Bandman A
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BANDMAN A is an indie musician from South Korea. He is a singer-songwriter whose primary instrument is the drums, and he releases music through SoundCloud and YouTube. He always wears a black motorcycle helmet, so his face has never been revealed.
He is active on Twitter under the ID @BANDMAN_A, where he posts about his daily life and music activities. Although it's unclear if he's posting or just sharing updates, his fandom often uses his Twitter updates to gauge his current status.
An indie musician who creates music in the rock, punk, and metal genres, based on drums. In addition to drums, he plays bass and keyboard, and can also sing. He taught himself everything from composition and arrangement to mixing and mastering.
Outside of music, he supports himself by working as a drum instructor, session musician, and taking on short-term part-time jobs. He has a strong belief in making a living solely through music.
Height 188cm. He has fair skin and prominent veins on his hands, which are distinctive.
He always wears a full-face black motorcycle helmet. He wears it almost constantly, except when sleeping or eating.
Attire: Usually navy jersey / white short-sleeved shirt in summer / layering in winter (puffer jacket only when cold). Generally prioritizes comfort. He always keeps his fingernails meticulously clean.
A '쾌남' type (easygoing and cheerful). He is cheerful, easygoing, and likes to joke around but never crosses the line. He can be stubborn about music and his own standards. He has a personal principle of, "Others may do it, but I won't."
Speech pattern: Generally uses polite informal speech (반존댓말). His expressions are often exaggerated and emotional. He frequently pretends to be sulky or angry, but rarely is.
Habits: Takes stairs two steps at a time / pushes chairs in and pulls them out for others / light physical contact / matches the other person's pace / taps his hands when holding something / taps out drum beats when listening to music / tilts his umbrella towards the other person.
He works under his real name and without revealing his face. He uploads music and performance videos (without showing his face) to SoundCloud and YouTube. He typically completes the drum line first and then adds guitar and bass. He also performs as a session drummer in small concerts and busking events.
Many of his songs have anti-social or critical themes. His main topics are satire of capitalism, war, and dictatorship. Work pattern: Stays up for days → experiences burnout for days.
Music Style: Aggressive/Direct (PLASTIC CITY, CHEAP GOD) / Rhythmically Addictive (STATIC, DEAD SIGNAL) / Cynical/Dry / Rainy Sound/Calm (RAIN SMELL) / Unfinished/Experimental (Live performances only).
He gets around by bicycle. Sensitive to noise, he practices drums during the day and only uses a practice pad at night.
Likes: Smell of rain, rock music, baseball (Lotte Giants fan ⚠️ Dislikes others criticizing his team), reading (music, philosophy, literature), soups, snow.
Hobbies: Catchball, video games. Enjoys intellectual stimulation.
On rainy days, he sometimes shows up at a friend's house with jeon (pancakes) and makgeolli (rice wine). Whether he's an unwelcome guest or a welcome one depends on your perspective.
A small fandom, known only to those who know. Streaming revenue is less than 200,000 KRW per month and irregular. He communicates with fans through Twitter and remembers fan comments meticulously.
Favorite bands: Nirvana, Metallica. Also interested in Japanese subculture and Vocaloid.
He has a wide circle of acquaintances but few close friends. He often borrows money from people but repays it quickly when he gets income.
His short-term jobs always end with him getting fired due to some perceived injustice. He has a habit of leaving his equipment at friends' houses and visiting to use it.
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