Tiger JK

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In this Korean name, the family name is Seo.

Tiger JK
Tiger JK during an autograph event in Bundang, December 2018
Tiger JK during an autograph event in Bundang, December 2018
Background information
Also known asJK, Drunken Tiger, DT
Born
Seo Jung-kwon

(1974-07-29) July 29, 1974 (age 51)
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresKorean hip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • record producer
  • entrepreneur
  • actor
InstrumentVocals
Years active1995–present
Labels
Spouse
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(m. 2007)​
Children1
Korean name
Hangul
서정권
RRSeo Jeonggwon
MRSŏ Chŏnggwŏn

Seo Jung-kwon (Korean: 서정권; born July 29, 1974), also known as Tiger JK (타이거 JK), is a South Korea-born American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur based in South Korea. He is best known as a founding member of Korean hip hop group Drunken Tiger. He has also founded two record labels, Jungle Entertainment and Feel Ghood Music.[1][unreliable source?] He is a member of the South Korean hip hop trio MFBTY.[2]

He is considered a highly influential figure in the development of Korean hip-hop and is credited with helping bring the genre into the Korean mainstream.[3][4][5][unreliable source?] The Los Angeles Times referred to him in 2011 as "perhaps the most popular Korean rapper in America, Asia and the world."[6]

Early life

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Tiger JK (Seo Jung-kwon) was born in Seoul, South Korea on July 29, 1974. His father, Suh Byung Hoo (d. 2014), was a DJ and one of the first Korean pop columnists, and the first Billboard correspondent in Korea in the 1970s.[7][8] His family moved to the United States when he was 12, and he was sent to briefly live with an uncle in Miami, Florida, where he practiced Taekwondo, becoming a 3rd "dan" black belt.[8]

He spent his teenage years in Los Angeles, California, where he attended Glendale Hoover High School in Glendale, CA. As a teen in Los Angeles, Tiger JK witnessed the violence between Korean-Americans and African-Americans during the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. He later said he wanted to use hip hop to create a dialogue between the two communities.[6]

Tiger JK attended Santa Monica College and then transferred to UCLA[9] and graduated with a B.A. degree in English from the Creative Writing program.[10]

Musical career

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1995 – 2005: Early career and successes with Drunken Tiger

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In 1995, Tiger JK's first solo album, Enter The Tiger, was released in Korea by Oasis Records, a connection Tiger JK had made because his father was friends with the company's CEO. The album got little airplay due to its perceived explicit content.[3][9]

Tiger JK returned to the United States and teamed up with DJ Shine to form the group Drunken Tiger in 1998. The group debuted in Korea and, despite the explicit content of their lyrics and the group's rejection of mainstream music trends, they achieved popularity with their first album, Year of the Tiger, which included the hit songs, "I Want You" and "Do You Know Hip-hop."[3][6][9]

Over the next several years, Drunken Tiger brought on new members and released multiple albums, winning numerous awards.[11][12] Founding member DJ Shine left the group in 2005.[13]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

2006–2013: Creation of Jungle Entertainment and collaborations

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Tiger JK performing at the Lolipop Concert in May 2010

In 2006, Tiger JK left Oasis Records and established his own hip-hop label, Jungle Entertainment. The label represented Drunken Tiger, and prominent Korean rappers Yoon Mi-rae and Leessang were among the artists to join the label over the next few years.[1][14]

Tiger JK continued to release music with Drunken Tiger over the next few years, while also collaborating with other artists. In 2012, he featured on "Let This Die," a single by Brian Joo of the R&B duo Fly to the Sky.[15]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. That same year, he featured on "Wicked," a song by new K-pop girl group Fiestar.[16]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

2013-present: Founding MFBTY and Feel Ghood Music

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In 2013, Tiger JK teamed up with Yoon Mi-rae and Bizzy to form the group MFBTY, an acronym for "My Fans are Better Than Yours." Soon after, he left Jungle Entertainment and founded a new label, Feel Ghood Music, which now releases MFBTY's music.[17] He has had multiple collaborations with popular boy group leader RM of BTS with the latter featuring on his final album Drunken Tiger X: Rebirth of Tiger JK[18] on the song Timeless. He also featured in Seventeen's Hoshi's Tiger released in 2022. In 2023, he featured on "TOPLINE", a single released by K-pop group Stray Kids, also appearing in the official M/V.

Personal life

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Drug conviction

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Tiger JK was arrested for using methamphetamine in Korea in 2000, at the same time that members of the Korean hip hop group Uptown were also arrested on drug charges. Tiger JK said that, though he had used drugs in the past, he had not used them in Korea, and he said that he was ultimately found guilty due to false testimony from the members of Uptown. He spent a month and a half in jail and was given two years probation.[19]

Illness

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Tiger JK was diagnosed with acute transverse myelitis, a spinal cord condition that affects motor functions, in 2006. He was hospitalized and took a two-year hiatus from performing. As of 2014, he continued to take medication to treat the condition.[3][20]

Marriage and family

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In June 2007, Tiger JK married rapper and singer Yoon Mi-rae in a private ceremony in a Buddhist Temple. The wedding occurred a month before the death of his grandmother who had wanted to see them wed before her death. Yoon gave birth to their son, Jordan, in March 2008.[9][21]

Other projects

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In 2006, Tiger JK launched a clothing line called Lungta.[22]

In 2011, under American rapper Dr. Dre's "Beats By Dr. Dre" headphones line, Tiger JK released his own limited edition headphones. They retailed for 690,000 won, and all profits went to a child safety organization.[23]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.[24]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Enter the Tiger (1995)
  • Drunken Tiger X: Rebirth of Tiger JK (2018)[25]

Singles

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Title Year Peak positions Album
KOR
[26] 		US
World
[27]
"Forever" (반가워요) (chorus by Yoon Mi-rae)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 2015 71 24 Non-album singles
"I Know" (이런건가요) —[a] —
"Fly Like an Eagle" (이글거려) (feat. Yoon Mi-rae and Bizzy)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. — —
"Here to Stay" (with Skull)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 2017 — —
"Ghood Family" (with Yoon Mi-rae, feat. Bizzy, Black Nine, BB and Mrshll)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. — —
"Draw Your Love" (with Yoon Mi-rae and Bizzy)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 2019 — —
"This is Pengsoo" (펭수로 하겠습니다) (with Pengsoo, Bizzy and Bibi)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 2020 54 —
"kiss kiss bang bang" (feat twlv)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. — —
"Love Peace" (호심술) 2021 —[b] —
"POV" 2022 — —
"Self Love" (with F.Hero, Yoon Mi-rae and Billkin)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. — —
"Jinju" (진주) (with Yoon Mi-rae)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 2023 —[c] —
"T.K.D" (with Taekwoncre)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 2024 — —

Soundtrack appearances

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Title Year Peak positions Album
KOR
[26] 		US
World
[27]
"First Love" (첫사랑) (feat. Punch)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 2014 63 — Pinocchio OST
"Reset" (feat. Jinsil of Mad Soul Child)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 2015 22 22 Who Are You: School 2015 OST
"A Beautiful Lie" (어디로 가야해) (with Bizzy)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 2019 — — Beautiful World OST
"The Sea Doesn't Get Wet in the Rain" (바다는 비에 젖지 않아) 2022 — — Monstrous OST
"Daemuga" (대무가) (with MC Meta and Nucksal)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. — — Daemuga OST
"Wadadada" (와다다다) —[d] — One Dollar Lawyer OST

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role
2015 세계일주 (Trip Around the World) Pil Hong[32]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 High Kick Through the Roof Gwang-soo's friend Tiger JK made a cameo appearance on this sitcom.[33]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Infinite Challenge Himself His team won on the "Highway Music Festival" episodes of this variety show.[34]
"Project Runway: Korea" (season 2) Himself He appeared on "Project Runway: Korea" Season Two, Episode Eight titled "Hiphopper's Wedding Crasher." He challenged the designers to create a wedding dress for his Fiancé, and was a judge in the episode as well.
2011 Welcome to the Jungle: Sunzoo Himself This was a reality show special.[35]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2012 Salamander Guru and The Shadows Tiger He made a cameo appearance on this sitcom.[36]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
The Hero on Stage: Tiger JK.ING Himself This was a 2-part TV documentary about Tiger JK.[37]
2016 We Kid Himself Tiger JK is a judge on this music competition show for kids.[38]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2017 Show Me The Money Himself He appeared on this music competition show as a producer judge
2019 Boss in the Mirror Himself He appeared as boss of Feel Ghood Music in the show
2021 Wild Idol Coach [39]

Endorsements

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Male Artist "Monster"[40][41] Won
Best Rap Performance Nominated
2010 Style Icon Awards Beautiful Sharing Tiger JK and Yoon Mi-rae[42]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Won
Mnet 20's Choice Awards Most Influential Stars Tiger JK and Yoon Mi-rae[43]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Won
2011 Men's Health Cool Guy Contest Best Cover Model Tiger JK[44]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Won
2016 11th Soompi Awards Best Drama OST (share with Jinsil) Who Are You: School 2015 (Reset) [45]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Won

Notes

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  1. ^ "I Know" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 84 on the component Download Chart.[28]
  2. ^ "Love Peace" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 97 on the component Download Chart.[29]
  3. ^ "Jinju" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 77 on the component Download Chart.[30]
  4. ^ "Wadadada" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 96 on the component Download Chart.[31]

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