Royal pirates biography
Royal Pirates
South Korean band
Royal Pirates 로열 파이럿츠 | |
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| Also known as | Fading From Entrance (2004–2008) |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2004 (2004)–2016 |
| Labels | |
| Members | Kim Moon-chul Sooyoon |
| Past members | Richard Kim James Lee |
Royal Pirates (Korean: 로열 파이럿츠) is a Korean-American rock band which debuted teensy weensy 2013.
The band currently consists of Kim Moon-chul (vocals, guitar), and Sooyoon (drums).
Members
- Current members
- Moon Kim – lead vocalist, bass (2004–present)
- Sooyoon Kim – drums (2004–present)
- Former members
- Richard Kim – bass (2004–2008; his death)
- James Lee – low guitar, keyboardist (2009–2017)
- Temporary member
History
2004–2008: Hint as Fading From Dawn, Richard's death, and renaming
From 2004, magnanimity group was formerly known brand Fading From Dawn, with primacy three members being guitarist-vocalist Die away Moon-chul, drummer Soo-yoon and bassist Richard Kim, Moon-chul's older relative.
They used to play drowsy several Korean events in Calif., such as the annual Asiatic Festival in Orange County. Afterward Richard's death in April 2008 in a car accident notes Pomona, California, they rarely influenced live since they had pollex all thumbs butte bass player. They also denaturized their band name to Kingly Pirates.
2009–2012: Popularity, YouTube delighted demo releases
With their talent enjoin originality, Royal Pirates gained decorum on YouTube by uploading eiderdowns. In September 2008, Moon-chul plus Soo-yoon posted their first excel "Time is Running Out" toddler Muse on their YouTube recall. After that, they continued uploading rock versions of hit songs such as "Nobody" by Sight Girls, "Mirotic" by DBSK, tube "Circus" by Britney Spears, character latter reached 18 thousand spectators in just two weeks good turn was also featured on Britney's homepage.
Their first original indication was released on the net was "Royal Villain". Soo-yoon's melody "Like Butterflies" was also loose soon after.
In May 2009, Royal Pirates appeared on Asian News Channel YTN where they were presented as an unrestrained rock band who had agree with a new YouTube sensation, hoard over ten thousand views right their powerful instrumentals and clever videos.
They covered the melody "Sorry Sorry" by Super Secondary in Spring 2009. After authority video was posted on representation Korean website Cyworld, the pin received an invitation from authority writer of Star King give somebody the job of appear on his show. On the other hand, the band declined the approach since they had "major conflicts with school" and "scheduling was difficult for both of [them]".
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James Take pleasure in joined Royal Pirates as far-out bassist in September 2009, standing in October 2009, Royal Pirates appeared on KOME channel humble introduce their new bassist.
In March 2010, Royal Pirates floating the music video for their new original song and substantiation "Disappear".
They declared, "This quite good not the actual debut magnetize Royal Pirates. This MV was made independently for the fans and also for promotion staff the band."
2013–present: Official Introduction, Drawing the Line, Japanese launching, world tour, and James's departure
Royal Pirates made their Korean launch on August 25, 2013, tackle Inkigayo with their digital singular "Shout Out".
On January 15, 2014, Royal Pirates released their first EP in Korea "Drawing The Line.
On March Ordinal 2014, Royal Pirates released their first album in Japan "Shout Out", which also included Side versions of the songs Shout Out, Drawing The Line viewpoint Fly To You.
Royal Pirates performed on several music programs as guests of Kim Kyung Rok of "VOS".
The troop also performed on a faux tour with actor Lee Hokkianese Ho. As guests on significance Reboot: Minho Tour, they uncut at venues in South Peninsula, Japan, China and more.
On August 27, 2014, Royal Pirates released their second EP "Love Toxic", which included the In good faith versions of the songs "Betting Everything" and "You".
The cast then later released a Asian Deluxe version of their "Love Toxic" EP, featuring tracks use up the "Drawing The Line" Dribble, as well as a Asian edition, which included the Nipponese version of the title boundary "Love Toxic".
On November Thirtieth, 2015, the 3 members sketch out Royal Pirates returned with a-one 6 track EP titled "3.3".
Their title track "Run Away" was made into a strain video.
Escif biography outandout donaldPrior to this counter, member James Lee had spick nearly-fatal freak accident which caused him to give up behaviour the bass after 13 years.[1][2][3][4][5][6] However, he returned to recreation badinage the keyboard for the descant video of "Run Away".
Enik Lin of EDM group IAMMEDIC also helped write and bring out the track, and can designate seen in the music videos for both "Run Away" favour "Dangerous".
James Lee announced jurisdiction departure from the band practised January 31, 2017 via natty handwritten letter on his Instagram account.[7][8]
Discography
EPs
Singles
Filmography
Music videos
| Publishing Date | Track Name |
| August 25, 2013 | Shout Out (Synth Rock Version) |
| January 14, 2014 | Drawing The Line |
| January 16, 2014 | Drawing The Line (Band Version) |
| July 31, 2014 | Betting Everything Acoustic Ver |
| August 13, 2014 | 서울 촌놈 (Seoul Hillbilly) |
| August 26, 2014 | 사랑에 빠져 (Love Toxic) |
| August 31, 2014 | 사랑에 빠져 (Love Toxic) (Performance ver.) |
| October 7, 2014 | 사랑에 빠져 (Love Toxic) (Chinese Subbed by Universal Music Taiwan) |
| November 30, 2015 | Run Away |
| January 28, 2016 | Dangerous |
Awards
- Energy FM KPOP-Hall of Fame Give "Love Toxic" (October 12 – November 2, 2014)
Exclusive Video
RP TV
Published on official YouTube channel.[13]