'There's more to independent music than rebellion and using abusive language against society'.
The Hongdae area in western Seoul is home to many music lovers, especially those who enjoy underground music and live bands.
Two punk rock groups, Crying Nut and No Brain, made their debut in a Hongdae club called Drug. Crying Nut had its first performance in 1995 and No Brain, 1997.
Both groups are part of the first generations of independent music in Korea and although they started out as underground bands, the two are now acknowledged to be part of the mainstream.
Since their debuts, Crying Nut and No Brain have been rivals but this month the two will appear together at the WXY Summer Party Concert.
"People say we're radio stars", said Han Koung-rock, the Crying Nut bass guitarist. Lee Seong-woo, the vocalist for No Brain responded, "They want us [No Brain] to sing 'Let's Ride a Horse'."
The two were joking ― it was No Brain who starred in the film "Radio Star" (2006) and Cr...|
More