Crying Nut

Crying Nut is a South Korean indie rock band.

Biography

The members of Crying Nut had known each other since pre-school, and while in high school first got together as a band. When the group first formed they went through a string of band names including "Subway Spiders," "Spandax," and "Morning Glory," before finally deciding on Crying Nut. The band's name originated while the band members were in high school, and spent their bus fare on walnut cookies and therefore had to walk home.

After entering college in 1995, the group began playing at clubs in Seoul, most notablely Drug. Their 1998 debut album sold over 100,000 copies, setting a new record for South Korean independent rock albums. Their 1999 sophomore collection, Circus Magic Yoorangdan and their third offering, 하수연가 in 2001, both topped the 100,000 mark. In December 2002, they released their fourth studio album, 고물라디오.

In 2003, however, after their members were drafted into service(as most young Korean men eventually are), the group went on hiatus. The group completed their service in 2005, and in July of 2006 they released their fifth full length studio album, The Cow Of The OK Pasture.

Band Members

• Lee Sang-myon : Guitar
• Lee Sang-hyok : Drums
• Park Yun-shik : Vocals, Guitar
• Han Kyung-rock : Bass
• Kim In-soo : Accordion, keyboard

Discography

Albums

• [1999.05.??] Crying Nut
• [1999.11.??] 서커스 매직 유랑단 (Circus Magic Yoorangdan)
• [2001.06.??] 하수연가
• [2002.12.??] 고물라디오
• [2006.07.14] OK 목장의 젖소 (The Cow Of The OK Pasture)

Singles

• [2005.11.02] the Hero - 박주영송
• [2007.01.19] 안녕고래(Bye-Bye Whale)
• [2007.02.12] 좋지 아니한가

Live Albums

• [2003.06.??] Crying Nut Best Wild Wild Live

Compilation

• [1997.??.??] Smells Like Nirvana (Nirvana Tribute Album)
• [1999.??.??] 조선펑크 (Chosun Punk)
• [2002.07.23] Red Devil 2002 World Cup

Soundtracks

• [2000.10.??] 하면된다 OST (HamyunDwenda OST)

Split Albums

• [1996.??.??] Our Nation Volume 1 (Split Album With Yellow Kitchen)

Resources

Profile
KoME Artist File