Busker Busker

A "busker" is a musician who performs on the street, and Busker Busker simply repeats the word twice. The band is said to have started with the goal of building a street-performance culture. True to its name, the band's music carries the warm, friendly feel of street music.

Busker Busker became widely known after finishing as runner-up on Mnet's audition show Superstar K3 in 2011. The band's original songs and relaxed stage presence on the show drew a lot of attention. It then released its first full-length album in 2012 and began official activities.

Busker Busker debuted on March 29, 2012, with its first full-length album, led by the title track "Cherry Blossom Ending." Capturing the excitement of a spring day, the song became the band's signature. The debut album also includes several other tracks that show the band's gentle, heartfelt style.

Busker Busker is a three-piece band made up of Jang Beom-june, Kim Hyung-tae and Brad Moore. Jang handles vocals and guitar, Kim plays bass and sings backing vocals, and Brad plays drums. The simple, clean sound these three instruments create is a key part of the band's character.

Since its release in 2012, "Cherry Blossom Ending" has been known as a song that returns to people's playlists every spring. Its lyrics about the thrill of walking under cherry blossoms together and its bright guitar sound fit the season perfectly. In Korea, it is often talked about as a signature spring song.

"Yeosu Night Sea" from the first album and "If You Really Love Me" from 2012 are well-known songs. "Love, at First" from the 2013 second album was also widely loved. Many lyrics capture the mood of a season or a place, so the songs make a nice soundtrack for trips and walks.

Busker Busker's music is described as folk rock, soft rock and indie rock. Its signature is a relaxed sound built around acoustic guitar, paired with lyrics about everyday life. Thanks to the unpolished vocals, the songs feel friendly, almost as if a friend were singing right beside you.

Busker Busker won Album of the Year at the 2012 Melon Music Awards for its first full-length album. In 2013 the same album received Best Pop Album at the Korean Music Awards. For exact category names, please check each ceremony's official records.

Busker Busker has been on hiatus as a group since 2013. During this time the members have worked in their own fields, and Jang Beom-june has continued as a solo singer. For the latest news about the band or its members, each person's official channels are the most accurate source.

If you are new, start with "Cherry Blossom Ending," then move on to well-known songs like "Yeosu Night Sea" and "If You Really Love Me." After that, listen to "Love, at First" from the second album. This order lets you follow the band's short but memorable career in one sitting.