Artist Bio: Bumkey (범키)

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Real Name: Kwon Kibum (권기범)
Date of Birth: September 22, 1984
Debut Year: 2005
Profession: singer, songwriter

Career
Bumkey is a Korean R&B/Hip Hop singer. He debut in 2005 where he actively featured on other artists' tracks such as Dynamic Duo and TBNY. In 2010, Bumkey and TopBob formed a R&B/Hip Hop duo group called 2winS under CABA Entertainment. Without any real promotional activities and the fact that their entertainment company later shut down, the group eventually disappeared from the music scene.

Bumkey later return as a solo artist and joined a new entertainment label, Brand New Music. In 2014, he became a member and leader of the R&B/Hip Hop group, TROY.

He was selected as the 'R&B artist of the year' at the HIPHOPPLAYA Awards 2013.

Discography

As Solo artist
Digital Singles
2013  갖고놀래 (Attraction) feat. Dynamic Duo 
2013  Bad Girl (미친 연애) feat. E-Sens of Supreme Team 
2014  집이 돼줄게 (Home)

Album
2016   U-TURN

Collaboration
2005  Dynamic Duo - Love is feat. T & 권기범 (Bumkey)
2006  TBNY - Without U feat. 권기범 (Bumkey)
2006  All Black (Dok2 & Microdot) -  부재 (Absence) feat. Bumkey
2006  The Name (더네임) - This is Me (feat. Bumkey)
2008  TBNY - 잔상 feat. 권기범 (Bumkey), DJ Friz
2009  Dynamic Duo - 잔돈은 됐어요 ft. Garie and Bumkey
2009  Dynamic Duo - 왜 벌써가 ft. Bumkey
2009  HybRefine - Starlight Love feat. 권기범 (Bumkey)
2010  HybRefine - Tequilla Sunrise feat. Bumkey of 2winS & Rhyme-A
2010  Epik High - 바보 (Fool) feat. Bumkey 
2010  Supreme Team - Super Lady feat. Bumkey of 2winS
2010  Paloalto - Dreamer feat. Bumkey of 2winS
2011  B-Free - Leaving feat. Bumkey  
2011  Tablo - 밑바닥에서 (Try) feat. Bumkey  
2011  Dok2 - 그때 Goodday feat. Bumkey 
2011  Dok2 & Double K - Salute feat. Bumkey
2011  Yankie - 심술쟁이 feat. 2winS
2012  Bumkey & RhythmKing - Love Song  
2012  Primary - Love feat Bumkey, Paloalto  
2012  2LSON - Too Late (feat. Bumkey, Paloalto) 
2012  2LSON - The Lady (feat. Bumkey, Dok2) 
2012  SouLime (소울라임) - With U (Feat. Bumkey, Soul Dive) 
2012  Eluphant (이루펀트) - 별사탕 (Star Candy) (Feat. Bumkey) 
2012  Bizniz - Christmas Without You (너 없는 크리스마스) feat. Bumkey
2012  Dok2 - Can't Let You Go feat. Bumkey
2012  Leo Kekoa - Hello feat. Bumkey
2012  Bizniz - 싱글맨 (Single Man) feat. Bumkey
2013  Bumkey & Verbal Jint - 너에게만 (Only For You)  
2013  RhythmKing - Think About You feat. Bumkey, Ye Eun of Wonder Girls, Shorry J of Mighty Mouth   
2013  P-Type - 뿔 (Feat. Bumkey) 
2013  Verbal Jint - 비범벅 (Walking In The Rain) feat. Bumkey 
2013  Bumkey & San E - 이별의 그늘 (Shade of a Break-up) [original by Yoon Sang] 
2013  Infinite H - Special Girl (feat. Bumkey)
2014  GaIn - Fxxk U (feat. Bumkey) 
2014  Verbal Jint, San E, Bumkey, Swings, Phantom & Kanto - You Make Me Feel BRAND NEW   
2014  TopBob - 너만 보여 (Darling) feat. Bumkey 
2014  Mamamoo & Bumkey - 행복하지마 (Don't be Happy) 
2014  San E - 바디랭귀지 (Body Language) feat. Bumkey
2014  Wheesung & Bumkey - 얼마짜리 사랑  (How Much Is Your Love)


As a member of 2winS (2010-)
2010  2wingS (EP)

As a member of TROY (2014 - current)
Digital Singles
2014  Green Light
2014  Why are we? (변해가)


Source: itunes, maniadb

Artist bio: Brand Newjiq (브랜뉴직)

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Name: Brand Newjiq (브랜뉴직) 
Members: Francis, Hoody
Debut Year: 2008 
Profession: singer, rapper

Career 
Brand Newjiq is a Korean R&B male duo, consisting of Francis (vocalist) and Hoody (rapper). They debut in May 2008, and released their first digital single in 2009. Their music genres include R&B, Jazz, R&B/Soul and some Hip Hop. They deliver a great style of R&B/Jazz/Soul with Francis' smooth vocals and Hoody's rapping.

As of 2014, it seems like Francis is no longer part of Brand Newjiq ( I don't see him or hear him in the songs or MV). Hoody continues his solo career as Brand Newjiq.

Discography 

Digital singles
Excuse Me        2009
안되는데 (No Way)    2010 
Love Letter    2011
Propose     2011
Stay By Me  2013
Midnight Traveler (track - Good Night Good Morning) 2013


Source: maniadb, daum, itunes

Artist Bio: Ra.D (라디)

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Full name: Lee Doo Hyun
Date of Birth: 1980
Profession: singer-songwriter, producer
Debut Album: My Name is Ra.D (2002)

Career
Ra. D is a Korean R&B singer-songwriter and producer who combines R&B, soul, and hip hop sounds to create a very unique and original style of music. After establishing his own record label (RealCollabo), Ra.D re-emerges on the music scene with his second solo album after a 6 years hiatus. Ra.D also actively participates in the production of many artists’ albums such as Cho PD, Dynamic Duo, and 2PM. He also worked with international artists such as Jose Feliciano, and Amy Pearson through an American Music Label ‘BeLikeWater’. Other artists under his label are Brother Su and Joo Yeong.

In 2010, his second album, Vol. 2 – Realcollabo, won the ‘Best R&B and Soul Album’ at the 7^th Annual Korea Music Awards. 

Ra.D is currently working as a DJ for Daum Music of Korea's website 'Daum'. (2011)

Personal Life
The song "I'm In Love" was written by Ra.D to propose to his wife, Kelley, and together, they wrote "Couple Song".  They also have a son together. 

Discography

Albums

Vol 1     My Name is Ra.D            2002
Vol 2     Realcollabo                      2008
Vol 2.5  Realcollabo + RMX         2009
Vol 3     Soundz                             2014

Mini-Albums
작은 이야기 (Small Story)     2013

Digital Singles
오랜만이죠 (Feat. 신지수) [It's been so long feat. Sin Ji Soo]   2013
어떤 설레임 (Dating Agency: Cyrano Part 3 OST) 2013
Fly Away     2014

Others

Christmas Card From Realcollabo   2009 
Wish Me A Merry Christmas          2013

Collaborations

Kebee - Constellation (feat. Ra.D) (2007)
Dynamic Duo - 어머니의 된장국 [Mother's Miso Soup] (Feat. Ra.D) (2008)

Dynamic Duo - 아버지 [Father] (Feat. Ra.D) (2008)

Standing Egg (스탠딩에그) – 사랑에 빠져본 적 있나요(Have You Ever

                         Been In Love) with Ra.D (Acoustic Ver.) (2011)

Eluphant - 미래로 돌아가자 (2011) (feat Ra.D) (2011)

Lee Seung Gi -연애시대 Time for Love (feat. Ra.D, 한효주) (2011)
IU - Teacher feat. Ra.D (2011)
GaIn - Take Out with Ra.D (2012)
Shin Seung Hoon (신승훈) - 그랬으면 좋겠어 (I Hope) (With Ra.D)  (2013)

Selected Production Credits 
A list of songs he produced can be found here

Source: kbs world, realcollabo.com 

Artist bio: Z-Chen (張智成)

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Date of Birth: May 8, 1973, in Malaysia
Education: Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Profession: singer
Debut Album: 名字 (My Name) 2001
Also Known as: Little Prince of R&B (R&B 小王子)

Early Life
Z-Chen (Zhang Zhi Cheng) was born and raised in Malaysia, but based his career in Taiwan. While in university, he was involved in many music activities. In 1996, he won first place at a national singing contest (Seven Star Cup Singing Contest) in Malaysia. This led to his debut and career in Taiwan.

Career
Z-Chen is an R&B singer-songwriter, but in general, he doesn’t compose much. Z-Chen has a unique style as he sings R&B genre and commits to it throughout his music career, which is rare in Cpop. His debut album was released in 2001 in Malaysia, but from 2002 and onwards, he focused his career mainly in Taiwan, where he gained the most success. In Taiwan, he is nick-named ‘Little Prince of R&B (R&B 小王子)'. Although his songs are in Mandarin, there are some songs that are in Cantonese and English. This allows him to gain a wider fan base in other countries like Hong Kong and Malaysia. Z-Chen is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, English and Malaysian.

Discography

名字 (My Name)   2001
May I Love You   2002
凌晨三點鐘 (3 a.m.)   2003
 Listen To Me     2003
蒐藏張智成 (Save Z-Chen) Z-Chen Greatest Hits    2004
快樂 (Happiness)     2005
愛情樹 (Love Tree)     2006
暗戀 (Secret Love)     2009
你愛上的…(In Love With…)  2011
記得,是最好的遺忘 (The Best Memory)  2013

Source: princezzz.blog (Z-Chen’s blog), itunes

Artist bio: Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신)

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Date of Birth: October 15, 1969
Education: Korean Literature, Yonsei University
Profession: singer, songwriter, actor
Debut song: In an Empty Street (1990)

Career
Yoon Jong Shin is a Korean ballad/pop/R&B singer-songwriter. He made his debut as a guest vocalist of the band 015B in 1990 by singing “In an Empty Street.” While actively participating in the production of all 015B’s albums, Yoon Jong shin consistently presented his own style of music. For his first three albums, Jong Shin worked with other composers and the albums were filled mainly with ballads. However from the 4th album onward, he made his own albums with his own style of ballad songs that are neither generic nor banal. He also sings and produces R&B/pop music. Yoon Jong-shin’s music can be described as comforting and lyrical.

He is one of the most popular songwriters in the Korean music industry. In addition to his own songs, he has written music and lyrics for other artists such as Lena Park’s “You Mean Everything to Me” and Sung Si-kyung’s “On the Street.”

He is one of the founder of the talent agency/ record label - Mystic89. 
 

Host (MC) of Radio/Music/Variety shows
While Yoon Jong Shin actively performs and produces music, he also appeared/co-MC on music and variety shows and a DJ on radio stations. In the beginning between 2004-2006, he was a radio DJ and a host of some music shows. However, from 2008 onwards, Jong Shin actively co-MC on many variety shows such as Family Outing, Yashimanman2, etc.

Personal Life

In December 2006, he married Jeon Mi Ra (professional tennis player), and together, they have 3 children.

Discography 

Albums
Vol  1    처음 만날 때 처럼 (Like the First Time We Met)  1991
Vol. 2    Sorrow   1992
Vol. 3    The Natural  1993
Vol. 4   공존 (Co-existence)  1995
Vol. 5   환생  (Fool)  1996
Vol. 6   육년  (Six Years)  1996
Vol. 7   후반  (The Latter Part)  1999
Vol. 8   헤어진 사람들을 위한 지침서-여덟번째 고백  (A
             Guideline for Separating People)   2000
Vol. 9   그늘  (Shade)   2001
Vol. 10  Behind the Smile  2005
Vol. 11 동네 한 바퀴 (Round the Village)  2008
Vol. 12 행보 2010 윤종신  (Step Forward)    2010
Vol. 13 행보 2011 윤종신 (Step Forward)    2011
Vol. 14 행보 2012 윤종신 (Step Forward)    2012
Vol. 15 행보 2013 윤종신 (Step Forward)    2013 

Digital Singles
"Monthly Project 2010" (April - October 2010)
"Monthly Project 2011" (Jan - Nov 2011)
"Monthly Project 2012" (Jan - Dec 2012)
"Monthly Project 2013" (Jan- Dec 2013)
"Monthly Project 2014" (Jan - ongoing)

Other Albums & Movies/Dramas Soundtrack
   Too many to list...most can be found on maniadb ( http://www.maniadb.c...st.asp?p=108041)


Source: KBS world, maniadb, yesasia 

Artist bio: Khalil Fong (方大同)

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Date of Birth: July 14, 1983, in Hawaii, USA
Profession: singer, songwriter
Debut Album: Soul Boy (2005)

Early life
Khalil was born in Hawaii, USA, raised in China, but based his career in Hong Kong. He learned to play guitar and piano on his own at a very young age. At age 16, he wrote songs and sent demos to music producers. He was later recruited by Warner Music Hong Kong.

Career
Khalil Fong is an R&B/Soul singer-songwriter. He has a very distinct style compare to other Cpop singer as his songs are R&B/Soul which is rare in Cpop. His debut album Soul Boy, was released in 2005. In 2009, he released his fifth album, Timeless, which is filled with cover songs that according to him, influenced his music. Although he based his career in Hong Kong, his songs are in Mandarin rather than Cantonese. Khalil is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

In addition to his own songs, Khalil Fong has also composed songs for other artists in Hong Kong and Taiwan, such as Amei Chang, Eason Chan, Fiona Sit, Andy Lau, and Jacky Cheung.

Musical Influences
His favorite music genres are Soul, Neo-Soul, Jazz, 50's Doowop and Rock. Musicians that have affected Khalil's songwriting include Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, D’Angelo, R.Kelly, Babyface, Marvin Gaye, N.E.R.D, Musiq Soulchild, etc.

Discography
2005   Soul boy                 
2006   This Love                  
2007   Wonderland              
2008   Orange Moon            
2009   Timeless                  
2011   15      
2012   Back to Wonderland  
2014   Dangerous World    
2016   Journey to the West    

Source: khalil-fong.com.hk, yesasia, warner music hk

 

Artist bio: Taebin 태빈 (Danny of 1TYM)

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English name: Danny Im (대니 임)
Date of Birth: May 6, 1980
Profession: singer
Education: High School Diploma from Diamond Bar High
Debut: lead vocalist of 1TYM (1998)
Solo Debut Album: Taebin of 1TYM (2004)

With 1TYM
Taebin is a member of a popular Korean hip hop group, 1TYM. While he was the leading vocalist for 1TYM, he also rapped like the rest of the members of the group in various songs such as 'What You Gonna Do,' and 'One Time For Your Mind'.

Solo Career
After the release of 1TYM's fourth album Once N 4 All in 2003, Taebin released his solo album, Taebin of 1TYM, in which he demonstrated the full range of his R&B/pop vocals rather than hip-hop sounds. The title track "The Reason Why I Close My Eyes" is the only song on the album with a music video and features Koo Hye Sun. Taebin speaks fluently in both English and Korean.

Currently, he is one of the hosts of his own TV show - Danny from LA, which talks about the latest trends in Kpop and his time in 1TYM. 

Personal Life
He is married with 2 children (a son and a daughter). (2014)

Discography

Vol.1 - Taebin Of 1TYM         2004


Source: yesasia, maniadb