Crying Nut is a punk rock band from South Korea. They are often credited as being pioneers of the Korean punk rock and indie rock scenes.
The group began performing in 1995 in the Hongdae club scene in Seoul. They released their debut album, Speed Up Losers, in 1998, selling over 100,000 copies. Crying Nut became a household name in South Korea following their performances at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The group has released eight full-length albums as of 2018.