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For the last several years, K-Pop has leading the charge in sandwich music, more so than any other country in the world. South Korean artists have both shaped and redefined the genre of Sandwich Rock.
So, in honor of the sandwich-loving K-Pop artists who created so many beautiful sandwich masterpieces over the past few years, here is our list of Top 10 K-Pop Sandwich Songs.
Top 10 K-Pop Songs About Sandwiches
| # | Song | Artist | Artist (Korean) | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamburger | Roku | 로쿠 | Hamburger | 2021 |
| 2 | Cuba Sandwich (쿠바 샌드위치) | Yoon Jong-shin (with Skull & Haha) | 윤종신 (with 스컬&하하) | Cuban Sandwich | 2015 |
| 3 | Cheeseburger Blues (치즈버거블루스) | Choi Hang-seok and Boogie Monster | 최항석과 부기몬스터 | Cheeseburger | 2021 |
| 4 | Hamburger Song | EXN (with lIlBOI) | 을씨년 (with 릴보이) | Hamburger | 2022 |
| 5 | Hamburger (햄버거) | Zzangdalla | 짱달라 | Hamburger | 2018 |
| 6 | Good Morning Sandwich Man (굿모닝 샌드위치 맨) | Peppertones | 페퍼톤스 | Sandwich | 2014 |
| 7 | Hotdog Dance | Hamster Powder Club | 스터 파우더 클럽 | Hotdog | 2021 |
| 8 | Cheeseburger | KISU (with JINHONG) | 기수 (with 진홍) | Cheeseburger | 2022 |
| 9 | Cheeseburger (치즈버거) | Vandy City | 반디시티 | Cheeseburger | 2022 |
| 10 | Hamburger and Coke (햄버거와 콜라) | Song G (with Mira) | 송지 (with 미라) | Hamburger | 2012 |
As you can see, there is an unbelievable stable of incredible K-Pop artists on that list. Let's take a look at each individual band/singer and song.
1. Hamburger by Roku (로쿠)
Every element of "Hamburger" is fundamentally perfect. You can feel Roku's heartbreak through every line in the song.
2. Cuba Sandwich by Yoon Jong-shin (with Skull & Haha)
The english name of the tune is "Cuban Sandwich", but it certainly sounds like they are singing "Cuba Sandwich". In any case, it's very original and teaches you how to make the sandwich too!
3. Cheeseburger Blues by Choi Hang-seok and Boogie Monster
There's no blues like the cheeseburger blues.
4. Hamburger Song by EXN (with lIlBOI)
The breakout Hamburger Song of 2022.
5. Hamburger by Zzangdalla
This group really needs to make more music. Maybe next time they can sing about a hotdog, or even a submarine sandwich!
6. Good Morning Sandwich Man by the Peppertones
The oldest song on our list, but definitely one of the best.
7. Hotdog Dance by the Hamster Powder Club
Definitely a Sandwich Rock classic! Whatever happened to these guys? We hope they come back and make more great music about sandwiches.
8. Cheeseburger by KISU (with JINHONG)
Some K-Pop fans love this song so much they made 1-hour loop videos on Youtube. These guys are making me fall in love with cheeseburgers all over again, as if it's my first time.
9. Cheeseburger by Vandy City
What is it with K-Pop's fascination with Cheeseburgers? This is the 3rd time a cheeseburger song made the list.
10. Hamburger and Coke by Song G (with Mara)
I really have a craving for fast food right now.
We really hope you enjoyed our walk down Sandwich Rock K-Pop memory lane. We will try to update this list as more songs come to our attention.
(Work in progress...)
Choi Yena (최예나) has catapulted into the K-Pop stratosphere and into the hearts of millions around the world. With recent hits such as Smiley, SmartPhone, and WithOrWithOut, Yena has exceeded all expectations from her solo debut.
In celebration of her emergence onto the K-Pop scene, we decided to do a retrospective of Yena's first two EPs. So, without further ado, here is a ranking of Yena's songs from her freshman year.
Top 10 Songs By Yena (최예나)
| # | Song | Artist | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WithOrWithOut | Yena (최예나) | 2022 |
| 2 | SMILEY (Ft. BIBI) | Yena (최예나) | 2022 |
| 3 | Make U Smile | Yena (최예나) | 2022 |
| 4 | Lemon-Aid | Yena (최예나) | 2022 |
| 5 | Hate Rodrigo (Ft. YUQI) | Yena (최예나) | 2023 |
| 6 | Wash Away | Yena (최예나) | 2023 |
| 7 | I Don't Care (cover) (ft. Lee Mu-jin) | Yena (최예나) | 2022 |
| 8 | U | Yena (최예나) | 2022 |
| 9 | Lxxk 2 U | Yena (최예나) | 2022 |
| 10 | Vacay | Yena (최예나) | 2022 |
Note: This is a work in progress and will be continually updated. (Updated 7/12/2023)
Yena Is A Quadruple Threat
To many K-Pop fanatics, Yena is considered to be a Triple Threat, which is a great dancer, singer, and actress, all rolled up into one. She is a "performer" in the truest sense of the word. Everytime she's up on stage, it's like watching a story unfold before our eyes, and it's flawless. Yena has mastered what it takes to be a superstar.
However, in our minds, Yena is more than a Triple Threat... she is a Quadruple Threat.
What is a Quadruple Threat you ask? That is someone who can dance, sing, act, and... is a virtuoso at eating giant sandwiches. Watching Yena munch away, bite after bite, it truly made her a legend in the world of Sandwich Rock. She's everything we look for in a K-Pop idol, she has it all.
Bonus Videos
All joking aside, we really think that Yena is amazing and look forward to more incredible music from her. And now, as an added bonus, here are three of our favorite Yena songs.
WithOrWithOut by Yena (최예나)
Is it only me, or is there a bit of a 2NE1 vibe going on? This definitely has a Generation 2.5 flavor and style to it... and that's pretty cool.
Make U Smile by Yena (최예나)
For some reason, this tune doesn't fare well when Yena sings it live. So, here is the original audio version. On a side note, sometimes we hear a small voice singing, "When you wish upon a star..." and "Somewhere over the rainbow..." in our heads.
SMILEY by Yena (최예나)
What else can you say? This song has everything a gamer and anime lover could hope for. Generation 4 is in full swing and we're just along for the ride.
We hope you enjoyed our list of Top 10 Yena Songs, and hope you can come back and enjoy more entertaining Sandwich Rock articles in the future!
Choi Yena (최예나) has taken the K-Pop World by storm, and is a galactic supernova of positive energy, which is reflective in two of her most popular singles, Smiley and WithOrWithOut. In some ways, she is reminiscent of other young female artists who also experienced quick trajectories to fame, such as Ariana Grande or Britney Spears.
In order to get a better understanding of who Yena is, we researched extensively and came up with the following list. As far as we can tell, according to the K-Pop Publicity Machine, these are the main reasons the world loves Yena (최예나).
Top 10 Reasons People Love Choi Yena (최예나)
| # | Reasons |
|---|---|
| 1 | She likes Giant Sandwiches |
| 2 | Smiley is one of Top 10 K-Pop Singles of 2022 |
| 3 | She is a galactic supernova of positive energy |
| 4 | Yena is a Triple Threat (dancer, singer, actress) |
| 5 | She appreciates her fans |
| 6 | Has her own catch phrases and mannerisms |
| 7 | Paid her dues through hard work and competition |
| 8 | She is naturally cute and bubbly |
| 9 | Shows appreciation for both family and friends |
| 10 | Yena covered previous K-Pop Generations songs |
Let's examine each item on our chart individually, and learn about what makes singer "Yena" one of the most beloved K-Pop singers in the world.
1. Yena Eats A Giant Sandwich
For us, the most impressive thing about Yena is the way she eats a sandwich. She doesn't hold anything back, and just chomps into it with no abandon. For this reason alone... Yena is our hero!!
2 - 4. Yena's "Smily" One Of Top 10 K-Pop Songs Of 2022
One thing about Yena, she really is a great entertainer, and it's fun to watch her perform. The energy and charisma she shows on both the screen and on stage is addicting. That's why we named the single "SMILEY" one of the Top 10 K-Pop Songs of 2022. (Currently, her song is listed at Number Eight.)
However, to be honest, Yena is our favorite singer of 2022 (she's our defintion of a "triple threat"). SMILEY and WithOrWithOut are the two songs we listen to the most. If this list was about the Top 10 K-Pop Performers of 2022, Yena (최예나) would easily be #1.
Article Link: Top 10 K-Pop Songs of 2022
SMILEY by Yena (최예나) Featuring BIBI
5. Yena Being Humble on M Countdown
M Countdown is the world's number one K-Pop Chart show, according to MWave's website. Since 2004, they have honored such artists as Big Bang, Rain, 2NE1, PSY, T-ara, Girls' Generation, BTS, and many other K-Pop legends.
So, when Yena won for the song "Smiley" on February 10, 2022, she was clearly overwhelmed on being added to that exclusive list. Moved so much, in fact, that she had difficulty performing the song after receiving the award. It's another reason why we appreciate her so much.
Yena's Emotional M Countdown Performance
6 - 10. Yena Is Naturally Talented And So Cute
Watch this video of Yena performing at Talent Compeitions, with her band mates in Iz*One, or just eating a giant sandwich.
Is there anything more cuter than this?
Those are reasons enough to enjoy Choi Yena's amazing energy and talent. The world is currently Yena's sandwich, all she has to do is take a bite!!
Bonus Songs
As a bonus, we've decided to add our three favorite songs by Yena (최예나). Instead of showing the Official Video versions, we've decided to display Yena's full talent by showing the Live versions instead.
WithOrWithOut by Yena
(최예나, WithOrWithOut)
SMILEY by Yena
(최예나 - 스마일리)
Shy Boy by YENA (Original song by Secret)
From M2's Relay Dance Again feature, Yena does a dance cover of Secret's song, Shy Boy.
The 4th Generation of K-Pop has created a wave of great music unlike any the world has ever seen. These new artists are responsible for creating such hits such as EXN's Hamburger Song, Roku's Hamburger, and Hamster Powder Club's Hot Dog Dance, three classics which will forever stand in the annals of Sandwich Rock history.
Sandwich Rock K-Pop Comparison
Every year, Last Sandwich will compile a Top 10 K-Pop Singles list, allowing us to see how the current Sandwich Rock K-Pop compares to the mainstream Fandom K-Pop. It's a fun exercise to see how this year's K-Pop sandwich songs stack up against the rest of mainstream K-Pop music.
Sandwich Song Tops List
So, after tallying up votes from our panel of judges, we were able to create our table of Top 10 K-Pop Songs for 2022. As it turns out, EXN's Hamburger Song was chosen as this year's top single, proving once again that Sandwich Rock reigns supreme.
In addition, we've also included three honorable mentions that just barely missed the cut. Check out this year's list below.
Top 10 K-Pop Songs Of 2022
| # | Title | Artist | Year | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamburger Song | EXN (을씨년) FT 릴보이 (lIlBOI) | 2022 | Sandwich Rock |
| 2 | Celeb | PSY | 2022 (2019) | Fandom |
| 3 | Heart Burn (열이올라요) | Sunmi (선미) | 2022 | Fandom |
| 4 | Hey Gabby! (안녕 개비!) | NMIXX | 2022 | Fandom |
| 5 | But You (너라는 이유) | iKON | 2022 | Fandom |
| 6 | Polaroid Love | ENHYPEN | 2022 | Fandom |
| 7 | Tomboy | (G)I-DLE | 2022 | Fandom |
| 8 | Smiley | YENA (최예나) | 2022 | Fandom |
| 9 | No Celestial | LE SSERAFIM | 2022 | Fandom |
| 10 | Still Life (봄여름가을겨울) | BIGBANG | 2022 | Fandom |
| 11 | Starlight | TAEIL (태일) | 2022 | Fandom |
| 12 | Thank You | Brave Girls (브레이브걸스) | 2022 | Fandom |
| 13 | DM | fromis_9 (프로미스나인) | 2022 | Fandom |
Let's examine each song individually below.
1. Hamburger Song by EXN (을씨년)
EXN (을씨년) and 릴보이 (lIlBOI) do an excellent job showing the conflict between good hamburger vs evil hamburger, and how heavily it weighs on their minds. In terms of music, the Hamburger Song currently stands on the Mount Rushmore of Sandwich Rock.
2. Celeb By PSY
Bae Suzy (배수지). That says it all.
3. Heart Burn (열이올라요) By Sunmi (선미)
After seeing this video, who hasn't tried to do the Island Dance? (At least, that's how we would describe it.) Yet, it's the talented song writing that really stood out. It's an incredible musicial work of art.
4. Hey Gabby! (안녕 개비!) By NMIXX
Meow, Meow. Every year, artists and bands try to capitalize on people's love of cats by writing cutesy kitty songs. Well, this is the breakout cute kitty song of the year.
5. But You (너라는 이유) by iKON
Rev up the engine, put the foot on the pedal, and just floor it! This is the perfect music for driving aimlessly at night.
6. Polaroid Love by ENHYPEN
Still learning about this band. But, it's really incredible music.
7. TOMBOY by (G)I-DLE
The heavy guitar base sound really makes and breaks this song. You can literally feel the fire and energy explode from the speakers, which is really... awesome.
8. SMILEY by Yena (최예나) Featuring BIBI
One thing about Yena, she really is a great entertainer, and it's fun to watch her perform. The energy and charisma she shows on both the screen and on stage is addicting.
Side Note: To be honest, Yena is our favorite singer of 2022 (she's our defintion of a "triple threat"). SMILEY and WithOrWithOut are the two songs we listen to the most. If this list was about the Top 10 K-Pop Performers of 2022, Yena (최예나) would easily be #1.
As a bonus, here is Yena (최예나) singing SMILEY live with her dance crew.
9. No Celestial by LE SSERAFIM
Just when you thought it was safe, another shark K-Pops up and chases the competition out of the water. Bad puns aside, we really love the energy of LE SSERAFIM's new album. And, while "No Celestial" is not the lead track, it's still the best.
10. Still Life (봄여름가을겨울) by BIGBANG
While we love this popular "mainstreak" (not a typo) K-Pop song that rocketed up the charts, it had a lot of great competition. However, we still find ourselves listening to it from time to time.
Honorable Mentions
11. Starlight by TAEIL (태일)
This singer has a great voice. Plus, it follows the traditional formula for Korean drama love songs, and TAEIL knows how to push all the right buttons.
12. Thank You by Brave Girls (브레이브걸스)
Another amazing dance tune for the clubs.
13. DM by fromis_9 (프로미스나인)
This may be the best K-Pop Girl Band dance single for 2022. Music is in the air, the lights are flashing, and you can practically feel that groovy-like atmosphere. Time to hit the dance floor everyone!
Korean artists EXN (을씨년) and lIlBOI (릴보이) recently released the best hamburger song of 2022, a funky number that encapluates the true essence of the Gen Z era, a true love-hate relationship between a girl and her hamburger.
Who Are They?
EXN (을씨년), born Joo Hee-won (주희원) is a South Korean rapper who debuted under Unusual Sound in 2021.11
Whiel Lil Boi (릴보이; stylized as lIlBOI), born Oh Seung-taek (오승택) is a South Korean rapper who debuted under GRDL as a member of Geeks in 2011. He later debuted as a solo artist in 2018.12
Hamburger Song
On the outside, the song itself sounds like an inner battle between a woman and her love of hamburgers. However, when you dive deeper into the lyrics, it becomes clear that it could represent any type of social connection, one where love and hate co-exist side by side. That's why the track is so relatable. Who hasn't experienced those kind of feelings and emotions at some point in life?
This song could easily be an anthem for all love-hate relationships, one that is shared by people of every identity, whether it's flesh and blood or just a burger. Yet, in all honesty, and partially due to our never-ending devotion for sandwiches both big and small, we truly hope her and the hamburger ride bilissfuly into the sunset together.
Sandwich is life. Sandwich is forever.
Regardless of its meaning, one thing is certain, it's easily the best Hamburger song of the year!
Hamburger Song by EXN (을씨년) (Feat. 릴보이 (lIlBOI))
Let's be honest, it's hard to place Sloppy Joe's in any specific category. They define themselves as upcomers in the New Wave Of Classic Rock, yet they cover songs by Paul Anka, Billy Ocean, and Tom Jones. This is not your typical Hard Rock Band.
However, while Sloppy Joe's pays homage to the classics, many of their best songs are original, fast-paced, day-tripping, high adrenaline rockers. Tracks such as Devil's Music, The Journey, and Mirror are so intense, they will set your speakers on fire.
In order to understand the range and depth of Sloppy Joe's music, Last Sandwich decided to rank the Top 25 Songs By Sloppy Joe's, and then display it in the chart below. We've also included a column which shows the original singer of each cover song.
Top 25 Songs By Sloppy Joe's (Band)
| # | Song | Artist | Year | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Means So Much | Sloppy Joe's | 2019 | |
| 2 | Eat Sloppy Joe's | Sloppy Joe's | 2016 | |
| 3 | The Journey | Sloppy Joe's | 2019 | |
| 4 | Diana | Sloppy Joe's | 2016 | Paul Anka 1957 |
| 5 | Right Decision | Sloppy Joe's | 2016 | |
| 6 | Devil's Music | Sloppy Joe's | 2019 | |
| 7 | Mirror | Sloppy Joe's | 2019 | |
| 8 | It's My Party | Sloppy Joe's | 2021 | Lesley Gore 1963 |
| 9 | Don't You Want Me | Sloppy Joe's | 2014 | The Human League 1981 |
| 10 | Love Really Hurts Without You | Sloppy Joe's | 2013 | Billy Ocean 1976 |
| 11 | Lonesome No.1 | Sloppy Joe's | 2016 | Don Gibson 1961 |
| 12 | Delilah | Sloppy Joe's | 2013 | Tom Jones 1968 |
| 13 | We Wish You a Merry Christmas | Sloppy Joe's | 2021 | Arthur Warrell 1935 |
| 14 | Sheena Is A Punkrocker | Sloppy Joe's | 2016 | Ramones 1977 |
| 15 | Some Broken Hearts Never Mend | Sloppy Joe's | 2013 | Don Williams 1977 |
| 16 | Make Some Noise | Sloppy Joe's | 2016 | |
| 17 | Save Your Soul | Sloppy Joe's | 2019 | |
| 18 | Hot Stuff | Sloppy Joe's | 2013 | Donna Summer 1979 |
| 19 | Don't Pay The Ferryman | Sloppy Joe's | 2019 | Chris de Burgh 1982 |
| 20 | Right Decisionn (Acoustic Version) | Sloppy Joe's | 2016 | |
| 21 | Without You | Sloppy Joe's | 2016 | Badfinger 1970 |
| 22 | These Bootsn Are Made For Walking | Sloppy Joe's | 2013 | Nancy Sinatra/Lee Hazlewood 1966 |
| 23 | Ups 'N Downs | Sloppy Joe's | 2019 | |
| 24 | Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You | Sloppy Joe's | 2013 | George Benson 1985 |
| 25 | Wall Of Sound | Sloppy Joe's | 2019 |
Latest Videos
The band's most recent album is titled "Devil's Music", and contains mostly hard rocking numbers set to max on the volume dial. However, one of the best songs is a power balled called "Means So Much".
Means So Much by Sloppy Joe's
One of Sloppy Joe's best covers is an amped up version of Don Gibson's Country Music Hit, "Lonesome Number One". A classic from 1961, you start to realize that Sloppy Joe's may be a rock band that even a Grandmother could love.
Lonesome No. 1 by Sloppy Joe's
Just for some comparison, please listen to Gibson's original Country Western version.
Lonesome Number One by Don Gibson (1961)
Another great cover, which sounds even better than the Don William's original, is Sloppy Joe's version of "Some Broken Hearts Never Mend".
Some Broken Hearts Never Mend by Sloppy Joe's (Germany)
We've included links to their most recent album below.