Jena Jang

Jena Jang (born Yeaeun Jang) is a South Korean audiovisual artist exploring vocal improvisation, experimental music, harsh noise, DIY instruments, and performance art. Currently based in Prague, Czechia, they navigate diverse sonic and cultural landscapes on a global scale. Using high‑pitched frequencies crafted with hand‑built synthesizers, extended vocal improvisation, and power electronics, their work transforms trauma and liberates the mind from anguish.

They define their unique sound as Necrocore—an alternative sonic medicine for trauma healing that exorcises negative energy and channels a warrior spirit through raw, cathartic performance. Their creative process fuses experimental noise and DIY instrument-building with influences from Buddhist chanting, yogic breathwork, throat singing, and traditional Korean music such as Pansori, Samulnori, and shamanic rituals, producing an eerie, ghostly sound that serves as a transformative act of release.

Recent milestones have further elevated their profile. A major performance at Cafe OTO alongside Saadet Türköz, presented by the respected Chinabot label, marked a significant step in their career. Additionally, Chinabot introduced their one‑hour mix on Radio Alhara, which was also streamed on Radio Lora in Zurich.In 2024, they collaborated with bela (DE/KR)—a performance artist bridging South Korean roots and Berlin’s experimental scene—during a residency at MeetFactory alongside Mvd0ae (MX/CZ). In 2023, they joined forces with Udasi (FI) and Mia Zabelka (AT) at the Contingent Snapshot event, part of the Ars Electronica festival in Linz.

Looking ahead, their first two releases beyond “complications” are set to launch this year: a split tape with David Wallraf (DE) on Econore Records (Germany) and their solo debut album on Gerpfast Records (Indonesia). These upcoming projects, together with their recent achievements, underscore their rising international presence and the growing recognition of their innovative, healing approach to experimental sound.