Soumbalgwang

Soumbalgwang (Korean: 소음발광) is a South Korean post-hardcore band consisting of members Kang Dong-soo, Kim Seong-been, Ma Jae-hyun and Park Seong-gyu.^[2] Since their formation in 2016, the band has released their studio albums, Fuze (도화선) (2020) and Happiness, Flower (기쁨, 꽃) (2021) and Fire & Light (불과 빛) (2024).^[3]

Soumbalgwang
Origin	Busan, South Korea
Genres	Post-hardcore post-punk garage rock[1]
Years active	2016–present
Labels	Osoriworks
Members	Kang Dong-soo Kim Seong-been Ma Jae-hyun Park Seong-gyu
Past members	Ahn Seong-hyun Kim Ki-tae Kim Bo-kyeong Kim Ki-young

Career

Soumbalgwang was established in Busan in 2016 and there have been many member replacements since its formation.^[2] In 2019, they released an EP Huh (풋) inspired by the track name of the Onnine Ibalgwan's debut album Pigeon is a Rat in the Sky (비둘기는 하늘의 쥐),^[4] and they released its studio album, Fuze (도화선), in 2020.

Their second studio album, Happiness, Flower (기쁨, 꽃)was released in 2021. The album was produced by Kim Byung-kyu, a guitarist of Korean rock band Say Sue Me.^[2] In March 2022, they won the Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song at the Korean Music Awards.^[5][6]

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details
Fuze (도화선; Dohwaseon)	Released: September 23, 2020 Label: Osoriworks Format: Digital download, streaming, CD
Happiness, Flower (기쁨, 꽃; Gibbeum, Ggot)	Released: October 6, 2021 Label: Osoriworks Format: Digital download, streaming, CD
Fire & Light (불과 빛; Bulgwabit)	Released: October 7, 2024 Label: Osoriworks Format: Digital download, streaming, CD

EP

Title	Album details
Huh (풋; poot)	Released: March 4, 2019 Label: Osoriworks Format: Digital download, streaming, CD

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
2022	Korean Music Awards	Best Rock Album	Happiness, Flower	Won	[6]
		Best Rock Song	Dance	Won	[5]
2024	Korean Music Awards	Best Rock Album	Fire & Light