Leenalchi

Leenalchi

Leenalchi

South Korean pansori pop band

Leenalchi (Korean: 이날치) is a South Korean pansori pop band formed in 2019.

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Members

The band has a unique lineup, with two female and one male traditional Korean singers, two bassists and a drummer. The traditional singers are graduates of Seoul National University's traditional music department.[1] Bassist Jang Young-gyu scored the films "The Wailing" (2016) and "Train to Busan" (2016) and played bass for SsingSsing. Fellow bassist Jeong Jung-yeop previously played bass for Kiha and the Faces. Drummer Lee Chul-hee was also drummer for SsingSsing. The band is named after Lee Nal-chi, a pansori master and jultagi performer of the 1880s. All members participate in coming up with a song in a rhythmic way, "like a Wikipedia article written by many contributors".[2] The band members met during a 2018 performance of "Dragon King" at the Asia Culture Center in Gwangju.[3]

Work

Their first album was influenced by the pansori play Sugungga.[4] The band released its track "Tiger is Coming" as a non-fungible token.[5]

Reception

The band has achieved considerable success, appearing in the Korea Tourism Organization "Feel the Rhythm of Korea" video series[6] promoting the cities of Seoul, Busan, Jeonju, Mokpo, Andong, Gangneung, and Incheon[7] and winning three prizes at the Korean Music Awards in 2021 for Musician of the Year, Best Modern Rock Song, and Best Jazz & Crossover Album.[8] Judges called it the "sexiest album of 2020".[9] The band frequently collaborates with Ambiguous Dance Company.[10]

Members

References

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    Shin, Yu-jin. "Excitement explodes in Seoul national university". Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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    Park, Ji-won (7 July 2020). "Leenalchi blends alternative pop, traditional pansori". The Korea Times. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
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    Kim, Ho-jeong (30 July 2020). "Breathing new life, and rhythm, into traditional Korean music". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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    Kang, Haeryung (13 July 2020). "Korean Pop, Away From The Hit Factories". NPR. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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    Yoon, Soyeon (25 June 2021). "Leenalchi to release 'Tiger is Coming' as an NFT". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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    "Tourism promotion videos featuring Leenalchi back with more Korean cities". Korea JoongAng Daily. Yonhap. 14 October 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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    "Sequel to Feel the Rhythm of Korea Revealed!". Korea Tourism Organization. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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    Lee, Minji (18 February 2021). "BTS, Leenalchi, Jeongmilla sweep prizes at Korean Music Awards". Yonhap. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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    Kim, Hoo-ran (26 February 2021). "Swift as a flying fish, Leenalchi breaks new ground". Korea Herald. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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    Byun, Hye-jin (26 May 2021). "Leenalchi, Ambiguous Dance Company return to LG Arts Center". Korea Herald. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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    "K-MUSIC 2023: LEENALCHI + JAMBINAI ⁠". KCCUK. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  12. [12]
    "안녕하세요. 이날치입니다. ⁠". Instagram. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
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