms on full display and captures innocent romance to a delightful and magnetic effect.

Best bit: We can’t help it, but the accompanying music video, which follows an oblivious and infatuated D.O. as he casually maneuvers out of every disaster life throws his way unscathed, elevates the song’s lovestruck message in the most endearing way.

The Daily Vox: The ultimate 2021 K-pop playlist

D.O. - Si Fueras Mía

EXO member D.O. made his solo debut this year and as expected it was fantastic. He played to his strengths in the album with some surprising charms. The title track and video were extremely good but D.O truly showed why he is one of the best vocalists in the industry through Si Fueras Mia. It’s a Spanish version of the B-side track It’s Love and it’s truly magical.

EXO - Just As Usual

While the EXO members have been busy, there has been a lot of group stuff in quite a while. However, before Chanyeol and Baekhyun went on enlistment hiatus, they released a special album. As expected from EXO, the album is filled with great songs but this one is definitely special. The B-side track is a warm and healing song about protecting a loved one.

Paper Magazine: The 40 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021

14. Baekhyun - Bambi

Leave it to K-pop's reigning king of R&B to get us all hot and bothered before commencing his mandatory enlistment. If there's one thing Baekyun knows how to do, it's ride a note to an electrifying climax. The man's vocal stamina is unparalleled. "Bambi" follows a sensual groove, but it's the atmospheric guitar and Baekhyun's silky smooth delivery (those exalted melismas!) that leaves us yearning for more.

30. Kai - Peaches

True to its name, Kai's second solo single "Peaches" is both sweet and sensual. It exists on another plane of existence entirely, where desire is expressed through languid motion and hushed whispers. There's a hypnotism to its lo-fi arrangement, which incorporates traditional Korean instrumentation. Like its namesake, "Peaches" is a simple delicacy."

Stray Kids successfully finished their first Europe showcase tour and showed off their image as ‘new K-pop generation’s representative group.’

On the 28th of last month, Stray Kids started off their tour at the London '02Acadamy Brixton', ‘Les Docks De Paris-Pullman’ in Paris on the 30th, Berlin’s ‘Verti Music Hall’ on 8/2, and Moscow’s ‘Adrenaline Stadium’ on the 4th, for a total of 4 solo concerts and reaching around 19000 fans.

This first Europe showcase tour sold out all 4 concerts in each of the 4 cities, proving Stray Kids’ rising global popularity.

During their Europe tour, Stray Kids performed a variety of stages with their self-composed, lyricized, and self-produced songs including ‘Hellevator’, ‘District 9’, ‘My Pace’, ‘I am YOU’, ‘MIROH’, etc.

Stray Kids, who have show their own musical world and their 9-person-9-color charm to fans around the world, opened their first overseas fansign in Paris, and had a meaningful time with fans. In said fansign, fans from all over the world gathered and allowed Stray Kids to feel their global popularity.

Following their U.S tour, which had 1 additional date for a total of 5 concerts, and now their Europe tour, Stray Kids have sold out all dates, showing their enormous ticketing power.

Their first overseas showcase tour ‘UNVEIL TOUR ‘I am…’’, which started in Thailand in January of this year, is an extension of the Stray Kids’ showcase series ‘UNVEIL [Op.01 : I am NOT]’, ‘UNVEIL [Op.02 : I am WHO]’, and ‘UNVEIL [Op.03 : I am YOU]’, that opened with each new album release.

Carter Hart will start in goal for the Philadelphia Flyers against the Washington Capitals at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; ESPN+, NBCSP, NBCSWA, NHL.TV).

The 20-year-old rookie will play for the first time since Feb. 21 against the Montreal Canadiens. He sustained an ankle injury during the morning skate but tried to play through it and was pulled after allowing three goals on nine shots in the first period.

Prince Albert, SK – The Prince Albert Raiders are proud to announce the signing of 2004-born defenceman Tre Fouquette to a WHL Standard Player Agreement.

Fouquette, a Warman, SK, product, was drafted in the fourth round of the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft by the Raiders.

Listed at 5’11 and 181-lbs at the Raiders’ 2019 Training Camp, Fouquette suited up for the Warman Wildcats for the 2018-19 season. He had 15 goals and six assists in 27 games for the Wildcats and added tow goals and four assists in five postseason games.

Fouquette will play the 2019-20 season with the SMHL’s Prince Albert Mintos. He suited up in the Mintos’ first two games of the season, helping his midget club to a pair of wins to start the year.

1ST STAR: NICK SUZUKI (GUELPH STORM): Montreal Canadiens prospect Nick Suzuki made Guelph Storm history on Wednesday, recording his 38th point to surpass Martin St. Pierre (2004) for the most in a playoff season. Suzuki was dominant once again, recording his second straight three-point game as he scored his 15th of the postseason and added two assists.

2ND STAR: ALEXEY TOROPCHENKO (GUELPH STORM): St. Louis Blues prospect Alexey Toropchenko continues to be a factor for the Guelph Storm, scoring twice in a third straight game on Wednesday. Toropchenko helped the Storm defeat the Ottawa 67’s 5-4 and draw even at two in their best-of-seven Rogers OHL Championship Series matchup. 

NEW YORK - New Jersey Devils forward Kurtis Gabriel has been suspended for one game, without pay, for boarding Philadelphia Flyers forward Nolan Patrick during NHL Game No. 992 in New Jersey on Friday, Mar. 1, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 5:02 of the first period. Gabriel was assessed a major penalty for boarding.

Sidney Crosby will not take part in the 2019 SAP NHL All-Star Skills at SAP Center on Friday (9 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVAS) because of illness.

The Pittsburgh Penguins forward plans on playing in the 2019 Honda NHL All-Star Game on Saturday (8 p.m. ET; NBC, CBC, SN, TVAS).