Gaeko

This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
Gaeko
Born Kim Yoon-sung
(1981-01-14) January 14, 1981
South Korea
Occupation Rapper
Years active 1999-present
Korean name
Hangul 개코
Birth name
Hangul 김윤성
Revised Romanization Gim Yun-seong
McCune–Reischauer Kim Yunsŏng

Kim Yoon-sung (born January 14, 1981), known professionally as Gaeko (Hangul: 개코) is a South Korean rapper. He and Choiza comprise the hip hop duo Dynamic Duo, which rose to fame upon the release of their debut album Taxi Driver in 2004. In 2015, He released his first solo album, Redingray.[1]

Personal life

On May 14, 2011 in the middle of his military service, he married Kim Soomi before going back to serve the rest of his term. Their son, Rhythm, was born five months later on September 28, 2011.[2][3]

Filmography

Variety show

Year Title Network Notes
2015 Hello Counselor KBS2 Guest (with Choiza), Ep 250

Discography

Dynamic Duo

For Gaeko's work with Dynamic Duo, see Dynamic Duo (South Korean duo) § discography.

Solo artist

Studio album

Soundtrack appearances

Year Title Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR

Gaon

CHN

Baidu

2016 "Send Me Your Pictures" Entertainer OST
  • Released: May 11, 2016

Awards and nominations

Music programs

M! Countdown

Year Date Song
2014 October 23 "No Make Up"

References

  1. Je, Sang-min (8 October 2014). "개코, 첫 솔로 앨범 '레딘그레이(REDINGRAY)' 트랙리스트 공개!". Moviejoy (in Korean). Retrieved 2015-12-01.
  2. "Dynamic Duo's Gaeko gets married". allkpop. 2011-05-15. Retrieved 2014-10-29.
  3. "Dynamic Duo's Gaeko reveals pictures of his baby boy". allkpop. 2011-10-29. Retrieved 2014-10-29.
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