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About HarryBigButton

About HarryBigButton

About HarryBigButton

HarryBigButton are a rock band that seamlessly blends hard rock and alternative styles, delivering powerful soundscapes infused with profound emotional depth. Led by vocalist and guitarist Sungsoo Lee, the band’s roots trace back to Lee’s beginnings in classical music. Over a decade, he immersed himself in the world of rock as a thrash metal guitarist, later forming a hardcore band to explore new musical directions. After spending five years in the UK absorbing diverse artistic and musical influences, Lee established a unique and original musical identity. Since founding HarryBigButton in 2011, he has meticulously led the band, overseeing every aspect of the creative process, from songwriting to the final production.

American music critic George Washburn described HarryBigButton’s sound as “Across between traditional hard rock/metal and ’90s alternative with a twist.” Drawing inspiration from legendary artists such as David Bowie and Motörhead, as well as from various artistic mediums like film and literature, Sunggsoo Lee’s creative process begins with recording ideas using a basic voice memo app on his iPhone. These raw ideas are later refined with the band’s collaborative arrangements and carefully polished in the studio to achieve sonic perfection.

HarryBigButton has captivated audiences on stages of all sizes, both in Korea and internationally. Most notably, the band’s recent arena performance left a lasting impression on first-time listeners with its commanding sound and dynamic stage presence.

Guided by the belief that “Only good music left alive” HarryBigButton strives to transcend the boundaries of subculture, pushing the possibilities of rock music to greater heights. Their music captures an enduring authenticity, resonating with the very essence of rock and standing the test of time.

PRODUCER, SONGWRITER, LYRICIST, ART DIRECTOR, DESIGNER, GUITARIST, VOCALIST, DRAWING ARTIST, CAT SERVANT
FORMER MEMBER OF
DEADEN, CRASH, SPOON

Before discovering the guitar during childhood, Sungsoo had dreams of becoming a painter.
However, upon finding the guitar, he unlocked a passion for music. Music and art, though distinct forms of artistry, likely influenced each other, adding a unique touch to Sungsoo’s musical style and expression.
He is well-known for his special affection for cats, and he found the organization called ‘Rockers who love cats’.
In January 2023, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he successfully held a personal exhibition featuring the artworks depicting his daily interactions with his beloved cats.
* Endorsed by Orange amp, DR strings, Gibson, Electro-Voice

SUKJAE WOO (BASS)

FORMER MEMBER OF A’ZBUS

He once dreamt of becoming a violinist before becoming a bassist.
While the transformation from a violin player to a bass player may seem dramatic, his passion for music remains unwavering.
He is enthusiastic about Ramen and customizing his guitars.

BOKYUNG CHOI (DRUMS)

FORMER MEMBER OF THE JACKPOT, TOYBOX, SLINKY, TURBO

Bokyung was voted multiple times as one of the best rock drummer from Korea’s best selling rock music magazine ‘Hot Music’ in the 90s.
He is the founding member of HarryBigButton along with Sungsoo. He left the band for a while after two years. But eventually he rejoined the band recently and worked together for their third full-length album <Big Fish>.
In his interview, he said “I was at the beginning of the band. And I will be with the band until the end.”

Discography

Perfect Storm

Thelma & Louise

Nominated as best rock song at Korean Music Award in 2022

Kukushka (KINO cover)

Over 1.7m views on Facebook

Snowball Project

Rock X Hiphop collaboration project

Social Network

Man of Spirit

Control

Live performance history

[Live Performace history]
2023      Big Fish release show
2022      JUMF ( Jeonju Ultimate Music Festival)
2021      Save Our Stages Korea  
2020      MU:CON Showcase
2019      Pentaport Rock Festival
2019      Busan International Rock Festival
2019      Rock in seoul
                KOREA X RUSSIA JOINT CONCERT
2016      Valley Rock Music & Arts Festival
2015      MU:CON Showcase
2015      Tokyo Live
               (ESP Academy club 1ne2wo)
2015      Ansan M Valley Rock Festival
               (with Motorhead, Foo Fighters etc.)
2014     Pentaport Rock Festival 2014
              (with Starsailor, Kasabian etc)
2014      Soundholic Festival 2014 Exit
2013      Lets’ Rock Festival  
2013      Busan International Rock Festival 
2013      Super Sonic 2013
               (with Pet Shop Boys, John Legend etc)
2013      Jisan World Rock Festival
               (with Placebo, Jamiroquai, Weezer etc)
2012      Jisan Valley Rock Festival
               (with Radio Head, The Stone Roses etc)
[Oversea tour]
2022      Rock in Germany (Berlin, Hamburg)
2019      Ironrose music festival in taiwan
2019      Rock in Russia 7 : Live in khabarovsk
2019      Rock in Russia 6
(Birobidzhan, Khabarovsk, Vladivsotok)
2018      Rock in Russia  4,5
2017      Rock in Russia  1,2,3                              (Vladivostok / Khabarovsk / Birobidzhan /
 Komsomolsk / Moscow / St Petersburg)
2015     Japan live (ESP Academy club 1ne2wo)
[TV]
2022     ARIRANG TV ‘LIVE ON”
2019 – 2021 MBC nanjang concert
2017     KBS Yoo HUI YEOL‘s sketchbook
2017     KBS all that music
2016     KBS all that music
2015     KBS all that music
2014     mbc nanjang concert
2014     KBS all that music
2013     mbc nanjang concert
2013     EBS space gonggam
2012     KBS all that music
2012     KBS2 topband 2

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