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We created this page so that anyone interested in the band could learn more about them!
Here, you will find everything you need to know to jump into Chasedae's world.
당신들의 다음 세대, 차세대입니다~
Chasedae (차세대, 次世代 ) is a Korean independent rock band active since 2019. Made up of Chanhee Lee, Junhyung Lee, Wonhee Lee and Gorae Nam, the band is known for its explosive live energy, old-school rock’n’roll spirit, and the warm community that has grown around their music. The four members are also the founders and operators of Dangdase, their self-run venue in Yeonhui-dong, where they perform every last Saturday of the month and where their music, energy and community come together most vividly.
Drawing from a mix of genres, ranging from Britpop, blues, punk and folk to jazz and reggae, the band has released 2 albums, 3 EPs and 5 singles, while building a fully independent musical world of their own. Listening through Chasedae's discography feels like moving through the scenes of a film: you may not always find yourself at the centre of the story, but you are always invited to find your place and sing along. Above all, this is a band that writes about the kind of life they believe in, with light-heartedness, romance, and whimsy at its core.
Amongst international K-band fans, Chasedae are perhaps best known for their brief but memorable appearance on the survival show Great Seoul Invasion (2022). Although they were selected by judge Yoon Sung-hyun of Thornapple to advance to the next round, they ultimately chose to withdraw, feeling that the direction of the show was not compatible with their own path as a band. You can watch their first-round performance of “Busker, Clown, Dancer” here.
Chasedae is made up of four members — Chanhee, Gorae, Junhyung and Wonhee — whose connection goes back to their teenage years at the same school. Although Gorae only joined the band in late 2021, he and Chanhee had already been playing together for years, including in an earlier band, Roosters (2012–2015). Junhyung used to attend their performances, and has jokingly described himself as a "successful fan." There is even a family tie within the group: Chanhee and Wonhee are first cousins.
Living together and working fully independently, the four have built a chemistry that sits at the heart of Chasedae’s identity. Their shared cheerful spirit runs through everything they do, and comes across vividly on stage.
CHANHEE
이찬희 • 1993.10.18
main vocals, rhythm guitar,
keyboards, harmonica
IG: @leetape
Blog: /camelover
JUNHYUNG
이준형 • 1995.10.12
lead guitar, backing vocals
IG: @jun8s
Blog: /ljjh1012a
WONHEE
이원희 • 1996.01.18
drums
IG: @won5749
More than their signature brand of rock'n'roll or their energetic performances, what makes Chasedae truly unique amongst their peers is the community they have built.
Dangdase (당다세, short for 당신들의 다음 세대 "Your Next Generation") is the venue owned by Chasedae, located in Yeonhui-dong, in the Seodaemun district (just north of the Hongdae area). The space was officially launched on 13 November 2011.
In addition to the monthly band gig held there every last Saturday of the month, Dangdase is also their recording space, for music and various contents. It is also the usual backdrop of their livestreams!
There is a documentary on their YouTube channel, about the process of renovating the space: "The Pyramids were made by Humans" (in Korean)
The song CITY COMICS (track 5 of MRHG, 2025) describes a car ride towards Dangdase.
THIS MONTH @ DANGDASE:
ROCK'N' ROLL THEME PARK - MAY 30th
Since their debut in 2019, the band has released two full albums, three EPs and five singles.
Most songs are credited to Chanhee and Gorae. Junhyung also shows up as main songwriter/composer for a few tracks, while Wonhee contributes as arranger. But the members are always very vocal about their collaborative songwriting process, which they describe as "playing Lego," to emphasise that each song is a collective project.
Starting from BLUE GIANT (single, 2023), they have been recording and mixing their own releases, using Dangdase as a studio.
All listed releases are linked to their official YouTube Topic page
>> full record of Albums, EPs and Singles with lyrics in Korean + English translations + album notes!
CHASEDAE'S CHANNEL: this is their main medium of content production
They upload various monthly videos, showing their routine or preparations for their performances
There are also several long-form videos documenting key moments of their career:
FAN CHANNELS: there are some fan channels that document Chasedae's weekly gigs and performances:
JEBI ON AIR: Chasedae has been performing monthly at a venue called JEBIDABANG, which livestreams every performance on their YouTube channel.
You can watch every set they have played on this dedicated playlist
You can also tune in every month to watch them from anywhere in the world, usually on the penultimate Sunday of the month
At the start of every month, the band uploads their upcoming schedules to their Instagram Highlights, so you can keep track and plan to watch it!
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