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Gaeko
Kim Yoon-sung (; born January 14, 1981), known professionally as Gaeko () is a South Korean rapper. He and Choiza comprise the hip hop duo Dynamic Duo, which rose to fame upon the release of their debut album ''Taxi Driver ''Taxi Driver'' is a 1976 American neo-noir psychological drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader. Set in a morally decaying New York City following the Vietnam War, it stars Robert De Niro as veteran Marine and ...'' in 2004. In 2015, he released his first solo album, ''Redingray''. Personal life On May 14, 2011, in the middle of his mandatory military service, he married Kim Su-mi before returning to serve the rest of his term. The couple had a son, Tae-woo, in 2011 and a daughter, Seo-ah, in 2015. Discography Studio albums Singles As lead artist As featured artist Promotional singles Soundtrack appearances Filmography Television shows Notes References External links * * {{DEFAULTS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amoeba Culture
Amoeba Culture () is a South Korean record label established in 2006 by Gaeko and Choiza (of hip hop duo Dynamic Duo) and Go Kyung-min. The label is currently home to music artists Dynamic Duo, Sole, Thama, Snzae and Huh, and to music producer Padi. The label's former artists include Supreme Team, Zion.T, Crush, Primary, Rhythm Power and Ha:tfelt. Amoeba Culture had the third largest sales among South Korean record labels in 2015. History Amoeba Culture was founded in August 2006 by Dynamic Duo members Gaeko and Choiza, as well as current CEO Go Kyung-min. The label held open auditions in late 2007 in order to expand its roster. In 2008, composer and producer Primary and hip hop duo Supreme Team joined the company. In 2011 the label released a series of toy figurines and started the "AMOEBAHOOD" project to promote exhibits and other cultural art projects. They also established the Amoeba Culture recording studio in October 2011. In 2012 the label held the first "Amoe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Primary (musician)
Choi Dong-hoon (born January 31, 1983), better known by the stage name Primary, is a South Korean hip hop musician and record producer. Formerly an artist under Amoeba Culture, he established his own record label Paktory Company on April 22, 2020. Primary has collaborated with various artists to produce the albums ''Back Again'', ''Primary Score'', ''Daily Apartment'', ''Primary and the Messengers'', and ''2''. He has also produced albums for other Korean hip hop artists, including Supreme Team's first album ''Supremier'' and Dynamic Duo's ''Kill'', as well as several of MBLAQ's singles, including "I'm Back" and "Smokey Girl". He appeared in the MBC variety program ''Infinite Challenge'' in 2013. Career Primary became active in the South Korean hip hop scene in 2004 with collaborations with Dynamic Duo and Garion. He also gained musical experience while attending Seoul Jazz Academy. In 2006, he debuted with an album named ''Daily Apartment'' in collaboration with Beenzin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CB Mass
CB Mass () was a Korean hip hop group composed of members Curbin, Choiza, and Gaeko. They debuted in 2000 with the album ''Massmediah''. The group disbanded in 2003. History Choiza and Gaeko originally met in the sixth grade but before forming CB Mass they began an underground hip hop group named Kod along with Sixpoint and ZASON, who joined in 1998. In the same year, Choiza and Gaeko met a fellow rapper Curbin and created CB Mass. The trio were active in the burgeoning underground hip hop scene in Seoul and were part of the Movement crew, one of the most prominent crews of the time which included the likes of pioneer Tiger JK of Drunken Tiger and members of Uptown and Epik High. The group debuted in 2000 and released ''Massmediah'' to moderate success. In total they produced three albums: ''MassMediah'' in 2000, ''Massmatics'' in 2001, and ''Massappeal'' in 2003. Their second album ''Massmatics'' was their most popular, with 120,000 copies sold in Korea. After the release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crush (singer)
Shin Hyo-seob (; born May 3, 1992), professionally known as Crush (), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and record producer. He debuted on April 1, 2014, with the single "Sometimes" and released his first album '' Crush on You'' on June 5, 2014. Fifteen of Crush's singles have peaked in the top ten on the Gaon Digital Chart, with ten of Crush's singles also becoming top five hits including "Just", "Beautiful", "Don't Forget", "Bittersweet", "Let Us Go", and "Rush Hour". Life and career Early life and career beginnings Crush was born Shin Hyo-seob on May 3, 1992. Raised in Seoul, he began listening to R&B and hip hop music at a young age and aspired to become a singer. Dynamic Duo's debut album ''Taxi Driver'' left a "deep impression" on him, which inspired him to begin rapping. He began making music during his first year of middle school with a friend and sending demos to the group's record label Amoeba Culture. During this time, he experimented with jazz musical instrument ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dynamic Duo (South Korean Duo)
Dynamic Duo (; often stylized as Dynamicduo) is a South Korean hip hop duo that consists of rappers Choiza and Gaeko. They rose to fame with their 2004 debut album, ''Taxi Driver'', which became the best-selling Korean hip hop album ever. They are signed to Amoeba Culture, a hip hop record label that they founded in 2006. History Choiza and Gaeko were friends since childhood and debuted in 1999 with the hip hop trio CB Mass. The group released three albums before breaking up in 2003 after it was discovered that CB Mass' third member was stealing money from the trio group. Dynamic Duo debuted the following year with the album, ''Taxi Driver''. It became the best-selling hip hop album in South Korea, with sales of 50,000 copies in the first month after its release. Their second album, 2005's ''Double Dynamite,'' won Best Hip Hop Album at the 2006 Korean Music Awards. After establishing hip hop record label Amoeba Culture in 2006, Dynamic Duo released their third album, ''Enligh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sik-K
Kwon Min-sik (; born February 26, 1994), known professionally as Sik-K (), is a South Korean rapper. He first garnered attention when he appeared on '' Show Me the Money 4'' in 2015. Early life and education Kwon Min-sik was born on February 26, 1994, and has an older sister. He attended Balsan Middle School, and subsequently moved to Vancouver, Canada with his family, where he attended Dr. Charles Best Secondary School. After his graduation, Kwon returned to South Korea. He majored in Business Administration at Sejong University, and later dropped out. Career In 2015, Sik-K appeared on '' Show Me the Money 4.'' He released his first EP, ''Flip'', on July 20, 2016. In 2022, Sik-K left H1ghr Music H1ghr Music (stylized as H1GHR MUSIC; ) is an international hip hop and R&B record label founded by Korean American musician Jay Park and long time Seattle affiliate Cha Cha Malone in 2017. Stationed primarily in South Korea, the label was crea ... when his contract expired. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choiza
Choi Jae-ho (; born March 17, 1980), known professionally as Choiza (), is a South Korean hip hop recording artist. He and Gaeko comprise the hip hop duo Dynamic Duo, which rose to fame upon the release of their debut album ''Taxi Driver'' in 2004. In 2006, he co-founded the South Korean record label Amoeba Culture. He was previously a member of the hip hop trio CB Mass. Personal life On September 25, 2013, Choiza and Sulli were rumored to be dating after pictures of them surfaced on the Internet. Their agencies initially denied their relationship, but later confirmed it on August 19, 2014, as other pictures of them on a date surfaced on the internet. The two ended their relationship in March 2017. Both celebrities endured malicious comments and cyberbullying Cyberbullying (cyberharassment or online bullying) is a form of bullying or harassment using electronic means. Since the 2000s, it has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers and adolescents, due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babylon (singer)
Lee Jong-min (; born October 1988), better known by his stage name Babylon (), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, and dancer. He debuted as an idol in the five-member group N-Train under Media Line Entertainment, where he served as a vocalist from 2011 to its dissolution in 2013. He debuted as a soloist in 2015 with "Pray" and released his debut studio album ''Caelo'' in 2018. Life and career 1988–2013: Early life and career beginnings Babylon was born Lee Jong-min in October 1988. After sustaining multiple injuries as a rugby footballer in high school and casting doubt over his career in the sport, he joined a black music club and was influenced to pursue a career as an R&B singer. A singer, rapper, and dancer, Babylon trained with Media Line Entertainment for three years prior to starting his career as an idol. Under the stage name Soul J, he debuted as a member of N-Train with "One Last Cry" on May 25, 2011. The group issued three commercially unsuccessful re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hangzoo
Yoon Hyung-joon (), better known by his stage name Hangzoo (), is a South Korean rapper and member of Rhythm Power. He was the winner of '' Show Me the Money 6''. He released his first album, ''Best Driver'', on 25 August 2015. Discography Extended plays Singles References {{Show Me the Money Living people South Korean male rappers South Korean hip-hop singers South Korean hip-hop musicians South Korean hip-hop record producers 21st-century South Korean rappers 1986 births Show Me the Money (South Korean TV series) contestants Musicians from Incheon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh Hyuk
Oh Hyuk (, born October 5, 1993), stylised OHHYUK, is a South Korean singer and musician best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter of indie rock band Hyukoh. Background Born in South Korea, Oh moved to China when he was five months old with his parents, who were both teachers. His family lived in Yanji, Shenyang, and settled in Beijing. As a result, he speaks Korean, Mandarin Chinese, and English. In an effort to convince his parents to allow him to pursue music, Oh auditioned for South Korea's three biggest music agencies, S.M. Entertainment, YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment during summer vacation when he was fifteen. Despite all three companies wanting to sign him, he declined their offers due to differences in musical style. In 2012, Oh defied his parents' wishes for him to study in the States and moved to Seoul with no financial support to pursue music. He enrolled in art studies at Hongik University, but swiftly dropped out. Career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Kwanghee
Hwang Kwang-hee (; born August 25, 1988), also known mononymously as Kwanghee, is South Korean singer, actor, and TV personality. He debuted in 2010 as a member of the boy band ZE:A. He is also known for his appearances on variety shows and was a cast member on '' Infinite Challenge'' from 2015 until he enlisted in the military in 2017. Career On May 28, 2011, Hwang attended the "2011 Environment Day" event in Seoul, where he participated in a "clothes layering game" and shocked everyone by putting on 252 layers of t-shirts, earning him a ''Guinness World Record'' for the most T-shirts worn. He appeared on '' We Got Married'', on which he was paired with Sunhwa, a member of the group Secret. The last episode was filmed on April 10, 2013. In April 2015, Hwang joined MBC's '' Infinite Challenge'' as a regular cast member. He was selected through the Sixth Man project which was held to fill the empty position after Noh Hong-chul left the program. On February 7, 2017, Hwang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beenzino
Lim Sung-bin (; born September 12, 1987), better known by the stage name Beenzino (빈지노), is a South Korean rapper. Beenzino first gained popularity through the duo Jazzyfact, which he formed with Shimmy Twice in 2008. And he made his first official public appearance at Dok2's Hustle Real Hard Concert on June 5, 2011, and has since released three solo albums, as well as other works in collaboration with hip hop producers Primary and Shimmy Twice, and as the duo Hot Clip with South Korean rapper Beatbox DG. He is noted for his melodic style of rapping. After establishing his reputation within the Korean rap scene, he became well known through singles such as "Dali, Van, Picasso", which was a mainstream hit. Beenzino toured as a solo artist in the U.S. in 2015. History Early life and career beginnings For a few years as a young child, Beenzino lived in Christchurch, New Zealand, eventually moving back to Korea before middle school, which he attended in Yangpyeong, G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |