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.

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)

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
[3]
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
[6]
"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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