Bumkey
| Bumkey | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Native name | 권기범 |
| Birth name | Kwon Ki Bum |
| Born |
September 22, 1984 Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | R&B, Korean hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Labels | Brand New Music |
| Associated acts | Troy, Verbal Jint, Dynamic Duo, Supreme Team |
| Website |
www |
Kwon Ki Bum (Hangul: 권기범, born September 22, 1984), known as Bumkey (Hangul: 범키), is a South Korean R&B singer under Brand New Music. He made his musical debut in 2010 as part of the hip hop duo 2winS and is currently a member of the Korean hip hop and R&B quartet Troy.[1][2]
Life and career
Kwon Ki Bum was born September 22, 1984 in Seoul. His family moved to Los Angeles in 1999, where he lived for five years before returning to Korea alone in 2004 in order to pursue a music career.[3][4]
Early in his career, he featured on songs by both underground and mainstream hip hop artists including Dynamic Duo, Brown Eyes, and Epik High, being credited as either Kwon Ki Bum or Bumkey. However, after undergoing vocal chord surgery to treat a chronic sore throat, he was left unable to speak. It was two years before he regained his singing ability.[1]
In 2010, Bumkey debuted as part of the duo 2winS (Korean: 투윈스) with TopBob, formerly of the hip hop group TBNY.[3] The duo promoted actively on Korean music shows with Supreme Team and on various radio programs throughout 2010. Bumkey also featured in songs by Paloalto, Dok2, SouLime, and Dynamic Duo.[5]
After signing with Brand New Music, Bumkey made his solo debut with the single "Bad Girl," in April 2013. The song was produced by Primary and featured E-Sens of Supreme Team.[6] Bumkey released his second single, "Attraction," in August with a music video starring Crayon Pop's Ellin.[7] The song was a success, ranking fifth on the Instiz iChart, a collation of all real-time Korean music charts, for the third week of August and topping the Gaon Digital Singles Chart.[8][9] Bumkey performed in Crayon Pop's PopCon concert in Seoul on October 30.[10]
In 2014, Brand New Music introduced its new hip hop group Troy, with Bumkey as group leader.[2] Bumkey was part of a world tour in May (as part of the Asian Music Festival) with Verbal Jint, Beenzino, Sanchez, and Troy bandmate Kanto, performing in New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Sydney, Australia.[11] He married former Planet Shiver member Kang Da-hye in June.[12]
In October, Bumkey was arrested and charged with selling and taking illegal substances, specifically ecstasy and Philopon, a type of methamphetamine. Bumkey denied the allegations.[13][14] In April 2015, the court found him to be not guilty.[15]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Peak positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [16] | ||||
| 2012 | "Love Song"[17] | Bumkey (with Rhythmking) | ||
| 2013 | "Bad Girl" | Bumkey (feat. E-Sens) | 2 | KOR: 1,184,703+[18] |
| "Attraction" | Bumkey (feat. Dynamic Duo) | 1 | KOR: 944,002+[19] | |
| "Only for You"[20] | Bumkey (with Verbal Jint) | 4 | KOR: 409,461+[21] | |
| "이별의 그늘 (Shade of a Break up)" | Bumkey (with San E) [original by Yoon Sang] | |||
| 2014 | "Don't Be Happy"[22] |
Bumkey (with Mamamoo) | 20 | KOR: 195,144+[23] |
| "Home" | Bumkey | 5 | KOR: 356,442+[24] | |
| "How Much is Your Love" | Bumkey (with Wheesung, feat. Jessi) | 15 | KOR: 89,078+[25] | |
| "You Make Me Feel Brand New" | Verbal Jint, San E, Bumkey, Swings, Phantom & Kanto | 13 | ||
| 2015 | "My Everything" | Bumkey | 6 | KOR: 107,460+[26] |
| "Loveline" | Bumkey (with Hyolyn & Jooyoung) | 27 | ||
| 2016 | "Better Man" | Bumkey (feat. Tablo) | 30 |
As featured artist
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Love is" | Dynamic Duo (feat. T & Kwon Ki Bum) |
| 2006 | "Without U" | TBNY (feat. Kwon Ki Bum) |
| "부재 (Absence)" | All Black (Dok2 & Microdot) (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "This is Me" | The Name (feat. Bumkey) | |
| 2008 | "잔상" | TBNY (feat Kwon Ki Bum & DJ Friz) |
| 2009 | "잔돈은 됐어요" | Dynamic Duo (feat. Gary & Bumkey) |
| "왜 벌써가" | Dynamic Duo (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "Starlight Love" | HybRefine (feat. Kwon Ki Bum) | |
| 2010 | "Tequilla Sunrise" | HybRefine (feat. Bumkey of 2winS & Rhyme A) |
| "바보 (Fool)" | Epik High (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "Super Lady" | Supreme Team (feat. Bumkey of 2winS) | |
| "Dreamer" | Paloalto (feat. Bumkey of 2winS) | |
| 2011 | "Leaving" | B Free (feat. Bumkey) |
| "밑바닥에서 (Try)" | Tablo (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "Goodday" | Dok2 (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "Salute" | Dok2 & Double K featuring Bumkey | |
| "심술쟁이" | Yankie (feat. 2winS) | |
| 2012 | "Love" | Primary (feat. Bumkey & Paloalto) |
| "Too Late" | 2LSON (feat. Bumkey & Paloalto) | |
| "The Lady" | 2LSON (feat. Bumkey & Dok2) | |
| "With U" | SouLime (feat. Bumkey & Soul Dive) | |
| "별사탕 (Star Candy)" | Eluphant (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "Christmas Without You (너 없는 크리스마스)" | Bizniz (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "Can't Let You Go" | Dok2 (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "Hello" | Leo Kekoa (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "Single Man" | Bizniz (feat. Bumkey) | |
| 2013 | "Think About You" | Rhythmking (feat. Bumkey, Ye Eun, & Shorry J of Mighty Mouth) |
| "뿔" | P Type (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "Special Girl" | Infinite H (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "우리 무슨 사이야? (What Are We?)" | As One (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "Walking in the Rain" | Verbal Jint (feat. Bumkey) | |
| 2014 | "Body Language" | San E (feat. Bumkey) |
| "Fxxk U" | GaIn (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "너만 보여 (Darling)" | TopBob (feat. Bumkey) | |
| "What Could I Do" | MC Mong (feat. Bumkey) |
Awards
| Year | Recipient | Category | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bumkey | R&B Artist of the Year | HIPHOPPLAYA Awards[27] | Won |
| Best New Male Artist | 15th Mnet Asian Music Awards[28] | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 "2wins (투윈스)". KBS World Radio. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- 1 2 "Bumkey signals the debut of TROY with new trailer". AllKpop. 27 February 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- 1 2 "[인터뷰]범키 "'미친연애'로 10년 무명 설움 청산하고 '눈물범벅'" : 스포츠동아". Donga (in Korean). 26 July 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ "San E and Bumkey To Have a Concert in Los Angeles". Soompi. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ "준비 된 신인, 톱밥 + 범키 '투윈스 (2WINS)' 인터뷰". HiphopPlaya Magazine (in Korean). 21 July 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ↑ "Bumkey Releases Music Video for "Bad Girl"". Officially Kmusic. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ "Bumkey recruits the help of Crayon Pop's Ellin for his upcoming music video". Allkpop. 9 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ↑ "Instiz releases chart rankings for the third week of August 2013". Allkpop. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ↑ "Gaon Singles Chart August 18-24 2013". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ↑ "Crayon Pop to hold a free concert featuring special guests MYNAME, 100%, & more". Allkpop. 24 October 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ↑ "Bumkey, Verbal Jint, Beenzino, and more to attend the 'Asian Music Festival' in the U.S.". Allkpop. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ↑ "Bumkey Marries Girlfriend DJ Kang Da Hye Today". Soompi. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ "Korean Rapper Bumkey Appears In Court For Involvement In Alleged Drug Scandal". KpopStarz. 11 December 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
- ↑ "Singer Bumkey arrested and charged with drug distribution". The Korea Times. 11 December 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
- ↑ "Bumkey Ruled Not Guilty on Drug Dealing and Administering Charges". Soompi. 19 April 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ↑ "2wins' Bumkey Releases Solo MV For "Love Song"". KpopStarz. 27 January 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ↑ "2013 Gaon Yearly Download Chart (see #23)". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ↑ "2013 Gaon Yearly Download Chart (see #57)". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ↑ "Bumkey and Verbal Jint collaborate on 'Only You' for Deux's 20th anniversary tribute album". Allkpop. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ↑ Cumulative sales for "You Only":
- "December 2013 Most Downloaded Chart (see #15)". Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "January 2014 Most Downloaded Chart (see #43)". Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- ↑ Smith, Corynn (January 15, 2014). "Bumkey Is Already Making the Rounds". MTV Iggy. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ↑ Cumulative sales for "Don't Be Happy":
- "Gaon Download Chart – 2014년 1월 (see chart #45)" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
- "Gaon Download Chart – 2014년 2월 3주차 (see chart #112)" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
- "Gaon Download Chart – 2014년 2월 4주차 (see chart #102)" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- "Gaon Download Chart – 2014년 3월 1주차 (see chart #147)" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on March 16, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- "Gaon Download Chart – 2014년 3월 4주차 (see chart #183)" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ↑ Cumulative sales of "Home":
- "Gaon Download Chart June 2014 (see #21)". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- "Gaon Download Chart Jul7 2014 (see #56)". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ↑ "Gaon Download Chart August 2014 (see #89)". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ↑ "Gaon Download Chart July 2015 (see #56)". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ↑ "Hiphopplaya 2013". Hiphopplaya. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ↑ "2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards (part 1)". Mwave. MAMA. Retrieved 26 January 2015.