DickPunks
Rock band based in South Korea
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DickPunks (Korean: 딕펑스), also known as DPNS, 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][unreliable source?] The band has maintained the original line-up since its creation and is currently managed by the TNC Company.[2]
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DickPunks busking in Hongdae, September 19, 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | DPNS |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Pop rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2006–present |
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| Website | tnc-company |
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 |
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| KOR [7] | |||
| 1st Album |
Track listing
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N/a | |
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
Sales |
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| KOR [7] | |||
| 1st EP |
Track listing
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N/a | |
| Viva Primavera |
Track listing
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4 |
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| Hello Goodbye |
Track listing
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8 |
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| 29, |
Track listing
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13 |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album | ||||
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| 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 |
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| "Show Me" (니가 보여) | — | 29, | |||||
| "Bicycle Man" | 2019 | — | Bicycle Man | ||||
|"—" denotes releases that did not chart. |
Collaborations
Soundtrack appearances
| Year | Title | Drama | Member(s) |
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| 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]