Seenroot
| Company type | Musical duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Parent | Mun Hwa In (sub-label of Kakao M) |
Seenroot () was a musical duo from South Korea affiliated with Mun Hwa In, an indie sub-label under Kakao M. Their initial mini-album debuted in 2015. The track "Sweet Heart," which served as the lead single, gained notable popularity two years later when a broadcast jockey performed it during a live streaming session, turning it into a viral sensation. This surge in attention helped the song reach number 13 on the national Gaon Digital Chart, accumulating close to 1.3 million downloads by late 2017.
History
Shin Hyun-hee, who originally studied fashion design, taught herself to play the acoustic guitar through YouTube lessons and performed locally in Daegu. There, she encountered Kim Root, a jazz major with aspirations to create a jazz group. Captivated by Shin’s vocal talent, Kim proposed forming a band together.
Their debut track, "Comfortable Song," was featured on the compilation album Between the Cafes Vol.2 (2013), which showcased emerging acoustic indie artists. On April 4, 2014, they released their first single "Cap Song," followed by more than 200 live shows and festival appearances within ten months. Their self-titled debut mini-album was launched on February 26, 2015, with "Sweet Heart" as the lead single, recognized for its bright and refreshing vibe. The duo’s inaugural studio album, Seenroot's Wonderland, came out on June 15, 2016.
In January 2017, a live rendition of "Sweet Heart" by AfreecaTV broadcast jockey Kkotnim went viral across social media platforms, causing the song to ascend South Korean online music charts two years after its initial release. It debuted at number 34 on the national Gaon Digital Chart and eventually climbed to number 13. On July 11, 2018, Seenroot issued their mini-album The Color of Seenroot.
The pair parted ways in 2019 following the conclusion of their contracts.
Members
- Shin Hyun-hee – vocals, guitar
- Kim Root – bass, backing vocals
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaon Album Chart | |||
| Seenroot's Wonderland (Template:Korean) |
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58 |
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| Gaon Album Chart | |||
| Seenroot (Template:Korean) |
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| The Color of Seenroot |
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54 |
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Highest chart ranking | Sales (Downloads) |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaon Digital Chart | ||||
| "Cap Song" (Template:Korean) | 2014 | — | Found Tracks Vol.45 | |
| "Sweet Heart" (Template:Korean) | 2015 | 13 |
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Seenroot |
| "Wings of Desire (Acoustic)" (Template:Korean) | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Trust Me, Mom!" (Template:Korean) | — | Seenroot's Wonderland | ||
| "Secret Crush" (Template:Korean) | — | |||
| "Shouldn't Have Done That" (Template:Korean) | 2016 | — | ||
| "It's Meant to Be" (Template:Korean) | — | |||
| "He and Me" (Template:Korean) |
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| "YOLO" (Template:Korean) (featuring Long:D) |
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| "Diehard" (Template:Korean) |
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| "Everyone's Breath" (Template:Korean) (collaboration with Bye Bye Sea, Romantic Punch, Biuret, Super Kidd, April 2, Cold Cherry, Hash, Haze Moon Band, and T.A-Copy) |
2017 |
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| "Together" (Template:Korean) |
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| "Between Friends and Lovers" (Template:Korean) (collaboration with 015B) |
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Anthology | ||
| "Paradise" |
2018 |
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The Color of Seenroot |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Comfortable Song" (Template:Korean) | 2013 | Between the Cafes Vol.2 |
| "Mapo Terminal" (Template:Korean) | 2017 | Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend |
| "Cheer Up!" (Template:Korean) | Fever Music 2017 |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Soundtrack |
|---|---|---|
| "No Worry" | 2016 | My Fair Lady OST |
| "Roller Coaster" (Template:Korean) | 2017 | Good Manager OST |
| "Why You?" (Template:Korean) | Suspicious Partner OST | |
| "Soon Enough" (Template:Korean) | (Non-album single) | |
| "Kyung-ah's Day" (Template:Korean) | 2018 |