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K-Bands That Will Make You Rock Out
The world of Korean music is extremely diverse, with everything from popular pop to indie and R&B. However, while many are familiar with the hot-blooded dancing of boy and girl groups or the soulful singing of solo artists, the bands of Korean music are often overlooked. Rather than dancing while they sing, these groups choose to showcase their musical mastery by playing instruments while they perform and sing rather than relying solely on a backing track.
While these bands may be a departure from the traditional performers many are used to, be sure to give these groups a listen!
Day6
From left to right: Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon, Sungjin, Jae
With a wide range of songs, including everything from reggae-like tracks to soothing ballads, this group is shown to have a remarkable amount of talent that refuses to resolve itself to one genre. Debuting under JYP in 2015, the group has had a remarkable career, with multiple world tours and albums! The group consists of five members, including rhythm guitarist Sungjin, lead guitarist Jae, bassist Young K, keyboardist Wonpil, and drummer Dowoon. While they boast a wide range of song genres, Day6 is no stranger to epitomizing rock with head-banging songs like “Shoot Me,” “I Wait,” and “Sweet Chaos.”
The Rose
From left to right: Jahyeong, Hajoon, Dojoon, Woosung
The Rose is somehow able to consistently deliver powerful songs that explore the more emotional side of rock music. From the more melancholic vibes of their songs “Sorry” and “She’s In The Rain” to the energetic and uplifting tones of “Red,” the group does an amazing job of finding a mood that they want to reach and meeting it perfectly. The group debuted in 2017 and currently consists of electric guitarist Woosung, keyboardist and acoustic guitarist Dojoon, drummer Hajoon, and bassist Jaehyeong.
N.Flying
From left to right: Dongsung, Jaehyun, Seunghyub, Hwesung, Hun
While N.Flying began with Japanese performances in 2013, it wasn’t until 2015 that they actually had a Korean debut with their song “Awesome.” The track featured the group bearing a unique blend of hip-hop and rock, and the band’s endeavors since have shown that they’re still willing to explore the vast world of music. N.Flying saw a rise in popularity in 2019 with multiple awards, including Brand of the Year Awards’s “Idol Band of the Year.” The group currently includes rhythm guitar and pianist Seunghyub, lead guitarist Hun, drummer Jaehyun, vocalist Hwesung, and bassist Dongsung!
Fun Fact: N.Flying gained some notoriety in 2018 through utilizing potatoes as lightsticks for the comeback of their song “Hot Potato!”
HYUKOH
From top to bottom: Im Dong-gun, Im Hyun-je, Oh Hyuk, Lee In-woo
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