Romantic Punch
Romantic Punch | |
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Romantic Punch, 2012 Busan Rock Festival | |
Background information | |
Origin | South Korea South Korea |
Genres | Rock |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels |
Mnet Media Mirrorball Music |
Website | Cyworld Official Club Site |
Members |
In-hyuk(Vocal) Konchi(Guitar) Lazy(Guitar) Tricky(Drum) |
Past members | Hana(Bass) Cha Jehyeon(Drum) |
Romantic Punch is a rock band based in South Korea, consists of 4 members. In July 2003, the band was formed as a Christian indie band "WA★DISH" (Wash the Dishes), and changed the band name to "Romantic Punch" in May 2009. They were used to be consisted of 5 members, but due to a problem in member relationship, Park Hana (Bassist), who was in pregnancy leave, had left the group on March 9, 2015. There was no specific reason or explanation on this issue.
Besides playing in various rock festivals, they also play their solo concert titled "Romantic Party" at regular interval. Their fan club is expanding continuously and the number of membership is now beyond ten thousand.
Up to now they have been performing street concert more than 1000 times in various locations and regions in Korea.
Management Office is "Queen Entertainment" based in Seoul, Korea. In January 2013, they have signed a contract with "Kiss Entertainment" as their management office in Japan, but after 2013, there is no major activities in Japan.
Members
- In-hyuk (Full Name: 배인혁, Birthday:June 9th) - Vocal
- Konchi (Full Name: 강호윤, Birthday:November 30th) - Guitar
- Lazy (Full Name:권영환, Birthday:August 10th) - Guitar
- Tricky (Full Name:고용진, Birthday:March 11th) - Drum (2009-)
Discography
Album
- Midnight Cinderella (2010)
- Glam Slam (2013)
Mini-Album
- Bright Sunlight Day(햇살 밝은 날) (2004) - released album from "WA★DISH" age
- Saturday Night (Feb. 28, 2006) - released album from "WA★DISH" age
- Romantic Punch (2009)
- It's Yummy (2011)
- Silent Night (2012)
Award
- 2003 - MBC "Korea Music Festival" Amateur Rock Concert - 1st place
- 2011 - olle "Music Indie Award" Artist of the Month - Awarded
- 2011 - KB Year-End National Rock Festival Contest - Grand Prize
- 2012 - KBS2TV "Top Band Season 2" - 2nd Place
Live Performances
- 2009 to Present - Romantic Punch solo concert "Romantic Party" (53rd Romantic Party in May 2014)
- 2009 to Present - Street performance over 1000 times
- 2009 - 2009 Pentaport Rock Festival
- 2010 - 2010 Jisan Valley Rock Festival
- 2012 - 2012 Pentaport Rock Festival
- 2012 - Super Sonic 2012
- 2013 - Green Plugged 2013, 2013 Pentaport Rock Festival
Also playing in various music events
- In Japan, they had live performances in Okayama(2013) and Tokyo(2012、2013).
Major Tie-up
- 2009年 - SBS "Green Saver" - theme song
- 2012年 - NARUTO SD - theme song(*In Korea only)
- 2012年 - Mabikino - OST
- 2012年 - tvn drama "Flower Boys Next Door" OST "Ready-Merry-Go!"
Appearances and Media
- 2009 - EBS "Space Compathy"
- 2012 - KBS "Top Band Season 2"
- 2013 - KBS "7080 Concert", Mnet "MUST", etc.
- 2014 - MBC "SHOW CHAMPION"