Introduction

10cm (Korean: 십센치) is a South Korean two-member indie pop band. The band consists of songwriters Kwon Jung Yeol and Yoon Cheol Jong. Since their debut in 2010, they have released six studio albums and seven EPs. 10cm has also collaborated with various other artists, including Urban Zakapa and Jung Jae Woon.

Career

10cm made their debut in 2010 with their self-titled EP 10cm. Their first full-length album 1.0 was released in 2011. The album was well received by critics and fans alike and earned them numerous awards, including the New Artist of the Year at the 5th Korean Music Awards. They followed up 1.0 with their second album 2.0 in 2013. The album featured the hit single What the Spring???, which topped various music charts and won them the Best Pop Song award at the 6th Korean Music Awards.

In 2016, 10cm released their third full-length album 3.0, which featured collaborations with Urban Zakapa and Jung Jae Woon. The album was a commercial success and spawned several hit singles such as Pet and Phone Certification. Their fourth full-length album 4.0 was released in 2018 and was similarly successful. In 2020, 10cm released their fifth full-length album 5.0, which featured collaborations with Zico and Crush.

Legacy

10cm has become one of the most successful indie pop bands in South Korea. Their songs have been featured in numerous films and television dramas, including the hit series Descendants of the Sun and Fight for My Way. They are widely credited for popularizing the indie pop genre in South Korea.

10cm has also been praised for their songwriting skills and their ability to write catchy yet meaningful songs. They have won multiple awards throughout their career, including the Best Pop Song award at the 6th Korean Music Awards for What the Spring???, which is considered to be one of their best songs.}