Glen Check

Glen Check are a duo or trio, depending on which article you read. The confusion probably stems from two of the band members having previously performed as a duo called The Closure, and only these two typically being interviewed. They are young, all in their early 20’s, and perform entirely in English, including their concert banter. Two of the members, June One Kim (김준원, vocals, guitar, songwriting) and Hyuk Jun Kang (강혁준, synthesizers, electronics) both spent their childhoods in English-speaking countries (the UK and the US) and later attended an international school in Korea. In interviews they have admitted to being more comfortable with English, hence their performing entirely in English.

They have a YouTube channel, glencheckism, where you can check out their EP, Disco Elevator.

I like their songs for being sweet and energetic, in contrast to a lot of Korean indie and electronica that tends to be rather listless.

Glen Check – Metro

Glen Check – Dressing Room

Glen Check – Addicted

Glen Check live performance May 28, 2011 (around the 4:00 mark you can hear their cover of New Order’s “Blue Monday”)

Their music can be purchased at iTunes stores outside the U.S., or if you are in the U.S through Soribada.

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