Jin Hyo-sang (, born December 16, 1992), more commonly known by his stage name Kidoh () is a South Korean singer,

rapper Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The ...

, composer, producer, DJ, and songwriter. He was a member of the South Korean boy band

Topp Dogg Xeno-T () is a South Korean boy band formerly known as Topp Dogg (). The group consists of five members: Hojoon, Sangdo, B-Joo, Xero and Sangwon. Originally a thirteen-member group created by Cho PD in 2013 under Stardom Entertainment, the gro ...

, and the first Topp Dogg band member to release a solo album. He has been active member of South Korean hiphop crews called Rockbottom and Daenamhyup for several years.

Biography

Early years

Kidoh studied at the

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (abbreviated as HUFS; Korean: 한국외국어대학교) is a private research university based in Seoul, in South Korea. HUFS consistently ranks as one of the best universities in South Korea. The university ...

. Initially, Kidoh wanted to become a music producer. Later, he received a call from

Brave Brothers Kang Dong-chul (, born June 7, 1979), also known by his stage name Brave Brothers, is a South Korean rapper, record producer and songwriter for Brave Entertainment. He was a producer and composer for YG Entertainment from 2004 to 2008. In 2008, h ...

, who influenced Kidoh to consider a more diverse musical career. Kidoh's career began in a trainee role with

Big Hit Entertainment Big Hit Music (; formerly Big Hit Entertainment) is a South Korean music label established in 2005 by Bang Si-hyuk. It was re-branded and re-structured into an independent label under Hybe Corporation (formerly Big Hit Entertainment Co., Ltd.) ...

, in preparation for membership in the musical group

BTS BTS (), also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010 and debuting in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment. The septet—consisting of members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—co-writes and co-produ ...

(방탄소년단).

Stardom Entertainment

Kidoh's first appearance with

was on the television show

Show Champion ''Show Champion'' (Korean: 쇼 챔피언) is a South Korean music television program broadcast live by MBC M every Wednesday at Bitmaru Broadcasting Center in Ilsan. Hosts * Shindong (February 14, 2012 – December 25, 2012) * Hahm Eun-jung ...

, on October 22, 2013, performing a title that he produced (Say It, 말로해).

NEXTLEVEL Record Label

On May 10, 2017, Kidoh released a single "헐 (HER)" under the record label NEXTLEVEL. The full album "School of Hard Knocks" was planned to be released May 25, 2017, but was delayed until an unknown date.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

References

External links

Interview (Topp Dogg website)Video interview
* {{Authority control 1992 births Living people South Korean singer-songwriters Musicians from Seoul South Korean male idols 21st-century South Korean singers