bio
Sailor Honeymoon are a Seoul-based three-piece punk band formed by photographer Abi Raymaker (장인화), former DJ Zaeeun Shin (신재은), and bassist Yelim Kim (김예림). The band began through spontaneous all-woman jam sessions in Seoul, where the members wrote songs, swapped instruments and experimented without expectations. What started as a loose creative experiment gradually became one of the most distinctive bands to emerge from Korea’s independent music scene, built around punk’s rawness and freedom, as well as humour, spontaneity and a deliberately human approach to making music.
Their debut full-length, The Worst Of Sailor Honeymoon, was released on August 14, 2026 via Good Good Records / [PIAS]. Produced by Luke Smith (Foals, Shura, Depeche Mode), mixed by Claudius Mittendorfer (Parquet Courts, Temples) and mastered by Katie Tavini, the thirteen-track album expands Sailor Honeymoon’s world without sacrificing the energy and unpredictability of their live sound. The band describes it as an “alternate world” where difficult situations can be met with humour and people are free to say exactly what they think. Many of the songs draw directly from life in Korea. “Extinction” reflects on the pressures of modern Korean society, and “My Band” is an ode to Seoul’s underground music scene and DIY communities around the world. Throughout the album, distinctly local experiences become starting points for stories that feel universal.
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“Their remarkable debut album confirms that even through life’s daily grievances, societal expectations and oppressive industry standards, Sailor Honeymoon will continue marching forward with a sense of self-assuredness that is inspiring.” - Atwood Magazine
“The Seoul-based punk trio don’t pretend to be flawless or have all the answers. They choose fun and freedom: ‘Just try to do it and see what happens!’” - NME