Kidoh

Kidoh
Fort Lauderdale concert, December 2016.
Background information
Birth name 진효상
Born (1992-12-16) December 16, 1992
Seoul, South Korea
Origin Korean
Genres Hip hop, R&B, K-pop
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, dancer, rapper, record producer
Years active 2013–present
Labels NEXTLEVEL (2017 - present)
Hunus Entertainment (2015 - 2017)
Stardom Entertainment (2013 - 2015)
Associated acts Topp Dogg, Cho PD, EvoL, Rockbottom

Jin Hyo-sang (Hangul: 진효상, born 16 December 1992), more commonly known by his stage name Kidoh (Hangul: 키도) is a South Korean singer, rapper, composer, producer 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

Early years

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

Stardom Entertainment

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

NEXTLEVEL Record Label

On 10 May 2017, Kidoh released a single "헐 (HER)" under the record label NEXTLEVEL. The full album "School of Hard Knocks" was planned to be released 25 May 2017, but was delayed until an unknown date.[1][2]

Discography

Solo

On 26 September 2014, Kidoh released his first solo album, Mini Album.[3] The album features several types of sounds mixed using a method called Double title. For example, two titles received different emphasis, She is so sensitive, in a catchy rhythm for the live performances, and Taxi on the phone, in a calm rhythm with focus placed on vocals. The title She is so sensitive was debuted at the 2014 Hallyu Dream Festival Concert.[4] Kidoh's debut solo music video, Taxi on the phone, also debuted in September 2014.[5]

Kidoh solo album
Description
1st EP Album (26 September 2014) 
 1.	작은 노래 (Intro) 
 2.	그녀는 너무 예민해 (She's So Sensitive) 
 3.	Taxi On The Phone (Feat. Sangdo) 
 4.	한시가 너무 바빠 (So busy at 1 o'clock) (Feat. i11evn, Supreme Boi) 
 5.	당연한 게 맞아 (Absolutely Correct) 
 6.	Interlude 
 7.	Still Alive

Singles

On 10 May 2017, Kidoh released a single "헐 (HER)" along with a music video, the music video features another song: "트레이드(Trade)" feat. 소년쿠로(ShonenKuro).[6]

Kidoh Singles
Year
"헐 (HER)" ft. 시모 (Simo) 2017

Topp Dogg

In collaboration with A-Tom, Jenissi, and Yano, Kidoh contributed to lyrics for the following titles.

  • Dogg’s out
  • Say it (말로해)
  • Play Ground
  • Arario (아라리오)
  • Open the door (들어와)
  • Eschatologist (종말론자)

Kidoh composed Play Ground, and wrote, composed, and produced A woman like you (너같은 여자) and From a Trainee to an Artist.

Solo Appearances

Kidoh has performed several appearances as a solo artist since his outset. For the 100th episode of the TV Show Show Champion, Kidoh (with Jenissi) collaborated with Suga and RM (BTS), and Zelo and Bang Yong Guk (B.A.P). He has also collaborated for several songs of 일레븐 (i11evn) (in featuring with Marvel J, or Supreme Boi).

References

  1. ↑ "KIDOH / 진요상 (@kidohgangdol) • Instagram photos and videos". Retrieved 2017-06-10.
  2. ↑ "NEXTLEVEL™🇰🇷 (@nextleveltm) • Instagram photos and videos". Retrieved 2017-06-10.
  3. ↑ Danbbi Hong, Grace (25 September 2014). "Topp Dogg's Kidoh Drops Self-Composed Album Preview". Yahoo! Singapore Entertainment. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  4. ↑ "Performances from SBS "2014 Hallyu Dream Festival Concert"". allkpop. 6Theory Media, LLC. 13 October 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  5. ↑ Danbi Hong, Grace (26 September 2014). "Topp Dogg's Kidoh has a rough night in 'Taxi on the phone' MV". Yahoo! Singapore Entertainment. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  6. ↑ "[MV] 키도(Kidoh) _ '헐(HER)' Feat.시모(Simo) + '트레이드(Trade)' Feat. 소년쿠로(ShonenKuro)". Retrieved 2017-06-10.
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