Korean four-piece Silica Gel has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first all-male Korean band to perform on Japan’s premier music YouTube channel, THE FIRST TAKE. Delivering a high-intensity, one-take performance of their signature track “NO PAIN,” the band showcased the raw musicianship that has fueled their rise from 15,000-capacity headline shows to international acclaim. Known for its minimalist environment that captures performances in their purest form, the channel—which has hosted icons like Harry Styles and Hikaru Utada—provided a global stage for Silica Gel to reaffirm their growing influence in the contemporary J-rock and K-indie scenes. Vocalist Kim Hanjoo noted that “NO PAIN” was selected specifically for its powerful live response, inviting new viewers to join the band’s burgeoning “offline” community.
The performance arrives alongside the release of their latest single “BIG VOID” and serves as a major catalyst for their upcoming ‘Syn.THE.Size.X Japan Tour’. Scheduled for headline dates in Tokyo and Osaka this month, the tour represents a strategic expansion into the Japanese market following a year of unprecedented growth. Silica Gel’s ability to blend psychedelic textures with driving rock anthems has set them apart as “raw authenticity” ambassadors, bridging the musical gap between Seoul and Tokyo. As anticipation builds for their December headline shows, the band’s THE FIRST TAKE appearance stands as a definitive moment of cross-cultural success, proving that their sonic vision resonates far beyond Korean borders.
Silica Gel ‘Syn.THE.Size.X’ Japan Tour Details:
- Performance: “NO PAIN” on THE FIRST TAKE (11.6M Subscribers)
- New Single: “BIG VOID” (Out Now)
- Dec 22: Tokyo – Zepp Shinjuku
- Dec 23: Osaka – BIGCAT