Nell

Nell (Hangul: ) is a South Korean alternative rock band. They formed in 1999, but debuted in 2001. It consists of Kim Jong-wan, Lee-Jae-kyung and Lee Jung-hun. Jung Jae-won was the fourth member, but he left the band in June 2023. The band's name comes from a 1994 movie of the same name. Nell is one of the few rock bands who gained mainstream popularity in South Korea. They also have been nominated for several musical awards.

 History 
Nell was formed in 1999. They began playing at live clubs around Hongik University, and were spotted by Seo tai ji, who signed them to his private record company. In July 2006, Nell left Seo Tai Ji Company and joined Woolim Entertainment.

Nell is one of the few rock bands that have achieved mainstream success in the country. Their 2007 'Welcome Home' tour sold out in two minutes. Nell has also participated in the annual ETPFEST in 2002, and the Myspace Secret Show November 28th, 2008.

The band stopped performing after their nomination at the Golden Disk Awards on December 11th, 2008, because of the members' departure for the compulsory South Korean military service. The band got back together with "Slip Away" when their term was over.

 Members 

Current members
Kim Jong-wan () – vocals, guitar, keyboard, drums
Lee Jae-kyung () – lead guitar
Lee Jung-hoon () – bass guitar, tambourine, keyboard, chorus

Past members
Jung Jae-won () – drums

 Discography 
 Studio albums 
Indie
 Reflection of (Jan 2001)
 Speechless (Sept 2001)
Major
 Let It Rain (2003)
 Walk Through Me (2004)
 Healing Process (2006)
 Separation Anxiety (2008)
 Slip Away (2012)
 Newton's Apple (2014)
 C (2016)
 Let's Part (2018)
 Colors in Black (2019)
 Moments in Between (2021)
 Extended plays 
 Let's Take a Walk (Re-arranged album) (2007)
 The Trace (Live album)  (2008)
 Escaping Gravity (2013)
 Single albums 
 Holding onto Gravity (2012)
 Soundtrack appearances 
 Run (Two Weeks OST) (2013)
 Waiting for You (Beautiful Gong Shim movie OST) (2016)
 Breath (The Good Wife OST) (2016)
 Blue Moon (Tale of the Nine Tailed OST) (2020)

 References 

 biography on Naver.com
 biography on Woolliment.com 

 Other websites 
 Official Website(Korean) 
 Official Fansite(Korean)
 Official Myspace

Category:1999 establishments in South Korea
Category:Alternative rock bands
Category:Musical groups established in 1999
Category:Musical quartets
Category:Indie rock bands
Category:South Korean rock bands