Kidoh

Kidoh
Fort Lauderdale concert, December 2016.
Fort Lauderdale concert, December 2016.
Background information
Birth name진효상
Born (1992-12-16) December 16, 1992 (age 31)
Seoul, South Korea
OriginKorean
GenresHip hop, R&B, K-pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, dancer, rapper, record producer
Years active2013–present
LabelsNEXTLEVEL (2017–present)
Hunus Entertainment (2015–2017)
Stardom Entertainment (2013–2015)

Jin Hyo-sang (Korean진효상, born December 16, 1992), more commonly known by his stage name Kidoh (Korean키도) is a South Korean singer, rapper, composer, producer, DJ, and songwriter. He was a member of the South Korean boy band Topp Dogg, 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

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Early years

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Kidoh studied at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Initially, Kidoh wanted to become a music producer.[citation needed] Later, he received a call from Brave Brothers, who influenced Kidoh to consider a more diverse musical career.[citation needed] Kidoh's career began in a trainee role with Big Hit Entertainment, in preparation for membership in the musical group BTS (방탄소년단).[citation needed]

Stardom Entertainment

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Kidoh's first appearance with Topp Dogg was on the television show Show Champion, on October 22, 2013, performing a title that he produced (Say It, 말로해).[citation needed]

NEXTLEVEL Record Label

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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.[1][2]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
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Mini Album (작은 앨범)[4]
  • Released: September 26, 2014
  • Label: Stardom Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
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S.O.H.K
  • Released: June 19, 2017
  • Label: Next Level Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
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"Taxi on the Phone"
with Sangdo of Topp Dogg
2014 Mini Album
"Her"
feat. Simo
2017 S.O.H.K
"Weed You"

References

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  1. ^ "KIDOH / 진요상 (@kidohgangdol) • Instagram photos and videos". Retrieved June 10, 2017.
  2. ^ "NEXTLEVEL™🇰🇷 (@nextleveltm) • Instagram photos and videos". Retrieved June 10, 2017.
  3. ^ "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  4. ^ Danbi Hong, Grace (September 25, 2014). "Topp Dogg's Kidoh Drops Self-Composed Album Preview". Yahoo! Singapore Entertainment. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  5. ^ "2014년 10월 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  6. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart – "키도" search". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 14, 2020.
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