110822 Soompi’s Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2011 – August Week 3 – Super Junior Mr. Simple at Number 1

Last week we had predicted a tight three-way battle for the top spot this week: reigning two-week championmiss A‘s “Goodbye Baby” is still going strong; 2NE1‘s “Ugly” has been topping many charts and winning in music shows; while Super Junior‘s much anticipated return to K-pop with “Mr. Simple” is definitely generating a lot of fanfare.

Each of the top three songs have been leading different charts, and the newest song won the battle as Super Junior’s “Mr. Simple” had the most consistent scores.

While “Mr. Simple” debuted at No. 9 last week, it has now jumped many spots to the top. This win is definitely very sweet for Super Junior, whose last album Bonamana did not generate a No. 1 song on our chart despite topping many TV rankings. Congratulations to Super Junior.
Miss A’s “Goodbye Baby” is still going very strong, especially on airplay charts. It has fallen one spot to No. 2 this week after spending the last two weeks on top.

Most people predicted 2NE1′s “Ugly” to go on top this week but instead it stays at No. 3. The major disadvantage to “Ugly” is on TV Apperance. 2NE1 did not appear on KBS Music Bank and M!Countdown last week while Super Junior and Miss A appeared on all four music shows. Turns out that was the difference maker in a tight battle. Even though our chart only awards 10% to appearances, unfortunately it becomes a determining factor this week.

Outside of the big battle between the top three songs, there is only one new entry in the top 10 and it is a brand new song.  Sistar‘s “So Cool” enters the chart at No. 9 this week.  This song is the title track from Sistar’s first full length album. It is an exciting club pop dance number composed by the Brave Brothers. The strong beats and the refreshing club beats are what make this song charming.  “So Cool” may join the battle for No. 1 next week as well.

SOOMPI CHART for 2011, Month 8, Week 3
1. (+8) Super Junior – Mr. Simple ***1st Week @ No. 1***
Score: 906
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music: Yoo Young Jin / Lyrics: Yoo Young Jin
Album: Super Junior Vol. 5 | Purchase this Album
Watch: MV

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