Walking After U

Walking After U is a South Korean female rock quartet based in Seoul, South Korea, that was formed in 2014 as a merger of Rubber Duckie and Swingz.

This article is about the South Korean band. For the song by Foo Fighters, see Walking After You.
Walking After U
워킹 애프터 유
Walking After U in Busan Rock Festival on 8 August 2015
Background information
Also known asWAU
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genresemo rock, indie rock, modern rock
Years active2014 (2014)–present
LabelsLODIS Company Co., Ltd
Associated actsRubber Duckie, Swingz
MembersHaein, Jia, Sunny, A-zzang

Members

Current
  • Baek Haein 백해인 (lead vocals, guitar)
  • Kim Seonghee "Sunny" 김성희 (keyboard, backup vocals)
  • Seo Ahyeon "A-zzang" 서아현 (drums, backup vocals)
  • Cho Minyeong 조민영 (bass, backup vocals)

Former member
  • Bae Mihye "Baemi" 배미헤 (bass, backup vocals)
  • Song Jia 송지아 (guitar, backup vocals)

History

Background

The band is a merger originating from a collaboration at the Girls' Rock Festival Season 6 between Rubber Duckie and Swingz. Rubber Duckie was led by technical guitarist Jia starting in the early 2000s, along with (then) drummer Sunny. Rubber Duckie had attained much recognition as a strong female rock group, and had released two singles and a full album. Swings was led by vocal and bassist Haein, along with drummer A-zzang. Swings received much critical acclaim and mainstream popularity when proceeding through several elimination rounds on 'Top Band - Season 2'. Both Rubber Duckie[1] and Swings[2] were featured in episode "Breaking Down Our Prejudice" of Arirang TV's program "Rock on Korea" in July 2013.

After the Girls' Rock Festival, and much discussion by management of both bands, an agreement was reached to draw talent and form a single new band. Walking After U drew from both bands' previous work, taking strengths and finding a new style. Many songs in the current repertoire still come from one of the previous bands' catalogs.

Touring

After releasing their debut album, WAU toured South Korea extensively. Playing in clubs, bars, coffee shops, and concert venues, the band focused on building a wide fanbase. Following their Korean tour, they briefly toured Japan and Taiwan as well. WAU is maintaining a focus on live shows and building their fan base. Kicking off their second East Asia tour in December 2014, they will promote album Unleash... in Japan, Taiwan, China, and beyond.

Discography

Albums
  • Unleash... , September 20, 2014
  • Running Wild,[3] 2016
  • Arirang, 2017

References
  1. "Rock On Korea - Rubber Duckie". Arirang Culture. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  2. "Rock On Korea - Swings". Arirang KPop. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  3. ""韓国最強ガールズ・バンド"Walking After Uジャパン・オフィシャル・サイト". "韓国最強ガールズ・バンド”Walking After Uジャパン・オフィシャル・サイト. Retrieved 2017-08-07.

Issue

The person who manages this band. Police are investigating Kim Jae - seon. He is accused of sexual abuse. But he denies the charge. Here is a good article to refer to. http://v.entertain.media.daum.net/v/20180528102704594


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