A Look Back at the 2009 Music Bank Chart Winners
In the world of South Korean music, few accolades carry as much prestige as a number one trophy on Music Bank. Produced by the national broadcaster KBS, Music Bank is a weekly television program that tracks the most successful musical releases in the country. During its live broadcasts, the show awards a trophy to the best-performing single on the Music Bank Chart, serving as a definitive benchmark for K-pop success.
The year 2009 was a landmark period for the industry, characterized by the rise of legendary groups and massive digital hits. Throughout the year, 18 different singles reached the top spot, with 13 distinct music acts receiving first-place honors.
ไม่มีภาพประกอบKey Facts
- Total Number One Singles in 2009: 18
- Total Number One Music Acts in 2009: 13
- Top Performing Group: Girls' Generation (achieving multiple wins with "Gee" and "Genie")
- Broadcaster: KBS
The 2009 Music Bank Chart Winners
The year began with strong performances from established soloists and transitioned into a golden era for idol groups. Baek Ji-young opened the year with her hit "Like Being Hit by a Bullet," but the landscape quickly shifted as Girls' Generation began a dominant run with their massive hit "Gee."
Spring and Summer Hits
As the seasons changed, the chart saw a diverse range of genres. Davichi emerged as a powerhouse with "8282," while Super Junior secured significant victories with "Sorry, Sorry." The summer months brought even more variety, featuring Shinee's "Juliette," 2PM's "Again & Again," and the infectious energy of 2NE1's "I Don't Care."
Late Year Dominance
The latter half of 2009 saw a mix of hip-hop, ballad, and dance music. G-Dragon made a major impact with "Heartbreaker," and Leessang secured a notable win with "Girl Unable To Break Up, Boy Unable To Leave." The year concluded with continued success for major acts like SS501 and 2PM, before Girls' Generation reclaimed the spotlight with "Gee" to close out the year.
| Artist | Song Title |
|---|---|
| Baek Ji-young | "Like Being Hit by a Bullet" |
| Girls' Generation | "Gee" / "Genie" |
| Davichi | "8282" / "Women's Generation" |
| Super Junior | "Sorry, Sorry" |
| Son Dam-bi | "Saturday Night" |
| Shinee | "Juliette" / "Ring Ding Dong" |
| 2PM | "Again & Again" / "I Hate You" / "Heartbeat" |
| 2NE1 | "I Don't Care" |
| Brown Eyed Girls | "Abracadabra" |
| G-Dragon | "Heartbreaker" |
| Kim Tae-woo | "Love Rain" |
| Leessang | "Girl Unable To Break Up, Boy Unable To Leave" |
| SS501 | "Love Like This" |
Full 2009 Chart History
Below is the detailed weekly breakdown of the winners for the 2009 broadcast year:
- January 2: Baek Ji-young – "Like Being Hit by a Bullet"
- January 16: Girls' Generation – "Gee"
- March 20: Davichi – "8282"
- March 27: Super Junior – "Sorry, Sorry"
- April 10: Son Dam-bi – "Saturday Night"
- April 24: Super Junior – "Sorry, Sorry"
- May 22: "It's You"
- May 29: Davichi (with Ji-yeon & SeeYa) – "Women's Generation"
- June 5: Shinee – "Juliette"
- June 12: 2PM – "Again & Again"
- June 19: Shinee – "Juliette"
- June 26: Girls' Generation – "Gee"
- July 3: 2PM – "I Hate You"
- July 10: Girls' Generation – "Genie"
- July 17: 2NE1 – "I Don't Care"
- August 21: Brown Eyed Girls – "Abracadabra"
- August 28: G-Dragon – "Heartbreaker"
- October 2: Kim Tae-woo – "Love Rain"
- October 23: Leessang – "Girl Unable To Break Up, Boy Unable To Leave"
- October 30: Shinee – "Ring Ding Dong"
- November 13: SS501 – "Love Like This"
- November 27: 2PM – "Heartbeat"
- December 25: Girls' Generation – "Gee"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Music Bank Chart?
The Music Bank Chart is a weekly record chart used by the South Korean KBS television program Music Bank to determine the most successful single in the country during its live broadcast.
How many artists won first place in 2009?
In 2009, a total of 13 different music acts were awarded first-place trophies.
Which song achieved multiple number one rankings in 2009?
Several songs saw repeated success, most notably Girls' Generation's "Gee," which appeared at the top of the chart multiple times throughout the year.
Who was the most successful artist of 2009 according to the year-end summary?
Girls' Generation's "Gee" was recognized as the 2009 Music Bank MVP during the year-end wrap-up.
Did all weeks in 2009 have a winner?
No, there were certain periods where no show was held or no winner was announced, such as in early January and various weeks in late summer and autumn.