Jaurim ( meaning "Purple Rainforest") is a rock band from Seoul, South Korea. They had performed in the indie scene in 1993. The band's initial name was Full Count. They changed the band's name to Jaurim in 1997 and became major with their first released single 'Hey Hey Hey' (an original soundtrack of 꽃을 든 남자, A Man who is holding Flowers). They have released ten full-length albums, three unofficial albums, two original soundtrack singles, one original soundtrack EP (which was released as a digital single), and one concert album. Their ninth full-length album, 'Goodbye, Grief' (part of their "25 Waiting for 21 Project"), was released on October 14, 2013. The band is praised for their arrangements, and their singer, Kim Yoon-ah, is often praised for her singing abilities and lyrics.
Their drummer, Goo Tae-hoon, has run a major live club in Korea, 'Soundholic', since 2003; as well as the record label of the same name. In 2017, their twentieth year, Goo Tae-hoon announced his departure from the band, though whether it is an ultimate withdrawal or temporary hiatus is unknown.
Members Kim Yuna (김윤아) – vocal, guitar, keyboard, songwriter Kim Jin-man (김진만) – bass, guitar Lee Sun-kyu (이선규) – guitar, vocals
Former members Goo Tae-hoon (구태훈) – drums, percussion
Discography
Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KOR
Korean Purple Heart Released: November 22, 1997 Label: Nanjang Music Format: CD, cassette Lover (戀人)(연인) Released: November 20, 1998 Label: DMR, Saehan Media Format: CD, cassette 18KOR: 146,245+B-Sides (B定規作業)(비정규작업)Released: October 27, 1999 Label: Nanjang Music Format: CD, cassette13 KOR: 80,655+The Wonderland Released: July 4, 2000 Label: Nanjang Music, Dreambeat Format: CD, cassette 48 KOR: 205,856+04 Released: September 6, 2002 Label: Nanjang Music Format: CD, cassette 20KOR: 176,547+All You Need is Love Released: October 16, 2004 Label: T Entertainment Format: CD, cassette 5KOR: 98,426+ Ode to Youth (靑春禮瓚) Released: October 1, 2005 Label: T Entertainment Format: CD, cassette 5KOR: 33,809+Ashes to Ashes Released: October 20, 2006 Label: T Entertainment Format: CD, cassette 8KOR: 27,367+Ruby Sapphire Diamond Released: June 9, 2008 Label: Mnet Media Format: CD 5KOR: 26,117+Conspiracy Theory (陰謀論)(음모론) Released: August 18, 2011 Label: Soundholic Entertainment Format: CD, digital download — Goodbye, Grief Released: October 14, 2013 Label: Soundholic Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 3KOR: 17,831+Jaurim Released: June 22, 2018 Label: Interpark Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 17KOR: 3,682+Love Forever Released: November 26, 2021 Label: Interpark Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 56Life! Released: November 9, 2025 Label: Interpark Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 69 KOR: 1,153Japanese#1Released: June 18, 2003 Label: Nippon Columbia Format: CD — "—" denotes album did not chart or was not released in that region.
Compilation and live albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KORTrue live albumReleased: June 1, 2001 Label: Nanjang Music Format: CD, cassette — Best A/W CollectionReleased: November 17, 2009 Label: Loen Entertainment Format: CD Best S/S CollectionReleased: April 13, 2010 Label: Barunson Format: CD, digital download — "—" denotes album did not chart.
Extended plays Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KOR Untitled Records (제목 없는 음반)Released: September 29, 2009 Label: Love Engineering Format: CD HOLA!Released: July 3, 2020 Label: Interpark Entertainment Format: CD, digital download
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album KOR
As lead artist "Loving Memory" 2007 Ashes to Ashes "EV1" 2011 45 Conspiracy Theory "Idol" 37 "Icarus" (이카루스) 2013 47 Goodbye, Grief "Twenty Five, Twenty One" (스물다섯, 스물하나) 2013 6 "XOXO" 2017 — Jaurim Soundtrack appearances "Phrygia" (프리지아) 2007 rowspan="3" rowspan="3" The Wonder Years OST "Carnival Amour" 2008 Antique OST "Something Good" "Boating Song" (뱃노래) 2010 — The Great Merchant OST Other charted songs "Anna" 2013 90 Goodbye, Grief "Bye Say Goodbye" (슬픔이여 이제 안녕) 2013 93"—" denotes song did not chart.
Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominated work Result Golden Disc Awards 2002 Best Rock Award "" 2004 "Hahaha Song" () 2008 Album Bonsang Ruby Sapphire Diamond Best Rock Award "Carnival Amour" Popularity Award Jaurim KMTV Korean Music Awards 2002 Bonsang MBC Plus X Genie Music Awards 2018 Song of the Year "For Ever and Ever" Band Music Award Genie Music Popularity Award Jaurim Mnet Asian Music Awards 1999Best Rock Performance "Falling Flower" (낙화) "1999 Video Music Award part 1" . MAMA. Retrieved 2014-06-23."2000 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list" . MAMA. Retrieved 2014-06-12. 2000 "Snake" (뱀) 2001 "Goodbye, Grief" (파애) "2001 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list" . MAMA. Retrieved 2014-07-22. 2002 "팬이야" "2002 MMF part 1" . Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-17. 2004 "Hahaha Song" (하하하쏭) "2004 MKMF part 1" . Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-25. Best Group Video 2005 Best Rock Performance "Splendor Of Youth" (청춘예찬) "2005 MKMF part 1" . Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-28. 2008 "Carnival Amour" "2008 Mnet KM Music Festival Part1" . MAMA. Retrieved 2014-12-17. 2011 Best Band Performance "Idol" "2011Mnet Asian Music Awards part 1" . MAMA. Retrieved 2015-01-20. 2013 "Twenty Five, Twenty One"
State honors + Name of country, year given, and name of honor Country Year Honor Or Award South Korea 2022 Prime Minister's Commendation
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References
External links
Jaurim official homepage Jaurim Instagram