South Korean Rock Band Purple Rain
Purple Rain (퍼플레인) is a South Korean rock band. They debuted under JTBC Studios on October 24th, 2019. Purple Rain consists of Chae Bohoon (vocalist), Yang Jiwan (guitarist), Kim Hajin (bassist), Lee Nau (pianist), Jeong Gwang-hyeon (drummer). Long story short, Purple Rain were formed through a survival show produced by JTBC titled Superband in 2019. The show was produced by the same production team of Phantom Singer, and Hidden Singer.
In the first round of Superband, Chae Bohoon was teamed up with Yang Jiwan, Kim Hajin, and Jeong Gwang-hyeon presenting a song titled “Paradise Lost.” Lee Nau was on another team performing a self-composed song by Hong Isaac titled “Childhood Memories.” Ahead of the final round, Yang Ji-wan, Chae Bo-hoon, Kim Ha-jin, Jeong Gwang-hyeon, and Lee Nau formed the final team. They performed Aerosmith’s song “Dream On,” Loren Allred’s “Never Enough” (The Greatest Showman OST), The Alan Parson’s Project’s “Old and Wise.” Purple Rain ended up ranking 3rd with 39.052 accumulative points.
In this article, Byeol Korea will tell you all about Purple Rain. Stay tuned!
Full Profiles
Purple Rain debuted on February 28th, 2020, with the digital single “The King Must Die.” Consisting of five members, Purple Rain produced a great rock song. Check out the members’ profiles and Purple Rain’s official accounts below!
Official Accounts
- Instagram: Purple Rain Official Instagram
- Twitter: Purple Rain Official Twitter
- VLIVE: Purple Rain Official VLive
- Facebook Fan-page: Official Purple Rain
Bohoon
- Stage Name: Bohoon (보훈)
- Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist, Guitarist
- Real Name: Chae Bohoon (채보훈)
- Nickname: Chae Vocal, Rock Squirrel, Chae Gyeo-ju, Choi Go-hun
- Date of Birth: August 23rd, 1992
- Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea
- Star Sign: Virgo
- Nationality: Korean
- Blood Type: A
- Siblings: an older brother
- Agency: Apple Jam Music, JTBC Studios
- Associated acts: Pulse (formerly), The VANE, Purple Rain
- Debut date: December 15th, 2014 (with Pulse); August 3rd, 2015 (with The VANE); February 28th, 2020 (with Purple Rain)
- Years active: 2015 – present
- Education: Daejin High School (Daegu), Keimyung University (majoring in Music Production), Master of Music Production at Sejong University Graduate School of Convergence Arts.
- MBTI: INFJ-T
- Instagram: Bohoonie
- Twitter: flybony, TheVANE053
Jiwan
- Stage Name: Jiwan (지완)
- Position: Guitarist
- Real Name: Yang Ji Wan (양지완)
- Date of Birth: February 6th, 1993
- Birthplace: Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Star Sign: Aquarius
- Nationality: Korean
- Agency: OUI Entertainment, JTBC Studios
- Associated acts: Xinbeat Official, Purple Rain
- Debut date: 2008-2015 (with AXIZ); 2016-2017 (with The Head); 2017-2019 (with Under Cardean); 2019-present (with Xinbeat); February 28th, 2020 (with Purple Rain)
- Years active: 2011 – present
- Instagram: yangjiwan_
- Twitter: Xinbeat Official
Hajin
- Stage Name: Hajin (하진)
- Position: Bassist
- Real Name: Kim Ha Jin (김하진)
- Date of Birth: March 29th, 1993
- Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea
- Star Sign: Aries
- Nationality: Korean
- Agency: OUI Entertainment, JTBC Studios
- Associated acts: Xinbeat Official, Purple Rain
- Debut date: 2008-2015 (with AXIZ); 2016-2017 (with The Head); 2017-2019 (with Under Cardean); 2019-present (with Xinbeat); February 28th, 2020 (with Purple Rain)
- Years active: 2011 – present
- Twitter: Xinbeat Official
Nau
- Stage Name: Nau (나우)
- Position: Pianist
- Real Name: Lee Nau (이나우)
- Nickname: Lee Jigeum, Rait Nau (twisted words of “right now”)
- Date of Birth: March 31st, 1993
- Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea
- Star Sign: Aries
- Nationality: Korean
- Height: 178 cm (5′10″)
- Agency: JTBC Studios
- Associated acts: Purple Rain
- Debut date: February 28th, 2020 (with Purple Rain)
- Years active: 2019 – present
- Education: Musikhochschule Münster in Germany
- Instagram: inau2222
Gwanghyeon
- Stage Name: Gwanghyeon (광현)
- Position: Drummer, Maknae
- Real Name: Jeong Gwanghyeon (정광현)
- Date of Birth: March 21st, 1997
- Birth Place: Busan, South Korea
- Star Sign: Aries
- Nationality: Korean
- Height: 177 cm (5’9″)
- Weight: 67 kg (149 lbs)
- Siblings: a younger sister
- Agency: Chrome Entertainment, JTBC Studios
- Associated acts: Purple Rain
- Debut date: February 28th, 2020 (with Purple Rain)
- Years active: 2019 – present
- Instagram: goorydrum, gwanghyeon official
- Twitter: JGH_Official
- YouTube: Jeong Gwang Hyeon
- MBTI: ENFJ-T
Music Video and Concept
Purple Rain gained more fans after the release of “The King Must Die.” “The King Must Die” is a good rock song that you can listen to anywhere and everywhere. The music video comes up with a great story concept. Check out some comments of “The King Must Die” music video:
- I don’t know why this randomly got recommended to me today but I’m glad it did.
- K-rock deserves its throne.
- WOOOOOW my gothic little heart just cried with joy! I saw them on M Countdown last night and I couldn’t believe my ears! We need to hear more of this! The vocalist is incredible, and the synthy keyboards are so good. Very, very nice. You have a new fan.
- I clicked on the video because I thought the title «The kings must die» was super interesting and DIFFERENT! Now I’m in love with the song, it really is different – in a good way!! And it’s just my style!!! I’m super excited to follow this band’s future.
Check Out Purple Rain Music Video:
King Must Die
There’s no eternity.
I’m not afraid.
I’ll take that glass.
Show must go on
Just for a moment.
I’ll have it.
I’m gonna be myself now.
I’m waking up
I’m waking up
Spread out the folded wings.
Go up higher with dreams.
I’m waking up
I’m waking up
Stage Performance
Purple Rain stage performances are really amazing. Bohoon always gives off a rock vibe through his music and enjoys his presence on the stage. Another member, Nau, captivates the fans’ attention with his stunning piano performance. Yang Jiwan, Kim Hajin, and Gwang-hyeon are really enjoying the stage, seen from their guitar, bass, and drum playing which look so natural.
Check out Purple Rain on music broadcasts:
Purple Rain has appeared several times in Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend and they have twice won the trophy for the best performance of the night.
Check Out Purple Rain in Immortal Songs:
Latest News
One of the members, Chae Bohoon, joined the military as of June 30th, 2020. On his Instagram account, he wrote a long caption as his post. He began with: “Hello, This is Chae Bohoon.” He said that he’s gonna enlist on June 30th to fulfill his military duty. He announced it a little bit later because he wanted the fans to enjoy the upcoming album of Purple Rain which was released before Bohoon’s enlistment date. “I received the enlistment news, and I felt a lot of pressure to tell you about this. I also wondered when I should tell you this news or should I tell you earlier? But I know how long you’ve been waiting for the Purple Rain album, so I wanted to give you some time to enjoy the album completely. Please think of it as a small message to you, and please don’t be disappointed by the late announcement. I’d appreciate it if you could understand.”
Bohoon said that he already prepared a lot of things to be shown to his fans. But, due to his military service, he said that he is gonna repay with more, and more things. He continued with: “This year, I promised to show you the various sides of me, but I’m so sorry I couldn’t keep that promise. In the second half of the year, I was preparing a lot of things to show you, but I’m very sad to leave like this. A lot of people waited, cheered, and trusted me for the album and the performance, but I couldn’t keep my promise. After finishing my military service, I’ll return your favor.” Lastly, he said that he will stay healthy and do well in the military service. “I’ll be healthy and do well in the military. I hope you stay healthy too!!!
Let’s cheer up until the day we meet again!!! Thank you.”- Chae Bohoon
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On Purple Rain’s 1st Anniversary, fans came up with a subway ads banner project on certain locations.
Purple Rain visited the sites of the ads and took pictures in front of them! They also posted them on their official Twitter and said: “We’ll always be the people who repay you for your love! Thank you, Purple heart. Have a nice weekend.🤘🏻”
Happy Anniversary Purple Rain! And also, serve well and come back safely, Chae Bohoon!
