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EBS Hello Rookie Contest
''EBS Hello Rookie Contest'' () is a South Korean music competition aimed at discovering rookies, which began in 2007. The competition began as a project for rookies at The EBS space in 2007, and has been hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and co-hosted by the Korea Creative Content Agency and The EBS space since 2008. The two teams selected through video screening and public auditions every month have been introduced as "Hello Rookie of the Month (이 달의 헬로 루키)" on the stage of The EBS space, and application qualifications will be given to rookie musicians whose first album has been released for less than 2 years, or who have never released an album. EBS Hello Rookie Contest is considered an influential competition in the Korean independent music industry, the competition that sets the stage for rookie musicians to become famous. History 2007 Hello Rookie began in 2007, and the first year was a side program of The EBS space, where EBS's solo c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Educational Broadcasting System
Korea Educational Broadcasting System () or EBS is a South Korean educational public broadcaster and radio network covering South Korean territory, and the only major South Korean radio and television network without a separate regional service. Established as KBS 3, Seoul Animation Center and KBS Educational Radio in the 1980s, and became an independent corporation in 1990. EBS strives to supplement school education and promote lifelong education for everyone in Korea. Funding Though nominally a public broadcasting entity, EBS gets most of its yearly budget from advertisements and sales revenue. In 2012, 72.1% of its revenue came from textbook sales, publications and ad revenues on its TV Radio and internet platforms, while the rest came from TV license fees (EBS gets 3% of the total License Fee being collected by the Korean Broadcasting System) and government grants. Channels * EBS 1TV — EBS' main terrestrial channel for premium documentaries, preschool and youth p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiha & The Faces
Kiha & The Faces (Korean: 장기하와 얼굴들) was a South Korean indie rock band lead by singer Chang Kiha. The band debuted in 2008 with the single, "Cheap Coffee," and have since become one of South Korea's most popular and commercially successful indie rock bands. Members Former members * Chang Kiha - Vocals, Guitar * Lee Min-ki - Guitar * Jeong Jung-yeop - Bass guitar * Lee Jong-min - Keyboard * Yohei Hasegawa - Guitar * Jeon Il-jun - Drum * Mimi Sisters - Dance, Chorus * Kim Hyeon-ho - Drum Discography Studio albums Singles Awards and nominations Cyworld Digital Music Awards Golden Disc Awards Korean Music Awards Mnet Asian Music Awards Honors In 2012, Kiha & The Faces were given the South Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation for increasing public interest in indie music Independent music (also commonly known as indie music or simply indie) is music that is produced independently from commercial record labels or their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clazziquai Project
Clazziquai Project (Hangul: ), also known as Clazziquai, is a South Korean electropop band that combines several genres including electronic music, acid jazz and house. The band's first short unofficial albums were released online in 2001, spreading its music through words of "netizens," who positively received the band's music. They remained underground until the release of their first album ''Instant Pig'' in 2004, selling over 80,000 copies. Since then, their music has been used in shows, commercials, and films.Tak, Jin-hyunClazziquai, a new Hallyu Star"Sportainment", March 4, 2006. Clazziquai is known for their songs, "Be My Love" and "She Is", which were featured on the Korean drama '' My Lovely Samsoon'', with the former becoming the show's theme song. The band won an award at the MNET KM Music Video Festival for "Best Soundtrack", and has also been the most nominated band at the Korean Popular Music Awards II(2회), winning "Artist of the Year" and "Best Pop". They have con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crying Nut
Crying Nut () is a punk band from South Korea. They are often credited as being pioneers of the Korean punk and indie rock scenes. The group began performing in 1995 in the Hongdae club scene in Seoul. They released their debut album, ''Speed Up Losers,'' in 1998, selling over 100,000 copies. Crying Nut became a household name in South Korea following their performances at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The group has released eight full-length albums as of 2018. Joseon Punk In the 1990s, the Korean public was being exposed to many foreign musical styles for the first time, following new political freedom. The early punk bands including Crying Nut incorporated foreign genres in new and unusual ways, while still reflecting their inherent Koreanness. They branded themselves Chosun Punk (now romanized as Joseon Punk) in light of this duality. This tight-knit movement is credited with birthing independent music in Korea. Overseas tours Crying Nut has extensively toured outside of Korea, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bom Yeoreum Gaeul Kyeoul
Bom Yeoreum Gaeul Kyeoul (Hangul: 봄여름가을겨울; lit. Spring Summer Autumn Winter), also known as SSAW, was a jazz-rock fusion band from South Korea. SSAW debuted in 1988. It had the hit songs, "Bravo, My Life," and "Somebody's Dream." SSAW disbanded on December 28, 2018, following the death of member Tae-gwan. History 1980s In 1986, Jong Jin-sim, Tae-kwan Jeon, Jae-ha Yoo, and Ki-ho Jang formed a group named Bom Yeoreum Gaeul Kyeoul (meaning "spring, summer, fall, winter" in Korean) with Kim Hyun-sik. Jae-ha Yoo left the band, Seong-shik Park joined, and they released a record, ''Hyeon-shik Kim and Bom Yeo-reum Gaeul Kyeo-ul''. The album carries a song “Lonely afternoon,” composed by Jong-jin Kim. In 1988, Jong-jin Kim and Tae-kwan Jeon split off and released their first record, ''Bom Yeoreum Gaeul Kyeoul''. Three songs of the 10 were instrumental works. SSAW was the first group to make an instrumental work a title song in Korea. Other popular songs in this alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Koxx
The Koxx (Hangul: 칵스) is a South Korean indie rock band that formed in 2009. They are also involved in the production of k-pop songs. History In 2008, The Koxx got together and played a show for an end of the year party with friends. Afterwards they formed a band starting in 2009 and debuted on the reality show ''Hello Rookie''. They released their first EP, ''Enter'', on June 15, 2010. On June 15, 2011, The Koxx released their first studio album, ''Access OK''. At the end of the year, The Koxx held their first solo concert, ''Success OK'', and went on a tour in Japan, playing at clubs in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. The Koxx won the Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards#Discovery of the Year, "Discovery of the Year" Award on February 22, 2012 at the Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards. Beginning in 2012, the band began appearing on Korean Broadcasting System, KBS' reality show ''Top Band 2''. On June 26, 2012 they released their second EP, ''Bon Voyage''. The Koxx began hiatus in 2013 when many of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gate Flowers
Gate Flowers () is a South Korean hard rock band. The band currently consists of Park Geunhong, Yeom Seungshik, Lee Insan and Jeon Sangjin. Since their formation in 2005, the band has released the studio album ''Times'' (2012). Career Gate Flowers was formed in 2005 in Seoul, but disbanded in 2006, and reunited in 2008. In October 2009, they were honoured rookies on EBS Space. They released the EP ''Gate Flowers'' in 2010. In 2011, they won the Rookie of the Year award at the Korean Music Awards. They gained huge popularity when they appeared in Korean TV show Top Band in 2011. In 2012, they released their first studio album, ''Times''. And in 2013 they toured the UK. In 2014 they released the EP ''Neulcuen Baemn (늙은 뱀)'', and in 2015 they disbanded. In 2023, they announced their reunion with new members Lee Insan and Jeon Sangjin. They released a new single, ''All In''. They joined the lineup of the DMZ Peace Train Music Festival DMZ Peace Train Music Festival is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monni (band)
Monni () is a South Korean rock band signed to Modern Boy Entertainment. The quintet consists of Kim Sin-eui (vocals), Gong Tae-woo (guitar), Lee In-kyoung (bass), and Jung Hoon-tae (drums). The band formed in 2004 and they released their debut studio album ''First Day, Light'' the following year with their original drummer Song Ju-hwan. Following his departure from the band, Jung was recruited to take his place. The band released its second studio album ''This Moment'' in 2010. In celebration of their 10-year anniversary, they released a compilation entitled ''Monni 10th Anniversary Best Album Fix''. History Beginning in winter 2003, Kim Sin-eui, Lee In-kyoung, Song Ju-hwan, and a keyboardist began practicing collectively. Kim read the word "monni" () in a newspaper and "immediately felt that it fit the image of our band, because the simply truth is, we are all greedy for good music". He suggested the name to his bandmates, which they all found satisfactory. Monni was formally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Punch
Romantic Punch is a rock band based in South Korea, which currently has four members. The band was formed in July 2003 as a Christian indie band "WA★DISH" (Wash the Dishes) and changed its name to "Romantic Punch" in May 2009. They originally had five members, but, Park Hana (the group's bassist), who was on pregnancy leave at the time, left the group on March 9, 2015. No specific reason or explanation was given for her departure. Besides playing at various rock festivals, they perform their solo concert titled "Romantic Party" at regular intervals. Their fan club is expanding continuously and currently has more than ten thousand members. In 2014 they have staged more than 1000 street concerts in various locations and regions in Korea. Their management agency is "Queen Entertainment" based in Seoul, Korea. In January 2013, they signed a contract with "Kiss Entertainment" as their management office in Japan, but after 2013, the band have had no major activities in Japan. Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daybreak (band)
Daybreak (Hangul: 데이브레이크) is a South Korean band formed in 2007. They debuted on September 18, 2007, with ''Urban Life Style''. Daybreak are part of the lineup for the Grand Mint Festival 2020 which is scheduled to take place on October 24–25, 2020 at Olympic Park An Olympic Park is a sports campus for hosting the Olympic Games. Typically it contains the Olympic Stadium and the International Broadcast Centre. It may also contain the Olympic Village or some of the other sports venues, such as the aquatics ... in Seoul, South Korea. Members *Lee Won-suk (이원석) — Vocals *Jung Yu-jong (정유종) — Guitar *Kim Sun-il (김선일) — Bass *Kim Jang-won (김장원) — Keyboard *Hong Jun (홍준) — Drums (''Guest member'') Discography Studio albums Live albums Extended plays Singles Collaborations Soundtrack appearances References {{Authority control South Korean musical groups Musical groups from Seoul Musical groups established in 2007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apollo 18 (band)
Apollo 18 ( Hangul: 아폴로18) is a South Korean indie rock trio formed in June 2008 by Daeinn Kim (김대인), Hyunseok Choi (최현석), and Sangyun Lee (이상윤). Apollo 18 won the "Hello Rookie" prize for South Korea's most promising young act of 2009, and the "Rookie of the Year" award at the 2010 Korean Music Awards. History * 2008 - Formation * 2009 - edAlbum Release * 2009 - lueAlbum Release * 2009 - Pentaport Rock Festival * 2009 - Jisan Valley Rock Festival * 2009 - EBS Space Gong-Gam, Hello Rookie of August * 2009 - Best New Indie Musician selected by Korea Creative Content Agency (Kocca) * 2009 - Zankyo Record 5th ANNIVERSARY Festival * 2009 - 2009 EBS Hello Rookie Awards, Grand Prize * 2010 - edextended edition) & ioletAlbum Release * 2010 - Korean Music Award, Rookie Awad * 2010 - TV Show : invitation to the trance' exclusively at EBS Space Gong Gam * 2010 - Green Plugged Festival * 2010 - First Exclusive Concert in Korea 'No Human' * 2010 - Nationwide Tou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim C
Kim C ( ko, 김C, born November 15, 1971) is a South Korean singer from Hot Potato and an entertainer. Personal life He is divorced and has a daughter, named Kim Yu-ju (김유주, born 2004) and a son. He currently serves as a catcher of entertainment baseball club, Han (한, 恨). Moreover, he commentates several professional football matches as a maniatic perspective, when the national team plays, including 2006 World Cup and 2008 Beijing Olympics. Career During his early years as a Chuncheon High School student, he played baseball as an outfielder of the school's semi-professional team. After graduation, with strong suggestion from Korean pop singer, his friend Yoon Do-hyun (lead singer of '' YB''), and bassist Ko Beum-jun, he started his musical career in 1997, with a creation of a band called 'Hot Potato' (뜨거운 감자). His popularity has increased, since April 2006, he joined the guest of the Friday-night popular music variety programme, ''Yoon Do-hyun's Love Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
