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Mnet’s M! Countdown is back with another episode of great performances and musical treats.

Besides the usual stages, there were comebacks for 5dolls and Lim Jeong Hee, while Jay Parkmade his debut as a solo artist. Meanwhile, INFINITE begun follow-up promotions.

It was a battle between last week’s winner f(x), Jay Park, and Park Bom for the #1 spot on M! Countdown today, and in the end, it was f(x) who managed to fend off the challengers and pick up their second consecutive #1 on the show! And unlike last week, the girls were present to collect their trophy.

Congratulations to f(x) on their win!

Songs that charted this week.

Today’s alternative chart featured a Pump It Up competition between Rainbow, 4minute and Dal Shabet plus a special appearance from CNBLUE (only the 4 were shown). Guess who won?

Other performers who stood on stage included A Pink, SISTAR19, Untouchable, Rainbow, U-Kiss, SpinEL, Yoon Gi Won, Kim Tae Woo, Go Eun, CNBLUE, 4minute, and Clover.

Check out their performances below!

Source: allkpop

After several thunderstorms in the past 2 years, “Giant Baby” Jay Park is finally bringing back the ‘Jay Effect’ on tonight’s Mnet M! Countdown stage for his debut solo album promotions!

Jay recently released a seven-track mini-album, “Take A Deeper Look” which is packed with a diverse range of genres from R&B to hip hop and dance, along with an impressive line-up of guests likeDavichi’s Kang Min Kyung, Dok2, and The Quiett.

Six out of the seven tracks were composed by him, and all seven feature his very own lyrics, all of which exemplify his growth as a singer-songwriter.

His title track, “Abandoned“, is an R&B track that goes back and forth from a high tension tempo and a quicker beat. Alongside the modern melody are lyrics of sorrow over lost love.

So hold your breath and watch him seize the stage with his improved charisma below!

Source: allkpop

INFINITE has made a comeback with their new digital single ‘Can U Smile (Broadcasting Ver.)‘ on this week’s “M! Countdown“.

The boys, who have emphasized their chicness and powerful synchronized choreography for ‘Come Back Again‘ and ‘BTD‘, maintained the romantic concept that they had for ‘Nothing’s Over‘.

The boys added their acoustic feel for ‘Can U Smile’ and showcased their sweet charms for the broadcast version of the song.

Composer Han Jae Ho and lyricist Kim Seung Soo, who are both known for producing all of INFINITE’s title tracks in the past, combined forces again for ‘Can U Smile’.

The two focused on changing the previous pop dance number to having more of an acoustic feel, making the song perfect for a hot summer’s day.

INFINITE, who debuted almost a year ago, unveiled the digital single to showcase their abilities as musicians, wanting a transition from being known as ‘idols who can only dance’.

The song captures the deep emotions of the boys, with its lingering melody and sad lyrics, such as “I can’t seem to hold on to you with only my heart“. This seems to be enough for INFINITE to make the transition from bright and powerful idols to real musicians.

Source: Daum Music via allkpop

‘Street diva’ Lim Jeong Hee has made a comeback on “M! Countdown” with her new mini album, having transformed into a ‘Golden Lady‘.

The singer had a successful comeback with ‘It Can’t Be Real‘ last September after years of hiatus. She recently showcased her untouchable singing talent in tvN’s “Opera Star 2011“, and was widely regarded to be K-pop’s greatest ‘opera diva’. Now Lim Jeong Hee has signaled her return as a ‘golden lady’, becoming a representative of the world’s beautiful and confident women.

‘Golden Lady’, the title song of her second mini album, combines rock and funk to create a whole new genre of hybrid hip-hop. Lim Jeong Hee’s powerful vocals are well captured in the song, with the lyrics portraying the confidence of beautiful women. The direct yet satisfying lyrics are sure to have female listeners nod their heads in agreement.

Source: Daum Music via allkpop

Co-Ed’s female sub-unit group, 5dolls, is back for another round of promotions after concluding their debut earlier this year.

The girls teamed up with hit composers Kim Kibum, Kang Jiwon, Shinsadong Tiger, and Choi Kyu Sang for a new club remix album, titled “Time to Play“, which was released on May 11th.

Comprised of a total of eight tracks, five of them are remixed versions from their debut album, “Charming Five Girls“, while also including an intro and two new songs, one of which is their title track, “Like This or That“, which is the work of Kim Kibum and Kang Jiwon (of SECRET’s “Madonna“, “Shy Boy“, “Magic“). It features an addictive bass sound and an electric guitar that gives an overall retro feel to the chorus.

Check out their comeback stage below!

Source: allkpop