JANNABI

Jannabi (Korean: 잔나비; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean indie rock band that was formed in 2012 and debuted in 2014 under the independent record label Peponi Music, whose core membership consisted of vocalist Choi Jung-hoon and guitarist Kim Do-hyung. Originally a quintet, the duo has expanded to include session musicians at present. They are recognized for their live performances and self-produced songs infused with Korean lyricism. Though their sound has diversified throughout their career, their music is characterized by a fusion of pop, classical music elements, and nostalgic overtones. Their songwriting, often inspired by personal experiences and literature, mostly focuses on themes of youth and coming of age. Jannabi achieved critical and commercial success in 2019 with their album Legend, which, along with its lead single, "For Lovers Who Hesitate", reached number one on the Circle Digital Chart, received platinum certifications for both streaming and download, and won two Korean Music Awards. Praised for breaking new ground in the 2019 Korean popular music scene that is almost dominated by idol groups, the band has since established themselves as one of South Korea's most popular and commercially successful rock groups. Jannabi has released a total of three studio albums, three extended plays, and one reissue thus far, three of which have peaked in the top ten and eight singles on the Circle Chart. Their other notable accolades included a Melon Music Award, a Seoul Music Award, a The Fact Music Award, and two MAMA Awards. In 2024, Jannabi became the first Korean band formed since the 2000s to perform as the headliner of the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, one of the largest and leading live music events in South Korea.