Tokai

Tokai is a South Korean three-member indie band formed by Kwak Tae-poong (vocals), Jin Soo-yong (drums), and Kim Doo-ha (guitar), who met while studying at Baekseok University. The band debuted on January 25, 2025, with their first full-length album burning., and the name “Tokai” comes from the bass guitar brand played by Kim Doo-ha as well as a Japanese word meaning an underdeveloped city, reflecting the members’ shared backgrounds. Known for their K-indie sound, Tokai has steadily built their discography with releases such as the EP breathing. (2025) and the album shining.(2026).