The members of Goths on the Beach hang out at Wahyeon Beach on Geoje Island in South Gyeongsang Province. Courtesy of Nyree Scales By Jon Dunbar If you're a goth and like feeling depressed, have I got good news for you: The Busan band Goths on the Beach (GOTB) is coming to an end, as the two lead figures of the band are moving away. Once you've finished wiping the black eyeliner out of your eyes, here's some actual good news: before they go, they have a lot more in store for you.
This includes the release of a double album, the first half of which drops Tuesday this week, plus a final show in Seoul this weekend and more shows down in Busan before the inevitable bitter end. Goths are often the butt of subcultural jokes, and GOTB's band name certainly seems like a punchline, juxtaposing the scene known for its depressing attitude and pale skin with all the warmth and fun of the beach. But GOTB is certainly in on the joke, as its main front members Isaac and Kim always lead energetic performances filled with quirky humor and hilarious references to the culture.
"People always seem to reckon being a goth is all about being miserable and depressed but in my experience with the scene no one takes themselves that seriously," Kim told The Korea Times. "Most everyone I know on the scene — myself included — is just a big geek who likes wearing black. When we aren't at the club we're at anime conventions, playing D&D or watching 'Lord of the Rings' on repeat.
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