Jvcki Wai
Background information
Birth nameHong Ye-eun
Born (1996-07-05) July 5, 1996
Seoul, South Korea
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2016–present
LabelsAOMG
Korean name
Hangul
홍예은
Revised RomanizationHong Ye-eun
McCune–ReischauerHong 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.[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 female rapper competition hosted by rapper Fana.[3]

Career

2016-2019: Signing to Indigo Music

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

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

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

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
KOR
[13]
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
 63

Extended plays

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

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[14]
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.
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

  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". The 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. 1 2 "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).
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