themilliways
Creator · Performer · Producer +1
Through time spent surviving and recovering, I build soundscapes that are both emotional and experimental.
Contact:me@themilliways.com
Creative World
A record of what themilliways has been working on.
CREATOR
Creator Info
The background the work came out of.
themilliways is the solo project of musician Ju Jin-tae, building experimental soundscapes out of ambient and post-rock. After years as a creative director at Seotaiji Company, where he oversaw the visual content for Seo Taiji’s 8th and 9th albums, he debuted in 2021 with the single 〈3rd air〉, followed by 〈Void〉, 〈Ian EP〉, and 〈Disappear〉 (2024).
themilliways (the milliways) is a solo project by musician Ju Jintae, pursuing emotional yet experimental soundscapes rooted in ambient and post-rock.
Musical Beginnings
Having begun composing in the early 2000s, he was drawn to music through the influence of raw, rough sounds from bands like Nirvana and Sonic Youth. With an interest in social movements and resistance culture, he also served as the inaugural secretary-general in the founding of 'Korea Information & Communication Workers' Union,' the first sector-based IT union in Korea.
Band Activity and Social Engagement
In 2007, he co-founded Munggu Band and debuted as guitarist at the Salsal Festival protesting the Saemangeum reclamation project. Until 2014, he conveyed messages of resistance through punk rock at various protest sites — labor movement rallies, anti-war peace marches, and occupation sites resisting large-scale gentrification (especially Hongdae's Duriban).
The Intersection of Media and Music
From 2005 to 2015, he worked as a content producer and creative director at Seo Taiji Company, continually experimenting at the intersection of music and media.
A New Beginning
Following a terminal lung cancer diagnosis in 2017, during the time of survival and recovery, he resolved to build his own musical world. As the start of a journey to rediscover his essence, on December 27, 2021, he released his first EP '3rd air' as the solo project themilliways, making his official debut.
Present
Since then, he has released 'Void,' 'Disappear,' 'Ian EP,' and more, continuing to expand his own musical world while steadily challenging experiments and crossovers that transcend genre boundaries.
Main Genres
- Ambient Rock
- Experimental Rock
- Post Rock
- Art Rock
- Instrumental
Content Production
- 2008 Seo Taiji 8th Atmos Part Moai teaser music composition
- 2009 Seo Taiji 8th Atmos Part Secret teaser music composition
- 2009-2013 Seo Taiji 8th album video content creative director
- 2014-2015 Seo Taiji 9th album concert and content creative director
Music Activities
- 2007-2015 Munggu Band guitarist
- 2013 Manpasikjeok bassist
- 2014 Pagoewang bassist
- 2019 Hwang Boryeong Band SmackSoft 20th anniversary concert bass session
Solo Activities
- 2021.12.27 Solo debut themilliways - 3rd air
- 2024.07.07 Void single release
- 2024.10.31 Special EP Ian release
- 2024.12.08 Disappear single release
- 2024.10.03 Mixtape Mavericks Market @ Longplayer Suwon performance
- 2025.01.25 Impeachment Prayer Concert @ Bookcafe Manyuinryeok performance
Portfolio & Social
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Video
Performances and work by themilliways, kept on video.
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Gyeonggi Art Collective projects themilliways took part in.
IMSORRY IMSOUND
IMSORRY IMSOUNDA live show at D. O. T. in Suwon
themilliways Farewell Yard Sale
themilliways Farewell Yard SaleEmigrating. Leaving the instruments and gear behind.themilliways (Joo Jin-tae), the one-person ambient/post-rock project, is leaving Korea. The instruments and audio gear he's worked with for years are looking for new owners.Right after the Home Recording Mixing Workshop wraps, a yard sale picks up in the same spot. Come browse the gear he actually used, haggle, and take it home. When & Where? Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 · from 6:00 PM (right after the mixing workshop) Venue: Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi (same venue as the workshop · exact location on request) Admission: Free · drop in anytime (no registration) What This Isthemilliways selling the instruments and audio gear he actually used, yard-sale styleHaggle on the spot for anything you likeA market-slash-afterparty flowing naturally out of the workshopA chance to say goodbye to a friend headed far away What Might Show UpInstruments (guitars, bass, keyboards, etc.)Audio gear (amps, effects pedals, mixers, mics, cables, stands, etc.)Hardware (synthesizers, MIDI controllers, etc.)Plus all sorts of odds and ends from the studio NotesNo registration needed — anyone can drop by freely.Available items may vary depending on the day.Check items and prices on site.
Gyeonggi Art Collective 2026 Annual General Meeting
The 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Gyeonggi Art Collective Cooperative will be held. As we conclude the first fiscal year (May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026), this is an occasion for members to look back on the past year's activities together and collectively chart the direction for the year ahead.This general meeting is held in accordance with Article 28 of the Framework Act on Cooperatives and the cooperative's articles of incorporation, and is open to all members. A members' networking party will follow after the meeting concludes.Meeting InformationDate: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 2:00 PMVenue: ACME Studio (963-7 Gwonseon-dong, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do)Participants: All membersOrganized by: Gyeonggi Art Collective CooperativeAuthority: Resolved at the 2nd Board Meeting (2026-03-06), confirmed at the 3rd Board Meeting (2026-04-02)Quorum RequirementsQuorum: Attendance of a majority of enrolled members (Framework Act on Cooperatives, Article 29)Resolution Quorum: Majority vote of attending members (except for amendments to articles of incorporation, dissolution, merger, etc., which require a 2/3 majority of attending members)Voting Rights: One vote per person (regardless of number of shares held)ReportsReport No. 1 | FY2025 (1st Term) Business ReportReport No. 2 | FY2025 (1st Term) Audit ReportAgenda ItemsAgenda No. 1 | Approval of FY2025 (1st Term) Financial StatementsAgenda No. 2 | Approval of FY2026 (2nd Term) Business PlanAgenda No. 3 | Approval of FY2026 (2nd Term) Revenue and Expenditure BudgetAgenda No. 4 | Ratification of resignation of 3 directors and election of new directorsAgenda No. 5 | Approval of maximum borrowing limitConcurrent ProgramA members' networking party will follow in the same venue after the meeting closes. This is an opportunity for members to connect and discuss collaboration, so we encourage everyone's participation.
Suwon Sound Market - Play and Sell Instruments
Suwon Sound MarketPlay, sell your gear, and go home with cashSell your noise
Health Concert (健康列傳) (Cancelled due to health reasons)
(Cancelled due to health reasons)A special music concert, 'Health Concert (健康列傳),' had been scheduled for Thursday, September 18th at 7 PM at 'Longplayer,' a vintage LP bar and café in Paldal-gu, Suwon, but was cancelled due to health issues.The title 'Health Concert' carries the meaning that artists of diverse musical colors gather to wish the hearts and bodies of the audience good health. The subtitle 'Play long the long play' expressed the intent to deliver music with a lingering resonance like an LP record, inspired by the character of the venue, Longplayer.Artist IntroductionsHeewooA singer-songwriter with a distinctive style that incorporates traditional pansori vocal techniques into contemporary music. Combining the deep emotional expression of pansori with modern arrangements, Heewoo presents music that bridges tradition and the present day. His music, which reinterprets the sounds of traditional instruments such as daegeum and gayageum in a modern context, delivers emotion that transcends time.Yoo Dong-hyukA musician who began with punk rock and forged a unique genre called punk-folk. Through life's turning points, he works through his experiences of loss and wandering with an acoustic guitar, conveying a rough yet warm sensibility. The years of struggle and pain are woven throughout his music.themilliwaysA solo project by musician Ju Jintae, pursuing experimental soundscapes rooted in ambient and post-rock. Having begun composing in the early 2000s and standing in solidarity with various social movements, he has continued original work at the intersection of music and media, drawing on his experience as a content producer at Seo Taiji Company. Following a terminal lung cancer diagnosis in 2017 and a period of recovery, he made his solo debut in 2021, and his music carries profound messages exploring existence and the inner self.Yamagata TweaksterA unique performance artist who calls himself a 'Mutugayo People's Entertainer.' Active in the Hongdae area since 2008, he communicates with audiences through Hanba's performances combining dance and song to dance music. Beyond club performances, he actively delivers social messages through music by standing in solidarity at various protest sites.Concert InformationDate: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7 PMVenue: Longplayer, Suwon (Vintage LP bar/café)Admission: Advance/Door 15,000 KRW (includes drink discount)Discount: 5,000 KRW discount for Gyeonggi Art Collective membersVenueLongplayer, where the concert was to take place, is a space where music and analog culture can be enjoyed through records, cameras, and drip coffee. Known for a culture of repairing and reusing things that become discarded over time, it is a special place where anyone can come, listen to the records of their choice, and summon memories through music-related memorabilia.The stage of healing and comfort offered by four groups of artists who have each walked their own musical journeys was expected to bring musical wellness to many this autumn.
Gyeonggi Art Collective Opening Party
The opening party of the Gyeonggi Art Collective Cooperative — a producer cooperative aimed at supporting artists in Gyeonggi Province and revitalizing the cultural arts ecosystem — came to a successful close!Many people gathered to celebrate the first steps of Gyeonggi Art Collective, which strives to promote the sustainability of artistic creation and contribute to local cultural arts development through autonomous, self-reliant, and self-governing cooperative activities.About the CooperativeThe Gyeonggi Art Collective Cooperative is a producer cooperative that supports artists in Gyeonggi Province, promotes the sustainability of artistic creation, and contributes to the revitalization of local cultural arts. We carry out diverse activities including arts support programs, music production and distribution, concert planning and management, and cultural arts education. Established on May 1, 2025, this cooperative pursues a transparent and democratic arts ecosystem built together by creator, producer, supporting, and institutional members.The Gyeonggi Art Collective Cooperative is committed to transparent and democratic operation, and will continuously strive for the benefit of its members and the development of local cultural arts. We invite your interest and participation in our journey to build a community that grows together with the arts. We welcome artists, local residents, and everyone with an interest in cultural arts.PerformersthemilliwaysYoo Dong-hyukPanzerkorpsSabbaha
Suwon Acme Studio Housewarming Networking Sketch
On June 7th, we joined many artist members for the housewarming of Acme Studio in Suwon
Gyeonggi Art Collective Founding General Meeting
The founding general meeting marking the official launch of the Gyeonggi Art Collective Cooperative was held successfully. At this gathering, the cooperative's vision and goals were shared, and participants had the opportunity to meet fellow members.Event OverviewThis meaningful occasion marked a new starting point for artists' independence and mutual growth. Concrete plans for sustaining artistic creation and developing the arts ecosystem were discussed.Key HighlightsAnnouncement of the cooperative's founding mission and visionMember introductions and networkingSharing of future activity plans
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