Also known as: The C.O.M., 더 컴 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
Verified Korean-culture entity · as of 2026-09-08 · re-verified daily · cross-checked + Skill-scored · via KoreaAPI · ✓✓✓ triple cross-verified
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Guckkasten (Korean: 국카스텐) is a South Korean indie rock band. Formed in 2003 under the name The C.O.M. (더 컴), the original lineup consisted of vocalist Ha Hyun-woo, guitarist Jeon Kyu-ho, drummer Lee Jung-gil, and bassist Kim Jin-eok. Due to conscription, The C.O.M. disbanded. In 2007, they regrouped with Kim Ki-bum as bassist under the name Guckkasten, which is the German word for Zograscope.
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Guckkasten (국카스텐) — verified Korean artist. Debut 2003.
Details
Genre: rock music
Korean Name: 국카스텐
Origin: South Korean
Founded: 2003
Original Name: The C.O.M.
Regrouped: 2007
Country: 대한민국
Name Origin: 중국식 만화경을 뜻하는 독일어
Q&A — what agents ask
What is Guckkasten?
Guckkasten (Korean: 국카스텐) is a South Korean indie rock band. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q626635 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; Wikipedia Guckkasten 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; MusicBrainz e4d8dddb-21e7-48dc-95af-434ac2385db8 2026-09-08 17:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-08, via KoreaAPI).
When did Guckkasten debut?
Guckkasten debuted/formed on 2003 (verified via Wikidata Q626635 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; Wikipedia Guckkasten 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; MusicBrainz e4d8dddb-21e7-48dc-95af-434ac2385db8 2026-09-08 17:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Guckkasten's genre?
Guckkasten — Genre: rock music (verified via Wikidata Q626635 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; Wikipedia Guckkasten 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; MusicBrainz e4d8dddb-21e7-48dc-95af-434ac2385db8 2026-09-08 17:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Guckkasten's korean name?
Guckkasten — Korean Name: 국카스텐 (verified via Wikidata Q626635 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; Wikipedia Guckkasten 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; MusicBrainz e4d8dddb-21e7-48dc-95af-434ac2385db8 2026-09-08 17:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Guckkasten's origin?
Guckkasten — Origin: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q626635 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; Wikipedia Guckkasten 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; MusicBrainz e4d8dddb-21e7-48dc-95af-434ac2385db8 2026-09-08 17:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Guckkasten's founded?
Guckkasten — Founded: 2003 (verified via Wikidata Q626635 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; Wikipedia Guckkasten 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; MusicBrainz e4d8dddb-21e7-48dc-95af-434ac2385db8 2026-09-08 17:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Guckkasten's original name?
Guckkasten — Original Name: The C.O.M. (verified via Wikidata Q626635 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; Wikipedia Guckkasten 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; MusicBrainz e4d8dddb-21e7-48dc-95af-434ac2385db8 2026-09-08 17:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Guckkasten's regrouped?
Guckkasten — Regrouped: 2007 (verified via Wikidata Q626635 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; Wikipedia Guckkasten 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; MusicBrainz e4d8dddb-21e7-48dc-95af-434ac2385db8 2026-09-08 17:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Guckkasten's country?
Guckkasten — Country: 대한민국 (verified via Wikidata Q626635 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; Wikipedia Guckkasten 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; MusicBrainz e4d8dddb-21e7-48dc-95af-434ac2385db8 2026-09-08 17:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Guckkasten's name origin?
Guckkasten — Name Origin: 중국식 만화경을 뜻하는 독일어 (verified via Wikidata Q626635 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; Wikipedia Guckkasten 2026-09-08 17:18 UTC; MusicBrainz e4d8dddb-21e7-48dc-95af-434ac2385db8 2026-09-08 17:19 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
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