Birth name Jin Hyo Sang (진효상) Role Singer | Name Jin Sang Years active 2013–present | |
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Born December 16, 1992 (age 31) Seoul, South Korea ( 1992-12-16 ) Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, dancer, rapper, record producer Albums The Nu Print, Tiny Album (1st EP), Arario Topp Dogg, Topp Dogg Arario Special Album, Dogg's Out Repackage Record labels Stardom Entertainment, Hunus Entertainment Similar People Topp Dogg, Jenissi, A‑Tom, Shin Peniel, Seo Eunkwang | ||
Music group Topp Dogg (Since 2013) | ||
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Kidoh (키도) (born 16 December 1992 in Seoul) 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.
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- lyric eng kidoh of toppdogg from trainee to singer
- Daenamhyup from trainee singer prod by kidoh
- Early years
- Stardom Entertainment
- NEXTLEVEL Record Label
- Solo
- Singles
- Topp Dogg
- Solo Appearances
- References
Daenamhyup from trainee singer prod by kidoh
Early years
Kidoh (키도), also known as Jin Hyo Sang (진효상), was born in Seoul, South Korea, and 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.
Solo
On 26 September 2014, Kidoh released his first solo album, Mini Album. 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. Kidoh's debut solo music video, Taxi on the phone, also debuted in September 2014.
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).
Topp Dogg
In collaboration with A-Tom, Jenissi, and Yano, Kidoh contributed to lyrics for the following titles.
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 Rap Monster (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).