# 10cm (band)

10 cm (Korean: 십센치; RR: Sipsenchi) is a South Korean musical act currently composed of singer-songwriter Kwon Jung-yeol.
Originally a duo composed of Kwon and Yoon Cheol-jong, 10 cm 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 10 cm, 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 Jeongyeol (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 can join the band. As Jeongyeol gained some local fame with his singing skills, Kwon 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 a 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 and 3000 copies were published. The album was sold out in one month, and the band gained popularity. In 2011, the band released their first studio album 1.0. The band describe the music in the album was targeted towards office women in their late 20s to their 30s, and seek their empathies, 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

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 in 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 with Yoon smoking Marijuana, which led to 10 cm becoming a one man band. In September 2017, the release of 4.0 was announced.

## Philanthropy

On March 9, 2022, Kwon donated ₩20 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 where he is an alumni.

## Members

* Kwon Jung-yeol (권정열) – main vocal, percussion, guitar
* Yoon Cheol-jong (윤철종) – vocal, guitar, tambourine (2009-2017)

## Discography
### Studio albums

| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | Album details | KOR | Sales |
| 1.0 | Released: February 10, 2011 Label: Ten Music, Poclanos Formats: CD, digital download | 86 | KOR: 30,000 |
| 2.0 | Released: October 10, 2012 Label: Ten Music, Poclanos Formats: CD, digital download | 84 | KOR: 2,247 |
| 3.0 | Released: November 19, 2014 Label: Magic Strawberry Sound, Poclanos Formats: CD, digital download | 9 | KOR: 3,785 |
| 4.0 | Released: September 1, 2017 Label: Magic Strawberry Sound, Loen Formats: CD, digital download | 18 | KOR: 2,083 |

### Extended plays

| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | EP details | KOR | Sales |
| The First EP | Released: April 22, 2010 Label: Ten Music, Poclanos Formats: CD, digital download | — | |
| The 2nd EP | Released: February 4, 2013 Label: Ten Music, Poclanos Formats: CD, digital download | — | KOR: 2,975 |
| The 3rd EP | Released: November 11, 2021 Label: Magic Strawberry Sound Formats: CD, digital download | 47 | |

### Singles

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | US World | Sales | Certifications | Album |
| "Good Night" | 2010 | — | — | | | The First EP |
| "Americano" (아메리카노) | 2010 | 12 | — | KOR: 1,719,333 | | Non-album single |
| "Not That" (그게 아니고) | 2011 | 54 | — | | | 1.0 |
| "With the Heart to Forget You" (잊어야 한다는 마음으로) | 2011 | 49 | — | KOR: 376,644 | | Tribute to Kim Kwang Seok |
| "Hug Me" (안아줘요) | 2011 | 3 | — | KOR: 1,287,784 | | Non-album singles |
| "Motorcycle Guitar Ride" (기타로 오토바이를 타자) | 2011 | 44 | — | KOR: 335,595 | | Non-album singles |
| "Sorrow" (애상) | 2012 | 3 | — | KOR: 2,830,335 | | Non-album singles |
| "Fine Thank You and You?" | 2012 | 3 | — | KOR: 1,084,521 | | 2.0 |
| "Han River Farewell" (한강의 작별) | 2012 | 22 | — | KOR: 278,856 | | 2.0 |
| "Tonight" (오늘밤에) | 2012 | 17 | — | KOR: 337,459 | | 2.0 |
| "Love Is Blooming" (사랑이 방울지네타이틀) | 2013 | 15 | — | KOR: 546,484 | | Orange Revolution Festival Part 1 |
| "Oh Yeah" (오예) | 2013 | 17 | — | KOR: 221,162 | | The 2nd EP |
| "Nothing Without You" | 2013 | 25 | — | KOR: 148,736 | | The 2nd EP |
| "Earthling?" (지구인?) | 2013 | 29 | — | KOR: 249,067 | | Non-album singles |
| "Hug Song" (안아줘요) with Orange Caramel | 2013 | 14 | — | KOR: 263,798 | | Non-album singles |
| "Sseudam Sseudam" (쓰담쓰담) | 2014 | 12 | — | KOR: 649,625 | | 3.0 |
| "Stalker" (스토커) | 2014 | 43 | — | KOR: 2,500,000 | | 3.0 |
| "Missing You" (그리워라) | 2014 | 19 | — | KOR: 194,257 | | 3.0 |
| "October Rain" (10월의 날씨) | 2015 | 11 | — | KOR: 189,129 | | 3.1 (single) |
| "What the Spring??" (봄이 좋냐??) | 2016 | 1 | — | KOR: 1,327,551 | | 3.2 (single) |
| "I Really Like You" (니가 참 좋아) | 2016 | 18 | — | KOR: 147,111 | | Non-album single |
| "That Five Minutes" (길어야 5분) | 2016 | 16 | — | KOR: 151,200 | | 3.3 (single) |
| "HELP" | 2017 | 11 | — | KOR: 162,569 | | 4.0 |
| "Phonecert" (폰서트) | 2017 | 18 | — | KOR: 2,500,000 | | 4.0 |
| "Bye Babe" with Chen | 2017 | 28 | 24 | KOR: 121,867 | | SM Station Season 2 |
| "Mattress" (매트리스) | 2018 | 4 | — | | | 4.1 (single) |
| "However" (그러나) | 2019 | 5 | — | | | 4.3 (single) |
| "Do You Think of Me?" (방에 모기가 있어) | 2019 | 31 | — | | | 4.4 (single) |
| "Tight" | 2020 | 55 | — | | | 4.5 (single) |
| "Winter Breath" (입김) | 2020 | 98 | — | | | 5.1 (single) |
| "Borrow Your Night" (이 밤을 빌려 말해요) | 2021 | 2 | — | | | Non-album single |
| "Sleepless in Seoul" (서울의 잠 못 이루는 밤) feat. Lee Su-hyun (AKMU) | 2021 | 37 | — | | | 5.2 (single) |
| "Go Back" (고백) | 2021 | 38 | — | | | 2nd Confession 'Go Back' (single) |
| "Yesterday You Left Me" (어제 너는 나를 버렸어) | 2021 | 35 | — | | | The 3rd EP |
| "Gradation" (그라데이션) | 2022 | 11 | — | | KMCA: Platinum | 5.3 (single) |
| "Just 10 Centimetres" (딱 10CM만) (with Big Naughty) | 2022 | 8 | — | | | Non-album single |
| "They're Gonna Say We're Right (@leekangseung111)" (우리가 맞다는 대답을 할 거예요) | 2023 | 89 | — | | | Remake 1.0 |
| "My Ultimate First Love" (부동의 첫사랑) | 2023 | 33 | — | | | 5.4 (single) |
| "Dear" (소년) | 2024 | 158 | — | | | 5.5 (single) |
| "Late Night Walk" (너랑 밤새고 싶어) | 2024 | 185 | — | | | 5.6 (single) |
| "To Reach You" (너에게 닿기를) | 2025 | 104 | — | | | Non-album single |

### Singles as featured artist

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | US World | Sales | Album |
| "Turned Off the TV" (TV를 껐네...) Leessang feat. Yoon Mi-rae and Kwon Jung-yeol of 10cm | 2011 | 1 | — | KOR: 3,081,880 | Asura Balbalta |
| "Good Morning" (굿모닝) Verbal Jint feat. Kwon Jung-yeol of 10cm | 2012 | 5 | — | KOR: 1,798,590 | 10 Years of Misinterpretation 1 |
| "Beautiful Girl" Skull & Haha feat. Kwon Jung-yeol of 10cm | 2015 | 42 | — | KOR: 70,190 | Non-album single |
| "Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway" (덕수궁 돌담길의 봄) Yoona feat. 10cm | 2016 | 24 | 7 | KOR: 194,752 US: 2,000 | A Walk to Remember |
| "Sudden Shower" (소나기) Yong Jun-hyung feat. 10cm | 2018 | 5 | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Telephone" (척) Exo-SC feat. 10cm | 2020 | 72 | 23 | CHN: 221,490 | 1 Billion Views |
| "I'm Not Myself When I'm Around You" (이러면 안 될 거 아는데 너 앞에만 서면 나락) DinDin feat. 10cm | 2021 | 108 | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Stranger" (입술) Heize feat. 10cm | 2023 | 99 | — | — | Last Winter |
| "Love Dilemma" (사랑이 죄야?) Kixo feat. 10cm, B.I | 2024 | 96 | — | — | Non-album single |

### Soundtrack appearances

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (DL) | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Sales (DL) | Album |
| "Only U" | 2012 | 20 | KOR: 398,709 | I Need Romance 2012 OST |
| "One Day" (어느 날) | 2012 | 39 | KOR: 179,195 | Golden Time OST |
| "Maybe" (아마도) | 2013 | 43 | KOR: 201,976 | The Queen of Office OST |
| "If You Can Come" (와준다면) | 2016 | — | KOR: 19,555 | Woman with a Suitcase OST |
| "My Eyes" (내 눈에만 보여) | 2016 | 7 | KOR: 690,394 | Guardian: The Lonely and Great God OST |
| "Perfect" | 2018 | 36 | | Love Playlist 3 OST |
| "Lean on My Shoulders" (나의 어깨에 기대어요) | 2019 | 13 | | Hotel del Luna OST |
| "But It's Destiny" (우연인 듯 운명) | 2019 | 108 | | Crash Landing on You OST |
| "Where Is Dream" | 2020 | 161 | | Start-Up OST |
| "Drawer" (서랍) | 2021 | 23 | | Our Beloved Summer OST |
| "For Love" (봄 to 러브) | 2022 | 83 | | Our Blues OST |
| "The way to lose you" | 2024 | — | | My Demon OST |
| "Tell Me It's Not a Dream" (고장난걸까) | 2024 | 100 | | Queen of Tears OST |
| "Tell Me It's Not a Dream" (Eng ver.) | 2024 | — | | Queen of Tears OST |
| "Tiramisu Cake" (티라미수 케익) | 2024 | 162 | | The Last 10 Years OST |
| "Spring Snow" (봄눈) | 2024 | 31 | | Lovely Runner OST |

### Other charted songs

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (DL) | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Sales (DL) | Album |
| "Love in the Milky Way Cafe" (사랑은 은하수 다방에서) | 2011 | 15 | KOR: 1,906,628 | 1.0 |
| "So Nice" (죽겠네) | 2011 | 53 | KOR: 142,376 | 1.0 |
| "You and I" (그대와 나) | 2012 | 28 | KOR: 244,912 | 2.0 |
| "Smelly Girl" (냄새나는 여자) | 2012 | 36 | KOR: 228,298 | 2.0 |
| "Your Flower" (너의 꽃) | 2012 | 43 | KOR: 187,731 | 2.0 |
| "So..." (그러니까...) | 2012 | 45 | KOR: 175,442 | 2.0 |
| "Red Dragonfly" (고추잠자리) | 2012 | 49 | KOR: 169,995 | 2.0 |
| "Now.Here's.Enough" (이제.여기서.그만) | 2012 | 51 | KOR: 168,019 | 2.0 |
| "Heart" (마음) | 2012 | 55 | KOR: 132,998 | 2.0 |
| "Corona" | 2012 | 56 | KOR: 90,030 | 2.0 |
| "Tonight" (오늘밤에) Clean ver. | 2012 | 92 | KOR: 56,786 | 2.0 |
| "Morning Call" (모닝콜) | 2013 | 39 | KOR: 95,097 | The 2nd EP |
| "But I'm Sleepy" (근데 나 졸려) | 2013 | 44 | KOR: 87,744 | The 2nd EP |
| "Don't Let Me Go" | 2013 | 55 | KOR: 66,829 | The 2nd EP |
| "Crush" (짝사랑) | 2014 | 75 | KOR: 32,892 | 3.0 |
| "African Youth" (아프리카 청춘이다) | 2014 | 81 | KOR: 30,191 | 3.0 |
| "What Makes Women Angry" (여자는 왜 화를 내는 걸까) | 2014 | 86 | KOR: 29,606 | 3.0 |
| "3rd Album Burdens" (3집에 대한 부담감) | 2014 | 98 | KOR: 25,032 | 3.0 |
| "Inseparable" (뗄래야 뗄 수 없는 사이) | 2014 | 99 | KOR: 26,290 | 3.0 |
| "Secret Love" (비밀연애) | 2015 | 45 | KOR: 54,116 | 3.1 (single) |
| "Pet" | 2017 | 92 | KOR: 40,910 | 4.0 |
| "Storage" (with Galaxy Fan) | 2019 | 193 | | 4.3 (single) |

## Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations received by 10 cm :
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work/nominee | Result |
| Brand Customer Loyalty Awards | 2020 | Indie/Folk Artist | 10 cm | Won |
| Cyworld Digital Music Awards | 2010 | Tam Eum Mania Award (August) | "Americano" | Won |
| Cyworld Digital Music Awards | 2011 | Tam Eum Mania Award (February) | "Love in the Milky Way Cafe" | Won |
| Korean Music Awards | 2011 | Best Pop Song | "Tonight I'm Afraid of the Dark" | Won |
| Korean Music Awards | 2011 | Rookie of the Year | 10 cm | Nominated |
| Korean Music Awards | 2012 | Artist of the Year | 10 cm | Nominated |
| Korean Music Awards | 2012 | Best Pop Album | 1.0 | Nominated |
| Korean Music Awards | 2012 | Best Pop Song | "Not That" | Nominated |
| Melon Music Awards | 2015 | Best Folk/Blues | "Sseudam Sseudam" | Won |
| Melon Music Awards | 2016 | Best Folk/Blues | "What The Spring??" | Won |
| Melon Music Awards | 2017 | Best Folk/Blues | "Phonecert" | Nominated |
| Melon Music Awards | 2018 | Best Indie | "Mattress" | Nominated |
| Melon Music Awards | 2021 | Best Solo Male Artist | 10 cm | Nominated |
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | 2010 | This Year's Discovery Award | 10 cm | Won |
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | 2012 | Best Band Performance | "Fine Thank You and You?" | Nominated |
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | 2016 | Best Band Performance | "What The Spring??" | Nominated |
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | 2021 | Best Band Performance | "Sleepless in Seoul" (feat. Lee Su-hyun) | Nominated |
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | 2021 | Best Original Soundtrack | "Borrow Your Night" | Nominated |

### State honors

Name of country, year given, and name of honor :
| Country | Organization | Year | Honor or Award | Ref. |
| South Korea | Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards | 2023 | Prime 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.