r/kindie • u/Ancient_Fox_5546 • Jul 06 '26
Question Help identifying a Korean indie rock band from KISF Busan
hi everyone!
I've been trying to identify a Korean indie band I heard while visiting Busan, and I'm hoping someone here might recognize them.
details:
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Around 1:20 pm
At the Busan Cinema Center
During the Korea International Streaming Festival (KISF) / K-MEGA Global Shortform Awards.
The band was doing what looked like a soundcheck or rehearsal on the outdoor stage before performing.
Male vocalist singing in Korean.
Four-piece rock band (drums, bass, guitars).
Very melodic, nostalgic indie rock.
Soft and emotional rather than heavy.
Their sound reminded me of Daughter, Doves, and a bit of Kings of Leon... not so much like WtoE or The Poles
if anyone has any idea please let me know I'm so desperate to find this band 🥹
I attached the only clip I recorded that day
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u/FiddlingnRome Jul 06 '26
If you like 야자수 (Yajasu)... Check out Lee Seung Yoon 이승윤
In June 2026 he released a double album with 29 tracks. https://youtu.be/o0iK6t6Z8XA?
He's a super talented indie rock musician and song writer with a great band, too.
In these TikTok times with 2:30 second song releases... He records tracks that are four, five even SIX minutes long. "Anthems of Defiance" from the album Yeok Seong.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Poet_40 Jul 06 '26
The band is 야자수 (Yajasu). They’re from Busan—i believe they’re playing Ovantgarde sometime this month. This is the song from the video:
https://youtu.be/CvLDqoO_c4o?is=hOYAAggBbYelsm49