# Wave to Earth

Wave to Earth (Korean: 웨이브 투 어스; stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean indie rock band that consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Kim Daniel, drummer Shin Donggyu, and bassist Cha Soonjong. Since their formation in 2019, they have released two studio albums.

## History

Wave to Earth was formed when Kim Daniel and Shin Dongkyu were in middle school. They said they formed a band with the ambition of "showing music that makes a new wave." They debuted with the single "wave" on 23 August 2019 with a new member Cha Soonjong. While the three of them are the official members, the session members also include Jo Jung-geun (keyboard), Jeon-min (saxophone), and Hong Seung-gi, an artwork member. The band's unique sound, blending soft indie rock with jazz influences, has garnered an international fanbase, particularly through streaming platforms, marking them as a standout in South Korea's indie scene. They released two EPs in January 2020: Wave 0.01 and Summer Flows 0.02. They signed with Wavy, the label where Colde is the owner, in 2021. They had a live performance with La Poem on Naver Onstage. In 2023, they released their first studio album, 0.1 Flaws and All. They were included in the lineup of South Korean rock festivals, including the Seoul Jazz Festival and Pentaport Rock Festival, and The Other Festival in Indonesia. Wave To Earth recently completed a sold-out North American tour in September 2023. On September 6, 2024, they released their latest studio album entitled Play with Earth! 0.03.

## Band members

* Kim Daniel – lead vocals, guitars (2019–present)
* Cha Soon-jong – bass guitar (2019–present)
* Shin Dong-gyu – drums, percussion (2019–present)

### Session and touring members

* Jo Jung-geun – keyboards, piano
* Jeon-min – saxophone
* Hong Seung-gi – artwork

## Discography
### Studio albums

| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | Album details | KOR | Sales |
| 0.1 Flaws and All | Released: 20 April 2023 Label: Wavy Formats: CD, LP, digital download | 20 | KOR: 14,057 |
| Play with Earth! 0.03 | Released: 6 September 2024 Label: Wavy Formats: CD, LP, digital download | — | |

### Compilation albums

| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | Album details | KOR | Sales |
| Uncounted 0.00 | Released: 14 May 2024 (limited) Label: Wavy Formats: LP | 16 | KOR: 9,077 |

### EPs

| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | Album details | KOR | Sales |
| Wave 0.01 | Released: 2 January 2020 Label: we are not 0 Formats: CD, digital download | 55 | KOR: 4,166 |
| Summer Flows 0.02 | Released: 4 August 2020 Label: we are not 0 Formats: CD, digital download | 53 | KOR: 4,026 |

### Singles

* "wave" (2019)
* "light" (2019)
* "surf." (2020)
* "pueblo" (2020)
* "daisy" (2021)
* "nouvelle vague" (2021)
* "calla" (2022)
* "dried flower" (2022)

## Awards and nominations

| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
| Korean Music Awards | 2024 | Musician of the Year | Wave to Earth | Nominated |
| Korean Music Awards | 2024 | Best Modern Rock Album | 0.1 Flaws and All | Nominated |
| Korean Music Awards | 2025 | Best Modern Rock Song | "Annie." | Pending |