Part IV –
LeeSsang
I’ve looked
forward to writing about these guys since I saw them live over 6 months ago. It
was a split set between them and YB, and as a huge YB fan, that’s why I was
going.
Holy crap, did I
ever not see that coming.
Even Sunny, who
knew who they were even more than me, had no clue how awesome they were on
stage.
Unlike many
non-k-pop musicians, they are very well known, even if it isn’t for their
music. Kang Hee-gun, or Gary, is best known for his lovably goofy antics on SBS’s
“Running Man”. Gil Sung-june, or Gil, is known as the hapless lowest man on the
totem pole on “Infinity Challenge”.
They first came
to popularity in 2002 with the single “Rush” with frequent collaborator,
Jung-in. They followed it with “LeeSsang Blues” the next year.
Still they weren’t
widely recognized as Gary states they once were barred entrance to an awards
show they were meant to accept at. Cue sad trombone.
They hit the
mainstream scene in the next few years with more public appearances and eventually
signed with Jungle Entertainment, Tiger JK’s Label. Their single “Let’s Meet Now”,
feat. Jang Gi-ha and Faces became a common theme in Korean entertainment
programs (and my ringtone).
It seems they
now have made it to the peak of their career. For a time in 2012, the number
one spot in the Korean charts was being fought over by 3 of their own songs,
including “Hard to Be Humble” and “Someday”, feat. Yoon Do-hyun.
I’d expect more
in the future, as they define showmanship the second they take the stage, and
live shows is truly where they shine. This is one I’d have to recommend you to
experience for yourself.
A few more to
keep you interested:
Turned off the TV (Slightly dirty if you get the unedited version and translate it):
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