10cm (band)

10 cm (Korean: 십센치; RR: Sipsenchi) is a South Korean musical act currently composed of singer-songwriter Kwon Jung-yeol.[1]

10cm
10cm in 2021
10cm in 2021
Background information
OriginSouth Korea
GenresAcoustic folk
Years active2010–present
LabelsTen Music
Magic Strawberry Sound
MembersKwon Jung-yeol
Past membersYoon Cheol-jong
Websitewww.msbsound.com/artist/10cm

Originally a duo composed of Kwon and Yoon Cheol-jong, 10 cm debuted in 2010.[2] With the release of the single "Americano," the group quickly became one of the most popular indie acts in South Korea,[3] winning the This Year's Discovery Award at the 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards,[4] followed by Best Pop Song at the 2011 Korean Music Awards.[5] Their first full-length album, 1.0 (2011) sold 30,000 copies, a record for an indie act at the time.[6] Following a slew of successful singles,[7] and the release of the full-length albums 2.0 (2012)[6] and 3.0 (2014),[8] the group achieved its first number-one hit on the Gaon Digital Chart in 2016 with the single "What the Spring??".[9]

Yoon left the group in July 2017 while facing charges for marijuana use.[10] Kwon has continued to promote as a solo artist under the name 10 cm, releasing the album 4.0 in September 2017[11] and several singles, including the Gaon Digital Chart top-ten hits "Mattress" (2018), "However" (2019), and "Borrow Your Night" (2021). His concert "Hotel room 1010" (2020) is the first paid online concert of Korean non-idol artist.[12]

Career

Pre-debut

Kwon and Yoon were both from Gumi, North Gyeongsang. When Yoon was in his first year of high school, he was part of a school band club called 'Mad Pulse',[13] and Jeongyeol (who was in middle school at the time) brought a letter and a recorded tape of his work to Yoon to ask him if he can join the band. As Jeongyeol gained some local fame with his singing skills, Kwon was finally allowed to perform in Yoon's band. Because of this inclusion of Kwon to the team, Yoon (originally a vocalist) decided to take his position in the band as a guitarist to make room for Kwon.[14] Kwon and Yoon formed the band 'Haeryeong (해령,海靈)' in Daegu in 2004.[14][lower-alpha 1] After enlisting in the South Korean military, the two formed the band 'Seven Hills' named after the army unit they served in, called 'Chilbong'.[14]

Birth of 10cm as a band

Around 2008 or 2009, the two arrived in Seoul to venture into the indie scene.[14][13] The band debuted as a indie band at 'Club ta (打)', a famous live club located in Hongdae.[16]

2010–2011: Debut and 1.0

Their debut EP, which was released in April 2010, was recorded with a microphone covered in stockings and the album cover was 100% made by themselves and 3000 copies were published. The album was sold out in one month, and the band gained popularity.[17] In 2011, the band released their first studio album 1.0. The band describe the music in the album was targeted towards office women in their late 20s to their 30s, and seek their empathies, which was a contrast to their early music, but gained popularity for their brutally honest and sensual lyrics.[18] The first 10,000 copies were sold out on the release day. The band's early activities involved playing the djembe which was influenced from performances of Jason Mraz and Toca Rivera.[19]

2012–2017: 2.0 and 3.0

The band released 2.0 in 2012. The band tried to create an adult-oriented sound that reminds them of the 1960s, that would resemble the vibe of Let It Be by the Beatles, which was widely contrasting to the band's refined production in their debut album.[20] Also while the production on 1.0 was minimalistic, the range of different instruments used on 2.0 increased, and different genres such as modern rock and tango were also explored.[21] 3.0 was released in 2014, and the vocal parts for Cheol-jong increased compared to the previous albums.[22]

2017–present: Yoon's departure and future career

In June 2017, Yoon suddenly announced to departure from the group, which was later revealed to be a decision made by Yoon to not disturb his bandmate Kwon by Yoon's legal troubles related with Yoon smoking Marijuana, which led to 10 cm becoming a one man band.[23] In September 2017, the release of 4.0 was announced.[24]

Philanthropy

On March 9, 2022, Kwon donated 20 million to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of the massive wildfires that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk, and also spread to Samcheok, Gangwon.[25] On October 12, Kwon donated fees from the university festival performance to Yonsei University where he is an alumni.[26]

Members

10CM IN 2013, Left,Kwon Jung-yeol , right, Yoon Cheol-jong
  • Kwon Jung-yeol (권정열) – main vocal, percussion, guitar
  • Yoon Cheol-jong (윤철종) – vocal, guitar, tambourine (2009-2017)

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[27]
1.0 86
2.0
  • Released: October 10, 2012
  • Label: Ten Music, Poclanos
  • Formats: CD, digital download
84
3.0
  • Released: November 19, 2014
  • Label: Magic Strawberry Sound, Poclanos
  • Formats: CD, digital download
9
4.0
  • Released: September 1, 2017
  • Label: Magic Strawberry Sound, Loen
  • Formats: CD, digital download
18

Extended plays

Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[27]
The First EP
  • Released: April 22, 2010
  • Label: Ten Music, Poclanos
  • Formats: CD, digital download
The 2nd EP
  • Released: February 4, 2013
  • Label: Ten Music, Poclanos
  • Formats: CD, digital download
The 3rd EP
  • Released: November 11, 2021
  • Label: Magic Strawberry Sound
  • Formats: CD, digital download
47

Singles

Title Year Peak chart
positions
Sales Album
KOR
[32]
US
World

[33]
"Good Night" 2010 The First EP
"Americano" (아메리카노) 12 Non-album single
"Not That" (그게 아니고) 2011 54 1.0
"With the Heart to Forget You"
(잊어야 한다는 마음으로)
49 Tribute to Kim Kwang Seok
"Hug Me" (안아줘요) 3 Non-album singles
"Motorcycle Guitar Ride" (기타로 오토바이를 타자) 44
"Sorrow" (애상) 2012 3
"Fine Thank You and You?" 3 2.0
"Han River Farewell" (한강의 작별) 22
"Tonight" (오늘밤에) 17
"Love Is Blooming" (사랑이 방울지네타이틀) 2013 15 Orange Revolution Festival Part 1
"Oh Yeah" (오예) 17 The 2nd EP
"Nothing Without You" 25
"Earthling?" (지구인?) 29 Non-album singles
"Hug Song" (안아줘요)
with Orange Caramel
14
"Sseudam Sseudam" (쓰담쓰담) 2014 12 3.0
"Stalker" (스토커) 43
"Missing You" (그리워라) 19
"October Rain" (10월의 날씨) 2015 11 3.1 (single)
"What the Spring??" (봄이 좋냐??) 2016 1 3.2 (single)
"I Really Like You" (니가 참 좋아) 18 Non-album single
"That Five Minutes" (길어야 5분) 16 3.3 (single)
"HELP" 2017 11 4.0
"Phonecert" (폰서트) 18
"Bye Babe"
with Chen
28 24 SM Station Season 2
"Mattress" (매트리스) 2018 4 4.1 (single)
"However" (그러나) 2019 5 4.3 (single)
"Do You Think of Me?" (방에 모기가 있어) 31 4.4 (single)
"Tight" 2020 55 4.5 (single)
"Winter Breath" (입김) 98 5.1 (single)
"Borrow Your Night" (이 밤을 빌려 말해요) 2021 2 Non-album single
"Sleepless in Seoul" (서울의 잠 못 이루는 밤)
feat. Lee Su-hyun (AKMU)
37 5.2 (single)
"Go Back" (고백) 38 2nd Confession 'Go Back' (single)
"Yesterday You Left Me" (어제 너는 나를 버렸어) 35 The 3rd EP
"Gradation" (그라데이션) 2022 11 5.3 (single)
"Just 10 Centimetres" (딱 10CM만)
(with Big Naughty)
8 Non-album single
"They're Gonna Say We're Right (@leekangseung111)"
(우리가 맞다는 대답을 할 거예요)
2023 89 Remake 1.0
"My Ultimate First Love"
(부동의 첫사랑)
33 5.4 (single)
Title Year Peak chart
positions
Sales Album
KOR
[54]
US
World

[33]
"Turned Off the TV" (TV를 껐네...)
Leessang feat. Yoon Mi-rae and Kwon Jung-yeol of 10cm
2011 1 Asura Balbalta
"Good Morning" (굿모닝)
Verbal Jint feat. Kwon Jung-yeol of 10cm
2012 5 10 Years of Misinterpretation 1
"Beautiful Girl"
Skull & Haha feat. Kwon Jung-yeol of 10cm
2015 42 Non-album single
"Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway" (덕수궁 돌담길의 봄)
Yoona feat. 10cm
2016 24 7 A Walk to Remember
"Sudden Shower" (소나기)
Yong Jun-hyung feat. 10cm
2018 5 Non-album single
"Telephone" (척)
Exo-SC feat. 10cm
2019 72 23 1 Billion Views
"I'm Not Myself When I'm Around You"
(이러면 안 될 거 아는데 너 앞에만 서면 나락)[61] DinDin feat. 10cm
2021 108 Non-album single

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Peak chart
positions
Sales (DL) Album
KOR
[32]
"Only U" 2012 20 I Need Romance 2012 OST
"One Day" (어느 날) 39 Golden Time OST
"Maybe" (아마도) 2013 43 The Queen of Office OST
"If You Can Come" (와준다면) 2016 Woman with a Suitcase OST
"My Eyes" (내 눈에만 보여) 7 Guardian: The Lonely and Great God OST
"Perfect" 2018 36 Love Playlist 3 OST
"Lean on My Shoulders" (나의 어깨에 기대어요) 2019 13 Hotel del Luna OST
"But It's Destiny" (우연인 듯 운명) 108 Crash Landing on You OST
"Where Is Dream" 2020 161 Start-Up OST
"Drawer" (서랍) 2021 23 Our Beloved Summer OST
"For Love" (봄 to 러브) 2022 83 Our Blues OST

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart
positions
Sales (DL) Album
KOR
[32]
"Love in the Milky Way Cafe" (사랑은 은하수 다방에서) 2011 15 1.0
"So Nice" (죽겠네) 53
"You and I" (그대와 나) 2012 28 2.0
"Smelly Girl" (냄새나는 여자) 36
"Your Flower" (너의 꽃) 43
"So..." (그러니까...) 45
"Red Dragonfly" (고추잠자리) 49
"Now.Here's.Enough" (이제.여기서.그만) 51
"Heart" (마음) 55
"Corona" 56
"Tonight" (오늘밤에)
Clean ver.
92
"Morning Call" (모닝콜) 2013 39 The 2nd EP
"But I'm Sleepy" (근데 나 졸려) 44
"Don't Let Me Go" 55
"Crush" (짝사랑) 2014 75 3.0
"African Youth" (아프리카 청춘이다) 81
"What Makes Women Angry" (여자는 왜 화를 내는 걸까) 86
"3rd Album Burdens" (3집에 대한 부담감) 98
"Inseparable" (뗄래야 뗄 수 없는 사이) 99
"Secret Love" (비밀연애) 2015 45 3.1 (single)
"Pet" 2017 92 4.0
"Storage"
(with Galaxy Fan)
2019 193 4.3 (single)

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations received by 10 cm
Award Year Category Nominated work/nominee Result Ref.
Brand Customer Loyalty Awards 2020 Indie/Folk Artist 10 cm Won [73]
Cyworld Digital Music Awards 2010 Tam Eum Mania Award (August) "Americano" Won [74]
2011 Tam Eum Mania Award (February) "Love in the Milky Way Cafe" Won [75]
Korean Music Awards 2011 Best Pop Song "Tonight I'm Afraid of the Dark" Won [76]
Rookie of the Year 10 cm Nominated [77]
2012 Artist of the Year 10 cm Nominated [78]
Best Pop Album 1.0 Nominated [79]
Best Pop Song "Not That" Nominated
Melon Music Awards 2015 Best Folk/Blues "Sseudam Sseudam" Won [80]
2016 "What The Spring??" Won [81]
2017 "Phonecert" Nominated [82]
2018 Best Indie "Mattress" Nominated [83]
2021 Best Solo Male Artist 10 cm Nominated [84]
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2010 This Year's Discovery Award 10 cm Won [85]
2012 Best Band Performance "Fine Thank You and You?" Nominated [86]
2016 "What The Spring??" Nominated [87]
2021 "Sleepless in Seoul" (feat. Lee Su-hyun) Nominated [88]
Best Original Soundtrack "Borrow Your Night" Nominated

Concerts

  • 2013.02.23 "Fine thank you and you?", the Olympic Gymnastics Stadium, Korea.[89]
  • 2014.01.31 '부루다콘서트 VER1. "Hello 10cm", LA, the United States.[90]
  • 2020.10.10 "Hotel room 1010", kakaoTV, Korea.[12]

Notes

  1. The band had a guitarist Yoo Ji-won as a leader but he later left.[15]

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