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The lineup originally consisted of Jung Yong-hwa (leader, guitar, main vocals, rap), Lee Jong-hyun (guitar, vocals), Kang Min-hyuk (drums), and Kwon Kwang-jin (bass), and they released their debut Japanese mini-album Now or Never in 2009.
Here's the greatest Korean rock bands of all time featuring artists like Kim Jae-Joong, Day6, B.A.P and more! “OUTCAST” is a perfect example of it; with a bass and guitar riff that builds right up to the groovy chorus adorned with distortions and organ.
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In 1962, Shin Jung-hyeon formed the first Korean rock band, Add4. Out of all their songs however, it’s the hauntingly beautiful “TOMBOY” that truly gets you. Psychedelic rockers Guckkasten have been a staple in the South Korean experimental scene since their inception in 2007. The track gives off the vibes of the likes of Duran Duran with just a hint of modernity, such as the The 1975.
Not only do their music style make them stand out from other girl bands, but their fierce attitudes and bold fashion choices has created a different side to K-Pop. Bringing the influences of good ol’ blues rock and roll, South Club brings back a flavour that seems to be forgotten by the many layers of time.
Keeping in their playful nature, the song has a curious one line where member Jaehyun yells out in shock, “Songs to check out: “The Real”, “Rooftop”, “Like A Flower”As we descend to the more indie side of Korean rock bands, it’s almost impossible to not mention this group. CNBLUE (Korean: 씨엔블루) is a South Korean pop rock band formed in 2009. A common misconception when it comes to Korean music is that one is limited to the option of only K-pop. Hyukoh feels like an enigma; they’re in a league and genre of their own. The band shot to fame after appearing on the South Korean television show Infinite Challenge and are known for their effortless genre-blending, powerful music videos and raw lyricism. Recently the five piece set tackled an 80s synth pop concept with “Days Gone By”, giving us a shot of nostalgia complete with their classic-rocker do. Songs to check out: “Queen of Diamonds”, “Everything”, “Who Do You Love”Out of all these six bands, do you see any familiar names? With a sound that has the likes of soft rock ballads to pop punk anthems, Day6 seems to be the gift that keeps on giving. In contrast to traditional K-pop bands, CNBLUE fuses rock with lighter pop melodies to give their songs an upbeat rhythm. This browser doesn't support Spotify Web Player.
From the kooky fashion to the eyeliner, South Club reminds us of what it’s like to be punk in the early days— but with just a tang of their own seasoning. Songs to check out: “I’m Serious”, “Hunt”, “I Need Somebody”FNC Entertainment’s quirky rap-rock band is probably not what one would expect at first glance.
It’s in how human they come across that makes them such a standout band. (We’re absolutely loving that mullet on Young K!) With hopes to keep hold on to happy memories, although that’s all they’ll ever be; “Days Gone By” is a bittersweet anthem.
If laid back, chill rock music is more of your scene— The Black Skirts are definitely the answer to your question. The band seemed to have mastered the ability of capturing the sound of what it feels to be so relaxed that you feel yourself physically melting, then transdencing into a higher place. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a year of more K-rock gigs in KL!
From korean groups to korean metal bands, k-rock includes a huge array of different styles and sounds. Their airy and almost psychedelic sound seem to have the function of making every moment a less stressful one. Listen to KOREAN ROCK | K-POP ROCK BANDS in full in the Spotify appListen to all your favourite artists on any device for free or try the Premium trial.LET'S ROCK! No doubt talented, their choices of playing it safe with seemingly repetitive sounds have honestly got us bored. This list is designed to let the fans of Korean rock separate the absolute best Korean bands and artists from all of the rest. Listen on Spotify: LET'S ROCK! Island are classic examples of the genre. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete.One of the more popular Korean rock bands right now, Day6 have steadily risen towards the light of fame. While there are plenty of great Korean rock artists, when it comes down to it some are just better than others. From korean groups to korean metal bands, k-rock includes a huge array of different styles and sounds. Songs to check out: “Comes and Goes”, “Leather Jacket”, “Graduation”When Nam Taehyun announced his departure from WINNER, many hearts were broken from the news alone. Perhaps the most notable single by them would be “BABY”, the Brit pop track which builds you up for a non existent chorus break.
One of the more popular Korean rock bands right now, Day6 have steadily risen towards the light of fame. Probably one of the biggest rock acts of South Korea, Hyukoh are known for their cinematic and often melancholic indie sound. From their strong debut of “Sorry” to “I.L.Y.”, we see the full extent of the gorgeous vocals when crooning on songs about heartbreak.Songs to check out: “Sorry”, “I.L.Y.”, “She’s In The Rain”Our resident K-pop queen is conquering the world, one emotional support K-pop boy at a time.Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. However, good things come to those who wait. Soon after, other Korean rock bands, referred to as "Group Sound" musicians, emerged, including HE6, K'okkiri Brothers, and Key Boys, who are best known for their hit …