Simon Dominic

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Simon Dominic
2014 AOMG United States Tour
2014 AOMG United States Tour
Background information
Also known asSimon D, K-OUTA, Ssam D
Born
Jung Ki-suck

(1984-03-09) 9 March 1984 (age 42)
Busan, South Korea
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2007–present
Labels
Korean name
Hangul
정기석
Hanja
鄭基石
RRJeong Giseok
MRChŏng Kisŏk

Jung Ki-suck[1][2] (Korean정기석; born 9 March 1984), better known by his stage name Simon Dominic (Korean사이먼 도미닉), 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)[8] and I Live Alone (2018).[9]

Career

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Simon Dominic began rapping in the underground Korean hip hop scene in the early 2000s, using the stage name K-OUTA.[10] 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.[11]

He and rapper E Sens formed the hip hop duo Supreme Team in 2009.[3] 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.[12][13]

In 2011, Simon Dominic released his first solo album, Simon Dominic Presents: SNL League Begins.[4] The album peaked at #2 on the Gaon Album Chart.[14]

In 2013, Supreme Team disbanded,[3] and Simon Dominic left his label, Amoeba Culture.[15] The following year, he became co-CEO of hip hop artist Jay Park's new record label AOMG.[16]

Simon Dominic released his first extended play, Won & Only, in 2015.[6] 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.[17] The single peaked at #2 on the weekly Gaon Digital Chart.[18]

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.[8] Their team member, rapper Bewhy, was the show's winner.[19]

In 2018, Simon Dominic released his second full-length album, Darkroom.[5] Soon after, he resigned as co-CEO of AOMG, but remained signed to the label as a rapper.[7]

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

Philanthropy

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On September 8, 2022, He donated ₩100 million to help those recovering damage from Typhoon Hin Nam Noh through The Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association.[21]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
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

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
No Open Flames
(화기엄금)
  • Released: 3 September 2019
  • Label: AOMG
  • Format: Vinyl, digital download
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Maxi single

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
KOR
[22]
Won & Only (₩ & Only)
  • Released: 21 August 2015
  • Label: AOMG
  • Format: CD, digital download
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[25]
As lead artist
"Lonely Night" 2007 No data No data Non-album single
"Hero" 2011 28 SNL League Begins
"Stay Cool"
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"Cheerz" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) 10
"Simon Dominic" 2015 2 Won & Only
"Won & Only" (₩ & Only)
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"Me No Jay Park" 2018 65 No data Darkroom
"Simon Says" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
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97 Non-album singles
"DAx4" 2019 167 No Open Flames.
"Make Her Dance"
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86
"GOTT"
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88
"Party Forever" 2021 117 Non-album single
Collaborations
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2012 24 Non-album singles
"난리good (AIR)"
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"I'm Not the Person You Used to Know"
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2016 2 Show Me the Money 5
"Comfortable" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
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"Upside Down" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
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2018 89 No data Non-album single
"I'mma Do" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
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feat. Woo Won-jae, Keem Hyo-eun, Nucksal, Huckleberry P
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2019 2 Dingo X DAMOIM (Part 2)
"Journey to Atlantis" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
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2021 7 MSG Wannabe Top 8 Performance Songs
"Resignation" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
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"I Love You" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
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"TTFU"
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2022 178 Non-album single
As a featured artist
"The Triumph"
Loptimist feat. Simon DominicLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2007 No data No data 22 Channels
"Thank U"
Tony An feat. Simon DominicLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2011 69 Top Star
"Metronome"
Jay Park feat. Simon Dominic, GrayLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2014 28 Evolution
"Day N Night"
Huh Gak feat. Simon DominicLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
9 Non-album single
"Heartbreak Hotel"
Tiffany feat. Simon DominicLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2016 84 Non-album single
"Hyung" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
Dumbfoundead feat. Simon Dominic, Dok2, Tiger JKLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2017 Foreigner
"Soju Remix"
Jay Park feat. Simon Dominic, Changmo, Woodie GochildLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2018 No data Non-album single
"NoNo"
Loopy feat. Simon DominicLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
18 Show Me the Money 777
"6 'O Clock"
Well feat. Simon DominicLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Non-album single
"Waves"
Kang Daniel feat. Simon Dominic, Jamie
2020 102 Magenta
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Filmography

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Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010–2011 Hot Brothers (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Cast member [39]
2016 Show Me the Money 5 Judge and producer [8]
2018 I Live Alone Cast member [9]
2019 Sign Here Judge [40]
2021 The Masked Talent MBC Chuseok's special [41]
2022 Around the World at Birth Panelist / Host with Song Min-ho and Jang Do-yeon [42]

Web shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021–2024 EXchange Panelist Season 1–3 [43][44]

Music video appearances

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Year Song Title Artist Ref.
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" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) MSG Wannabe M.O.M [47]

Awards and nominations

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Year presented, name of the award ceremony, category, nominated work, and the result of the nomination
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2010 MBC Entertainment Awards Popularity Award Hot Brothers Won [48]
2011 13th Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Rap Performance "Cheerz" Nominated
2018 Korean Popular Music Awards Hip Hop Award Won [49]
2021 MBC Entertainment Awards Best Teamwork Awards MSG WannabeHangout with Yoo Won [50]

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