Country Gongbang

Founded in 2014, Country Gongbang blends traditional bluegrass with K-pop sensibilities, performing in both English and Korean. Their distinctive sound bridges cultures and expands the global reach of bluegrass. In 2023, they received the International Band Performance Grant from the International Bluegrass Music Association, which led to a historic 2024 U.S. tour—including a landmark debut at the Grand Ole Opry, the first ever by a Korean band. Most recently, they were nominated for the 2025 IBMA Momentum Awards for Band of the Year and Vocalist of the Year, a milestone for a Korean bluegrass group on the international stage.