10cm

The third band that I will be introducing is 10cm.
Genre: Indie

Brief Introduction
10cm is a band that consists of two members. 
They are named 10cm due to the 10cm height 
difference between two members. 
They play the percussion and guitar. 

Facts
- The two members have a 10cm height difference.
- Kwon Jung Yeol often do collaboration with other artists. 
- They are famous for their song Americano. 


Profile

Photo credits: http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/194889/20150422/10cm-okdal-concert-new-york-washington.htm

Members

Photo credits: http://es.drama.wikia.com/wiki/Kwon_Jung_Yeol
Name: Kwon Jeong Yeol 
Birthdate : 1 March 1983
Position: Main vocal, Percussion 
Height: 171cm

Photo credits: http://es.drama.wikia.com/wiki/Yoon_Chul_Jong
Name: Yoon Cheol Jong 
Birthdate: 23 April 1982 
Position: Vocal, Guitar, Tambourine 
Height: 181cm

Music video

Song: October rain
This melody of this song is sweet but 
gloomy as it tells us the feeling
of a person during a sudden rain shower.

In the music video, we can see 
the loneliness of the person and it is very sentimental as we listen to the song.

Songs recommendation
Americano
Nothing without you

Reason why I think they are unique:
1. They produce their own songs.
2. Their band name is memorable. 
3.The instruments they play. 
4. The style of their music.
5. The singer have a smoothing voice 
that people would enjoy.

More websites:
http://www.dkpopnews.net/2014/11/10cm-profile.html
More music videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5ENnDup4Uk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igg3iXp_9zQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzbvPKfLF2g (Kwon Jung yeol of 10cm with soyu)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxaERgTNwY (Leesang feat kwon jung yeol and Tasha)

Introducing dickpunks(band)

The band that I will be introducing is dickpunks.
Genre: Pop/Indie rock/punk rock

Brief Introduction
Dickpunks is a band consists of four friends that also took part in the music survival show competition called Super Star K4(season 4). 
They won second place/runner up. They wanted to expand their fan base through the show. 
Dickpunks is a band without any guitarist. 
Kim Hyunwoo the keyboard player wanted the band to be a piano-driven band.

Facts
- Dickpunks was formed in November 2006.
- They had their first official album in 2013. 
- They were very popular in Hongdae. 
- The band members remains the same since 2006. 

Profile

Photo credits: http://www.nautiljon.com/people/dickpunks.html

Members

Photo credits:  https://kpopinfo114.wordpress.com/male_artist_profiles/d/dickpunks-profile/

Name: Kim Taehyun

Birthdate: 11 March 1987

Position: Vocal

Photo credits:  https://kpopinfo114.wordpress.com/male_artist_profiles/d/dickpunks-profile/

Name: Kim Jaehyeung

Birthdate: 24 September 1987

Position:  Bass

Other talents: Plays the loop station

Photo credits:  https://kpopinfo114.wordpress.com/male_artist_profiles/d/dickpunks-profile/

Name: Kim Hyunwoo

Birthdate: 6 November 1987

Position: Keyboard 

Photo credits:  https://kpopinfo114.wordpress.com/male_artist_profiles/d/dickpunks-profile/

Name: Park Garam

Birthdate: 25 Jan 1988

Position: Drums

Music Video

Song : Let's play in the Han river (Latest song)
Music Video
The music video show us a performance by them near the Han river. 
It is very upbeat and fun.
They were able to get closer to their fans.

They showed us that the Han river can be a place where
we can relax during the summer.
I like how they show us the light sticks the audience were using
and the audience seem to be enjoying the performances.


Music Video

Song: Sunglasses
Music Video
The  Music video was very enjoyable because it showcase their personality. 
It was fun and people will dance while listening and watching the video.
It was very creative.  

I especially like it that everything is going backwards. I can't help 
but smile throughout the video because it was so funny.
I'm glad they showed their comical side.

Songs Recommendation:
Astigmatism (Album: Viva Primavera) 
Star  (Album: Viva Primavera) 
When I go to the pharmacy (Album: Viva Primavera) 
Viva Primavera
Fading 
New Yorker 
We young 

Reasons why I think they are unique:
1. Unusual band name, contrary to their music
2.They do not have a guitarist which is rare for a band.
3.They have a fun and likeable image.
4. Youths can relate to their songs
5.They compose and produce their own music.

More websites to visit:
http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/24187/dickpunks-wants-to-go-to-the-army-as-a-group

Performances/More Music Videos: 
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dickpunks+we+young (MV)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yy72uyZ_U (MV)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_-dPq99YhI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiIr_QTgPiU

More interviews:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk1yt3qA7AI   (Starts from 51:13)

Busker Busker

The first band I will be introducing is busker busker.

Genre: Indie rock/folk rock

Busker Busker
Brief introduction:
Busker busker isa group that is from a survival music show called Super Star K3. They were the runner-up of the competition. 
They were very popular in Hongdae. They entered competition to gain recoginition. Their music is very popular during the spring because people can relate to the lyrics.

Facts
- Busker busker was founded by Jang Beom Jun.
- Vision: To bring artistic cultural presence to street of korea
- Group was a loose formation before the competition.
- They kept rotating members. 
- The three joined the competition as they were the only 3 members who were available.

Profile

Photo credits: http://noisey.vice.com/blog/great-white-hope-how-bradley-ray-moore-accidentally-conquered-k-pop

Members

Photo credits: http://www.soompi.com/2015/05/04/busker-buskers-cherry-blossom-ending-brings-in-billions-of-won-in-royalties-every-spring/

Name: Jang Beom Jun
Birthdate: May 16 1989
Position: Leader, singer, guitarist 

Photo credits:http://superjuniorshop.com/star-profile-2/kpop-star-busker-busker-profile-superjuniorshop/
Name: Kim Hyungtae
Birthdate: December 21 1991
Positon: Bassist, Maknae

Photo credits:http://www.soompi.com/2013/10/07/brad-moore-of-busker-busker-reveals-all-about-superstar-k/

Name: Bradley Ray Moore
Birthdate: August  3 1984
Position: Drummer

Music video

Song: Cherry Blossom Ending 
Music Video
I like this music video because it was fun and exciting. 
They were running throughout the video and i felt it suits the theme spring as it shows that spring is the start where everything start to grow and bloom.

I love the animation too as it is very cute.
People will feel happier listening to their music when they are going through a tough time during the spring like the baseball players and cheerleaders and more who stopped to listen to them.  
It was very funny when they ran to the tree instead of the girl in the music video.

Link to lyrics: https://kkromanized.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/버스커-버스커busker-busker-벚꽃-엔딩cherry-blossom-ending-romanizedtranslated-lyrics/
Songs Recommendation:
Cherry Blossom Ending 
Love at first
Yeosu night sea 
First Love 
Cool girl

Reasons why I think they are unique :
1. They have a foreigner as a member.
2 .Their style of music is very different from other bands,very refreshing.
3. They overcome prejudices about them.
4. Busker busker do what they love and not care about what other people think.
5. They overcome many challenges to get where they are. 

More websites to know about their background story:
http://www.psmag.com/books-and-culture/busker-superstar-k3-korea-pop-brad-moore-51399
http://noisey.vice.com/blog/great-white-hope-how-bradley-ray-moore-accidentally-conquered-k-pop
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/181892/20150309/busker-busker-cherry-blossom-ending-zombie-song.htm