Korean Music

Loveholic is South Korean modern rock group. Their song Shingiru was used as the ending theme to the Japanese anime Black Blood Brothers. They have participated in many soundtracks, and on October 11 , 2007, the singer and only female of the rock trio Loveholic, Hwang Ji-Sun, will leave the group. She was scheduled to leave after the band’s concerts on the 27th and 28th at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul. Guitarist Kang Hyeon-Min and bassist Lee Jae-Hak, who are busy producing other artists and directing film music, are also planning to release Loveholic’s 4th album. The group is deciding if they will find another permanent vocalist or if they will transform into a project group with different singers.

Yim Jae-Beom is a South Korean rock singer who originally started out in 1986 as the vocalist for Sinawi and eventually released solo albums of his own in 1991, 1997, 1998, 2000, and 2004. In 2005, he was disfigured in a bus accident and now lives in South Korea.

Cherry Filter was formed in 1997 with Cho Youjeen on vocals, Jojinbo on guitar, Yaenhead on bass, and Sonstar on drums. Cherry Filter’s music usually comprises of emotional ballads, punk rock, rave, and trance. Their song Romantic Cat was their break to fame, and is also the video below.

No Brain is a South Korean punk rock band composed of Lee Seongwoo on vocals, Jeong Minjun on guitar, Jeong Jaehwan on bass, and Hwang Hyunseong on drums. They recently recorded a song that was to be used in a KBS TV program, as well as appearing in the film Radio Star. The video below is of No Brain doing a cover of Fin.K.L’s song To My Boyfriend.

Seo Taiji is a South Korean singer and musician as well as one of the most prominent and influential cultural icons in Korea. His popularity in Korea during the 1990s was comparable to that of Michael Jackson back in the 80’s. He has his own website which anyone can visit for more updates and information.

Previously a four member band, the presently three member South Korean rock group was formed back in 2004. The name TRAX stands for “recording tracks” and also the first letter of each member’s stage name. The group’s first concert was on July 26, 2004 and now currently works as a threesome with support drummers.

TVXQ is an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi, roughly translated to “Rising Gods of the East,” is a boy band composed of five members. These members, Hero JaeJoong, U-Know Yunho, Micky Yoochun, Xiah Junsu, and Max Changmin are between the ages of 19-21 and can all sing, dance, do a cappella, and act. Since their debut in 2003 in one of BoA’s shows, the band has released various singles and performed in shows and concerts in Asia.

This song is Rock meets the NSYNC. Check it out.