YB (band)

YB
Background information
OriginSouth Korea
GenresRock
Years active1996–present
LabelsDEE Company
Universal Music Group Korea
MembersYoon Do-hyun
Heo Jun
Kim Jin-won
Park Tae-hee
Scott Hellowell
Websiteybrock.com

YB, formerly known as Yoon Do-hyun Band (Korean윤도현밴드), is a South Korean rock band. Formed in 1996, the band consists of Yoon Do-hyun (lead vocals, keyboard, guitar), Heo Jun (guitar, keyboard), Kim Jin-won (drums), Park Tae-hee (bass guitar) and Scott Hellowell (guitar). YB rose to major popularity and success during the 2002 World Cup, and once again in 2011 through appearing in the Korean TV show I Am a Singer. They have performed across the world and regularly headline major rock festivals in South Korea.[1]

The band has released nine full-length studio albums and numerous other releases and live albums.[2] Their music style is primarily influenced by classic rock with elements of modern rock, also combined with a contemporary Korean cultural identity. YB is widely known for their explosive and dynamic live performances, and a resonant directness in vocal style and songwriting. YB has won the "Best Music" award from Korea's three main broadcast stations KBS, MBC and SBS, and in 2011 won the "Mnet Specialized Award" at the Mnet Asian Music Awards.

  1. ^ Kim, Jae-heun (October 13, 2015). "YB Band to perform 20th anniversary concerts". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  2. ^ Won, Ho-jung (October 19, 2015). "Herald Review: YB celebrates 20 years". The Korea Herald. Retrieved October 22, 2015.