Jvcki Wai | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Hong Ye-eun |
Born | (1996-07-05) July 5, 1996 (age 28) Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation | Rapper |
Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | AOMG |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 홍예은 |
Revised Romanization | Hong Ye-eun |
McCune–Reischauer | Hong Yeŭn |
Hong Ye-eun (Korean: 홍예은; born July 5, 1996), known professionally as Jvcki Wai (Korean: 재키와이), 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
Hong Ye-eun was born on July 5, 1996. She wanted to be a singer-songwriter when she was young, but later became interested in hip hop. In 2013, she won Galmighty, a rapper competition hosted by rapper Fana.
Career
2016-2019: Signing to Indigo Music
In 2016, Jvcki Wai released her debut extended play Exposure. In 2017, she released her second extended play Neo Eve. In January 2018, she signed to Indigo Music. In July 2018, she released her debut studio album Enchanted Propaganda. In January 2019, she released single "Dding" with rappers Yang Hong-won, Osshun Gum, and Han Yo-han, which received critical acclaim. In October 2019, she departed from Indigo Music as her contract expired.
2020-present: Signing to AOMG
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. In 2022, she signed to AOMG.
Artistry
Jvcki Wai garnered attention for her unique raps and songs about life as a woman. She gets inspiration from everything that happens in society.
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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KOR | ||
Enchanted Propaganda |
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63 |
Extended plays
Title | Album details |
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Exposure |
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Neo Eve |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR | |||
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
Award | Year | Nominee | Category | Result | Ref. |
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Melon Music Awards | 2019 | "Dding" | Best Rap Track | Nominated | |
Korean Hip-hop Awards | "Enchanted Propagranda" | Hip-hop Track of the Year | Nominated | ||
2021 | "Fadeaway" | Collaboration of the Year | Won | ||
Music Video of the Year | Nominated |
References
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- "신인 랩퍼 재키와이(JvckiWai), 데뷔 EP 발표 & MV 공개" [Rookie rapper Jvcki Wai, releases debut EP & MV]. Rhythmer (in Korean). November 3, 2016.
- Jeong, Woo-yeong (May 8, 2018). "재키와이 "랩이 보컬의 미래죠"" [Jvcki Wai "Rap is the future of vocal"]. GQ Korea (in Korean).
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- "2019 국내 랩/힙합 노래 베스트 10" [2019 Korean Rap/Hip-hop Songs Best 10]. Rhythmer (in Korean). January 31, 2020.
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- ^ "한국 힙합 어워즈 2021 수상작" [Korean Hip-hop Awards 2021 Winners]. Korean Hip-hop Awards (in Korean).
- 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).
- "편견은 그만! 저변 넓히는 여성 래퍼" [Stop being prejudiced! Female rappers who pave the way]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). March 21, 2019.
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- "한국 힙합 어워즈 2021 - 올해의 뮤직비디오 후보" [Korean Hip-hop Awards 2021 - Music Video of the Year Nominees]. Korean Hip-hop Awards (in Korean).