{{short description|South Korean indie rock band}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox musical artist | background = group_or_band | name = wave to earth | image = Wavetoearth 프로필.jpg | caption = | origin = Seoul, South Korea | genre = Indie rock | years_active = 2019–present | current_members = * Daniel Kim * Dong Q * John Cha | past_members = | label = WAVY }}
'''wave to earth''' ({{korean|웨이브투어스}}; stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean indie rock band that consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Daniel Kim, drummer Dong Q, and bassist John Cha.<ref name=viva100>{{Cite web|last1=Cho |first1=Eunbyeol |script-title=ko:제2의 새소년 찾는다! 밴드 기프트·설 등 6팀, 튠업 21기 뮤지션 선정|url=https://www.viva100.com/main/view.php?key=20200527010007875 |access-date=2023-10-19 |work=Bridge Economy |date=2020-05-27 |language=ko}}</ref> Since their formation in 2019, they have released two studio albums, ''0.1 flaws and all.'' in 2023 and ''play with earth! 0.03'' in 2024.<ref name=allure>{{cite news |last1=Ko |first1=Youngjin |script-title=ko:웨이브투어스의 새로운 파도|url=https://www.allurekorea.com/2023/04/25/%ec%9b%a8%ec%9d%b4%eb%b8%8c-%ed%88%ac-%ec%96%b4%ec%8a%a4%ec%9d%98-%ec%83%88%eb%a1%9c%ec%9a%b4-%ed%8c%8c%eb%8f%84/ |access-date=2023-10-19 |work=Allure Korea |date=2023-04-25 |language=ko}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/wavetoearth/posts/pfbid02HDB28mtocWHjqC47rsDQ9NH56p67LEsoEZYKXumV93QszzP9YhCGnA13HuzuC8bol?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVt1PYAYJ0mErhNQqBiep2swjlJ5GcHSQZs2Trx0Evu-vcK6MunBIULG4oAH5631UNCAGisDoTeqlCPjWq6T2k2-e_INrq-KF4PLYYcvet9Abl98L4UpdjzSUlVZmt7tgh6HWGs46TUH88ON88yST7ttVVmkJTD2W8xSNV5Fpl-00nQst4B1g7FBGXG7krns1jTTG8_K-mrIaEf4LPOrcwD&__tn__=,O*F |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=facebook.com}}</ref>
== History == wave to earth was formed when Daniel Kim and Dong Q were in middle school.<ref>{{cite web |title=K-pop band wave to earth all set for On Festival music fest in Manila |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/176711/wave-to-earth-a716-20231026 |website=PEP.ph |access-date=29 November 2023}}</ref> They said they formed a band with the ambition of "showing music that makes a new wave."<ref name=allure /> They debuted with the single "Wave" on August 23, 2019, with a new member John Cha.<ref>{{cite web |title=About |url=https://open.spotify.com/artist/5069JTmv5ZDyPeZaCCXiCg |website=Spotify |access-date=29 November 2023}}</ref> While the three of them are the official members, other regular partners of the band include member Jeon Min (saxophone), and Hong Seungki, in charge of the band's artwork. The band's unique sound, blending soft indie rock with jazz influences, has garnered an international fanbase, particularly through streaming platforms, marking them as a standout in South Korea's indie scene. They released two EPs in January 2020: w''ave 0.01'' and s''ummer flows 0.02''.<ref name="ilgansports">{{cite news |last1=Ji |first1=Seunghoon |script-title=ko:[역주행각] 비오는 날 감성의 끝...웨이브투어스 'Ride'|url=https://isplus.com/article/view/isp202309230019 |access-date=2023-10-19 |work=Ilgan Sports |date=2023-09-23 |language=ko}}</ref> They signed with WAVY, the label where Colde is the owner, in 2021.<ref name="osen">{{cite news |last1=Ji |first1=Minkyeong |script-title=ko:밴드 웨이브투어스, WAVY 전격 합류..콜드 품으로 [공식]|url=https://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111698320 |access-date=2023-10-19 |work={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}} |date=2021-11-22 |language=ko}}</ref> They had a live performance with La Poem on Naver Onstage.<ref name="newsis">{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Jaehoon |script-title=ko:라포엠·웨이브투어스, 네이버 온스테이지 '특별 프로젝트' 라이브|url=https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20211206_0001676657&cID=10601&pID=10600 |access-date=2023-10-19 |work=Newsis |date=2021-12-06 |language=ko}}</ref> In 2023, they released their first studio album, ''0.1 flaws and all''.<ref name="allure" /><ref name="khan">{{cite news |last1=Son |first1=Bongseok |script-title=ko:밴드 웨이브투어스, 태국 단독 공연 성료···스포티파이 '바이럴 50' 태국 1위 '기염'|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202306211935003&sec_id=540101&pt=nv |access-date=2023-10-19 |work=Kyunghyang Shinmun |date=2023-06-21 |language=ko}}</ref> Following the release of ''0.1 flaws and all.,'' the band released a documentary on the process of creating their new album on their YouTube channel. The band did a studio lock-in and completely lived with each other while creating the album, having fun during the day and working through the night. Daniel describes the memories as fun, fulfilling and challenging. Daniel Kim described the album's A-side as centered on love and happiness, not romantic love, but affection for his band-mates, friends, and family, and an appreciation of the time spent with them. The B side takes a darker twist on love, taking on themes of heartbreak and desire.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-28 |title=wave to earth – 0.1 flaws and all. |url=https://kjhk.org/web/2023/04/28/wave-to-earth-0-1-flaws-and-all/ |access-date=2025-12-08 |website=KJHK 90.7 FM |language=en-US}}</ref> They were included in the lineup of South Korean rock festivals, including the Seoul Jazz Festival and Pentaport Rock Festival, and The Other Festival in Indonesia.<ref name=dailykorea>{{cite news |last1=Park |first1=Jaechan |script-title=ko:"더 풍성해진 최종 라인업"...'제15회 서울재즈페스티벌 2023' 총 60팀 확정|url=https://daily.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=940988 |access-date=2023-10-19 |work=Daily Korea |date=2023-04-01 |language=ko}}</ref><ref name=sateconomy>{{cite news |last1=Kim |first1=Jahye |script-title=ko:한여름 국내 최대 '록'축제…인천 '펜타포트 록 페스티벌' 6일 폐막|url=https://sateconomy.co.kr/news/view/1065592168996430 |access-date=2023-10-19 |work=Saturday Economy |date=2023-08-06 |language=ko}}</ref> wave to earth recently completed a sold-out North American tour in September 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title='Dreams come true': wave to earth talks sold-out US tour, songwriting and band's identity |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/08/17/wave-to-earth-members-music-profile-interview-tour/70249500007/ |website=USA Today |access-date=29 November 2023}}</ref> On September 6, 2024, they released their latest studio album entitled ''play with earth! 0.03''.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-10 |title=Lollapalooza India 2025: Korean indie rock band wave to earth confirmed to perform at music festival's third edition in Mumbai |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/lollapalooza-india-2025-korean-indie-rock-band-wave-to-earth-confirmed-to-perform-at-music-festivals-third-edition-in-mumbai-1346935 |access-date=2024-09-10 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref>
== Band members == * Daniel Kim – lead vocals, guitars <small>(2019–present)</small> * John Cha – bass guitar <small>(2019–present)</small> * Dong Q – drums, percussion <small>(2019–present)</small>
=== Session and touring members === * Jeon Min – saxophone * Hong Seungki – artwork
== Artistry == The band's musical identity is rooted in the artists who first inspired its members to pursue music. Lead vocalist and guitarist Daniel Kim credits musicians like Radiohead, Oasis, Jeff Buckley, Ryan Beatty, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Oscar Jerome, Ellegarden, and King Krule as the artists who sparked his passion for creating music and influences. Drummer Dong Q points to Oasis, along with Sunset Rollercoaster, and bassist John Cha cited artists such as Tame Impala, Boy Pablo, Vacations, Prince, Bon Iver, and Benny Sings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=LADYGUNN |date=2024-11-19 |title=LADYGUNN – wave to earth's Instinct for Timelessness Leading to Global Domination |url=https://www.ladygunn.com/exclusive-2/music-exclusive-2/wave-to-earths-instinct-for-timelessness-leading-to-global-domination/#:~:text=Their%20music%20is%20influenced%20by,many%20who%20inspire%20their%20work |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=LADYGUNN |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Discography == === Studio albums === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:10em;" | Title ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Album details ! scope="col" | Peak chart positions ! rowspan="2" | Sales |- ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | KOR<br><ref name="circle_album">Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
* ''0.1 Flaws and All'': {{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 47 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=47&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} * ''Uncounted 0.00'': {{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 20 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=20&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} * ''Wave 0.01'' and ''Summer Flows 0.02'': {{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 33 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=33&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} * ''Play with Earth! 0.03'': {{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2025 Weeks 19 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=19&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} </ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''0.1 flaws and all.'' | * Released: 20 April 2023 * Label: WAVY * Formats: CD, LP, digital download | 20 | * KOR: 14,057<!--3,000 + 1,188 + 5,307 + 1,562 + 3,000 (LP) --><ref>Cumulative sales of ''0.1 Flaws and All'': * {{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 20 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=20&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} * {{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 28 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=28&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} * {{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 47 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=47&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} * {{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 25 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=25&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} * {{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 46 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=46&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} </ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''play with earth! 0.03'' | * Released: 6 September 2024 * Label: WAVY * Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming | 17 | * KOR: 10,570<!-- 4,183 + 6,387 (LP) --><ref>Cumulative Sales of ''Play with Earth! 0.03'': * {{cite web|title=Circle Album Chart – May, 2025|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=05&hitYear=2025&termGbn=month&yearTime=3|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250612073104/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=05&hitYear=2025&termGbn=month&yearTime=3|archive-date=June 12, 2025|access-date=June 12, 2025|website=Circle Chart|language=ko}} * {{cite web|title=Circle Album Chart – August, 2025|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=08&hitYear=2025&termGbn=month&yearTime=3|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250911043518/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=08&hitYear=2025&termGbn=month&yearTime=3|archive-date=September 11, 2025|access-date=September 11, 2025|website=Circle Chart|language=ko}}</ref> |}
=== Compilation albums === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:10em;" | Title ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Album details ! scope="col" | Peak chart positions ! rowspan="2" | Sales |- ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | KOR<br><ref name="circle_album" /> |- ! scope="row" | ''uncounted 0.00'' | * Released: 14 May 2024 (limited) * Label: WAVY * Formats: LP | 16 | * KOR: 9,077<ref>{{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 20 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=20&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}}</ref> |}
=== EPs === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:10em;" | Title ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Album details ! scope="col" | Peak chart positions ! rowspan="2" |Sales |- ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | KOR<br><ref name="circle_album" /> |- ! scope="row" | ''wave 0.01'' | * Released: 2 January 2020 * Label: we are not 0.00 * Formats: CD, digital download | 55 | * KOR: 4,166<!--2,979 + 1,187--><ref>Cumulative sales of ''Wave 0.01'': * {{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 33 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=33&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} * {{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 25 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=25&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} </ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''summer flows 0.02'' | * Released: 4 August 2020 * Label: we are not 0.00 * Formats: CD, digital download | 53 | * KOR: 4,026<!--3,055 + 971--><ref>Cumulative sales of ''Summer Flows 0.02'': * {{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 33 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=33&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} * {{cite web |title=Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 25 |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=25&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Circle Chart |language=ko}} </ref> |}
=== Singles === * "wave" (2019) * "light" (2019) * "surf." (2020) * "pueblo" (2020) * "daisy" (2021) * "nouvelle vague" (2021) * "calla" (2022) * "dried flower" (2022) * "heaven and hell" (2026)
== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |+ Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination ! scope="col" | Award ceremony ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Nominee / Work ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! rowspan="3" scope="row" | Korean Music Awards | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center" | 2024 | Musician of the Year | wave to earth | {{nom}} | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center" | <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-26 |title=2024 한국대중음악상 후보 공개, 뉴진스-빈지노-실리카겔 종합분야 점령 |url=https://www.mhnse.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=251100 |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=MHN스포츠 / 엔터테인먼트 뉴스 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |script-title=ko:종합분야 수상후보 |url=https://koreanmusicawards.com/nominees/total-2024/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=한국대중음악상시상식 |language=ko-KR |archive-date=26 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126070847/https://koreanmusicawards.com/nominees/total-2024/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- | Best Modern Rock Album | ''0.1 flaws and all.'' | {{nom}} |- | style="text-align:center" | 2025 | Best Modern Rock Song | "annie." | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center" | <ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:단편선 순간들·에스파, '한국대중음악상' 6·5개 부문 후보 |trans-title=Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble and Aespa, 6·5 Nominations for the 'Korean Music Awards' |url=https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20250206_0003055281 |via=Naver |publisher=Newsis |language=ko |last=Lee |first=Jae-hoon |date=February 6, 2025 |access-date=February 6, 2025 |archive-date=February 6, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250206094723/https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20250206_0003055281 |url-status=live}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | Seoul Music Awards | style="text-align:center" | 2025 | Band Award | wave to earth | {{won}} | style="text-align:center" | <ref>{{Cite news|script-title=ko:아이들 '대상'→TXT, 아이브, 에스파 '본상', 영탁 4관왕까지...'서울가요대상' 빛냈다|trans-title=I-dle's 'Grand Prize' →TXT, IVE, aespa 'Main Award', and Young Tak won 4 awards... 'Seoul Music Awards' shined|url=https://www.mhnse.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=416141|via=Naver|work=MHN|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Yoon-bi|date=June 22, 2025|access-date=June 22, 2025|archive-date=June 22, 2025|archive-url=https://archive.today/20250622055241/https://www.mhnse.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=416141|url-status=live}}</ref> |}
== Tours and concerts == === First North American Tour === {| class="wikitable" !Date !City !Country !Venue |- |August 18, 2023 | rowspan="2" |Berkeley | rowspan="12" |United States | rowspan="2" |UC Theatre |- |August 20, 2023 |- |August 23, 2023 |San Diego |House of Blues |- |August 25, 2023 |Los Angeles |Belasco |- |August 26, 2023 |Anaheim |House of Blues |- |August 27, 2023 |Santa Ana |Constellation Room |- |August 29, 2023 |Phoenix |Nile |- |August 31, 2023 |Dallas |Granada Theater |- |September 1, 2023 |Houston |Warehouse Live |- |September 2, 2023 |Atlanta |Variety Playhouse |- |September 3, 2023 |Charlotte |Amos' Southend |- |September 5, 2023 |Chicago |Thalia Hall |- |September 7, 2023 |Toronto |Canada |Opera House |- |September 8, 2023 | rowspan="2" |New York | rowspan="3" |United States | rowspan="2" |Irving Plaza |- |September 9, 2023 |- |September 10, 2023 |Washington DC |Howard Theatre |- |September 12, 2023 |Vancouver |Canada |Hollywood Theatre |- |September 13, 2023 |Seattle | rowspan="3" |United States |Washington Hall |- |September 15, 2023 |Orlando |House of Blues |- |September 17, 2023 |Tampa |The Orpheum<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Csoik5SpfAA/ |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |}
== References == {{reflist}}
Category:South Korean indie rock groups Category:Musical groups established in 2019 Category:2019 establishments in South Korea