The Black Skirts

The Black Skirts
Birth nameJo Hyu-il
Also known asBryan Cho
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresIndie rock
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, percussion
Years active2008–present
Labels
  • Doggy Rich
  • BESPOK.
WebsiteOfficial website
Korean name
Hangul
조휴일
Revised RomanizationJo Hyu-il
McCune–ReischauerCho Hyuil
Stage name
Hangul
검정치마
Revised RomanizationGeomjeong chima
McCune–ReischauerKŏmjŏng ch'ima

Jo Hyu-il (Korean: 조휴일; born 1982),[1] better known as The Black Skirts (Korean: 검정치마), is an indie rock musician based in South Korea. In 2010, he released his debut album, 201, which won Best Modern Rock Album at the 2010 Korean Music Awards.[2] He has since released the albums, Don't You Worry Baby (I'm Only Swimming) (2011),[3] Team Baby (2017),[4] Thirsty (2019)[5] and Teen Troubles (2022).

Background

Jo was born in Seoul, South Korea, on December 5, 1982. He moved to the United States when he was 12 years old and grew up in New Jersey.[6] His musical taste was influenced at an early age by what he would learn from American music media such as MTV and Rolling Stone.[7] He was also heavily influenced by Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill and the first album he ever purchased was Michael Jackson's Dangerous.[8]

Career

In 2004, Jo formed a three-member punk rock band called Castel Prayon while living in New York City. The band eventually dissolved as members went on to pursue their individual endeavors, leaving Jo to become a one-man band.

In 2006, Jo returned to South Korea and began making music as a one-man band under the name, The Black Skirts.[9] In 2009, Jo released an unofficial album titled My Feet Don't Touch the Ground (And I Am So Winded I Can't Sing for You Today). In 2010, Jo gained notoriety in the Korean indie rock scene upon releasing 201, his first album as The Black Skirts Produced by Kia Eshghi.[10] The album was recorded in his basement.[11] Later that year, he won Best Modern Rock Album at the Korean Music Awards.[12] A special edition of 201 was released on March 18, 2010. On July 13, 2011, Jo released his second album, Don't You Worry Baby (I'm Only Swimming). On January 7, 2016, Jo signed to Highgrnd.[13] On May 30, 2017, Jo released his third album part 1, Team Baby, whose album cover features Jo's parents. He announced that this album is composed of three parts.[14]

In 2018, Jo left Highgrnd and started working under his own company Doggy Rich. On February 12, 2019, Jo released his third album part 2, Thirsty, with his label partner Bespok. Two years later, Jo released an English-language EP titled Good Luck To You, Girl Scout!.[15] The EP was said to be “inspired by my friends who got dumped last summer during the height of Corona Virus.” [16]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[17]
201 (Special Edition) 9
Don't You Worry Baby (I'm Only Swimming)
  • Released: July 13, 2011
  • Label: Sony Music Entertainment Korea
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 3
Team Baby
  • Released: May 30, 2017
  • Label: HIGHGRND
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 8
Thirsty
  • Released: February 12, 2019
  • Label: BESPOK
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 13
Good Luck to You, Girl Scout!
  • Released: April 30, 2021
  • Label: Doggy Rich
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 17
Teen Troubles
  • Released: September 23, 2022
  • Label: Doggy Rich, Bespok
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 11

Single albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[17]
Hollywood
  • Released: April 9, 2015
  • Label: HIGHGRND
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 8
Everything
  • Released: January 29, 2016
  • Label: HIGHGRND
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 7
In My City of Seoul (내 고향 서울엔)
  • Released: March 15, 2016
  • Label: HIGHGRND
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 5

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[27]
As lead artist
"Dientes" 2010 — — 201
"Love Shine" 2011 92 Don't You Worry Baby (I'm Only Swimming)
"Hollywood" 2015 — Hollywood
"Everything" 2016 69 Everything
"In My City of Seoul" 2016 — In My City of Seoul
"Who Do You Love?" (나랑 아니면) 2017 66 Team Baby
"Queen of Diamonds" (섬) 2019 193 — Thirsty
"Two Days" 2021 — Good Luck to You, Girl Scout!
"Dream Like Me" (with Crowd Lu) 2022 — Non-album single
"My Little Lambs" (어린양) — Teen Troubles
As featured artist
"You Look Good" (좋아보여)
Verbal Jint feat. The Black Skirts 		2011 5 Go Easy
Soundtrack appearances
"Till the End of Time" (기다린 만큼, 더) 2016 21 Another Miss Oh OST
"Someday" (어떤 날)[35] 2019 — — Romance Is a Bonus Book OST
"Ling Ling"[36] 2021 — Yumi's Cells OST
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Korean Music Awards 2010 Album of the Year 201 Nominated [37]
Best Modern Rock Album Won [2]
Song of the Year "Want Your Love" Nominated [37]
Best Modern Rock Song Nominated
Best New Artist — Nominated
2012 Album of the Year Don't You Worry Baby (I'm Only Swimming) Nominated [38]
Best Modern Rock Album Nominated
Best Modern Rock Song "Love Shine" Nominated
2017 Best Modern Rock Song "Everything" Nominated [39]
2018 Album of the Year Team Baby Nominated [40]
Best Modern Rock Album Nominated [41]
2020 Album of the Year Thirsty Nominated [42]
Best Modern Rock Album Won [43]
Best Modern Rock Song "Queen of Diamonds" Nominated [42]
2023 Album of the Year Teen Troubles Nominated [44]
Best Modern Rock Album Won
MAMA Awards 2022 Best Band Performance "My Little Lambs" Nominated [45]

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