# Se So Neon

Se So Neon (Korean: 새소년, commonly stylized in all caps) is a South Korean indie rock band. The band currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Hwang So-yoon. Since its formation in 2016, the band has released the EPs Summer Plumage (2017) and Nonadaptation (2020). In 2018, the band won the awards for Rookie of the Year and Best Rock Song at the Korean Music Awards.

## History

Se So Neon was established in 2016 and began as a project band between Hwang So-yoon and Gangto. Their name, which literally translates to 'new kids' or 'new boys', was chosen by Hwang after coming across an issue of the now-defunct children's magazine Sae So Nyeon in a bookstore. The band became a trio when it recruited bassist Fancy Moon. In October 2017, the band released its first EP, titled 여름깃 (Summer Plumage).
In December 2018, Se So Neon announced Gangto and Fancy Moon had left the band to perform their military service. They were replaced by Park Hyun-jin on bass and U-su on drums, who were recruited by Hwang through a self-tape audition. In August 2022, the band announced the departure of U-su, citing his wish to continue activities as a solo drummer.
In February 2025, the band announced the departure of bassist Park Hyun-jin following the recording of an upcoming album.
Hwang currently resides in the United States.

## Members

Current members
* Hwang So-yoon – lead vocals, guitar (2016–present)
Former members
* Park Hyun-jin – bass guitar, backing, supplemental lead vocals (2018–2025)
* U-su – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2018–2022)
* Gangto – drums, percussion (2016–2018)
* Fancy Moon – bass guitar (2016–2018)

## Discography
### Extended plays

| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | Album details | KOR | Sales |
| Summer Plumage (여름깃) | Released: 26 October 2017 Label: BGBG Records Formats: LP, CD, Digital download | 57 | — |
| Nonadaptation (비적응) | Released: 18 February 2020 Label: Magic Strawberry Sound Formats: Digital download | 13 | — |

### Singles

| Title | Album details | Album |
| "Long Dream" (긴 꿈) | Released: 20 June 2017 Label: BGBG Records Formats: LP, CD, Digital download | Summer Plumage |
| "The Wave" (파도) | Released: 26 September 2017 Label: BGBG Records Formats: Digital download | Summer Plumage |
| "Go Back" (집에) | Released: 4 October 2019 Label: BGBG Records, Magic Strawberry Sound Formats: Digital download | Nonadaptation |
| "Cat (Digging Club Seoul Version)" | Released: 10 December 2019 Label: Magic Strawberry Sound Formats: Digital download | Non-album singles |
| "Nan Chun" (난춘) | Released: 10 May 2020 Label: Magic Strawberry Sound Formats: Digital download | Non-album singles |
| "Jayu" (자유) | Released: 5 February 2021 Label: Magic Strawberry Sound Formats: Digital download | Non-album singles |
| "Joke" (joke!) | Released: 23 November 2021 Label: Magic Strawberry Sound Formats: Digital download | Non-album singles |
| "Kidd" | Released: 27 July 2023 Label: Magic Strawberry Sound Formats: Digital download | Non-album singles |

## Awards and accolades

Awards and nominations :
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2016 | Shinhan Card Rookie Project | — | Se So Neon | Silver |
| 2018 | Korean Music Awards | Rookie of the Year | Se So Neon | Won |
| 2018 | Korean Music Awards | Best Rock Song | "The Wave" (파도) | Won |
| 2018 | Korean Music Awards | Best Rock Album | Summer Plumage | Nominated |
| 2020 | Korean Music Awards | Best Rock Song | "Go Back" (집에) | Nominated |
| 2021 | Korean Music Awards | Best Rock Album | Nonadaptation | Nominated |
| 2021 | Korean Music Awards | Best Rock Song | "Nan Chun" (난춘) | Nominated |
Year-end lists :
| Publication | List | Work | Ref. |
| Pitchfork | The 35 Best Rock Albums of 2020 | Nonadaptation | |
| Paste | The 40 Best Rock Albums of 2020 | Nonadaptation | |