The Freaks (band)
| Company type | Indie rock group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Defunct | 2013 |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Indie rock music |
The Freaks () was an indie rock group from South Korea that originated in 2009 and dissolved in 2013. Their discography includes a single studio album titled Let's Do Nothing (그래, 아무것도 하지 말자), released in 2011. Although their active period lasted only four years, they established themselves as a significant presence within the Hongdae indie music community. Following the band's breakup, its members became involved with other projects such as Parasol, Bluestream, and Bamshinsa.
Career
Formed in 2009 by musicians from Dunchon-dong, The Freaks' debut was postponed due to mandatory military duties. They quickly attracted notice with their performance at the 2009 Indie Music Festival. After securing a contract with Beatball Music, they launched the single Is It a Dream? (꿈이냐?).
Their 2011 album Let's Do Nothing was praised for its insightful portrayal of youth culture through the lens of indie rock. In 2012, while in the process of producing a follow-up album, they also took part in charity events, including a benefit concert for Lee Hyangik of The Finnn following a serious injury. The group unexpectedly ended activities in 2013. Subsequent to the split, Yoo Wanmoo and Lee Gyeonghwan continued performing with Bluestream, Jeong Wonjin became part of Parasol, and Song Siho founded Bam Shinsa.
Albums
- Let's Do Nothing (그래, 아무것도 하지 말자) (2011)
EPs
- Move / On a Fine Day (이사 / 화창한 날에) (2012)