Soumbalgwang (Korean: 소음발광) is a South Korean post-hardcore band consisting of members Kang Dong-soo, Kim Ki-tae, Kim Bo-kyeong and Kim Ki-young.[2] Since their formation in 2016, the band has released their studio albums, Fuze (도화선) (2020) and Happiness, Flower (기쁨, 꽃) (2021).[3]
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| Origin | Busan, South Korea |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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Career
editSoumbalgwang was established in Busan in 2016 and there have been many member replacements since its formation.[2] In 2019, they released an EP Huh (풋) inspired by the track name of the Onnine Ibalgwan's debut album Pigeon is a Rat in the Sky (비둘기는 하늘의 쥐),[4] and they released its studio album, Fuze (도화선), in 2020.
Their second studio album, Happiness, Flower (기쁨, 꽃)was released in 2021. The album was produced by Kim Byung-kyu, a guitarist of Korean rock band Say Sue Me.[2] In March 2022, they won the Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song at the Korean Music Awards.[5][6]
Discography
editStudio albums
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| Fuze (도화선; Dohwaseon) |
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| Happiness, Flower (기쁨, 꽃; Gibbeum, Ggot) |
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EP
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| Huh (풋; poot) |
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Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Korean Music Awards | Best Rock Album | Happiness, Flower | Won | [6] |
| Best Rock Song | Dance | Won | [5] |
References
edit- ^ "Soumbalgwang (소음발광) : Happiness, Flower". Korean Indie. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ a b c "(권익도의 밴드유랑)스펙트럼 넓은 펑크록, 소음발광 '기쁨, 꽃'". Newstomato. 2021-12-23. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ "부산 뮤지션 '소음발광', 한국대중음악상 2관왕 쾌거". Yonhap News (in Korean). 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ "방호정의 부산 힙스터 <31> 펑크(?)밴드 소음발광의 첫 번째 EP 앨범 '풋'". Kookje News (in Korean). 2019-03-18. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ a b "소음발광 '춤'". Korean Music Awards (in Korean). 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ a b "소음발광 [기쁨, 꽃]". Korean Music Awards (in Korean). 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-03-07.