The Monotones (South Korean band)
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Cha Seung-woo, Park Hyeonjoon |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Rock music |
The Monotones () was a South Korean rock group established in 2012 by Cha Seung-woo, previously associated with No Brain and The Moonshiners, alongside Park Hyeonjoon from Pipi Band. Their only full-length album, Into the Night (2015), received the Best Rock Album award at the 2016 Korean Music Awards.
Career
The Monotones came together in late 2012 when Cha Seung-woo and Park Hyun-joon formed the band following the dissolution of Cha's former group. They initially added vocalist Kim Seyoung and drummer Choi Wookno to complete the lineup. After performing five shows, Kim departed due to health complications. Subsequently, the band brought in vocalist Hoon Jo through a demo audition process. During the production phase of their debut album, Park Hyeonjoon exited the band, with Ha Seonhyeong stepping in as his replacement.
Their 2015 release, Into the Night, was lauded by critic Lee Sooho of IZM as a standout Garage punk record. The album was nominated for both Album of the Year and Best Rock Album at the 2016 Korean Music Awards, ultimately winning in the Best Rock Album category.
In 2016, The Monotones issued the single End of the Summer (여름의 끝) and went on to open for prominent international artists such as Liam Gallagher and Foo Fighters during their South Korean tours in 2017.
A documentary film titled Into the Night was planned for release in 2018; however, this project was abandoned after members Choi Wookno and Ha Seonhyeong became embroiled in allegations related to a sex scandal, which precipitated the band's breakup. Following disbandment, Cha Seung-woo embarked on a solo career under the name Cha Cha, while Hoon Jo established a new band called Atom Music Heart.
Albums
- Into the Night (2015)
Singles
- "End of the Summer" (여름의 끝; 2016)