South Korea's EDM Scene and its Biggest Electronic Artists
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1.
DJ Soda
With millions of followers on her social media and shows all around the globe underneath her belt, super cute Hwang Sohee aka DJ Soda loves to interact with fans at her shows. What began as spinning vinyls for fun turned into a passion, despite the low demand for hip hop DJs. Known for taking part in a number of viral internet dances across her social media, DJ Soda, which in Korean can mean "DJ The Bull" is taking the world by storm with her party music.
Listen to DJ Soda do a mix for Diplo and Friends above!
2.
The Nod
Signed to Sony Music Korea, The Nod is a bass-booming, ear-deafening party in your earbuds. With his recent debut album released in March of this year, he has a number of original and remixed tracks. His remixes vary from artists such as Radiohead, Calvin Harris, Coldplay and more, displaying his versatile set of DJ skills. Based in Los Angeles and Seoul, The Nod is a staple for any big name EDM festival. His most recent release 'In The Summer' featured actress Lee Yoo-bi!
Listen to The Nod's original mix 'Turn Up' above!
3.
Justin Oh
Known for his Progressive House style, Armada Music artist Justin Oh was named #2 in Asia Future Picks in 2016 by MixMag x Beatport. He debuted in 2011 and is influenced by many global EDM artists such as Alesso, Avicii, Madeon, Tritonal, and Porter Robinson. Justin is a fan of K-Pop as well, stating Younha as his favorite singer!
Seem familiar? Well, if you've watched Produce 101, MAXIMITE is the DJ for some of the stages! The word MAXIMITE refers to a 'Maximite Microcomputer' and during his younger days, he spent a lot of time dancing in his crew called the Maximum Crew. Before his career as a full-time DJ, MAXIMITE dabbled in acting and modeling and even modeled for large brands such as Puma. At 22, he began as a party promoter and gained an interest in watching the DJ set the mood for the party, giving him the confidence to pursue a full-time gig as a DJ!
Listen to MAXIMITE ft. DJ Koo's mix of PICK ME, We Like To Party, and Don't Give Up above!
5.
Idiotape
Idiotape consists of three members: Dguru, the producer and DJ, ZeZe on synth, and DR on drums. The trio met in the Seoul club scene in 2010 and have stayed friends since. Influenced by Korean classic rock artists and well-known classic rock bands such as the Doors, Radiohead, and Metallica, Idiotape has created its own form of Electronica inspired by its love for rock 'n roll. Idiotape's name is a mix of the word 'idiot' and 'tape' as a nostalgic homage to their love four cassette tapes and analog. Idiotape has played a number of festivals such as Ultra Music Festival Korea and SXSW in America. They have also won the award for Best Dance and Electronic album at the Korean Music Awards.
Listen to Idiotape's Dystopian above!
6.
Raiden
Off Protocol Recordings, Raiden has played a number of huge EDM festivals such as Ultra Music Festival Miami, Ultra Music Festival Europe, Tomorrowland, and more with artists like Matisse and Sadko, Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, Zedd, Tiesto, DJ Snake, and others. A DJ resident at Octagon, one of the world's hottest nightclubs located in Gangnam, Raiden is a trained guitarist who studied abroad in Japan to hone in on his musical talents. He combines a rock 'n roll flavor to his electronic beats and has garnered attention from a global audience.
Listen to the last 30 minutes of Raiden's Ultra Music Festival Europe set above!
7.
Kago Pengchi
Kago Pengchi, otherwise known as Chungwon Ko specializes in funky trance music. His remixes often start slow and build into a enormously huge trance drop. A popular feature artist and producer, you may have inadvertently listened to Kago Pengchi's work when listening to 'Heartbeat' by Amber x Luna. He teamed up with Ferry Corsten to help create the instrumental for the track. Kago Pengchi is fairly quiet in social media, but he lets his remixes and original tracks speak for themselves.
Listen to Kago Pengchi's remix of Tiffany's 'I Just Wanna Dance' above!
8.
Glen Check
Glen Check, of Soundholic Entertainment is an electro, new-wave, indie band consisting of June-One Kim and Hyuk-Jun Kang. With one on vocals and guitar and the other on bass and synthesizers, the pair met in high school where they began to make music for fun. Both of Glen Check's albums have won awards for Best Dance/Electronic album and nominated for Rookie of the Year at the Korean Music Awards. Glen Check was also nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Song. Their latest release, 'Follow the White Rabbit' marks a shift in sound for Glen Check into a more lo-fi and relaxed vibe.
Listen to Glen Check's 'Follow the White Rabbit' above!
9.
KINGMCK
Minchan Kim aka KINGMCK is a house, techno and hip-hop DJ. Founder of the Deadend art collective and a resident DJ at Seoul's hottest nightclub, Cakeshop, KINGMCK gives representation to the underground sound and scene. KINGMCK is proving to be one of Korea's most influential rising DJs by supporting artists and labels like Boys Noize, 12th Planet, Mad Decent, Fool's Gold, and more. In fact, in 2014, KINGMCK ventured into the fashion world working with Kanye's creative director and founder of streetwear brand Off-White, Virgil Abloh. KINGMCK recently participated in MNET's DJ Tournament, 'Headliner', where Asia's best DJs faced off against each other. KINGMCK lasted until the finals where he scored two times the amount of points his opponents did.
Listen to KINGMCK perform on the finals of 'Headliner' above!
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