2021 LEGENDARY SONGS Inauguration Ceremony

Over the years, perfectly-scored, 10/10 songs have developed a sort of mythical status on The Bias List. I didn’t intend for this to be the case, but my hesitance to give full marks on release day has resulted in the concept of a “legendary song.”

Last year, I inaugurated a handful of songs into this illustrious category, and I intend to revisit this hallowed ceremony each year. After all, some songs take ages to reveal their perfection!

2020 did not offer many legends – at least in my opinion. It was an odd year that paved the way for a much stronger 2021. So, in addition to my 2020 picks, I’m including a few songs from past years that have finally clawed their way to the top. 2021 releases will not be included until next year. J-pop releases prior to 2020 are not included either since I rarely wrote about them before last year. They may get their own post sometime in the future.

For now, let’s celebrate these amazing songs, and hope that more are soon on their way!

2020

Lucy – Flare

Year-end write-up
(No original review)

Sexy Zone – Run

Original Review
Rating change: 10 –> 10 (no change)

Taemin – Criminal

Original Review
Rating change: 9.25 –> 10

2019

NCT 127 – Highway To Heaven

Original Review
Rating change: 9 –> 10

TXT – Run Away

Original Review
Rating change: 9.25 –> 10

2018

No additional choices.

2017

Taeyeon – Time Lapse

Original Review
Rating change: 9 –> 10

2016

Snuper – It’s Raining

Original Review
Rating change: 9.25 –> 10

Original Article