[History] Hello Rookies 2014

I frequently find myself looking up former contestants of Hello Rookie when writing small info snippets for various posts. Since the competition started in 2007 a large number of great… Continue reading →

2014 Band Discovery Top 3

Following what used to be the SangSang Madang Band Incubating program, KT&G are now hosting the SangSang Madang Band Discovery competition offering 3 new bands an opportunity to play the… Continue reading →

Up And Coming Bands Summer 2014

It’s not just Hello Rookie that highlights the many talented but unknown bands that Korea has to offer. In addition to the announcement for the Hello Rookies of August, last… Continue reading →

Hello Rookies of May & June

Since the last day of Mars artists have been able to apply for this year’s Hello Rookie competition. Applications are made on monthly basis with around seven bands usually picked… Continue reading →

Support Your Music 2013 : Second Circuit Finalists

Mint Paper and Daum Music continues their Support Your Music 2013 initiative. Manggakhwa came out the winner among the first circuit finalists and ended up with 187.4% of the funds… Continue reading →