Touched made their debut on the South Korean music market in 2020 with the single “Blue” and quickly became a phenomenon after winning the grand prize at the 31st Yoo Jae Ha Music Contest. Since then, the quartet consisting of Yun Min, John B. Kim, Chae Dohyeon, and Kim Seungbin have been considered a hidden gem in the seemingly endless music hustle and bustle of Seoul, even among K-pop fans. Rock music has not been established in the metropolis of millions for as long as it has been in Europe or the USA, but Touched can nevertheless boast a wealth of experience and technical abilities. Inspired by names as diverse as Richie Kotzen, Stevie Wonder, Radiohead, and Coldplay, the sound of Touched is reflected in these pioneers while still managing to impress with its own unique ideas. This year, they will be on stage with us in St. Pauli for the first time and will enrich the programme with heavy grooving rock music of a somewhat different kind.