Winterplay

Winterplay, a jazz-pop group from South Korea, was formed in 2007 by Juhan Lee, a producer, songwriter, and trumpet player. In 2009, Winterplay signed an international distribution deal with Universal Music Japan for worldwide distribution. Winterplay gained significant attention in Korea and internationally, becoming a leader of the "jazz hallyu" movement. They charted Number 1 in the jazz section of iTunes in 2008 and were the first Asian artists to perform at Billboard Live in Japan. Their album, Songs of Colored Love, was released in 2009. Notable albums include Hot Summerplay (2009), which earned two gold records in Korea, and Sunshines (2010) in Hong Kong, and Jazz Cookin' (2019). Winterplay has performed at various international festivals, including the Sapporo International Jazz Festival and the Hong Kong Summer Jazz Festival. They also served as the Music Show Runner for International Jazz Day 2022, producing a 90-minute show in Seoul.