DickPunks

DickPunks
DickPunks busking in Hongdae, September 19, 2019
DickPunks busking in Hongdae, September 19, 2019
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresPop rock, alternative rock
Years active2006–present
Labels
Members
  • Taehyun
  • Hyunwoo
  • Jaeheung
  • Garam
Websitetnc-company.co.kr

DickPunks (Korean: 딕펑스) is a rock band based in South Korea, consisting of four members. The band was formed in November 2006, without a guitarist because the keyboard player, Hyunwoo, wanted the band to be considered a piano-driven ensemble. Hyunwoo formed the band by recruiting his friends as members.[1] The band has maintained the original line-up since its creation and is currently managed by the TNC Company.[2]

Though DickPunks was one of many bands in Hongdae, they were popular amongst their critics and often nicknamed "Hongdae Idol", despite not being such literally.[3][4] Wanting to expand their fan base, DickPunks decided to participate in Superstar K4. They finished the competition in second place in November 2012.[5]

All of the band's members are credited with composing and producing their music. In addition to their live performances, they also perform a separate choreographed act entitled the DICKPUNKSHOW.

  1. ^ "Dickpunks". Jpopasia.com. 30 April 2013. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  2. ^ "DickPunks Finds a New Home with TNC Company – Mwave". Kakao.mnet.com. 12 March 2013. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Ulala, producers of music, hope". The Korea Times. 30 October 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  4. ^ 딕펑스 "청춘은 지금..우리 음악도 실험 중이죠" (in Korean). Naver News. 29 April 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  5. ^ "Superstar K4 crowns a winner! – Mwave". Kakao.mnet.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.