Wave to Earth

Wave to Earth
Wave to Earth at Irving Plaza in New York City in 2023 (left to right: Kim Daniel, Shin Donggyu, and Cha Soonjong)
Background information
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	indie rock
Years active	2019–present
Labels	Wavy
Members	Kim Daniel Shin Donggyu Cha Soonjong

Wave to Earth (Korean: 웨이브 투 어스; stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean indie rock band. The band currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Kim Daniel, drummer Shin Donggyu, and bassist Cha Soonjong.^[1] Since their formation in 2019, the band has released 2 studio albums.^[2][3]

History

Wave to Earth was formed^[4] when Kim Daniel and Shin Dongkyu were in middle school. They said they formed a band with the ambition of "showing music that makes a new wave."^[2] They debuted^[5] with the single "wave" on 23 August 2019 with a new member Cha Soonjong. While the three of them are the official members, the session members also include Jo Jung-geun (keyboard), Jeon-min (saxophone), and Hong Seung-gi, an artwork member. 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: Wave 0.01 and Summer Flows 0.02.^[6] They signed with Wavy, the label where Colde is the owner, in 2021.^[7] They had a live performance with La Poem on Naver Onstage.^[8] In 2023, they released their first studio album, 0.1 Flaws and All.^[2][9] 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.^[10][11] Wave To Earth recently completed a sold-out North American tour^[12] in September 2023. On September 6, 2024, they released their latest studio album entitled Play with Earth! 0.03.^[3][13]

Band members

Official members

• Kim Daniel - lead vocals, guitars. Also in alternative rock band, the Poles.
• Shin Dong-gyu - drums, percussion. Former member of the jazz group AIFF.
• Cha Soon-jong - bass guitar. Also performing as solo artist known as Potatoi.
• Bob The-Penguin - the mascot.

Session and touring members

• Jo Jung-geun - keyboards, piano
• Jeon-min - saxophone
• Hong Seung-gi - artwork

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR [14]
0.1 Flaws and All	Released: 20 April 2023 Label: Wavy Formats: CD, LP, digital download	20	KOR: 14,057[15]
Play with Earth! 0.03	Released: 6 September 2024 Label: Wavy Formats: CD, LP, digital download	—

Compilation albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR [14]
Uncounted 0.00	Released: 14 May 2024 (limited) Label: Wavy Formats: LP	16	KOR: 9,077[16]

EPs

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR [14]
Wave 0.01	Released: 2 January 2020 Label: we are not 0 Formats: CD, digital download	55	KOR: 4,166[17]
Summer Flows 0.02	Released: 4 August 2020 Label: we are not 0 Formats: CD, digital download	53	KOR: 4,026[18]

Singles

• "wave" (2019)
• "light" (2019)
• "surf." (2020)
• "pueblo" (2020)
• "daisy" (2021)
• "nouvelle vague" (2021)
• "calla" (2022)
• "dried flower" (2022)

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee / Work	Result	Ref.
Korean Music Awards	2024	Musician of the Year	Wave to Earth	Nominated	[19][20]
		Best Modern Rock Album	0.1 Flaws and All	Nominated

References

1. Cho, Eunbyeol (27 May 2020). "제2의 새소년 찾는다! 밴드 기프트·설 등 6팀, 튠업 21기 뮤지션 선정". Bridge Economy (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
2. Ko, Youngjin (25 April 2023). "웨이브 투 어스의 새로운 파도". Allure Korea (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
3. "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
4. "K-pop band Wave To Earth all set for On Festival music fest in Manila". PEP.ph. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
5. "About". Spotify. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
6. Ji, Seunghoon (23 September 2023). "[역주행각] 비오는 날 감성의 끝...웨이브 투 어스 'Ride'". Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
7. Ji, Minkyeong (22 November 2021). "밴드 웨이브 투 어스, WAVY 전격 합류..콜드 품으로 [공식]". Osen (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
8. Lee, Jaehoon (6 December 2021). "라포엠·웨이브 투 어스, 네이버 온스테이지 '특별 프로젝트' 라이브". Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
9. Son, Bongseok (21 June 2023). "밴드 웨이브투어스, 태국 단독 공연 성료···스포티파이 '바이럴 50' 태국 1위 '기염'". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
10. Park, Jaechan (1 April 2023). ""더 풍성해진 최종 라인업"...'제15회 서울재즈페스티벌 2023' 총 60팀 확정". Daily Korea (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
11. Kim, Jahye (6 August 2023). "한여름 국내 최대 '록'축제…인천 '펜타포트 록 페스티벌' 6일 폐막". Saturday Economy (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
12. "'Dreams come true': Wave to Earth talks sold-out US tour, songwriting and band's identity". USA Today. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
13. "Lollapalooza India 2025: Korean indie rock band wave to earth confirmed to perform at music festival's third edition in Mumbai". PINKVILLA. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
14. Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
    • 0.1 Flaws and All: "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 47". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • Uncounted 0.00: "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 20". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • Wave 0.01 and Summer Flows 0.02: "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 33". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
15. Cumulative sales of 0.1 Flaws and All:
    • "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 20". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 28". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 47". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 25". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 46". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 21 November 2024.
16. "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 20". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
17. Cumulative sales of Wave 0.01:
    • "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 33". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 25". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
18. Cumulative sales of Summer Flows 0.02:
    • "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 33". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 25". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
19. "2024 한국대중음악상 후보 공개, 뉴진스-빈지노-실리카겔 종합분야 점령". MHN스포츠 / 엔터테인먼트 뉴스 (in Korean). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
20. "종합분야 수상후보". 한국대중음악상시상식 (in Korean). Retrieved 31 January 2024.