Jo Gwang-il
South Korean rapper (born 1996)
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Jo Gwang-il (Korean: 조광일; born September 12, 1996) is a South Korean rapper and songwriter. He is known for his fast raps with Korean plosive sounds.[1] He debuted in 2019 with the single "Grow Back". In 2020, he released his breakout single "Acrobat". He won the rap competition television show Show Me the Money 10 in 2021.
- Rapper
- songwriter
Jo Gwang-il | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 12, 1996 Nam District, Gwangju, South Korea |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 2019-present |
| Label | Dippin' Carls Records |
Early life
Jo Gwang-il was born on September 12, 1996, in Nam District, Gwangju, South Korea. He wanted to be a professional StarCraft player, but the company unexpectedly stopped its service.[2] He turned his attention to music and began rapping at age 17.[3] He graduated from Jeonnam Technical High School.[4]
Career
In 2019, Jo Gwang-il released his debut single "Grow Back". In April 2020, he released his breakout single "Acrobat". It peaked at number 18 on the Gaon Singing Room Chart and its music video amassed more than 10 million views.[5][6] It also received positive reviews from critics and was nominated for Hip-hop Track of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.[7][8] In October 2022, he released his debut studio album Dark Adaptation. In 2021, he won the rap competition television show Show Me the Money 10.[9]
Philanthropy
Jo Gwang-il donated the prize money of Show Me the Money 10 to Holt International Children's Services.[10]
Discography
Studio album
EP
| Title | Details |
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| New World (신세계; Sinsegye) (with Brown Tigger) |
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| Metamorphosis (변태; Byeontae) |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart position |
Album |
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| KOR [11] | |||
| "Grow Back" | 2019 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Acrobat" (곡예사; Gogyesa) | 2020 | —[A] | |
| "THC" (with Brown Tigger) |
— | New World | |
| "Korea" (한국; Hanguk) | — | Dark Adaptation | |
| "Layoff" (정리해고; Jeongnihaego) (with Basick) |
— | Non-album single | |
| "Raw" (with Brown Tigger) (featuring Kim Seung-min) |
— | New World | |
| "Memoirs" (회상록; Hoesangnok) | — | Dark Adaptation | |
| "Depersonalization" (이인증; Iinjeung) | 2021 | — | Non-album singles |
| "4HC" (with Brown Tigger, Walo and Yonge Jaundice) |
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| "Rambo" (람보) | — | ||
| "Let's Disco Dance" (디스코나 출래; Diseukona chullae) | — | ||
| "Anarchy Freestyle" (난세 Freestyle; Nanse Freestyle) (featuring Boi B, Sikboy, Bruno Champman, Brown Tigger, Yonge Jaundice, Hangzoo and Walo) |
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| "Perfect" (퍼펙트) (featuring Brown Tigger) |
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| "Wake Up" (with Gaeko, Ourealgoat, Since, Ahn Byeong-woong and Tabber) |
3 | Show Me the Money 10 Episode 1 | |
| "Thorn" (가시; Gasi) (with Gaeko and Justhis) |
22 | Show Me the Money 10 Episode 2 | |
| "Waterbomb" (호우주의; Houjuui) (featuring Gaeko and Nucksal) |
14 | Show Me the Money 10 Semi Final | |
| "Garion" (가리온) (featuring Dynamic Duo) |
49 | Show Me the Money 10 Final | |
| "Journey" (쿠키영상; Kukiyeongsang) (featuring Ailee, Hangzoo and Gaeko) |
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| "Mansae" (만세) | 2022 | — | Non-album singles |
| "On and On" (거듭해; Geodeuphae) (featuring Fana) |
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| "Break the Line" (featuring Brown Tigger) |
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| "Compensation" (깽값; Kkaenggap) (featuring Gaeko) |
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| "Ghost Buster" | — | Café Minamdang |
Filmography
TV
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Show Me the Money 10 | Contestant (Winner) | [9] |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Nominee | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Korean Hip-hop Awards | 2021 | Himself | New Artist of the Year | Nominated | [8] |
| "Acrobat" | Hip-hop Track of the Year | ||||
| "Acrobat Remix" | Collaboration of the Year |
Notes
- "Acrobat" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart but peaked at number 8 on the Gaon Singing Room Chart.