{{Short description|South Korean indie rock band}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Eastern Sidekick | image = | alt = | caption = | origin = Seoul, South Korea | genre = Garage rock | years_active = {{Start date|2010}} - 2016 | label = [http://www.fluxusmusic.com/ Fluxus Music] | website = {{URL|www.easternsidekick.com}} | current_members = | past_members = Ko, Hangyul(고한결)<br />Oh, Juhwan(오주환)<br />Bae, Sanghwan(배상환)<br />Ryu, Inhyuk (류인혁)<br />Park, Geunchang(박근창)<br />Ko, Myungchul(고명철) }}
'''Eastern Sidekick''' ({{Korean|hangul=이스턴 사이드킥}}) was a South Korean indie rock band formed in 2010, but they officially debuted under Fluxus Music includes Clazziquai, Urban Zakapa in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview: Eastern Sidekick|url=http://elephant-shoe.net/2013/11/interview-eastern-sidekick/|access-date=2014-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313112937/http://elephant-shoe.net/2013/11/interview-eastern-sidekick/|archive-date=2014-03-13|url-status=dead}}</ref> The band consisted of Juhwan Oh on vocals, Hangyul Ko on lead guitar and main songwriter, Sanghwan bae on bass guitar, Inhyuk Ryu on guitars and Geunchang Park on drums.
==Career==
Members says the band's name came from they were thinking Asia and that is where 'Eastern' came from, They added 'Sidekick' because they were going for something out of the form.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://arirangradio.wordpress.com/2013/10/07/eastern-sidekick/|title=Eastern SideKick (이스턴사이드킥)|date=2013-10-07|work=Arirang Radio Kpop interviews|access-date=2017-11-27|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024083235/http://arirangradio.wordpress.com/2013/10/07/eastern-sidekick/|archive-date=2013-10-24|url-status=dead}}</ref> Eastern Sidekick initiated by Hangyul and Myungchul from circle activity, then other members joined.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://relawankonser.com/2014/02/14/special-interview-with-eastern-sidekick-february-2014/|title=[Special] Interview With Eastern Sidekick, February 2014|date=2014-02-14|work=Relawan Konser|access-date=2017-11-27|language=en-US}}</ref> Accordingly, every song's title and lyrics written in Korean to have a strong Eastern atmosphere only composed and written by Hangyul as the band's leader. Eastern Sidekick is known for their own oriental garage rock sound well. They also became known to Korean indie music scene by won 'Rookie Of The Years' of Olleh Music Indie Awards, EBS Hello Rookie 2010 and Hyundai Card Music: Indie Band TV commercial. In addition they having gigs in live house in Hongdae where most of Korean indie bands playing in Seoul, they had many performances in overseas music festival such as Music Matters Live 2013 in Singapore<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://x-clusive.sg/2013/04/23/music-matters-live-2013/|title=Music Matters Live returns this year with extensive list of Korean music artists like Lena Park, M.I.B, SPICA and more! - (x)clusive★|date=2013-04-23|work=(x)clusive★|access-date=2017-11-27|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theaureview.com/artist/eastern-sidekick|title=Eastern Sidekick {{!}} the AU review|website=the AU review|language=en|access-date=2017-11-27|archive-date=2017-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032229/http://www.theaureview.com/artist/eastern-sidekick|url-status=dead}}</ref> and Summersonic 2013 in Japan<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.summersonic.com/2013/lineup/148.html?a=t2|title=Eastern Sidekick {{!}} Lineup {{!}} Summer Sonic 2013|website=www.summersonic.com|access-date=2017-11-27|archive-date=2017-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726022407/http://www.summersonic.com/2013/lineup/148.html?a=t2|url-status=dead}}</ref> not only Korean domestic music festival such as Pentaport Rock Festival 2011, 2012<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pentaportrock.com/?mode=page#history|title=Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival 2017|website=pentaport|language=ko-KR|access-date=2017-11-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033510/http://pentaportrock.com/?mode=page#history|archive-date=2017-12-01|url-status=dead}}</ref> and Green Plugged Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://greenplugged.com/?p=10174|title = 그린플러그드}}</ref> The band was awarded Weekly Champion in Fuji TV's global band music contest show 'Asia Versus',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=1970646|title=Eastern Sidekick、フジテレビ「Asia Versus」に韓国代表として参加 - Music - 韓流・韓国芸能ニュースはKstyle|website=Kstyle|date=7 June 2013 |access-date=2017-11-27}}</ref> and also supported Jang Keun-suk's second album showcase and concert tour in Japan as a session musician.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/hallyu/cj/storyviewer.aspx?cp-documentid=252635264|title=MSN Singapore - Outlook, Skype, Hotmail, Messenger|website=entertainment.xin.msn.com|access-date=2017-11-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415055115/http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/hallyu/cj/storyviewer.aspx?cp-documentid=252635264|archive-date=2014-04-15|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, the band decided to disband in May 2016.
== Members == *Hangyul Ko – Lead Guitar <small>(2010–present)</small> * Juhwan Oh – Lead Vocals <small>(2010–present)</small> * Sanghwan Bae – Bass guitar <small>(2010–present)</small> * Inhyuk Ryu – Guitar <small>(2010–present)</small> * Geunchang Park – Drums <small>(2014–present</small> * Myungchul Ko - Drums <small>(2010–2014)</small>
==Discography== ===Studio albums=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:15em;" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album details ! scope="col" style="width:3em;" | Peak chart positions |- ! <small>KOR</small><br><ref name="gaon_album_chart">Gaon Album Chart positions: * ''The First'': {{cite web|title=2012년 34주차 Album Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=34&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week|access-date=2021-01-07|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko}} * ''Total Reflection'': {{cite web|title=2015년 45주차 Album Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALBUM&targetTime=45&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|access-date=2021-01-07|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko}} * ''Hammer Lane'': {{cite web|title=2013년 38주차 Album Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALBUM&targetTime=38&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week|access-date=2021-01-07|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''The First'' | *Label: Fluxus Music *Released: August 17, 2012 *Formats: CD, digital download {{hidden|Track listing| #Inefficient Man <small>(다소 낮음)</small> #Fight For Rainbow <small>(무지개를 위한 싸움)</small> #The Exciting Song <small>(흥겨운 노래)</small> #Mad Rooster <small>(화난 수탉)</small> #Buggered Man <small>(떡)</small> #Natural Wind <small>(자연풍)</small> #At Home on Holiday <small>(쉬는 날 방안)</small> #Incandescent Lamp <small>(백열램프)</small> #There Comes And Goes The Thirsty Dog <small>(저기 목마른 개 왔다 간다)</small> #In Front of Your House<br /><small>(그 집 앞)</small> #Mustang<br /><small>(무스탕)</small> }} | 82 |- ! scope="row" | ''Total Reflection'' (굴절률) | *Label: Fluxus Music *Released: October 29, 2015 *Formats: CD, digital download {{hidden|Track listing| #The Car <small>( 차)</small> #Dirty Weather ><small>(식은 쇠)</small> #Business Man <small>(장사)</small> #Digger <small>(낮)</small> #88 <small>(88)</small> #Sloopy Night <small>(묽은 밤)</small> #Teeth and Sweat <small>(이빨과 땀)</small> #88 ver.2 <small>(이빨과 땀)</small> #Total Reflection< <small>(굴절률)</small> #Sea and Room <small>(당진)</small> #Mustang <small>(무스탕)</small> }} | 67 |- |}
===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:15em;" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album details ! scope="col" style="width:3em;" | Peak chart positions |- ! <small>KOR</small><br><ref name="gaon_album_chart"/> |- ! scope="row" | ''Hammer Lane'' (추월차로) | *Label: Fluxus Music *Released: September 11, 2013 *Formats: CD, digital download {{hidden|Track listing| #Sloppy Night <small>(묽은 밤)</small> #Teeth and Sweat <small>(이빨과 땀)</small> #Seoul< <small>(서울)</small> #Monochrome Cartoon City <small>(흑백만화도시)</small> }} | 44 |- |}
===Music videos=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Director |- | 2009 ! scope="row"| "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esj8xRQwluE/ Teeth and Sweat]" <small>(이빨과 땀)</small>" | Super 10 Bit |- | 2010 ! scope="row"| "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmTGmFuUmBI/ Fight For Rainbow]" <small>(무지개를 위한 싸움)</small>" | Super 10 Bit |- | 2013 ! scope="row"| "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPs1IpVraN4/ Mustang]" <small>(무스탕)</small>" | NYLON Korea |- | 2015 ! scope="row"| "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gmCnngd2N8/ Digger]" <small>(낮)</small>" | UNID-IT |- |}
==References== {{Reflist}} * {{cite news| url=http://hearhearmusic.com/2013/01/21/eastern-sidekick-makes-you-forget-insipid-k-pop-with-foo-fighters-worthy-single-fight-for-rainbow/| title=Eastern Sidekick makes you forget insipid K-Pop with Foo Fighters worthy single: Fight For Rainbow | date=2013-01-21}} * {{cite news| url=https://www.koreanindie.com/2013/09/26/eastern-sidekick-hammer-lane-%EC%B6%94%EC%9B%94%EC%B0%A8%EB%A1%9C/| title=Eastern Sidekick: Hammer Lane(추월차로) | date=2013-09-26}} * {{cite news| url=https://www.officiallykmusic.com/eastern-sidekicks-making-interview/| title=Eastern Sidekick's "Making of" Interview | date=2013-09-16}}
==External links== * [http://www.facebook.com/easternsidekick/ Facebook] * [https://twitter.com/easternsidekick/ Twitter]
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Category:South Korean indie rock groups Category:Musical groups established in 2010 Category:2010 establishments in South Korea