Simon Dominic Explained

Simon Dominic
Birth Name:Jung Ki-suck
Alias:Simon D, K-OUTA, Ssam D
Birth Date:1984 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Busan, South Korea
Genre:Hip hop
Occupation:Rapper
Years Active:2007–present
Module:
Hangul:정기석
Rr:Jeong Gi-seok
Mr:Chŏng Kisŏk
Child:yes

Jung Ki-suck[1] [2] (; born 9 March 1984), better known by his stage name Simon Dominic, is a South Korean rapper. He debuted in 2009 as a member of the hip-hop duo Supreme Team, which disbanded in 2013.[3] As a solo artist, he has released two studio albums: Simon Dominic Presents: SNL League Begins (2011)[4] and Darkroom (2018),[5] and two extended plays: Won & Only (2015)[6] and No Open Flames (2019).

In addition to rapping, Simon Dominic was the co-CEO of hip hop record label AOMG from 2014 to 2018.[7] He was also a cast member on South Korean variety shows, including Show Me the Money 5 (2016) and I Live Alone (2018).[8]

Career

Simon Dominic began rapping in the underground Korean hip hop scene in the early 2000s, using the stage name K-OUTA.[9] He later changed his stage name, which is a combination of "Simon," Wesley Snipes' character in the movie Demolition Man, and "Dominic," his baptismal name.[10]

He and rapper E Sens formed the hip hop duo Supreme Team in 2009. The group broke into the South Korean mainstream and won several major awards during their career, including Best New Male Group at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards, and the Hip Hop Award at the 2010 Golden Disc Awards.[11] [12]

In 2011, Simon Dominic released his first solo album, Simon Dominic Presents: SNL League Begins. The album peaked at #2 on the Gaon Album Chart.[13]

In 2013, Supreme Team disbanded, and Simon Dominic left his label, Amoeba Culture.[14] The following year, he became co-CEO of hip hop artist Jay Park's new record label AOMG.[15]

Simon Dominic released his first extended play, Won & Only, in 2015. The album's first single, "Simon Dominic," achieved an "all-kill," meaning that it reached #1 on all of South Korea's major real-time music charts.[16] The single peaked at #2 on the weekly Gaon Digital Chart.[17]

In 2016, he appeared on the rap competition TV show Show Me the Money 5 as a judge and producer alongside fellow AOMG artist Gray.[18] Their team member, rapper Bewhy, was the show's winner.[19]

In 2018, Simon Dominic released his second full-length album, Darkroom. Soon after, he resigned as co-CEO of AOMG, but remained signed to the label as a rapper.

In August 2024, AOMG announced that his exclusive contract ended on July 29, 2024.[20]

Philanthropy

On September 8, 2022, He donated to help those recovering damage from Typhoon Hin Nam Noh through The Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association.[21]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[22]
Simon Dominic Presents
'SNL League Begins
  • Released: 7 October 2011
  • Label: Amoeba Culture
  • Format: CD, digital download
2
Darkroom
  • Released: 15 June 2018
  • Label: AOMG
  • Format: CD, digital download
30
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Extended play

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
No Open Flames(화기엄금)
  • Released: 3 September 2019
  • Label: AOMG
  • Format: Vinyl, digital download
—
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Maxi single

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
KOR
Won & Only (₩ & Only)
  • Released: 21 August 2015
  • Label: AOMG
  • Format: CD, digital download
—
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
[25]
As lead artist
"Lonely Night"2007
"Hero"201128 SNL League Begins
"Stay Cool"
22
"Cheerz" (짠해)10
  • KOR: 1,135,298+[28]
"Simon Dominic"20152 Won & Only
"Won & Only" (₩ & Only)
32
"Me No Jay Park"201865Darkroom
"Simon Says" (왈)
97
"DAx4"2019167No Open Flames.
"Make Her Dance"
86
"GOTT"
88
"Party Forever"2021117
Collaborations
"6:30" (여섯시 반)
201224 rowspan="2"
"난리good (AIR)"
35
"I'm Not the Person You Used to Know"
20162 Show Me the Money 5
"Comfortable" (맘 편히)
1
  • KOR: 750,349+
"XamBaqJa" (쌈박자)
29
"Upside Down" (뒤집어버려)
201889
"I'mma Do" (아마두)
20192Dingo X DAMOIM (Part 2)
"Journey to Atlantis" (상상더하기)
20217MSG Wannabe Top 8 Performance Songs
"Resignation" (체념)
16
"Only You" (나를 아는 사람)
2MSG Wannabe 1st Album
"I Love You" (Korean: 난 너를 사랑해)
25
"TTFU"
2022178
As a featured artist
"The Triumph"
200722 Channels
"Thank U"
201169 Top Star
"Metronome"
201428 Evolution
"Day N Night"
9
"Heartbreak Hotel"
201684
"Hyung" (형)
2017—Foreigner
"Soju Remix"
2018—
"NoNo"
18Show Me the Money 777
"6 'O Clock"
—
"Waves"
Kang Daniel feat. Simon Dominic, Jamie		2020102Magenta
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Filmography

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010–2011Hot Brothers (뜨거운 형제들)Cast member[39]
2016Show Me the Money 5Judge and producer
2018I Live AloneCast member
2019Sign HereJudge[40]
2021The Masked TalentMBC Chuseok's special[41]
2022Around the World at BirthPanelist / Hostwith Song Min-ho and Jang Do-yeon[42]

Music video appearances

YearSong TitleArtist
2021"Only You + Foolish Love" (나를 아는 사람'을 '바라만 본다)MSG Wannabe[45]
"Lipstick"Lee Hi (feat. Yoon Mirae)[46]
2022"Do You Want to Hear" (듣고 싶을까)MSG Wannabe M.O.M[47]

Awards and nominations

Year presented, name of the award ceremony, category, nominated work, and the result of the nomination! Year !! Award !! Category !Nominated work!! Result!Ref.
2010MBC Entertainment AwardsPopularity AwardHot Brothers[48]
2011 Best Rap Performance"Cheerz"/ref>
"Cheerz" (짠해)10
  • KOR: 1,135,298+[49]
2018Korean Popular Music AwardsHip Hop Award[50]
2021MBC Entertainment AwardsBest Teamwork AwardsMSG Wannabe — Hangout with Yoo[51]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: '뜨형' 쌈디, 여권사진 '소가 핥은 머리' 폭소. 11 October 2010. Naver Entertain. ko. Simon Dominic's Passport Photo. 29 March 2016.
  2. Web site: '뜨형' 여권사진, 다소곳 쌈디·반올림 기광·뽀샵 명수 '폭소'. 10 October 2010. Naver Entertain. ko. Passport Photos of Simon Dominic (Jung Ki-suck), Lee Kikwang, Park Myung Soo, and Park Hwisoon. 22 April 2016.
  3. Web site: [포토]사이먼디, '어두운 표정']. 13 October 2015. JoongAng Ilbo. ko. 31 December 2018.
  4. Web site: 쌈디 "절대 안 진다, 어떤 넘버원 래퍼가 와도 이길 자신 있다". 31 October 2011. The Asia Business Daily. ko. 31 December 2018.
  5. Web site: 사이먼 도미닉, 새 앨범 'DARKROOM: roommates only' 오늘(15일) 공개. 15 June 2018. Ten Asia. ko-KR. 31 December 2018.
  6. Web site: 사이먼 도미닉, '원앤온리'로 음원 차트 접수 '2연타 홈런'. 21 August 2015. Ten Asia. ko-KR. 31 December 2018.
  7. Web site: 박재범 "쌈디 AOMG 대표 사임에 대한 내 생각은…". 20 August 2018. Ten Asia. ko-KR. 31 December 2018.
  8. Web site: 쌈디 "동시간대 '나 혼자 산다' 하고 있어서 '쇼미더머니 777'은 재방으로 챙겨볼 것". 7 September 2018. JoongAng Ilbo. ko. 31 December 2018.
  9. Web site: 'I Just Wanna Rhyme' [Simon Dominic] 과의 인터뷰]. 30 June 2008. Hiphopplaya. ko. 31 December 2018.
  10. News: 사이먼 도미닉으로 돌아온 쌈디, 사이먼 도미닉 무슨 뜻?…영화 캐릭터+세례명. 12 August 2015. NewsPim. ko. Meaning of Simon Dominic.
  11. Web site: '2009 핫 신인' 슈프림팀, 정규 앨범 발표. 9 March 2010. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. 31 December 2018.
  12. Web site: [골든] 슈프림팀, 힙합상 수상]. 9 December 2010. JoongAng Ilbo. ko. 31 December 2018.
  13. Web site: 2011년 42주차 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 31 December 2018.
  14. Web site: 쌈디, 아메바컬쳐와 결별… "새로운 시작". 29 January 2014. The Asia Business Daily. ko. 31 December 2018.
  15. Web site: 사이먼디, 박재범과 함께 AOMG 공동대표. 9 March 2014. The Asia Business Daily. ko. 31 December 2018.
  16. Web site: 쌈디, '사이먼 도미닉' 차트 올킬…'AOMG 파워'. 12 August 2015. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. 31 December 2018.
  17. Web site: 2015년 34주차 Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 31 December 2018.
  18. Web site: AOMG Confirms Simon D and Gray Have Signed on for ′Show Me the Money 5′. 8 March 2016. MWave. 29 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160329235925/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/103324/aomg-confirms-simon-d-and-gray-have-signed-on-for-show-me-the-money-5. 29 March 2016. dead.
  19. Web site: 이예지 기자 - 쌈디, 그레이·비와이와 함께 과거 '쇼미더머니' 인증샷…'새삼화제'. 6 August 2018. Top Star News. ko. 31 December 2018.
  20. Web site: Kim . Sunwoo . 2024-08-06 . 쌈디, AOMG 떠났다 "7월 계약종료" . Simon Dominic leaves AOMG "Contract ended in July" . JTBC News . 2024-08-12 .
  21. Web site: 사이먼 도미닉, 태풍 힌남노 피해 복구 돕고자 1억원 기부. Chae. Tae-byoung. Simon Dominic donates 100 million won to help repair damage from Typhoon Hinnamno. Money Today. Naver. September 8, 2022. September 8, 2022. ko.
  22. Web site: Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 24 December 2018.
  23. Web site: 2011년 10월 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 24 December 2018.
  24. Web site: 2018년 08월 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 24 December 2018.
  25. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 25 December 2018.
    As lead artist:

    Collaborations:

    As featured artist:

  26. Web site: 2011년 09월 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 26 December 2018.
  27. Cumulative sales of "Stay Cool":
  28. Web site: 2011년 Download Chart (Domestic, Page 2). Gaon Music Chart. ko. 10 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20160910001841/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?pageno=2&serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=year&hitYear=2011&targetTime=11&nationGbn=K. 10 September 2016.
  29. Web site: 2015년 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 26 December 2018.
  30. Cumulative sales of "Won & Only":
  31. Cumulative sales of "6:30":
  32. Web site: 2012년 12월 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 27 December 2018.
  33. Web site: 2016년 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 27 December 2018.
  34. Web site: 2016년 07월 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 27 December 2018.
  35. Cumulative sales of "Thank U":
  36. Web site: 2014년 04월 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 27 December 2018.
  37. Web site: 2014년 10월 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 27 December 2018.
  38. Web site: 2016년 24주차 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 27 December 2018.
  39. Web site: '뜨형' 사이먼디 "인맥 늘리고 싶어". 18 July 2010. Seoul Shinmun. ko. 30 December 2018.
  40. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/079/0003262095. ko:"'쇼미'와 달라…논란 없이 깨끗" 新힙합예능 '사인히어'. No Cut News. Naver. August 22, 2019. May 9, 2021. ko. Hyun-sik. Kim.
  41. Web site: [공식] 김연우·쌈디·제시·이석훈, '더마탤' 판정단 라인업 확정]. Tae Yu-na . [Official] Kim Yeon-woo, Simon D, Jessi, and Lee Seok-hoon, 'Dermatal' judging team lineup confirmed . Ten Asia . . September 9, 2021 . September 9, 2021 . ko.
  42. Web site: 사이먼 도미닉·송민호·장도연 '태계일주' MC 합류. Park Ro-sa. Simon Dominic, Song Min-ho, and Jang Do-yeon joined the MCs of 'Circle Taegye. Ilgan Sports. Naver. December 8, 2022. December 8, 2022. ko.
  43. News: Kim Min-ji . [Exclusive] 'Entertainment Trend' Simon D joins 'Transferring Romance'... 'Love Observer' . [단독] '예능 대세' 쌈디, '환승연애' 합류…'연애 관찰자' 활약]. Naver. News1 . June 15, 2021. June 15, 2021. ko.
  44. Web site: [단독] '환승연애2', 첫 녹화 마쳤다...갓세븐 뱀뱀 게스트]. Choi Bo-ra. [Exclusive] 'Transfer Romance 2', first recording finished... GOT7 BamBam Guest . YTN. Naver. July 5, 2022. July 5, 2022. ko.
  45. News: [놀면뭐하니? 후공개] '나를 아는 사람'을 '바라만 본다' MSG워너비 쁘띠뮤비!]. Youtube. July 3, 2021. July 3, 2021. ko.
  46. Web site: 이하이, 등장한 '빨간 립스틱' 뮤비 티저 공개…박재범→정찬성 총출동 . Choi Jeong-ah . Lee Hi, 'Red Lipstick' MV teaser released... Jae-beom Park → Chan-seong Jeong . Sportsworld . . September 9, 2021 . September 9, 2021 . ko.
  47. Web site: MSG워너비 8人 완전체 뭉친다..M.O.M '듣고 싶을까' 뮤비 합류[공식]]. Yoon Sang-geun. MSG Wannabe's 8 members unite..M.O.M's 'Want to Hear' MV Joins. Star News. Naver. February 18, 2022. February 18, 2022. ko.
  48. Web site: 'MBC 연예대상' 인기상 '뜨형' 쌈디, 감사글 남겨 "사랑합니다!". Choi Min-ji. 'MBC Entertainment Awards' Popularity Award 'Hot Brothers' Ssamdi posts thank you message "I love you!". TV Daily. Naver. December 30, 2010. August 12, 2024. ko.
  49. Web site: Mnet Releases MAMA Awards Nominees' List. 1 November 2011. Soompi. 29 March 2016.
  50. Red Velvet, BTS, EXO and More Win Big at 2018 Korea Popular Music Awards: Full List. 20 December 2018. Billboard. 31 December 2018.
  51. Web site: [포토]MSG워너비, '베스트 팀워크상']. Jeong So-hee. [Photo] MSG Wannabe, 'Best Teamwork Award'. Joy News 24. Naver. December 29, 2021. August 12, 2024. ko.

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