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Jvcki Wai
Background information
Birth nameHong Ye-eun
Born (1996-07-05) July 5, 1996 (age 28)
Seoul, South Korea
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2016–present
LabelsAOMG
Korean name
Hangul
홍예은
Revised RomanizationHong Ye-eun
McCune–ReischauerHong Yeŭn

Hong Ye-eun (Korean홍예은; born July 5, 1996), known professionally as Jvcki Wai (Korean재키와이), is a South Korean rapper. In 2018, she signed to Indigo Music and released her debut studio album Enchanted Propaganda. In 2021, she won Collaboration of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards with "Fadeaway".

Early life

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Hong Ye-eun was born on July 5, 1996.[1] She wanted to be a singer-songwriter when she was young, but later became interested in hip hop.[2] In 2013, she won Galmighty, a rapper competition hosted by rapper Fana.[3]

Career

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2016-2019: Signing to Indigo Music

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In 2016, Jvcki Wai released her debut extended play Exposure.[4] In 2017, she released her second extended play Neo Eve.[5] In January 2018, she signed to Indigo Music. In July 2018, she released her debut studio album Enchanted Propaganda.[6] In January 2019, she released single "Dding" with rappers Yang Hong-won, Osshun Gum, and Han Yo-han, which received critical acclaim.[7] In October 2019, she departed from Indigo Music as her contract expired.[8]

2020-present: Signing to AOMG

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In 2020, Jvcki Wai released single "Fadeaway" with Coogie, Paloalto, The Quiett, and Bassagong, which later won Collaboration of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.[9] In 2022, she signed to AOMG.[10]

Artistry

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Jvcki Wai garnered attention for her unique raps and songs about life as a woman.[11] She gets inspiration from everything that happens in society.[12]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
KOR
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Enchanted Propaganda
  • Released: July 6, 2018
  • Label: Indigo Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. SPIKA
  2. Life Disorder
  3. dOgMa
  4. Digital Camo
  5. Enchanted Propaganda
  6. HATE Generation
  7. NeoClear
  8. Anti-
  9. Capitalism
  10. War Is Ready
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Extended plays

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Title Album details
Exposure
  • Released: November 2, 2016
  • Label: The Ugly Junction
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. A Signal/Analyzer
  2. Lo-Fi
  3. EXPOSURE feat. PNSB
  4. Out Of Frame
  5. Back To What
Neo Eve
  • Released: December 20, 2017
  • Label: Stoneship
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Anarchy
  2. No Maria But A Human
  3. RIB
  4. To. Lordfxxker
  5. EvEry Breath

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
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As lead artist
"Exposure"
feat. PNSB
2016 Exposure
"Anarchy" 2017 Neo Eve
"Enchanted Propaganda" 2018 Enchanted Propaganda
"Go Back" 2022 Non-album single
Collaborations
"119 REMIX"
(Various Artists)
2017 Non-album single
"Buru Star"
with NO:EL, Kid Milli, Young B
2018 IM
"Work Out"
with Kid Milli, NO:EL, Young B, Swings
"Hyperreal"
with Kid Milli, Swings
"180409"
with JUSTHIS, Kid Milli
"Beluga"
with Kid Milli
Maiden Voyage III
"KOCEAN"
with Kid Milli
"Dding" (띵)
with Young B, Osshun Gum, Han Yo-han
2019 3 Non-album single
"IMJMWDP" (Produced by Giriboy)
with Giriboy, NO:EL, Black Nut, Young B, Osshun Gum, YUNHWAY, JUSTHIS, Kid Milli, Han Yo Han, Swings
As featured artist
"Freak Show"
FUTURISTIC SWAVER Feat. Jvcki Wai, Paloalto
2016 Futuristic Swaver Vs. The World
"Paranoize"
Eco Yard Feat. Swervy, Jvcki Wai
2017 Non-album single
"IZAKAYA"
Kid Milli Feat. Jvcki Wai
2018 AI, THE PLAYLIST
"bird"
Kid Milli Feat. Jvcki Wai
IMNOTSPECIAL
"Pure Cure"
HD BL4CK Feat. Jvcki Wai
Liberation
"야 인마"
SUPERBEE, twlv Feat. Jvcki Wai
벼락부자애들
"#ALL4MYSELF"
Lil Cherry Feat. YUNHWAY, Tommy Strate, Jito Mo, Jvcki Wai
SAUCE TALK
"Amazing"
UNEDUCATED KID Feat. Paul Blanco & Jvcki Wai
UNEDUCATED WORLD
"Okay Cool"
FUTURISTIC SWAVER Feat. Jvcki Wai
Futuristic Language
"stop talking!"
Bryn Feat. Jvcki Wai
Q
"Makgeolli" (막걸리)
Jeremy Que$t Feat. Young Savage Coco, Kitchen K, Jvcki Wai
Before the Quest
"DJ Light, DJ Wegun (Girls Around The World Mix)"
KIRIN Feat. Jvcki Wai, Hoody, SUMIN
Non-album single
"Finish Line"
Jay Park Feat. SUPERBEE & Jvcki Wai
"Liquor"
ZENE THE ZILLA Feat. Jvcki Wai
Do Not Call Me. I'm Flying
"heybrady!"
BRADYSTREET Feat. Jvcki Wai
HE6RT TE6RS
"FNTSY"
So!YoON! Feat. Jvcki Wai
2019 So!YoON!
"WINNIN" (Produced By Panda Gomm)
Leellamarz Feat. Jvcki Wai
MARZ 2 AMBITION
"Don't Know"
Jinbo Feat. Jvcki Wai
SBS Hip Hop King - Nassna Street OST Part 1
"SUNDAYSINNERS"
STXXCH Feat. Jvcki Wai
Glitters of Blue
"GOTT"
Simon D Feat. MOON, Woo & Jvcki Wai
88 No Open Flames
"Daredevil" (천둥벌거숭이)
ZICO Feat. Jvcki Wai, Yumdda
20 THINKING Part.1
"Tiger Den" (호랑이소굴)
Giriboy Feat. Jvcki Wai
45 Non-album single
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Nominee Category Result Ref.
Melon Music Awards 2019 "Dding" Best Rap Track Nominated [15]
Korean Hip-hop Awards "Enchanted Propagranda" Hip-hop Track of the Year Nominated [16]
2021 "Fadeaway" Collaboration of the Year Won [9]
Music Video of the Year Nominated [17]

References

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  1. ^ "재키와이". Daum Encyclopedia.
  2. ^ Cheng, Jennifer (December 1, 2018). "the rising female musicians of seoul's underground scene". i-D.
  3. ^ Kim, Ha-yeon (January 14, 2019). "재키와이, 인디고뮤직의 독보적인 매력 래퍼…'힙합 스웨그'" [Jvcki Wai, Indigo Music rapper with outstanding charm... 'Hip hop swag']. Top Star News (in Korean).
  4. ^ "신인 랩퍼 재키와이(JvckiWai), 데뷔 EP 발표 & MV 공개" [Rookie rapper Jvcki Wai, releases debut EP & MV]. Rhythmer (in Korean). November 3, 2016.
  5. ^ Jeong, Woo-yeong (May 8, 2018). "재키와이 "랩이 보컬의 미래죠"" [Jvcki Wai "Rap is the future of vocal"]. GQ Korea (in Korean).
  6. ^ "[이로사의 신콜렉터]화병을 깨부수겠다는 결기…'큰 것' 외쳐대는 아나키스트". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). 2018-08-24. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
  7. ^ "2019 국내 랩/힙합 노래 베스트 10" [2019 Korean Rap/Hip-hop Songs Best 10]. Rhythmer (in Korean). January 31, 2020.
  8. ^ Kim, Ji-hye (October 25, 2019). "재키와이, 인디고뮤직과 결별 "합의하에 계약 종료"" [Jvcki Wai, departs from Indigo Music "Contract ended with consent"]. SBS News (in Korean).
  9. ^ a b "한국 힙합 어워즈 2021 수상작" [Korean Hip-hop Awards 2021 Winners]. Korean Hip-hop Awards (in Korean).
  10. ^ Joo, Hyeon-uk (October 24, 2022). "재키와이, AOMG 새 아티스트로 공식 합류 발표" [Jvcki Wai, officially announces that she will be a new artist of AOMG]. Hypebeast Korea (in Korean).
  11. ^ "편견은 그만! 저변 넓히는 여성 래퍼" [Stop being prejudiced! Female rappers who pave the way]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). March 21, 2019.
  12. ^ Kim, A-reum (April 11, 2019). "6 Colors Vol.1". W Korea (in Korean).
  13. ^ "Album Chart - 2018 Weeks 32". Circle Chart. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  14. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-02-10.
  15. ^ Kim, D. (November 14, 2019). "Melon Music Awards 2019 Announces Nominees For Category Awards + Voting Begins". Soompi.
  16. ^ @khiphopawards (January 29, 2019). "한국 힙합 어워즈 2019 후보" [Korean Hip-hop Awards 2019 Nominees] (in Korean) – via Instagram.
  17. ^ "한국 힙합 어워즈 2021 - 올해의 뮤직비디오 후보" [Korean Hip-hop Awards 2021 - Music Video of the Year Nominees]. Korean Hip-hop Awards (in Korean).