About Korean rock
Korean rock is a music genre that emerged in South Korea. It is usually classed as a form of rock music and music of South Korea.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Day6 and Kim Jae-joong.
From Wikipedia
Korean rock (Korean: 한국 록) is rock music from South Korea. It has roots in American rock, which was imported to South Korea by U.S. soldiers fighting in the Korean War and stationing in U.S. military bases in South Korea after the war. Around the U.S. military bases, local musicians could have opportunities to learn American rock music and perform it on stage for U.S. soldiers. As a result, many Korean rock bands, called Vocal Bands or Group Sound, started their musical careers in the 1960s. Under the military administration in the 1970s, rock music and its subculture were classified as a depraved youth culture and restricted. After the Korean Fifth Republic, the censorship policies under the military government were abolished and rock music became a mainstream genre in South Korea until the end of the 1980s.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Korean rock.
Key artists
- Day6
- Kim Jae-joong
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Korean rock?
Korean rock is a music genre that emerged in South Korea. It is usually classed as a form of rock music and music of South Korea.
Where and when did Korean rock originate?
Korean rock originated in South Korea.
Who are famous Korean rock artists?
Day6 and Kim Jae-joong.