Korean Hongdae rock scene coming back full force

While Korea is most known for its Kpop scene, it also has a big underground scene. From soft rock to punk and music influenced by Japanese Visual Kei and metal, it's all there. There just aren't many people who know about it. Now several of those popular underground rock bands are making their return with new music, whether it be singles or albums.

Be sure to check them out and let us know what you think!

Schizo
This long running group revealed their newest music video and single a few weeks back. While its music video featured popular actress Kim Okbin, the song itself had traces from F(x)'s "NU ABO". The group is celebrating their 10th anniversary with the release of this newest single "Bomb! Bomb! Bomb!".

Schizo released their debut album in 2003, "Dumbo Shit" and the follow up "Fight Against The World" three years later. They've also appeared on multiple compilations and have released various singles throughout the years.

Yellow Monsters
Rookie rock band Yellow Monsters will be releasing a new album later one. Even though the band just started out last year, they're already back with another full length album "Riot".

Deli Spice's drummer Cho Jaehyuk, My Aunt Mary's bassist Han Jinyoung and GumX make up the line-up of this new group.

Copy Machine
Ska Punk group Copy Machine will be releasing their first album in 4 years, "Merry Go Round". The group took the time to go to the army during their silence, and are now back again and geared up for a new release.

Takapi
"Neo Punk" rock group Takapi will also be releasing their newest album "The Restoration". The new album will hold the concept of a man "star" who wanders through the process of growth and his inner emotional state.

Takapi started out together with punk band Brain as the first generation of punk groups among Korea.

Every Single Day
Though the modern rock band has been around since 1999, the members don't even think about stopping. Every Single Day will be releasing their 5th album "Moment" sometime later this year.

The group also got in touch with drama viewers, as 2 of their songs, "Change" and "Falling" were part of the "My Princess" OST.

Pia
Most of the times labeled as Korea's national "emocore" band, Pia will be having a comeback after years of silence. The group revealed at the end of July that they'll be releasing a new album soon. Their added synth sound gives a new approach to the rock genre and will hopefully make many fans anticipate this new release.

Their last release, an EP called "Urban Explorer" was released in 2008. They have released 4 full albums and an EP, up to this day.

Deli Spice
Legendary Korean rock group Deli Spice will be making their long-awaited comeback this year with a stage on the upcoming Jisan Valley Rock Festival and a new release. The group is currently devoting most of their time to record and finish up the new release. The band, which has been around since 1997, is expected to release their newest album sometime later this year.

source:
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