Home-grown “Top Band” to Dive into K-Rock Battle in Japan

Korean indie rock band TOXIC members Kim Seulong (left) and Kim Jungwoo (right) pose together in the cover image of their first mini-album "First Bridge," released on October 12, 2012. [TnC Entertainment]

Korean rock band Nemesis memebers Ha Sebin (left), Jung Euyseok (second to left), Noh Seungho (center), Choi Sungwoo (second to right) and Jeon Kwiseung (right) pose together in white shirts for the cover photo of their third studio album "THE PIANO," dropped on August 23, 2011. [Poem Entertainment]

A string of Korean rock bands will rock out in Japan to spread their new sounds that attracted many local fans to KBS’ band competition show.Four KBS’ “Top Band” contestants and indie rock bands TOXIC, Nemesis, Broken Valentine, Romantic Punch and girl band LOVIS are set to bring the excitement to the Odaiba Zepp Diver City in Tokyo, Japan on November 25.Dubbed “K-Rock ‘Battle’ Live!! ～THE SOUND OF TOP BAND～,” the five Korean rock missionaries will give strong impressions to Japanese rock manias through their unique visual and music, an official from TOXIC’s agency TnC Entertainment told the magazine Monday.TOXIC, composed of Kim Jungwoo and Kim Seulong, is an indie rock duo won the first place on KBS “Top Band” last year. The singer-songwriters have recently released their first mini-album “First Bridge."Veteran rock band Nemesis is well-known for their dramatic and opera-styled songs with three records under their belt, including their first studio album “La Rose De Versailles” in 2005. The friends-to-band will rock out the Mercedes Benz Arena in Shanghai, China on December 2 with K-pop soloist G.NA.Broken Valentine and Romantic Punch, in the limelight after starring in “Top Band” and “Top Band 2,” respectively, are showing various activities with their distinctive sounds and styles, the former with strong sounds and manly look while the latter with funky rock tunes and witty outfits.※ Any copying, republication or redistribution of 10Asia's content is expressly prohibited without prior consent of 10Asia. Copyright infringement is subject to criminal and civil penalties.10 아시아 Reporter : Lee Hye Ji hjlee@10 아시아 Editor : Monica Suk monicasuk@<ⓒ즐거움의 공장 "10 아시아" (10.asiae.co.kr) 무단전재 배포금지>