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10cm (band)

South Korean indie musical act

10cm (band)

South Korean indie musical act

FieldValue
name10cm
imageKwon Jung-yeol, 10cm.jpg
caption10cm in 2022
originSouth Korea
genreAcoustic folk
years_active2010–present
labelTen Music
Magic Strawberry Sound
Cam With Us
website
current_membersKwon Jung-yeol
past_membersYoon Cheol-jong

Magic Strawberry Sound Cam With Us 10cm () is a South Korean musical act currently composed of singer-songwriter Kwon Jung-yeol.

Originally a duo composed of Kwon and Yoon Cheol-jong, 10cm debuted in 2010. With the release of the single "Americano", the group quickly became one of the most popular indie acts in South Korea, winning the This Year's Discovery Award at the 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards, followed by Best Pop Song at the 2011 Korean Music Awards. Their first full-length album, 1.0 (2011) sold 30,000 copies, a record for an indie act at the time. Following a slew of successful singles, and the release of the full-length albums 2.0 (2012) and 3.0 (2014), the group achieved its first number-one hit on the Gaon Digital Chart in 2016 with the single "What the Spring??".

Yoon left the group in July 2017 while facing charges for marijuana use. Kwon has continued to promote as a solo artist under the name 10cm, releasing the album 4.0 in September 2017 and several singles, including the Gaon Digital Chart top-ten hits "Mattress" (2018), "However" (2019), and "Borrow Your Night" (2021). His concert Hotel room 1010 (2020) is the first paid online concert of a Korean non-idol artist.

Career

Pre-debut

Kwon and Yoon were both from Gumi, North Gyeongsang. When Yoon was in his first year of high school, he was part of a school band club called 'Mad Pulse', and Kwon (who was in middle school at the time) brought a letter and a recorded tape of his work to Yoon to ask him if he could join the band. As Kwon gained some local fame with his singing skills, he was finally allowed to perform in Yoon's band. Because of this inclusion of Kwon to the team, Yoon (originally a vocalist) decided to take his position in the band as a guitarist to make room for Kwon. Kwon and Yoon formed the band 'Haeryeong (해령,海靈)' in Daegu in 2004. After enlisting in the South Korean military, the two formed the band 'Seven Hills', named after the army unit they served in, called 'Chilbong'.

Birth of 10cm as a band

Around 2008 or 2009, the two arrived in Seoul to venture into the indie scene. The band debuted as an indie band at 'Club ta (打)', a famous live club located in Hongdae.

2010–2011: Debut and ''1.0''

Their debut EP, which was released in April 2010, was recorded with a microphone covered in stockings, and the album cover was 100% made by themselves. 3000 copies were published. The album sold out in one month, and the band gained popularity. In 2011, the band released their first studio album 1.0. The band described the music in the album as targeted towards office women in their late 20s to their 30s, and sought their empathy, which was a contrast to their early music, but gained popularity for their brutally honest and sensual lyrics. The first 10,000 copies were sold out on the release day. The band's early activities involved playing the djembe which was influenced from performances of Jason Mraz and Toca Rivera.

2012–2017: ''2.0'' and ''3.0''

10cm in 2013. From left to right: Kwon Jung-yeol and Yoon Cheol-jong

The band released 2.0 in 2012. The band tried to create an adult-oriented sound that reminds them of the 1960s, that would resemble the vibe of Let It Be by the Beatles, which was widely contrasting to the band's refined production of their debut album. Also, while the production on 1.0 was minimalistic, the range of different instruments used on 2.0 increased, and different genres such as modern rock and tango were also explored. 3.0 was released in 2014, and the vocal parts for Cheol-jong increased compared to the previous albums.

2017–present: Yoon's departure and future career

In June 2017, Yoon suddenly announced to departure from the group, which was later revealed to be a decision made by Yoon to not disturb his bandmate Kwon by Yoon's legal troubles related to him smoking Marijuana, which led to 10cm becoming a one-man band. In September 2017, the release of 4.0 was announced.

On February 13, 2025, 10cm signed an exclusive contract with Cam With Us.

Philanthropy

On March 9, 2022, Kwon donated million to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of the massive wildfires that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk, and also spread to Samcheok, Gangwon. On October 12, Kwon donated fees from the university festival performance to Yonsei University, his alma mater.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSalesKOR
:1.02.03.04.05.0
86
84
9
18
39

Extended plays

TitleEP detailsPeak chart positionsSalesKOR
The First EPThe 2nd EPThe 3rd EP
69
47
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearPeak chart
positionsSalesCertificationsAlbumKOR
US
World
"Good Night""Americano" ()"Not That" ()"With the Heart to Forget You"
()"Hug Me" ()"Motorcycle Guitar Ride" ()"Sorrow" ()"Fine Thank You and You?""Han River Farewell" ()"Tonight" ()"Love Is Blooming" ()"Oh Yeah" ()"Nothing Without You""Earthling?" ()"Hug Song" ()
(with Orange Caramel)"Sseudam Sseudam" ()"Stalker" ()"Missing You" ()"October Rain" (10월의 날씨)"What the Spring??" ()"I Really Like You" ()"That Five Minutes" ()"Help""Phonecert" ()"Bye Babe"
(with Chen)"Mattress" ()"However" ()"Do You Think of Me?" ()"Tight""Winter Breath" ()"Borrow Your Night" ()"Sleepless in Seoul" ()
(feat. Lee Su-hyun (AKMU))"Go Back" ()"Yesterday You Left Me" ()"Gradation" ()"Just 10 Centimetres" (딱 10CM만)
(with Big Naughty)"They're Gonna Say We're Right (@leekangseung111)"
()"My Ultimate First Love"
()"Dear"
()"Late Night Walk"
()"To Reach You"
()"Follow Your Steps" ()
(featuring Bibi)
2010The First EP
12
2011541.0
49Tribute to Kim Kwang Seok
3rowspan="3"
44
20123
32.0
22
17
201315Orange Revolution Festival Part 1
17The 2nd EP
25
29rowspan="2"
14
2014123.0
43
19
2015113.1 (single)
201613.2 (single)
18
163.3 (single)
2017114.0
18
2824SM Station Season 2
201844.1 (single)
201954.3 (single)
314.4 (single)
2020554.5 (single)
985.1 (single)
20212
375.2 (single)
382nd Confession 'Go Back' (single)
35The 3rd EP
2022115.3 (single)
8
202389Remake 1.0
335.4 (single)
20241585.5 (single)
1855.6 (single)
20251
1955.0
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

As featured artist

TitleYearPeak chart
positionsSalesAlbumKOR
Gaon Digital Chart peak positions:US
World
"Turned Off the TV" (TV를 껐네...)
(Leessang feat. Yoon Mi-rae and Kwon Jung-yeol of 10cm)"Good Morning" ()
(Verbal Jint feat. Kwon Jung-yeol of 10cm)"Beautiful Girl"
(Skull & Haha feat. Kwon Jung-yeol of 10cm)"Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway" ()
(Yoona feat. 10cm)"Sudden Shower" ()
(Yong Jun-hyung feat. 10cm)"Telephone" ()
(Exo-SC feat. 10cm)"I'm Not Myself When I'm Around You"
() (DinDin feat. 10cm)"Beyond Love" (정이라고 하자)
(Big Naughty feat. 10cm)"Stranger" (입술)
(Heize feat. 10cm)"Love Dilemma" (사랑이 죄야?)
(Kixo feat. 10cm and B.I)"Cold"
(Young Posse feat. 10cm)"Just 1 Year" (딱 1년만)
(Big Naughty feat. 10cm)
20111Asura Balbalta
2012510 Years of Misinterpretation 1
201542
2016247A Walk to Remember
20185
202072231 Billion Views
2021108rowspan="6"
20225Nangman
202399Last Winter
202496
2025Cold
107
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Soundtrack appearances

TitleYearPeak chart
positionsSales (DL)AlbumKOR
"Only U""One Day" ()"Maybe" ()"If You Can Come" ()"My Eyes" ()"Perfect""Lean on My Shoulders" ()"But It's Destiny" ()"Where Is Dream""Drawer" ()"For Love" (봄 to 러브)"The way to lose you""Tell Me It's Not a Dream" ()"Tell Me It's Not a Dream" (Eng ver.)"Tiramisu Cake" ()"Spring Snow" ()"Hush of Sunset" ()
201220I Need Romance 2012 OST
39Golden Time OST
201343The Queen of Office OST
2016Woman with a Suitcase OST
7Guardian: The Lonely and Great God OST
201836Love Playlist 3 OST
201913Hotel del Luna OST
108Crash Landing on You OST
2020161Start-Up OST
202123Our Beloved Summer OST
202283Our Blues OST
2024My Demon OST
100Queen of Tears OST
162The Last 10 Years OST
31Lovely Runner OST
2025Our Unwritten Seoul OST
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Other charted songs

TitleYearPeak chart
positionsSales (DL)AlbumKOR
"Love in the Milky Way Cafe" ()"So Nice" ()"You and I" ()"Smelly Girl" ()"Your Flower" ()"So..." (그러니까...)"Red Dragonfly" ()"Now.Here's.Enough" (이제.여기서.그만)"Heart" ()"Corona""Tonight" () (Clean ver.)"Morning Call" ()"But I'm Sleepy" ()"Don't Let Me Go""Crush" ()"African Youth" ()"What Makes Women Angry" ()"3rd Album Burdens" (3집에 대한 부담감)"Inseparable" ()"Secret Love" ()"Pet""Storage"
(with Galaxy Fan)
2011151.0
53
2012282.0
36
43
45
49
51
55
56
92
201339The 2nd EP
44
55
2014753.0
81
86
98
99
2015453.1 (single)
2017924.0
20191934.3 (single)

Filmography

Television

TitleYearRoleNotesRef.The Seasons: 10cm's Pat-PatVeiled Cup
2025HostMusic talk show
2026Judge

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryNominated work/nomineeResultRef.Brand Customer Loyalty AwardsCyworld Digital Music AwardsKBS Entertainment AwardsKorean Music AwardsMelon Music AwardsMnet Asian Music Awards
2020Indie/Folk Artist10cm
2010Tam Eum Mania Award (August)"Americano"script-title=ko:지난 시상식, Page 4url=http://music.cyworld.com/chart/chart_dma_last_award.asp?curPage=4website=Digital Music Awardspublisher=Cyworldaccess-date=2019-06-13language=koarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701192404/http://music.cyworld.com/chart/chart_dma_last_award.asp?curPage=4archive-date=2015-07-01url-status=dead}}
2011Tam Eum Mania Award (February)"Love in the Milky Way Cafe"script-title=ko:지난 시상식, Page 3url=http://music.cyworld.com/chart/chart_dma_last_award.asp?curPage=3website=Digital Music Awardspublisher=Cyworldaccess-date=2019-06-13language=koarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701191056/http://music.cyworld.com/chart/chart_dma_last_award.asp?curPage=3archive-date=2015-07-01url-status=dead}}
2025Rookie Award (Show/Variety)The Seasons: 10cm's Pat-Pat
2011Best Pop Song"Tonight I'm Afraid of the Dark"
Rookie of the Year10cm
2012Artist of the Year
Best Pop Album1.0
Best Pop Song"Not That"
2015Best Folk/Blues"Sseudam Sseudam"
2016"What the Spring??"
2017"Phonecert"
2018Best Indie"Mattress"
2021Best Male Solo Artist10cm
2022Best Collaboration"Beyond Love" (with Big Naughty)
Best Male Solo Artist10cm
2024Best Original Soundtrack"Spring Snow"
2010This Year's Discovery Award10cm
2012Best Band Performance"Fine Thank You and You?"
2016"What The Spring??"
2021"Sleepless in Seoul" (feat. Lee Su-hyun)
Best Original Soundtrack"Borrow Your Night"
2022"Drawer"
Best Collaboration"Just 10 Centimeters" (with Big Naughty)

State honors

CountryOrganizationYearHonor or AwardRef.South Korea
Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards2023Prime Minister's Commendation

Concerts

  • 2013.02.23 "Fine thank you and you?", the Olympic Gymnastics Stadium, Korea.
  • 2014.01.31 '부루다콘서트 VER1. "Hello 10cm", LA, the United States.
  • 2020.10.10 "Hotel room 1010", kakaoTV, Korea.

2024 Asia Tour 10CM Closer to You

DateCityCountryVenueRevenueRefTotalN/A
July 14, 2024SingaporeGateway Theatre-
July 15, 2024
July 21, 2024Kuala LumpurMalaysiaEX-8
July 27, 2024BangkokThailandLido Connect Hall 2
August 10, 2024TokyoJapanZepp Haneda
August 31, 2024ManilaPhilippinesNewport Performing Arts Theater
September 6, 2024TaipeiTaiwanZepp New Taipei
September 15, 2024MacauChinaBroadway Theatre
November 8, 2024Hong KongMacPherson Stadium
November 30, 2024JakartaIndonesiaBalai Sarbini

2026 Asia Tour To 10CM: Chapter

DateCityCountryVenueRevenueRefTotalN/A
January 30, 2026SeoulSouth KoreaBlue Square SOL Travel Hall-
January 31, 2026
February 1, 2026
February 5, 2026
February 6, 2026
February 7, 2026
February 8, 2026
February 14, 2026BusanBexco Auditorium
February 15, 2026
March 7, 2026BangkokThailandPhenix Grand Ballroom
March 14, 2026SingaporeThe Theatre at Mediacorp
March 20, 2026TaipeiTaiwanZepp New Taipei
March 28, 2026TokyoJapanZepp DiverCity
Apirl 26, 2026Hong KongChinaMacPherson Stadium
May 2, 2026DaejeonSouth KoreaChungnam National University Jeongsimhwa Hall
May 3, 2026

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