Kim Jae-duck

Kim Jae-duck
김재덕
Background information
Born (1979-08-07) August 7, 1979
Origin South Korea
Genres K-pop
Occupation(s)
Years active 1997–2000
2002–present
Labels Daesung Entertainment
TN Nation Entertainment (Current)
YG Entertainment (Group)
Associated acts Sechs Kies, J-Walk
Korean name

161210 Kim Jae-duck at Yellow Note Concert
Korean name
Hangul 김재덕
Hanja 金在德
Revised Romanization Gim Jae-deok
McCune–Reischauer Kim Chae-dŏk

Kim Jae-duck (born on August 7 1979) is a South Korean singer, rapper, and choreographer.[1][2] He is known as a member of Sechs Kies, which was a rival band to the top boy group in the 90's, H.O.T. and reunited in 2016. When Sechs Kies disbanded in 2000, he started a new band, J-Walk with Jang Suwon, also from Sechs Kies. Kim is known for his Busan accent and his nickname is "Ducky" as a reference to his name.

Career

Sechs Kies

He and Lee Jai-jin formed a dance crew called ‘‘Quicksilver’’ in their hometown of Busan and had submitted an audition tape to Daesung Entertainment.[3] It was revealed later that Kang Sunghun, who had watched the audition tape, chose Jae-duck as a member for his excellent dance moves.[4]

Jae-duck was the main dancer in SechsKies and only took a little part in song because of his Busan accent. Along with Lee Jai-jin, they both created the choreography for most of the songs. Sechs Kies achieved great success and became an icon of the 1990s Korean idol groups. However, Sechs Kies suddenly disbanded in 2000 after finishing their fourth album promotion.[5]

J-Walk

After the era of SechsKies ended in 2000 when the members announced they wanted to split ways, Kim was set to become a dance instructor for Sechs Kies label Daesung Entertainment but he ended up joining with his former Sechs Kies member Jang Su-won to form a new duo J-Walk in 2002 under a new label, Kiss Entertainment.[6]

They released their first album, entitled Suddenly on March 2002, and the title track, Suddenly, became a huge hit. They released second album Someday at the same year. Both two albums were well received and acclaimed and they took SBS Gayo Daejeon Popularity Award with former Sechs Kies member Kang Sung-hun in 2002.[7][8] In 2004, they formed a project band, JnC, with Click-B members under Kiss Entertainment and released one album.[9]

Their first EP Sun Shower(여우비) was delayed until 2007 when they signed with Vitamin Entertainment.[6] J-Walk released their third album My Love in 2008 and Eun Ji-won helped them by participating in the music video and featuring in the title song. Since Kim Jae-duck entered the military shortly after, Su-won had to promote the album by himself.

Kim Jae-duck currently resides with former H.O.T. member Tony An after they met during their mandatory military service,[10] which shocked Lee Jai-jin, who forever believed in "defeat H.O.T. (타도 H.O.T)". Jae-duck has became the director of Tony's company TN Nation Entertainment in 2014.[8] Moreover, he did many TV shows with Tony An, and showed much affection towards him.[11]

After Su-won was discharged from army, J-Walk has signed under A&G Modes and released some digital songs.[12] They returned with mini album "Love...Painfully" with main track "Strive" on December 2013.[13]

2016: Reunite as SechsKies

In 2016, SechsKies finally reunited after disbanding 16 years ago, in 2000 in a famous Korean variety TV show called "Infinite Challenge." Ko Ji Yong, who, after disbanding from Sechs Kies, left the entertainment business permanently and pursued a new career, surprised the members of SechsKies as well as all the fans by appearing in the reunion concert.[14] After Infinite Challenge aired, SechsKies earned many more fans; their hit songs ranked high in music charts and “Couple” was seen in 11th place in Music Bank.[15]

With their growing popularity, the five SechsKies members signed a contract with the YG entertainment, and chose to debut as an idol group again.[16] They actively participated in many other TV shows, such as Radio Star, You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook, and Fantastic Duo.[17][18] The SechsKies reunion concert in September 2016 was a huge hit.[19] On October 7, Sechs Kies released a new digital single "Three Words (세 단어)" which topped all 8 Korean major music charts shortly after releases. It also ranked high in Asian music charts and iTunes charts in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and others.[20]

Kim Jae-duck surprised many viewers and fans with his amazing dancing skills and rap that he had managed to preserve for more than 20 years. He received more invitation after reunion and joined different activities.[21]

On July 1, DongA TV's announced new restaurant touring show 'Delicious Man' starring Jae-duck and Tony Ahn.[22]

On November 23, YG announced that SechsKies' new album will be released on December 1, 2016. The new album "2016 Re-ALBUM" contains 10 past hit songs of SechsKies that were rearranged and remastered by YG producers, and is prepared a special gift for fans.[23]

SechsKies continued the Yellow Note concert tour on December 10 in Daegu and on December 24–25 in Busan. On October 31, all SechsKies tour concert seats for December were sold out within a few minutes.

On December 16, YG announced SechsKies is to hold a "Yellow Note Final in Seoul" concert on January 21 and 22 at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium.[24] On December 22, all 13,000 tickets were sold out within three minutes.

At the end of the year, SechsKies won several awards including Click! Star Wars Awards Hall of Fame, the 6th Gaon Chart Music Awards The Kpop Contribution of The Year, the 8th Melon Music Awards Hall of Fame, the 31st Golden Disc Awards Best Male Group Performance and the 26th Seoul Music Awards Bonsang.

2017: The 20th Anniversary

170122 Kim Jae-duck at Yellow Note Concert

On April 19, YG announced that SechsKies' new album "The 20th Anniversary" will be released on April 28, 2017. Along with the release of the album, two title tracks will be promoted are "Sad Song" and "Be Well". The album topped the charts in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia and United States. SECHSKIES’s album also topped Mnet, Bugs, Genie and Naver Chart. All the songs in the album made it to the top 100 on the Melon chart, which is remarkable and shows that SECHSKIES has a wide fan base. SechsKies album topped Gaon Chart and Hanteo real time chart, daily chart and weekly chart. "Be Well" also topped Gaon Digital Chart, Download Chart, BGM Chart and Mobile Chart for the 1st week of May. SechsKies held consecutive wins for the title track "Be Well" on MBC Music Core in May. They also won for the #1 spot on KBS Music Bank.[25][26][27]

On May 4, SechsKies held their first fansign event after 18 years at Time Square located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The venue was filled with more than 3,000 fans gathered to see them.[28]

On May 12, YG announced that SechsKies' will debuting in Japan after 20 years debut in Korea. SechsKies' album "The 20th Anniversary" Japan Edition will be released on July 19. YG announced SechsKies' will held their first Japan Fan Meeting at the Yokohama Bay Hall in Kanagawa on July 23 and at the Namba Hatch in Osaka on September 3.[29]

Discography

In J-Walk

In JnC

Music credits

Artist(s) Song Information
SECHSKIES
  • "A+" - Com` Back
  • "Silence" - Live Concert
J-Walk
  • "The Very First and Last Love of Mine (사랑이자 마지막 사랑)" - Suddenly
  • "Saying I Don’t Miss You Is A Lie (니가 그립지 않다는 거짓말로)" - Someday
  • "Goodbye Memories (추억...안녕)" - My Love
Kang Sung-hun
  • "During Past Year... (지난 1년 동안은...) (Feat. Lee Jai-jin, Jang Su-won, Kim Jae-duck, Ko Ji-yong)" - Fly (비상(飛翔)

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
1998 Seventeen: The Movie

Variety Shows

Year Network Title
2016 DongA TV Delicious Man

See also

References

  1. ↑ "About the artist". Official SECHSKIES Facebook. YG. Kim Jaeduck is the official English name.
  2. ↑ "SECHSKIES - ‘2017 NEW KIES ON THE BUSAN’ MAKING TEASER (KIM JAEDUCK ver.)". Official SECHSKIES Youtube Channel. YG.
  3. ↑ 이재진, 과거 자서전서 직접 밝힌 ‘생활고(苦)’ (in Korean). Now News. April 9, 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  4. ↑ 전종선 (June 2, 2016). "‘라디오스타’ 강성훈, 젝스키스 결성 비화 공개 "내가 원하는 멤버로 뽑았다"" ["Radio Star" Kang Sunghun Reveals the Secret behind SECHSKIES formation "I picked the members I wanted"]. 서울경제 (in Korean). Retrieved December 3, 2016.
  5. ↑ (in Korean)[연예가소식]인기댄스그룹 '젝스키스' 해체 발표 Sechskies announced disbandment]
  6. 1 2 (in English)J-Walk artist searchkbs world
  7. ↑ Perdani, Yuliasri (2015-06-05). "An evening with Lee Min-Ho and Super Junior". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2016-04-25.
  8. 1 2 Kim Jaeduck Profile (TN Nation)
  9. ↑ JNC (JNC)-Artist search
  10. ↑ (in English)Tony An and former Sechskies member Kim Jaeduck are now roommates
  11. ↑ (in English)H.O.T's Tony An and Sechskies' Kim Jaeduck chosen as new MCs for restaurant touring show
  12. ↑ Cozy Up with J-Walk through Their New Video for “First Day of Snow” soompi
  13. ↑ J-Walk Returns with Mini Album “Love…Painfully” and MV soompi
  14. ↑ (in English)Sechskies perform as 6 on 'Infinity Challenge'allkpop
  15. ↑ (in English)VIDEO Sechs Kies re-emerges on Music Bank K-Chart with 1998 hit track, “Couple”
  16. ↑ (in English)Sechskies officially sign on with YG Entertainment!allkpop
  17. ↑ (in English)Sechskies to make their first music show appearance via 'Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook'allkpop
  18. ↑ (in English)Sechskies reveal upcoming variety show schedule after signing with YG Entertainmentallkpop
  19. ↑ Sechskies to hold solo concert in September
  20. ↑ (in English)Sechs Kies releases new single, tops charts
  21. ↑ (in English)Jang Suwon and Kim Jaeduck Show up at Kyunghee University
  22. ↑ H.O.T's Tony An and Sechskies' Kim Jae Duk chosen as new MCs for restaurant touring show
  23. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-11-24. Retrieved 2016-11-23. YG announced, "Rebirth of hit songs… SECHSKIES releases new album ‘Re-ALBUM’" (official announcement)
  24. ↑ Hit 90's band Sechs Kies to hold concert in Seoul
  25. ↑ [공식 '20주년' 젝스키스, 28일 컴백 확정..17년만에 신보 발표]
  26. ↑ ‘음악중심’ 젝키, 2주 연속 1위…트와이스·빅스 컴백
  27. ↑ ‘뮤뱅’ 젝스키스, 방송 출연 없이도 1위…이것이 ‘젝키 파워’다
  28. ↑ 젝스키스, 18년만의 팬사인회 3천명 운집..즉석 하이터치회까지
  29. ↑ 젝스키스, 데뷔 20년만에 日정식데뷔…7월 19일 앨범 발표
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