Drug Restaurant

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Drug Restaurant
Also known as JJY Band
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres Rock, garage rock, alternative rock, hard rock, post-punk revival
Years active 2015 (2015)–present
Labels CJ E&M Music
REALIVE (C9 Entertainment)
Members Jung Joon-young
Dammit
Seok Won
Drok. Q

Drug Restaurant, formerly known as the Jung Joon Young Band (JJY Band), is a Korean rock band, formed in Seoul, South Korea in 2014. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Jung Joon-young, bassist Jung Seok-won, guitarist Jo Dae-min (Dammit), and drummer Lee Hyun-gyu (Drok. Q). The band was formed by Jung, a year after he debuted as solo singer in 2013. The band released their debut album, Escape to Hangover, on May 27, 2015.[1] JJY Band announced on May 20, 2016 that they decided to change their name to Drug Restaurant because they want to go with a name that focuses on the band altogether rather than centering it around the frontman vocalist.[2][3]

History

2014-2015 : Formation

Jung Joon-young rose to widespread fame through the audition program Superstar K4 in 2012.[4] Jung was the vocalist of indie rock band, Switch On, before joined Superstar K4.[5][6] Originally, he signed up for Superstar K4's audition with his band, but due to visa issues, the guitarist who is American and bassist who is British couldn't join and Jung had to audition as solo singer.[6][7] A year later in 2013, he released his debut mini album, 1st Mini Album, and then second mini album, Teenager, in 2014.

After being a solo artist for more than a year, Jung decided to be in a band again. “When I first signed with my company, it was agreed that I would eventually work with a band. Since I started music with a band, it was actually hard for me to bring out my true style when working by myself. I thought I needed to go back to what I knew. This seemed like the right time.”[8]

Jung was introduced to Jo Dae-min, Jung Seok-won and Lee Hyun-gyu by producer who worked with him in his solo album in 2014.[9] All three are known to be already established musicians in the indie music scene. Guitarist Jo Dae-min (Dammit) is a former member of rock band Vanilla Unity that regularly guested at Seo Taiji’s concerts. Bassist Jung Seok-won is a former member of Munch and Fantastic Drugstore. While drummer Lee Hyun-kyu (Drok. Q) is a former member of Munch as well as “Superstar K” contestant Bell Band.[10][11] Dammit wasn't sure about Jung's musical style when he first heard about the offer to play with him. “I mostly knew him through variety programs, and I thought it would be a one-time thing. But working together, we fit really well, and now we’re determined to keep this going.”[8]

2015 : Escape to Hangover

Jung Joon-young and his newly formed band started to work on their debut album in early 2015.[12] Jung and Dammit worked together to compose all of the tracks in the album, but all of the members helped to arrange the songs to allow their talents to shine. “I created the big frameworks for the songs, and each member tweaked their part to their liking,” Jung said. “I love garage rock, so we listened to garage rock songs and worked on the music together. It turned out really well.”[8]

JJY Band’s first eight-track EP Escape to Hangover touches base with Jung’s rock roots, spanning alternative rock, hard rock and garage rock tracks.[8] The title track OMG was produced by Brian Howes[8][13] who had produced songs for Bon Jovi, Simple Plan, Boys Like Girls, and many more.[14] Ok Yo-Han, vocalist of Pia (band), co-wrote the 8th track in the album, "Lizard".[13][15] For "Lizard", Jung originally wanted to express about smoking, but it didn't pass Korean Broadcast Liberation. In the end, he had to change the lyrics with the help of Ok Yo-han into song about cunning people.[12] "Escape to Hangover" was released on May 27, 2015 with lead single "OMG" and its music video were released at the same time.[16] Their debut album got positive reviews from music fans and critics.[9][12]

JJY band hold their very first solo concert in December 2015 with the name "JJY Band's Live & Talk 2015 'Attention'".[17] Their first show was held in Tokyo on December 13.[18] Then they continue to perform in Shanghai on December 26 and Seoul on December 30–31.

2016 : New Label, New Name and Mistake

A representative from CJ E&M announced that their contract with Jung Joon Young expired in November 2015.[19] Jung decided to not renew his contract with CJ E&M. On January 5, 2016, C9 Entertainment announced that Jung and his band officially signed an exclusive contract with their label, REALIVE.[20] Under the new label, JJY Band announced that they will hold their first nationwide tour.[21] Their first show kicked off in Daejeon on February 5 and continued in Busan on February 6, then continue in Seoul on February 20–21.

On May 20, C9 Entertainment officially announced that Jung Joon Young Band has changed its name to Drug Restaurant. This is to shift the focus from the frontman, Jung Joon Young, to the group as a whole. The name Drug Restaurant is said to represent the band’s desire to provide listeners with a greater relief than any drug in the drugstore and to offer a gateway out from the pressures of the society.[3][22]

Drug Restaurant returned with their second album, Mistake, that was released on May 27 through digital download and on June 9 through physical album (CD). Their new album consists of five tracks including the title track, Mistake. Their title track and its music video will be released on June 8. All songs in the album were written, composed and arranged by the band.[2][23]

Members

  • Jung Joon-young - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (born on February 21, 1989)
  • Jo Dae-min (Dammit) - lead guitar, backing vocals (born on July 12, 1986)
  • Jung Seok-won - bass guitar, backing vocals (born on November 6, 1988)
  • Lee Hyun-gyu (Drok. Q) - drums (born on February 9, 1989)

Discography

Studio albums

Title Release Date Track listing Album Detail
일탈다반사

Escape To Hangover

 May 27, 2015 <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
Track listing
  1. 연휴 song (Holiday Song)
  2. Sunset
  3. OMG
  4. Alibi
  5. Office
  6. 너란 X (X Like You)
  7. 첫느낌 (First Impression)
  8. 도마뱀 (Lizard)
Mistake May 27, 2016 (Digital download)

June 9, 2016 (Physical CD)

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Track listing
  1. Intro
  2. Mistake
  3. Sexy Bomb
  4. What?!
  5. When The Money's Back

Singles

Title Release Date Song Notes
"OMG" May 26, 2015 "OMG" Digital Single
"Mistake" June 8, 2016 "Mistake" Digital Single

Awards & Nominations

Year Award Category Result
2015 17th Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Band Performance Nominated [24]
Union Pay Song of the Year (OMG) Nominated

Appearances in Media

Date Channel Title Performance Notes
May 28, 2015 Mnet M! Countdown OMG Comeback Stage
May 29, 2015 KBS Music Bank뮤직뱅크 OMG Comeback stage
June 2, 2015 SBS MTV The Show OMG Comeback stage
June 10, 2015 MBC Music Show! Champion 쇼!챔피언 OMG Comeback stage
June 24, 2015 KBS You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook Gather, OMG Live
June 11, 2015 MBC Music Meets Edge Style OMG, Sunset, Are You Gonna Be My Girl (Jet (band)), Lizard Live
July 4, 2015 KBS Immortal Songs 2 풍문으로 들었소 (I Heard a Rumor) Live
(Famous Cover Songs Special)
July 9, 2015 KBS All That Music Alibi, Holiday Song, X Like You, OMG, Lizard Live
July 25, 2015 UBC 뒤란 Sunset, OMG, First Impression Live
July 27, 2015 KBS 문화공감 나비 OMG, Sunset, Holiday Song, The Sense of An Ending, When The Sun Goes Down (Arctic Monkeys) Live
Oct. 10, 2015 KBS Immortal Songs 2 천생연분 (Soul Mates) Live
(Chuseok Special)
Nov. 28, 2015 KBS Immortal Songs 2 내가 만일 (If I) Live
(Ahn Chi Hwan Special)
Feb. 09, 2016 JTBC Two Yoo Project Sugar Man I Love You Live
(Remaking Cha Tae-hyun's song)

Concert tour & Live performances

2015
  • JJY Band @ Live Club Day
  • Ansan Valley Rock Festival 2015
  • Summer K-pop Festival 2015
  • Jeonju Rock Festival 2015
  • Let’s Run Park Music Festival 2015
  • Mnet Monthly Live Connection (October - Collaboration with Jonghyun, Eddy Kim, Go Young Bae)
  • JJY Band @ Live Club Day (Halloween Show)
  • International Campus Song Festival 2015
  • KBS Youth Concert
  • LG U+ & Mnet "No repeater, Fun Fun Concert"
  • SBS Award Festival 2015
  • JJY Band's Live & Talk 2015 "Attention" Concert in Tokyo, Shanghai, and Seoul
2016
  • JJY Band Live @ Rolling Hall 21st Anniversary
  • JJY Band's Live & Talk 2016 "Attention" Concert in Daejeon, Busan, and Seoul
  • JJY Band's Bugs TV Special Live Vol.14
  • 2016 Spark Concert in Hanoi
  • JJY Band Live @ Seoul Food Festival
  • Chuncheon Band Festival 2016
  • Seoul Jazz Festival 2016

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