The Black Skirts
Jo Hyu-il (Korean: 조휴일; born 1982),[1] better known as The Black Skirts (Korean: 검정치마), is an indie rock musician based in South Korea. In 2010, he released his debut album, 201, which won Best Modern Rock Album at the 2010 Korean Music Awards.[2] He has since released the albums, Don't You Worry Baby (I'm Only Swimming) (2011),[3] Team Baby (2017),[4] and Thirsty (2019).[5]
The Black Skirts | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jo Hyu-il |
| Also known as | Bryan Cho |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, percussion |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels |
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| Website | Official website |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 조휴일 |
| Revised Romanization | Jo Hyu-il |
| McCune–Reischauer | Cho Hyuil |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 검정치마 |
| Revised Romanization | Geomjeong chima |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kŏmjŏng ch'ima |
Background
Jo was born in Seoul, South Korea, on December 5, 1982. He moved to the United States when he was 12 years old and grew up in New Jersey.[6] His musical taste was influenced at an early age by what he would learn from American music media such as MTV and Rolling Stone.[7] He was also heavily influenced by Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill and the first album he ever purchased was Michael Jackson's Dangerous.[8]
Career
Pre-The Black Skirts
In 2004, Jo formed a three-member punk rock band called Castel Prayon while living in New York City. The band eventually dissolved as members went on to pursue their individual endeavors, leaving Jo to become a one-man band.
The Black Skirts (2006–Present)
In 2006, Jo returned to South Korea and began making music as a one-man band under the name, The Black Skirts.[9] In 2009, Jo released an unofficial album titled My Feet Don't Touch the Ground (And I Am So Winded I Can't Sing for You Today).
In 2010, Jo gained notoriety in the Korean indie rock scene upon releasing 201, his first album as The Black Skirts Produced by Kia Eshghi.[10] The album was recorded in his basement.[11] Later that year, he won Best Modern Rock Album at the Korean Music Awards.[12] A special edition of 201 was released on March 18, 2010.
On July 13, 2011, Jo released his second album, Don't You Worry Baby (I'm Only Swimming).
On January 7, 2016, Jo signed to HIGHGRND.[13]
On May 30, 2017, Jo released his third album part 1, Team Baby, whose album cover features Jo's parents. He announced that this album is composed of three parts.[14]
In 2018, Jo left HIGHGRND and started working under his own company Doggy Rich.
On February 12, 2019, Jo released his third album part 2, THIRSTY, with his label partner BESPOK.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [15] | |||
| 201 (Special Edition) |
|
9 |
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| Don't You Worry Baby (I'm Only Swimming) |
|
3 |
|
| Team Baby |
|
8 |
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| Thirsty |
|
14 |
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Single albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [15] | |||
| Hollywood |
|
8 |
|
| Everything |
|
7 |
|
| In My City of Seoul (내 고향 서울엔) |
|
5 |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [23] | ||||
| As lead artist | ||||
| "Dientes" | 2010 | — | N/A | 201 |
| "Love Shine" | 2011 | 92 |
|
Don't You Worry Baby (I'm Only Swimming) |
| "Hollywood" | 2015 | — |
|
Hollywood |
| "Everything" | 2016 | 69 |
|
Everything |
| "In My City of Seoul" | 2016 | — |
|
In My City of Seoul |
| "Who Do You Love?" (나랑 아니면) | 2017 | 66 |
|
Team Baby |
| "Queen of Diamonds" (섬) | 2019 | 193 | N/A | Thirsty |
| As featured artist | ||||
| "You Look Good" (좋아보여) Verbal Jint feat. The Black Skirts |
2011 | 5 |
|
Go Easy |
| Soundtrack appearances | ||||
| "Till the End of Time" (기다린 만큼, 더) | 2016 | 21 |
|
Another Miss Oh OST |
| "Someday" (어떤 날) | 2019 | — | N/A | Romance Is a Bonus Book OST |
| "—" denotes release did not chart. | ||||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Korean Music Awards | Album of the Year | 201 | Nominated | [31] |
| Best Modern Rock Album | Won | [2] | |||
| Song of the Year | "Want Your Love" | Nominated | [31] | ||
| Best Modern Rock Song | Nominated | ||||
| Best New Artist | N/A | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | Album of the Year | Don't You Worry Baby (I'm Only Swimming) | Nominated | [32] | |
| Best Modern Rock Album | Nominated | ||||
| Best Modern Rock Song | "Love Shine" | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | Best Modern Rock Song | "Everything" | Nominated | [33] | |
| 2018 | Album of the Year | Team Baby | Nominated | [34] | |
| Best Modern Rock Album | Nominated | [35] | |||
| 2020 | Album of the Year | Thirsty | Nominated | [36] | |
| Best Modern Rock Album | Won | [37] | |||
| Best Modern Rock Song | "Queen of Diamonds" | Nominated | [36] | ||
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- ""Till the End of Time" charting". Retrieved 2019-06-24.
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