Delispice (), sometimes rendered as Deli Spice, is a South Korean rock band.
History The band formed in the 1990s in the Hongdae Club area, which was at that time a popular area for punk rock and indie rock bands.한국인의 보편적인 정서 건드리는 '모던록 1세대' 델리스파이스. 매경프리미엄, March 2, 2018. The group members met on a rock appreciation chatroom in Hitel, an early Internet communication platform. Kim Min-kyu, the group's guitarist and lead vocalist, wanted to form a band influenced by Anglophone rock groups like U2 and REM.
The band's debut album, Delispice, was released in 1997; its title song (i.e., its lead single) was "Mask", but after the song "Chau Chau" was used in the 2002 film , it became the album's most publicly visible song, and one of Delispice's best-known tracks. Their second album followed in 1999, by which time the group had undergone several line-up changes. This album includes a cover of a song by the group Sanulrim.
A third album was released in 2000 (whose title translates in English to Sad but True), with darker lyrical themes; four songs from this album were banned from rotation by a Korean broadcasting agency. A fourth album, Drrr..., followed in 2001, and a fifth, Espresso, in early 2003. Espresso featured the single "Confession", which was included on in the television drama Reply 1997 and became one of the band's most successful songs.
The band released further albums in 2006 and 2011. The 2011 release, Open Your Eyes, was issued in a Japanese special edition which included a live version of "Chau Chau", and the group toured Japan following its release.델리스파이스, 10년 만의 日 공연 성황리에 마무리. Chosun.com, February 15, 2012. In 2014, they released a three-song EP called Time Machine, with two of the songs issued in 5.1 surround sound.델리스파이스, 8집 선공개 싱글 '타임머신' 발매. The Hankyoreh, March 15, 2014.
Lead vocalist and guitarist Kim Min-kyu released four solo albums as Sweet Pea before retiring the stage name in 2017.'챠우챠우' '고백' 노래 만든 그 사람. Sisain.co.kr, March 24, 2018. He has also started his own independent record label, Moonrise, and produces the albums it releases.
Legacy The first album, Deli Spice was placed in 18th rank for 'Top 100 Albums of Korean Pop Music'. This list was made by newspaper The Hankyoreh and Korean online music company Melon, and commented it as 'An indie masterpiece that shaped basis of the Korean modern rock'.【한국 대중음악 명반 100】 기울일수록, 가슴 뛰는 나의 노래여 .The Hankyoreh, October 1, 2018.멜론과 함께하는 한국 대중음악 명반 100.Melon, 2018.
Members Current Kim Min-kyu (guitar, lead vocals) Jun Jun-ho (bass guitar, vocals) Seo Sang-joon (drums; guest member)
Former O In-rok (drums) - After the 1st album, he left Choi Jae-hyeok (drums) - After the 6th album, he left Lee Seung-gi (keyboard) - During the recording of the 2nd album, he left Lee Yo-han (keyboard) Yang Yong-joon (keyboard) - After the 3rd album, he left
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KOR
Deli SpiceReleased: August 8, 1997 Label: Music Design Format: CD, cassetteWelcome To The DelihouseReleased: March 3, 1999 Label: Music Design Format: CD, cassette—Sad But True... (슬프지만 진실…)Released: February 11, 2000 Label: Music Design Format: CD, cassette33 KOR: 11,560+DRRRR!Released: September 1, 2001 Label: Fresh Entertainment Format: CD, cassette—EspressoReleased: February 1, 2003 Label: Fresh Entertainment Format: CD, cassette 14 KOR: 39,138+bombomReleased: February 13, 2006 Label: Moonrise Format: CD 17 KOR: 9,476+Open Your EyesReleased: September 29, 2011 Label: Mirrorball Music Format: CD, digital download—"—" denotes release did not chart.
Extended plays Title EP details Peak chart positionsKORContact (聯 (연))Released: August 23, 2012 Label: Mirrorball Music Format: CD, digital download—Time Machine (타임머신)Released: March 21, 2014 Label: Mirrorball Music Format: CD, digital download42"—" denotes release did not chart.
References
External links Official website