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South Korean Electro-Punk Duo Taking Their Explosive Sound Global
Based in South Korea, electro-punk duo Fat Hamster & KANG New fuse heavy basslines and distorted synths with lyrics that take aim at climate change, discrimination, and abuses of power, delivering explosive live performances that have made them a standout act on international festivals.

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Growth
Fat Hamster, who studied classical music and previously played in an alternative band, and KANG New, who played in a band while studying in Japan, met on Korea’s indie scene. The two friends went on to found their own independent electronic label, “LetzRatz”, and began performing together as Fat Hamster & KANG New.

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Fat Hamster & KANG New first drew attention on Korea’s festival circuit, including Zandari Festa and Asian Pop Festival. Their 2025 debut album, “Brains in a Vat,” earned a nomination for “Best Asian Creative Artist” at the “Taiwan Golden Indie Music Awards”. The album premiered on Seattle’s KEXP and was featured on LA’s KXLU, drawing early attention from international radio platforms.

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That same year, the duo completed a European festival tour:
- Colours of Ostrava (Czech Republic)
- La Mar de Músicas (Spain)
- Les Escales Festival (France)

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2026 Global Momentum
Fat Hamster & KANG New continue expanding their international reach:
- Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival (South Korea)
- Playtime Festival (Mongolia)
- Noche de Primavera Festival (Mexico)
- CUEW x SYNCHRONICITY ’26 (Japan)
- Zandari Festa 2026 (Korea)
- France Tour: Paris, Laval, Nantes, Angers and Nuit Blanche Festival in Romainville.

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New Music
In 2026, the duo released singles “OPINION” (January) and “I Demand” (June), continuing their creative momentum.