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'''No Brain''' is a South Korean punk rock band that first began performing in 1996. Originally part of Korea's homegrown underground punk movement, known as Chosun punk (조선펑크), in recent years the group has enjoyed mainstream sucess both with their music and their emerging acting and hosting careers.
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[[File:No Brain.jpg|thumb|400px|No Brain promoting ''[[High Tension|HIGH TENSION]]'' (2011)]]
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'''No Brain''' (노브레인) is a Korean punk rock band that first began performing in 1996. Originally part of Korea's homegrown underground punk movement, known as Chosun punk (조선펑크), in recent years the group has enjoyed mainstream success both with their music and their emerging acting and hosting careers.
  
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==Members==
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== Members ==
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* [[Lee Seongwoo]] (이성우) (Vocals)
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* [[Lee Seong Woo|BULLDAEGAL]] (Vocals)
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* [[Jeong Minjun]] (정민준) (Guitar)
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* [[Jeong Min Jun|VOVI]] (Guitar)
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* [[Jeong Jaehwan]] (정재환) (Bass)
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* [[Jeong Woo Young|BBOGLE]] (Bass)
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* [[Hwang Hyunseong]] (황현성) (Drums)
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* [[Hwang Hyun Seong|HYOONG_GA]] (Drums)
  
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===Former Members===
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=== Former Members ===
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* [[Cha Seungwoo]] (차승우) (Guitar)
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* [[Cha Seung Woo]] (Guitar)
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* [[Kim Jeongjun]] (김정준) (Bass)
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* [[Jeong Jae Hwan]] (Bass)
  
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==Information==
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== Information ==
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In October of 1996, No Brain first formed, and the band began playing in the Hongdae area of Seoul. The following year, the group released their first album, [[Our Nation Volume 2]], a split album with the group [[Weeper]]. The band recorded a video for the song "바다사나이" off of this album. In addition, they contributed a cover of [[Wikipedia:Lithium (song)|Lithium]] to the [[Wikipedia:Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] tribute album [[Smells Like Nirvana]] and several tracks to the Korean punk compilation [[Here We Stand]].
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In October of 1996, No Brain first formed, and the band began playing in the Hongdae area of Seoul. The following year, the group released their first album, ''[[Our Nation Volume 2]]'', a split album with the group [[Weeper]]. The band recorded a video for the song "[[Badasanai]]" off of this album. In addition, they contributed a cover of "[[Wikipedia:Lithium (Nirvana song)|Lithium]]" to the [[Wikipedia:Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] tribute album ''[[Smells Like Nirvana]]'' and several tracks to the Korean punk compilation ''[[Here We Stand]]''.
  
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In 1999, the group released a single called, [[Cheongchungushippal]]. A music video was created for this song, and the group ended up receiving an award at the 1999 [[m-net]] Music Video Award show in the indie category.
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In 1999, the group released a single called, "[[Cheongchungushippal]]." A music video was created for this song, and the group ended up receiving an award at the 1999 M-Net Music Video Awards show in the indie category.
  
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In 2000, bassist [[Jeong Jaehwan]] left the group in order to carry out his mandatory military service, but the group pressed on without him, releasing their first full length album, [[Cheongnyeonpokdomaengjinga]]. The album spawned several singles for which music videos were produced: 청년폭도 맹진가 and 성난젊음. In 2000 the group was again nominated in the indie category at the [[m-net]] Music Video Award Show. The same year the band dubbed itself the anti-[[Seo Taiji]] band and held a live event to commemorate the occasion.
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In 2000, bassist [[Jeong Jae Hwan]] left the group in order to carry out his mandatory military service, but the group pressed on without him, releasing their first full length album, ''[[cheongnyeonpokdomaengjinga]]''. The album spawned singles for which music videos were produced, the title track and "[[Seongnanjeormeum]]". In 2000 the group was again nominated in the indie category at the M-Net Music Video Awards show. The same year the band dubbed itself the anti-[[Seo Taiji]] band and held a live event to commemorate the occasion.
  
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April of 2001 found the group releasing a song for song cover of the [[Wikipedia:Sex Pistols|Sex Pistols]] album [[Wikipedia:Never Mind The Bollock Here's The Sex Pistols|Never Mind The Bollock Here's The Sex Pistols]], dubbed [[Never Mind The Sex Pistols Here's The No Brain]]. Several months later, the group released the album [[Viva No Brain]]. The group then performed at the 2001 Fuji Rock Festival in Japan. The group created something of international incident when [[Lee Seongwoo]], the lead singer of the group ripped up the Japanese Imperial flag while singing the Korean national anthem.<sup>[http://news.naver.com/news/read.php?mode=LSD&office_id=044&article_id=0000021630&section_id=108&menu_id=108]</sup>
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April of 2001 found the group releasing a song for song cover of the [[Wikipedia:Sex Pistols|Sex Pistols]] album ''[[Wikipedia:Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols|Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols]]'', dubbed ''[[Never Mind the Sex Pistols Here's the No Brain]].'' Several months later, the group released the album ''[[Viva No Brain]]'', and performed at the 2001 Fuji Rock Festival in Japan. The group created something of international incident when [[Lee Seongwoo]], the lead singer of the group ripped up the Japanese Imperial flag while singing the Korean national anthem.
  
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The band re-released [[Cheongchun 98 Remaster]] and contributed a track to the [[Red Devil 2002 World Cup]] album in 2002. The band also embarked on a national club tour in Korea and a tour of Japan. That same year, [[Cha Seungwoo]] left the group.
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The band released the mini-album ''[[Cheongchungusippal Remaster]]'' and contributed a track to the ''[[Red Devil 2002 World Cup]]'' album in 2002. The band also embarked on a national club tour in Korea and a tour of Japan. That same year, [[Cha Seung Woo]] left the group.
  
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The group recruited [[Jeong Minjun]], formerly of the bands [[Real Sshang Noms]] and [[Samchung]], and recorded the album [[Annyeong, Mary Poppins]] which was released in June of 2003. To promote the album the group appeared on numerous television music programs.
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The group recruited [[Jeong Min Jun]], formerly of the bands [[Real Sshang Noms]] and [[Samchung]], and recorded the album ''[[Annyeong, Mary Poppins]]'' which was released in June of 2003. To promote the album the group appeared on numerous television music programs.
  
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In December of 2004 the group released an EP called, [[Stand Up Again!]].
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In December of 2004 the group released a mini-album titled, ''[[Stand Up Again!]]''. November of 2005 saw the band release their fourth full length album, ''[[Boys, Be Ambitious]]''. The members of the band recorded the theme song for the [[KBS]] television program, "[[FC Shootdoli]]".
  
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November of 2005 saw the band release their fourth full length album, [[Boys, Be Ambitious]]. The members of the band recorded the theme song for the [[KBS]] television program FC슛돌이.
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In 2006, No brain once again recorded a song to commemorate the World Cup, and they released the single "[[Sorichyeora, Daehanminguk!]]" in May. In the fall of 2006, the group appeared in the film ''[[Radio Star]]'', portraying a garage band named ''East River''.
  
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In 2006, the band once again recorded a song to commemorate the World Cup, and they released the single [[Sorichyeora, Daehanminguk!]] in May. In the fall of 2006, the group appeared in the film [[Radio Star]], portraying a garage band named ''East River''.
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== Trivia ==
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==Trivia==
 
 
* The band claimed in an interview that the "No" in their name is not the English word, but rather the Romanization of the Chinese character 怒, which means anger.
 
* The band claimed in an interview that the "No" in their name is not the English word, but rather the Romanization of the Chinese character 怒, which means anger.
  
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==Discography==
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== Discography ==
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===Albums===
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=== Albums ===
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* [2000.07.??] [[Cheongnyeonpokdomaengjinga]] (청년폭도맹진가) (2CDs)
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* [2000.07.07] [[Cheongnyeonpokdomaengjinga]] (청년폭도맹진가)  
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* [2001.04.??] [[Never Mind The Sex Pistols Here's The No Brain]]
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* [2001.07.11] [[Viva No Brain]]
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* [2001.07.??] [[Viva No Brain]]
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* [2003.06.02] [[Annyeong, Mary Poppins]] (안녕, Mary Poppins)
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* [2003.06.??] [[Annyeong, Mary Poppins]] (안녕, Mary Poppins)
 
 
* [2005.11.10] [[Boys, Be Ambitious]]
 
* [2005.11.10] [[Boys, Be Ambitious]]
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* [2007.09.17] [[That's Youth]] (그것이 젊음)
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* [2007.09.17] [[Geugeosi Jeolmeum]] (그것이 젊음)
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* [2011.04.05] [[High Tension|HIGH TENSION]]
  
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===Singles===
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===Other Albums===
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* [1999.01.??] [[Cheongchungushippal]] (靑春九十八)
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* [1997.??.??] [[Our Nation Volume 2]] (Split album with [[Weeper]])
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* [2006.05.03] [[Sorichyeora, Daehanminguk!]] (소리쳐라, 대한민국!)
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* [2001.04.11] [[Never Mind the Sex Pistols Here's the No Brain]] ''(Cover Album)''
  
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===EPs===
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=== Mini-Albums ===
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* [2002.03.07] [[Cheongchun 98 Remaster]] (청춘 98 Remaster)
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* [2002.03.07] [[Cheongchungusippal Remaster]] (靑春九十八)
 
* [2004.12.02] [[Stand Up Again!]]
 
* [2004.12.02] [[Stand Up Again!]]
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* [2009.06.23] [[Absolutely Summer]]
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* [2011.12.02] [[Roxta Muzik X-Mas Present|ROXTA MUZIK X-MAS PRESENT]] (Split mini-album with [[Gogo Star]])
  
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===Compilations===
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=== Singles ===
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* [1997.??.??] [[Here We Stand]]
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* [1999.01.??] [[Cheongchungushippal]] (청춘구십팔)
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* [1997.??.??] [[Smells Like Nirvana]] (Nirvana Tribute Album)
 
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* [1999.??.??] [[3000 Punk]]
 
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* [2000.??.??] [[Christmas Punk CD]]
 
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* [2001.??.??] [[Christmas Punk CD 2|Christmas Punk CD #2]]
 
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* [2002.07.23] [[Red Devil 2002 World Cup]]
 
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* [2002.??.??] 문사단 합동음반
 
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* [2003.04.02] [[THE BLUE HEARTS Super Tribute]] ([[THE BLUE HEARTS]] Tribute Album)
 
  
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===Split Albums===
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===Digital Singles===
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* [1997.??.??] [[Our Nation Volume 2]] (Split Album With [[Weeper]])
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* [2006.02.23] [[FC Shootdoli]]
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* [2006.05.03] [[Sorichyeora, Daehanminguk!]] (소리쳐라, 대한민국!)
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* [2007.02.01] [[Let's Go]] <small>([[Kim George Han]] & '''No Brain''')</small>
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* [2009.01.09] [[Dragon Fighter]]
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* [2009.12.15] [[No Brain Christmas Single]] (노브레인 크리스마스 싱글)
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* [2010.05.17] [[Daehanui Jeonsadeuriyeo]] (대한의 전사들이여)
  
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===Soundtracks===
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=== Compilations/Collaborations ===
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* [2000.10.??] [[Hamyun Dwenda OST]] (하면된다)
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* [1997.09.23] [[Smells Like Nirvana]] ''(#6 Lithium)''
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* [2006.10.13] [[Radiostar OST]]
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* [1999.??.??] [[3000 Punk]] ''(#24 98'Seoul)''
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* [2000.11.01] [[Just Do It! OST]] ''(#4 Gaega Gaereul Meongneundoda)''
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* [2000.12.15] [[Christmas Punk CD]] ''(#2 Gippeuda Guju Osyeonne)''
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* [2001.12.25] [[Christmas Punk CD 2|Christmas Punk CD #2]] ''(#10 Jingle Bell Rock)''
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* [2002.03.06] [[Munhwasagidan Hapdongeumban Je 1 Ho]] ''(#13 Eollukjin Gitbal)''
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* [2002.07.19] [[Kkum Eun Irueojinda - Red Devil Bulgeunangma Gongsigeungwonaelbeom|Kkum★Eun Irueojinda - Red Devil Bulgeunangma Gongsigeungwonaelbeom]] ''(#7 Jingunga)''
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* [2003.04.02] [[The Blue Hearts Super Tribute|THE BLUE HEARTS Super Tribute]] ''(#10 Kimi no Tame)''
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* [2006.09.28] [[Radio Star OST]] ''(#7 Biwa Dangsin (No Brain ver.), #21 Areumdaun Gangsan)''
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* [2007.06.01] [[Park Hun Kyu's Overground Travel OST]] ''(#12 Neoneun Gyeolko Hollo Geotji Anha)''
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* [2008.01.28] [[Hong Gil Dong OST]] ''(#1 Kwaedo Hong Gil Dong)''
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* [2008.03.19] [[Bristol Expedition OST]] ''(#2 Dacheul Ollyeora)''
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* [2008.08.08] [[BIGBANG]] - [[Stand Up]] ''(#6 Oh My Friend (feat. '''No Brain'''))''
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* [2009.07.09] [[Friend, Our Legend OST]] ''(#6 RUN)''
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* [2009.07.13] [[Olympic Duet Song Festival]] ''(#4 DolBrain (Noh Hong Chul, '''No Brain''') - The Heat Gull)''
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* [2010.03.08] [[2010 Suwon Grand Bleu]] ''(#1 Naui Sarang Naui Suwon, #2 Suwonui Jeonsadeuriyeo)''
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* [2010.08.20] [[Into the K-League|Into the K-LEAGUE]] ''(#2 We are the one)''
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* [2011.12.07] [[Man of Honor OST]] ''(#5 My Love)''
  
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==External Links==
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== External Links ==
 
*[http://www.nobrainpunk.com/ Official Website]
 
*[http://www.nobrainpunk.com/ Official Website]
  
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[[Category:Groups]]
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[[Category:Korean Bands]]
 
[[Category:K-Rock]]
 
[[Category:K-Rock]]
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[[Category:K-Punk]]

Latest revision as of 15:29, 1 March 2013

No Brain promoting HIGH TENSION (2011)

No Brain (노브레인) is a Korean punk rock band that first began performing in 1996. Originally part of Korea's homegrown underground punk movement, known as Chosun punk (조선펑크), in recent years the group has enjoyed mainstream success both with their music and their emerging acting and hosting careers.

Members

Former Members

Information

In October of 1996, No Brain first formed, and the band began playing in the Hongdae area of Seoul. The following year, the group released their first album, Our Nation Volume 2, a split album with the group Weeper. The band recorded a video for the song "Badasanai" off of this album. In addition, they contributed a cover of "Lithium" to the Nirvana tribute album Smells Like Nirvana and several tracks to the Korean punk compilation Here We Stand.

In 1999, the group released a single called, "Cheongchungushippal." A music video was created for this song, and the group ended up receiving an award at the 1999 M-Net Music Video Awards show in the indie category.

In 2000, bassist Jeong Jae Hwan left the group in order to carry out his mandatory military service, but the group pressed on without him, releasing their first full length album, cheongnyeonpokdomaengjinga. The album spawned singles for which music videos were produced, the title track and "Seongnanjeormeum". In 2000 the group was again nominated in the indie category at the M-Net Music Video Awards show. The same year the band dubbed itself the anti-Seo Taiji band and held a live event to commemorate the occasion.

April of 2001 found the group releasing a song for song cover of the Sex Pistols album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, dubbed Never Mind the Sex Pistols Here's the No Brain. Several months later, the group released the album Viva No Brain, and performed at the 2001 Fuji Rock Festival in Japan. The group created something of international incident when Lee Seongwoo, the lead singer of the group ripped up the Japanese Imperial flag while singing the Korean national anthem.

The band released the mini-album Cheongchungusippal Remaster and contributed a track to the Red Devil 2002 World Cup album in 2002. The band also embarked on a national club tour in Korea and a tour of Japan. That same year, Cha Seung Woo left the group.

The group recruited Jeong Min Jun, formerly of the bands Real Sshang Noms and Samchung, and recorded the album Annyeong, Mary Poppins which was released in June of 2003. To promote the album the group appeared on numerous television music programs.

In December of 2004 the group released a mini-album titled, Stand Up Again!. November of 2005 saw the band release their fourth full length album, Boys, Be Ambitious. The members of the band recorded the theme song for the KBS television program, "FC Shootdoli".

In 2006, No brain once again recorded a song to commemorate the World Cup, and they released the single "Sorichyeora, Daehanminguk!" in May. In the fall of 2006, the group appeared in the film Radio Star, portraying a garage band named East River.

Trivia

  • The band claimed in an interview that the "No" in their name is not the English word, but rather the Romanization of the Chinese character 怒, which means anger.

Discography

Albums

Other Albums

Mini-Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

Compilations/Collaborations

External Links

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