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Smacksoft 황보령=SmackSoft

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Whang Bo-ryung = Smacksoft (Korean: 황보령 = Smacksoft), commonly known as Smacksoft, is a South Korean post-punk and experimental rock band formed in 2000 by the lead singer-songwriter Whang Bo-ryung. The band is prominent in the local indie scene in Hongdae, Seoul where front woman Whang is known as one of the most respected female rockers. Two of their albums were nominated for Best Modern Rock Album at the Korean Music Awards: Shines in the Dark in 2010 and Follow Your Heart in 2013.

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Verified facts

Smacksoft (황보령=SmackSoft) — verified Korean artist. Debut 2000. 1 members.

Details

• Genre: post-punk
• Founded: 2000
• Location: Seoul
• Leader: Whang Bo-ryung
• Founder: 황보령

Source reconciliation

• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as SmackSoft; KoreaAPI uses 황보령=SmackSoft (chosen by source authority).

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Members (1)

• Whang Bo-ryung

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• Wikipedia — encyclopedic article · view ↗
• MusicBrainz — open music database · view ↗

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-17 · 5 verified snapshots.

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