DickPunks
DickPunks (Korean: 딕펑스) is a rock band based in South Korea, consisting of four members. The band was formed in November 2006, without a guitarist because the keyboard player, Hyunwoo, wanted the band to be considered a piano-driven ensemble. Hyunwoo formed the band by recruiting his friends as members.[1] The band has maintained the original line-up since its creation and is currently managed by the TNC Company.[2]
| DickPunks | |
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|  DickPunks busking in Hongdae, September 19, 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea | 
| Genres | Pop rock, alternative rock | 
| Years active | 2006–present | 
| Labels | 
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| Website | tnc-company | 
| Members | 
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Though DickPunks was one of many bands in Hongdae, they were popular amongst their critics and often nicknamed "Hongdae Idol", despite not being such literally.[3][4] Wanting to expand their fan base, DickPunks decided to participate in Superstar K4. They finished the competition in second place in November 2012.[5]
All of the band's members are credited with composing and producing their music. In addition to their live performances, they also perform a separate choreographed act entitled the DICKPUNKSHOW.
Members
    
- Kim Tae-hyun (김태현) – Vocals[6]
- Kim Hyun-woo (김현우) – Keyboard
- Kim Jae-heung (김재흥) – Bass
- Park Ga-ram (박가람) – Drums
Discography
    
    Studio albums
    
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | 
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [7] | |||
| 1st Album | 
 Track listing 
 | N/A | |
Extended plays
    
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | 
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [7] | |||
| 1st EP | 
 Track listing 
 | N/A | |
| Viva Primavera | 
 Track listing 
 | 4 | 
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| Hello Goodbye | 
 Track listing 
 | 8 | 
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| 29, | 
 Track listing 
 | 13 | 
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Singles
    
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [11] | ||||
| "Viva Youth" (Viva청춘) | 2013 | 23 | Viva Primavera | |
| "Sunglass" (썬글라스) | 30 | Non-album single | ||
| "Hello Girlfriend" (안녕 여자친구) | 31 | Hello Goodbye | ||
| "Let's Play In The Han River" (한강에서 놀아요) | 2015 | — | Non-album single | |
| "We Young" (요즘젊은것들) feat. Microdot | — | |||
| "Show Me" (니가 보여) | — | 29, | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | ||||
Soundtrack appearances
    
| Year | Title | Drama | Member(s) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "This Is The Person" (이 사람이다) | Two Weeks OST | All | 
| 2014 | "Tears Fall" (눈물이 펑펑) | Angel Eyes OST | Taehyun | 
| 2015 | "My Heart Is That Way" (내맘이 그래요) | Beloved Eun-dong OST | Taehyun | 
| 2016 | "You Pour A Star" (별이 쏟아지는 너) | Cinderella with Four Knights OST | All | 
Compilations
    
| Year | Title | Album | 
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Woolung Island Twist" (울릉도 트위스트) | Superstar K4 | 
| "Red Dragonfly"(고추잠자리) | ||
| "Walk With Me" (같이 걸을까) | ||
| "Muzik" | ||
| "After The Play" (연극이 끝난후) | ||
| "Don't Leave" (떠나지마) | ||
| "Playing Something Memorable" (노는게 남는거야) | ||
| "Butterfly" (나비) | ||
| "Sing a Song" | ||
| "Aspirin" (아스피린) | ||
| "Run! My Friend" (달리자 내 친구야) | Red Devils – We Are The Reds | |
Awards
    
- 2012 – MNET "Superstar K Season 4" – 2nd place
Live performances
    
- 2008 to Present – DickPunks solo concert (11th DICKPUNKSHOW in MAY 2013)[12]
- 2007 to Present – Street performance over 1000 times
- 2012 – 2013 Pentaport Rock Festival
- 2011 – 2011 Green Plugged 2011
- 2012 – Superstar K4 Concert[13][14]
- 2011 – 2013 Pusan Rock Festival[15]
- 2013 – Green Plugged 2013[16]
- 2010 – MUSICAL "Looking for the CheerGirl"
- 2013 – Son Yeon-Jae gala show
Appearances and media
    
- 2012 – MNET "Superstar K" (season 4)
- 2013 – MNET "MUST"
- 2013 – MNET "MCOUNTDOWN"[17]
References
    
- "Dickpunks". Jpopasia.com. 30 April 2013. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- "DickPunks Finds a New Home with TNC Company – Mwave". Kakao.mnet.com. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- "Ulala, producers of music, hope". Koreatimes.co.kr. 30 October 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- 딕펑스 "청춘은 지금..우리 음악도 실험 중이죠" : 네이버 뉴스 (in Korean). News.naver.com. 29 April 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- "Superstar K4 crowns a winner! – Mwave". Kakao.mnet.com. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- "딕펑스 김태현 : 네이버 통합검색". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on 17 July 2021.
- "Gaon Album Chart" (in Korean). Archived from the original on 26 March 2015.
- "2013년 04월 (April 2013) Album Chart" (in Korean).
- "2013년 12월 (December 2013) Album Chart" (in Korean).
-  Cumulative Sales of 29, 
- "2015년 12월 (December 2015) Album Chart" (in Korean).
- "2016년 01월 (January 2016) Album Chart" (in Korean).
 
- "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Archived from the original on 9 March 2017.
- 기사입력 30 April 2013 11:14 (30 April 2013). "딕펑스 첫 단독 콘서트…3분만에 매진 밴드열풍-헤럴드경제". Biz.heraldcorp.com. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- "'SSK4's Roy Kim, Jung Joon Young, and DickPunks Flaunt their Sexy Legs – Mwave". Kakao.mnet.com. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- "CJ threatens chokehold on concert industry". Koreatimes.co.kr. 10 December 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- "Busan to host international rock festival". Koreatimes.co.kr. 2 August 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- "[REVIEW] Let's go green, "Green Plugged Seoul 2013" – Part 2TENASIA". Tenasia. 20 May 2013. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- "′Superstar K4′ to Take Over ′M Countdown′ Today – Mwave". Pds.maxmp3.co.kr. 2 May 2013. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.