EBS, a project to discover new musicians, selects 'Hello Rookie of May' for Nok-i-nok and Sanmanhan-siseon

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EBS's 'Hello Rookie,' Korea's leading project to discover new musicians, has successfully concluded its first preliminary round and selected two teams as the 'Hello Rookie of May.' At the event held on April 23 at 7 p.m. at Hyundai Card UNDERSTAGE in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 10 teams selected through music file screening from a total of 952 applicants took the stage to compete fiercely in live performances.

On this day, singer-songwriter Carder Garden served as MC, guiding the atmosphere of the venue with a steady presentation. A total of 10 teams, including 64ksana, Confined White, Hans', Kikuhashi, Nok-i-nok, Sanmanhan-siseon, Sun Town Girls, Oysters, Woo Hee-joon, and Yoo In-won, participated, each showcasing their unique personalities and musical worlds.

As a result of the judging, 'Nok-i-nok' and 'Sanmanhan-siseon' were selected as the 'Hello Rookie of May.' The post-rock band Nok-i-nok was highly praised for its distinctive band sound based on sensory-rich sound and delicate emotions, delivering a passionate performance and an immersive stage. The folk duo Sanmanhan-siseon left a strong impression with its unique sensibility, delicate narrative delivery, and fresh energy.

Park Jeong-yong Shim Sa-wi (Director) said, "Jang Ki-ha, Silica Gel, and Han-ro-ro were also unfamiliar at first," and added, "Today's novelty will eventually become the standard for the next generation. I hope the participating teams continue to pursue their own music consistently," conveying a message of support to the teams.

Launched in 2007, EBS's 'Hello Rookie' has established itself as a representative gateway for the Korean indie music scene, having produced groups such as Gukasten, Jang Ki-ha and The Faces, Silica Gel, and Han-ro-ro. 'Hello Rookie,' which has discovered talented new artists and provided growth opportunities through live stages, is recognized as a premier new artist support platform representing the domestic music ecosystem. With the program reopening after four years, a total of 952 teams applied during the first recruitment, demonstrating high interest. This is interpreted as a reflection of the expectations of new musicians waiting for a new stage and music fans alike.

Meanwhile, the 'Hello Rookie of May' live judging will take place on May 21, and subsequent selections will continue regularly on a monthly basis. Detailed schedules and application methods can be confirmed on the official EBS 'Space Gonggam' website.

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