Korean Indie Rock

Korean indie rock is a vibrant and eclectic genre characterized by its blend of catchy melodies, driving rhythms, and introspective lyrics, often infused with elements of post-punk, shoegaze, and electronic music. Emerging in the late 1990s and gaining momentum in the 2010s, the genre thrived in Seoul's underground music scene, where bands began experimenting with Western influences and traditional Korean sounds. Defined by its lo-fi production, jangly guitars, and emotive vocals, Korean indie rock often explores themes of youth culture, social disillusionment, and nostalgia. Drawing from international indie rock and Korean folk traditions, the genre has carved out a unique sonic identity, distinguished by its raw energy, poetic lyrics, and genre-bending eclecticism, making it a significant force in contemporary Korean music.

Latest Korean Indie Rock Release
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<NOW> (English Deluxe)
Album - 16 Tracks - Released August 15, 2025
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  1. August 15, 2025
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    ECHO
    1 tracks
  17. December 25
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    30.5
    5 tracks
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    D
    1 tracks
  20. October 27
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    XYRUP
    7 tracks
  21. October 14
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    Ghost
    7 tracks
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  1. August 15, 2025
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  3. July 18
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  5. April 15
  6. November 26, 2024
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    30.5
    5 tracks
  7. October 27
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    XYRUP
    7 tracks
  8. August 12
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  10. July 29
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    Ghost
    7 tracks
  11. March 20
  12. January 6
  13. December 20, 2023
  14. October 11
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  17. August 25
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    Yonder
    5 tracks
  18. June 14
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    us
    6 tracks
  19. June 10
  20. May 17