The Jadu
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The Jadu was South Korean modern rock
band that performed from 2001 to 2008. "Jadu" means "Plum" in Korean. In 2000, Korea Now called The Jadu one of Korea's "most celebrated indie bands."
The band formed in 2001, initially comprising lead Jadu (자두) (real name Song Yongsik; 송용식) and Kang Doo
(강두) (real name Song Yong Shik; 송용식). Kang left the band in 2006 to pursue an acting career, and was replaced by Maru (마루).
After the band's breakup, Jadu pursued a career in acting.
Modern rock
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band that performed from 2001 to 2008. "Jadu" means "Plum" in Korean. In 2000, Korea Now called The Jadu one of Korea's "most celebrated indie bands."
The band formed in 2001, initially comprising lead Jadu (자두) (real name Song Yongsik; 송용식) and Kang Doo
Kang Doo
Kang Doo is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a former member of the group, The Jadu. He played the bass guitar and did backup vocals. Kang Doo is now replaced with a new member, Maru. He gave up his position for achieving his goal to become actor....
(강두) (real name Song Yong Shik; 송용식). Kang left the band in 2006 to pursue an acting career, and was replaced by Maru (마루).
After the band's breakup, Jadu pursued a career in acting.
Awards
The Jadu won a Seoul Music Award for Best Newcomer in 2001; and the Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Coed Group in 2002.Discography
- Version 0001, released 2001-03-22
- Change Yourself, released 2002-04-02
- Jadu 3, released 2003-05-15
- Jadu 4, released 2005-05-03
- Happy Network, released 2008-04-24