Coogie

South Korean rapper (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kim Jeong-hun (Korean: 김정훈; born January 23, 1994), known professionally as Coogie (Korean: 쿠기), is a South Korean rapper and songwriter. He gained popularity when he appeared on Show Me The Money 777 in 2018. He signed to hip-hop label ATM Seoul where he released the studio album Up! (2020), extended plays Coogie (2018), Emo #1 (2018), and S.O.S (2019), and the mixtape I Got A Feeling (2021). In 2020, he released the single "Fadeaway" with Jvcki Wai, Paloalto, The Quiett, and Bassagong, which won Collaboration of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards. He signed to AOMG in 2022.

Born
Kim Jeong-hun

(1994-01-23) January 23, 1994 (age 32)
Daejeon, South Korea
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2018-present
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Coogie
Coogie in 2022
Coogie in 2022
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Born
Kim Jeong-hun

(1994-01-23) January 23, 1994 (age 32)
Daejeon, South Korea
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2018-present
LabelAOMG
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Early life

Kim Jeong-hun was born on January 23, 1994, in Daejeon.[1] He started listening to foreign hip-hop and writing lyrics when he was in the fifth grade.[2]

Career

2018–2021: Show Me the Money 777 and Up!

Coogie signed to ATM Seoul, a hip-hop label found by rapper Bill Stax. In March 2018, he released his debut single "HBK". In May 2018, he released his debut EP Coogie. In September 2018, he appeared on the rap competition TV show Show Me the Money 777 where he first garnered attention. He released the singles "Saimsaim" and "Watch Me Ballin'" on the show and finished in the Top 12.[3] In December 2018, he released the EP EMO #1. "Wifey", the single from the EP featuring rapper Changmo, received positive reviews from critics.[4]

In March 2020, Coogie released his debut studio album Up!, which received critical acclaim.[5] In May 2020, he released the single "Fadeaway" with rappers Jvcki Wai, Paloalto, The Quiett and Bassagong, which won Collaboration of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.[6] In 2021, he released his debut mixtape I Got A Feeling.

2022: Signing to AOMG

In 2022, Coogie signed to hip-hop label AOMG.[7]

Artistry

Coogie cited rappers Lil Uzi Vert, Famous Dex, and Rich the Kid as his biggest influence.[8]

Discography

Studio album

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Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[9]
Up!
  • Released: March 29, 2020
  • Labels: Million Market, ATM Seoul, Dreamus
  • Format: LP, digital download
N/a
Upset
  • Released: April 30, 2025
  • Labels: Coogie, Kakao
  • Format: CD, digital download
38
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EPs

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Title Details
Coogie
EMO #1
  • Released: December 7, 2018
  • Labels: Million Market, ATM Seoul, Dreamus
  • Format: Digital download
S.O.S
(with Sik-K)
  • Released: September 24, 2019
  • Labels: H1ghr Music, Million Market, ATM Seoul, Dreamus
  • Format: Digital download
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Mixtape

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Title Details Peak
chart
position
KOR
[11]
I Got a Feeling
  • Released: July 4, 2021
  • Labels: Million Market, ATM Seoul, Kakao Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
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Singles

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Title Year Peak
chart
position
Album
KOR
[11]
"HBK"
(Feat. Ted Park)
2018 Non-album single
"Peach" Coding Black
"Movin' & Movin'"
(Feat. Bla$eKid)
"Girls Like (Remix)"
(Feat. Tommy Strate, Ja Mezz, Sik-K)
"Coogie" Non-album singles
"Coosebumps"
"Catch Up" Preview
"Bouncin'"
"Saimsaim" (사임사임)
(with Superbee, D.Ark feat. Changmo)
7 Show Me the Money 777 Episode 1
"Watch Me Ballin'"
(빌어먹을 인연; bireomeogeul inyeon) (Feat. Sik-K)
72 Show Me the Money 777 Episode 3
"Wifey"
(Feat. Changmo)
Emo #1
"No Filter"
(아무 말; amu mal) (with George)
2019 It's Okay to Be Sensitive 2 OST Part.2
"Hooligans"
(Feat. Bill Stax)
Non-album single
"Into The Abyss"
(with Suran)
Abyss OST Part 1
"Pipe Down!"
(Feat. Superbee)
Non-album singles
"GPS"
"Right Away"
(Feat. pH-1)
Up!
"North Face"
(Feat. Jvcki Wai)
2020
"Fadeaway"
(with Jvcki Wai, Paloalto, The Quiett, Bassagong)
Non-album singles
"Life Goes On"
(Feat. pH-1)
"Pow"
(Feat. Gray)
2021 [A]
"Up & Down"
(Feat. Mirani, Penomeco)
I Got a Feeling
"Fast"
(with Gaeko)
[B] Non-album single
"Good Night"
(Feat. Be'O)
2022 63 Re: Up
"Beat 'em up"
"Alone"
(Feat. Lee Hi)
138 Non-album single
"Sweaty"
(with Gray and Loco)
131 Street Man Fighter OST Vol. 3
"Right Now"
(Feat. Crush)
2023 82 Non-album single
"눈이 와" Kwon Eunbi ft. Coogie 2025 Non-album single
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Filmography

TV

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Year Title Role Ref.
2018 Show Me the Money 777 Contestant (Top 12) [3]
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Awards and nominations

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Award Year Nominee Category Result Ref.
Korean Hip-hop Awards 2019 Himself New Artist of the Year Nominated [12]
2021 "Fadeaway" Collaboration of the Year Won [6]
Music Video of the Year Nominated [13]
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Notes

  1. "Pow" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart but peaked at number 87 on the Gaon Download Chart.
  2. "Fast" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart but peaked at number 83 on the Gaon Download Chart.

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