Nobrain Bassist Jung Wooyong Leaves the Band... Now a Duo

Nobrain (from left) Jung Wooyong, Lee Sungwoo, Hwang Hyunseong. Screenshot from Nobrain's official Instagram page

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Bassist Jung Wooyong is leaving Nobrain, a first-generation indie band.

On September 30, Nobrain announced through its official social media channels that "Jung Wooyong has decided to leave the band due to health reasons and personal circumstances." The band added, "We express our deep gratitude to Jung Wooyong, who has been a great source of strength during our long time together, and we wish him all the best on his new path."

Jung Wooyong first became associated with Nobrain in 2007 as a session musician, and officially joined the band as a member in 2009 with the release of their mini album, the 5.5th album 'Absolutely Summer.'

Nobrain will not be recruiting a new member and will continue their scheduled performances with session musicians. Earlier this year, in February, guitarist Jung Minjun left the band, reducing the lineup to three members. With Jung Wooyong's departure, the band will now continue as a duo, consisting of vocalist Lee Sungwoo and drummer Hwang Hyunseong.

Formed in 1996, Nobrain has been an iconic band of "Joseon Punk," pioneering the Korean indie scene alongside Crying Nut. They made their debut in 1997 with the second volume of the omnibus album 'Our Nation,' and introduced their powerful punk sound with their first album 'Youth Riot March' in 2000. The band has produced hit songs such as 'You Fell for Me,' 'You and the Rain,' and 'Run, Horse.'

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