Exploring Korea's Growing Indie Music and Surf Culture

Pro surfer Tipi Jabrik visits Korea to check out the burgeoning surf culture and find out how Korean Indie music is finally challenging K-pop.
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[@rinchi3]

I love K-indie for 2-3 years now It is just soothing and nice to hear when you want to chill

[@k._875ly5]

Miss Kpop NightCore I also like k-indie, do you have any recommendations?

[@rinchi3]

@@k._875ly5 Well there is a lot that I know thanks to Spotify but there is Vanilla Acoustic that I've known for some time and there is also Bolbbalgan4 as well. 10cm sing some indie songs and Urban Zakapa. I'll just make a list: 92914 Chamsom Acourve CHEEZE Sundaymoon Martin Smith (not the american singer if you search it up on youtube and google but just search up Martin Smith Paint On Spring then that him) and many more but I can keep you updated if you'd like there are many more I know but I usually forget the name of the artist

[@k._875ly5]

Miss Kpop NightCore thank you

[@remister1984]

I'll add The Black Skirts.

[@Anyway.Iloveyou]

Indie and punk was banned for some time in many major broadcast as well in South Korea due to an incident back in 2005. Cool to see kind its emergence now.

[@choister1043]

Nick Lo What was the incident called?

[@Anyway.Iloveyou]

@@choister1043 made a mistake ahaha but the incident was on music camp on mbc in 2005! With a band that was around in the late 90s but just started to gain popularity around that time. A band called Rux. It wasnt them who did it but was some fellow guest band members that got nude on stage.

[@choister1043]

Nick Lo Just watched a video about it, absolutely disgusting.

[@chima6291]

I believed that South Korea was a democracy! How could a genre of muaic got banned in a democracy?

[@chimcham6762]

Ma Chi They may be a democracy but their culture is conservative and heavy censoring still exists because of this. It is what it is. There have been many genres that have been banned e.g. hip hop was heavily censored in S.Korea and so was rock.

[@zackdawson6169]

The dude looks a bit like a younger Eddie bravo.

[@pahwraith]

I'll look into it.

[@Ziggernaut]

The dude is one of Bali's legendary surfer

[@86madee]

On Joe Rogan podcast he told his father every six years started a new family, so maybe that is his one of the many half siblings)

[@shiantimusic2363]

I live in Hawaii and ran into some Koreans surfing and shredding it up out at queens on a good 6ft day. Some of them really love the culture and the surf here on Hawai’i and come once in a great while just for the waves. It was cute to see them all dressed in the surf fashion and enjoying the ocean. Great video

[@elliealeha8253]

04:21 Se So Neon - A Long Dream💙❤️

[@tamialakicevic340]

One of my favourite songs I love her

[@johnpark6138]

Looks like you are getting back to form Vice ... keep it coming.

[@VGBNDGRL]

Indie is growing in many places! This reminds me of the awesome indie scene in Santiago Chile

[@user-sx1xj9mv3z]

korean indie music is great. Dept, Wynn , George is also nice

[@user-kv8qh6jc9s]

This is dope!! I really like to see the “not so famous” sides of Korea bc I feel like it’s always just being reduced to kpop. Thanks for bringing in new perspectives etc. Keep up w/ the good work!!

[@brendakapp8537]

Wow im seeing korea in a different way now

[@marklewis4793]

me too,..I'm in SouthAfrica.

[@Filsfilms]

Seriously THANK YOU for showing me a new side of korea! im really invested with learning korean and about the culture and i was losing a little bit of motivation because i feared monotony.. but this showed me there is an indie culture out there in korea and that there is in fact a contrast to the K pop culture, truly insightful, 감사합니다 :)))

[@Katcom111]

Korean indie music is dope. I fully support any indie scene. Always support your local artist!

[@saratatasval5726]

Couldnt come at a better time. Ive recently discovered k indie and i love it

[@zackbrooks1739]

saratatas val any groups in particular to recommend?

[@saratatasval5726]

Zack Brooks The Black Skirts and Jannabi are pretty good

[@danielchun431]

Hyukoh is without a doubt the vanguard of Indie music

[@kyleandres6208]

Zack Brooks hyukoh is a great band

[@gay4vivi294]

Zack Brooks se so neon

[@abcdvintage1915]

keep this dude on he ask's the right questions !!!

[@jasonyang9477]

great content... more like this vice :)

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

Cool piece Vice.

[@ECsponger2]

Bali boy! That water wasn't even CLOSE to cold! Haha I like how the footage was repeated no less than 3 times of the same wave LOL

[@daniellee9763]

good content brah

[@jimmyqjones7122]

the greenhouse affect from so Cal, amazing surf prog indie band

[@shamivro3672]

I love indie music..old sound and feeling past memory nostalgia. I hope people out there support indie genre even pop music become have a big popularity.

[@micaelameanders]

That's not too far from where I live, good to know.

[@xalbatross1]

If you’re looking for surf culture in Asia come to Siargao!

[@FikiFirmansyah]

Bali.

[@pandawipes168]

@@FikiFirmansyah Siargao.

[@FikiFirmansyah]

@@pandawipes168 Bali.

[@pandawipes168]

Fiki Firmansyah Bali’s overrated.

[@FikiFirmansyah]

@@pandawipes168 Libya

[@arthurwatts1680]

Kudos for being willing to surf in water that cold - even South Australia's surf seemed cold to me after growing up in Sydney but S Korea would be a whole other level again. I had an OK time in Seoul but Tokyo was the city for me - thanks for the vid.

[@chelseaschaefer8091]

I love Yangyang, hopefully, you got to see some seaside temples and eat some great seafood.

[@FormlessPersuasion]

I was very pleased to see Se So Neon in this video! :) Gotta check out more K-Indie! :)

[@Cuyt24]

The band playing with the girl guitar is called “se so neon”. They are really good. I think they just broke up this year. Check out their music on KZbin.

[@azzamatic4190]

My favourite part of American Asia. South Korea has the best hamburgers, fried chicken and macaroni and cheese

[@brandonleesanders]

They mentioned surfing so many times I had to re-check the title to make sure I was watching what I actually clicked on...

[@GoodKarma11]

Looks fun 👍

[@missusmeow2271]

I like that post-rock is coming out of S. Korea too it's awesome!

[@rickyguevarra381]

Man!! Korea has some waves!!! Double over head!! Almost!!!!! Yyeeeewwwww!!!!

[@akaiyui9300]

This is amazing! Since I recently discovered a Korean metal band.

[@Mushroom_Peaks]

What is their name?? :o

[@akaiyui9300]

@@Mushroom_Peaks Madman's Esprit.

[@Mushroom_Peaks]

@@akaiyui9300 thank you

[@bananarepublic1339]

Tipi Jabrik is the Man. will be remembered as the man to made Surfing popular in Asia

[@jaycwc]

Eddie Bravo's long lost brother

[@alexponce4595]

amazing

[@danielchun431]

A lot of people don’t know about the underbelly of Korea’s massive musical scene (largest and most prolific in Asia) and all the fresh talent that’s coming up deviating away from Kpop culture. KRnB, Neo-Soul, Jazz, Indie, is all popping. In terms of Hip hop Korea’s still pretty weak (as with most Asian countries) but there is a small group called Cohort and some members or AOMG who are pretty fresh in terms of Hip Hop.

[@chimcham6762]

Right. I was introduced to South Korea by way of a politics and governance course I took at uni and Kpop. A lot of Kpop fans know nothing about Korea as a whole or other scenes in Korea outside of Kpop. Personally I can’t get into a lot of the hip hop cause it’s not innovative and is a direct rip off of current US hip hop trends however what I am impressed by, as someone who loves neo-soul & R&B, is their underground up and coming music genres. I have listened to some dope ass unknown and known Korean artists doing soul, neo-soul and K-R&B truly some justice. There’s talent bursting out of South Korea and I wish people would look beyond Kpop to find it.

[@jabiram]

새소년!!!! 성공했다 바이스에도 나오고 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ 올해도 보러가야되는데 ㅠㅠ

[@dylanjordan4747]

Shoulda been called “Seoul surfers”

[@madsupervilian.]

It is February, its winter season every where in the world and especially up north.

[@FikiFirmansyah]

salam dari bali mas. padang-padang beach setia menunggumu pulkam.

[@mattflinders9666]

30 kooks disliked this , hundreds dislike you , as a surfer from Australia I know I can go to any Country and fit strait in to their surf culture , surfing makes us the same brothers and sisters , what a wonderful example of how humans should treat each other , and you keep fit , eat healthy , sleep well , care for each other , and the environment , every one were possible teach your Children this and we will have world peace ! Its really hard to hate someone when your cheering them into a perfect barrel ! Peace and Love from an old salty Australian surfer !

[@saitamad.anarchist9527]

30 K-pop Stans

[@Jubileusinha]

Man, that's such a good hoster

[@user-elliseuji]

se so neon hell yeaaaaah boy such a lit band

[@xmnemonic]

Next up is korean rock climbing scene.

[@VGBNDGRL]

Anyone know who the band with the trumpet is called and what song was playing?

[@dolbyderringer2225]

Ive encountered Koreans on the path down to Trestles...but not many but Holy shit Ive surfed with Tipi in Taiwan at this racy left point in 2017...cool guy!

[@studytoreachsuccess]

k-indie and surfing is so good

[@surfculturebali]

Surfer never give up!!!

[@jbonillaguitar]

I thought that was eddie bravo. Look into it bro.

[@Kevin28977]

mantap bli

[@foolishspecialist7479]

Now this is the side of Korea I would like to explore and see more of on maintream media. Enough with the generic K-Pop factory.

[@schawink]

5:00 is that Jojivlogs?

[@Silverfrost128]

does anyone have any music recommendations??

[@TheAznChild911]

Finally

[@alexisao13]

Where is this surf spot?

[@petergerms8116]

Anyone knows the song at 3:09? Thaks

[@ld-zt5bz]

🔥

[@y0unggvts896]

So itaewon is like a small newyork

[@natebennett7052]

what is the name of the song playing from about 6:25 onward??

[@mayab487]

The band is Se So Neon, but I don't know the song. (I think)

[@USSJ2Otaku3084]

I'm trying to find that one out too 😅😆

[@USSJ2Otaku3084]

@@mayab487 No, that's not 새소년. That's a different band playing for sure. 황소윤 was dancing for sure though. I think that may be 씽씽 or 파라솔. I'll update it when I find it.

[@harathea7554]

I hope u'll find time making video about WEBTOONS. PLEASE!!🙏🙏🙏

[@hamajangz9586]

Surfing is Hawaii’s gift to the world. It’s a multi billion dollar industry. 🤙🏼

[@Californiansurfer]

I never knew Korea had surf spots. I surf new buffalo Michigan lakes , Waco Texas surfpark Please visit our museum surfing heritage & culture center in San clemente museum. History of surfing. Downey California

[@joebazooks]

more korea

[@dischargesummary8794]

GALAXY EXPRESS.........Best Band In The World 🤘🤘🤘

[@dihernanes988]

Sesoneon babies ㅠㅠ

[@yomommastupid]

never heard of this dude before

[@heythere160]

The food he was thinking about is called Toppoki (prob wrong spelling).

[@anawkwardsweetpotato4728]

Yeah, ddeokbokki or tteokbokki! ;) Love that stuff, especially with kimchi!

[@natawoot1238]

Bruh those are some dumpy ass waves...

[@madalaine4992]

Does anyone know the name of the band playing with the blonde girl guitarist??

[@ryanchoi9334]

madalaine Se So Neon

[@TheFabler]

open.spotify.com/album/7efz4vmh3xjBnySQKarQm0?si=3bk_HNrdTeClgs9m9DzrDg

[@miredabraga5156]

South Korea is just interesting as fuck and the world knows it lol

[@firdaus125]

The host looks like an Indonesian Eddie Bravo

[@sailormoon4674]

Abangnya luna maya adiknya actress

[@hermanosJun]

This guy seems pretty cool just needs more practice reporting on stuff

[@boltup5566]

I don't know how Korea would get decent swell since Japan blocks the east side of it and most of the southeast. I bet there are tasty secret spots in the south.

[@Hoodrichthe301]

anyone trynna learn Hangul? say where you from

[@whodatlazy1]

anyone know the band and song name at 4:20 onwards?

[@TheFabler]

Sounds very Tame Impala-like! Wanna know who that is.

[@TheFabler]

Found them Se so Neon. open.spotify.com/album/7efz4vmh3xjBnySQKarQm0?si=3bk_HNrdTeClgs9m9DzrDg

[@ali.aetwebi1118]

se so neon u should check em out they really good

[@whodatlazy1]

@@TheFabler thanks man, appreciate it

[@whodatlazy1]

@@ali.aetwebi1118 thanks for the help :)

[@oosvaldo1496]

Rahajeng semang bli

[@yohanesbaptistan.shoere8804]

Bali in indonesia

[@helioszxc]

what was the name of that City ? was that still in Seoul ?

[@heythere160]

Yangyang

[@thecrzylilkrn]

It's in gangwon province. It's roughly three hours to the east from Seoul.

[@helioszxc]

@@thecrzylilkrn Thank you :)

[@helioszxc]

@@heythere160 Thank you :)

[@MaharlikaAWA]

Basically it is imported by foreigners who have a lot of money and like to hang out in Itaewon and Hongdae. There, I saved you 7:26 minutes of your life.

[@RB-os3tc]

Surf Culture? Anywhere in West Portugal.

[@apolashimself]

You can git gud at surfing. But not as much gud at freezing.

[@socentism5680]

Tipi Jabrik abang nya Luna Maya

[@mathori-133]

Yg benneer

[@nicoscramble5343]

ssingssing fck yea yewww

[@sagenoise]

wtf show more!!!!

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

world towards monoculture

[@tommagain5460]

DOC

[@sailormoon4674]

Kak nya kak luna maya

[@thomjanson9644]

Pro surfer my arse....

[@dischargesummary8794]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJnYk5acpJyWiMU

[@wcolloty]

He's speaking English, why are you giving him subtitles...?

[@tommagain5460]

Shit

[@nihowdy1]

Yawn

[@antislutful]

Vice.. Really? Isn't this just a fckin Vlog? Didn't learn new shit. Every place that has a surf culture as long as it has beaches. Every place has an indie scene as long as there's big companies manufacturing music.

[@madthevillain]

Surfing is horrible, its the worst. Don't try it.

[@wjun0131]

No one thinks about Korea, not even Koreans