Bobby Kim Biography

South Korean rapper and singerIn this Korean name, the family name is Kim.Not to be confused with iKON's rapper Bobby, who too has the surname Kim.Musical artist

Kim Do-kyun (Korean::김도균; born January 12, 1973), more commonly known as Bobby Kim (바비 킴), is a South Korean hip hop and R&B artist.

Music career

His father, a trumpet player, influenced and exposed him to music. At an early age, he worked as a rapper at night clubs. Since high school, he performed in clubs in the San Francisco underground. That time, he got attracted by hip hop when America was in a golden age of hip hop, but he learned many genres of music as well. Later in 1992, he went to Korea to start his music career. In 1994, he debuted as a member of a group called ‘Dr. Reggae.” However, the group could not achieve much success. Thus, he started doing features as a background rapper, appearing on numerous singles. Also, he worked as a producer, creating singles for artists in Korea.

Bobby Kim is about to release his second special album “OLD & NEW‘ on July 6, 2012. The album is to feature remakes of old songs as well as new tracks for fans to enjoy a total of 11 tracks.

Dr. Reggae and I Am A Singer

After he finished high school, he made a group called Dr. Reggae and introduced Reggae music to Korea for the first time. At that time, only two members were active, so it was known as a duet. However, it was actually seven members at first. Bobby Kim was not as successful when he was a part of Dr. Reggae. After Dr. Reggae disbanded, he became a vocal trainer for hip hop singers and taught singing and rapping techniques. He was nicknamed ‘Reggae hip hop's godfather.’ He also wrote songs for singers such as Drunken Tiger, Leessang, and Dynamic Duo.

His songs showed a unique rhythm. After his colleagues listened to his music, they suggested he sing his own songs. Therefore, he produced his debut album called ‘Beat Within my Soul.’

On 11 September 2011, he appeared during the sixth session of the show I Am a Singer, but he was voted off at the eleventh session, which was on 1 January 2012.

Controversy allegations

Kim was accused of sexually har*ing a flight attendant and creating a disturbance while drunk on a flight from Korea to the United States in January 2015. Kim stopped appearing in all television shows, including the TV Art Stage. On June 11, 2015, Incheon District Court's Judge, Shim Dong-young, issued Kim with a fine of 4 million Won, and ordered him to complete a 40-hour sexual violence educational program for infringing upon an aviation law and for forcibly har*ing an airline employee.

Personal life

On May 5, 2022, Bobby Kim plans to marry his non-celebrity girlfriend on June 10, 2022, at a church in Seoul. to invite family and close acquaintances.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Soundtrack appearances

Other charted songs

Awards

Mnet Asian Music Awards

Notes

    References

    1. Follow Your Soul: "2006. 12월 - 가요음반 판매량". Recording Industry *ociation of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
    2. Heart & Soul: "2010년 19주차 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    3. Old & New: "2012년 29주차 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    4. Mirror: "2014년 44주차 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    5. Scarlette: "2019년 22주차 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    6. "2007.총결산 판매량". Recording Industry *ociation of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
    7. "2011년 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). p.:3. Archived from the original on August 25, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    8. "Lonely": "2010년 35주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    9. "You Aren't the Only One": "2010년 47주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    10. "Love Recipe": "2010년 50주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    11. "Only You": "2012년 2주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    12. "People These Days": "2012년 15주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    13. "Afraid of Love": "2012년 29주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    14. "In My Dream": "2012년 26주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    15. "Girl": "2012년 50주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    16. "I'm Alive": "2013년 14주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2022.
    17. "Ikkeulim": "2010년 45주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 1, 2022.
    18. "Love is Scared": "2011년 30주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 1, 2022.
    19. "When We Are Able to Love": "2011년 32주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 1, 2022.
    20. "Heartburn": "2011년 46주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 1, 2022.
    21. "Forever You": "2013년 36주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 1, 2022.
    22. "Stranger": "2014년 20주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 1, 2022.
    23. "I Can Love You": "2016년 7주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 1, 2022.
    24. I Am a Singer songs: "Digital Chart (2011 search for "바비 킴")". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 1, 2022.
    25. "That Day, One Year Ago": "2012년 12주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 1, 2022.

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