Jvcki Wai

Jvcki Wai
Jvcki Wai in 2019
Jvcki Wai in 2019
Background information
Born
Hong Ye-eun

(1996-07-05) July 5, 1996 (age 30)
Seoul, South Korea
GenreHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2016–present
LabelAOMG
Korean name
Hangul
홍예은
RRHong Yeeun
MRHong 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. She wanted to be a singer-songwriter when she was young, but later became interested in hip hop. In 2013, she won Galmighty, a rapper competition hosted by rapper Fana.

Career

2016-2019: Signing to Indigo Music

In 2016, Jvcki Wai released her debut extended play Exposure. In 2017, she released her second extended play Neo Eve. In January 2018, she signed to Indigo Music. In July 2018, she released her debut studio album Enchanted Propaganda. In January 2019, she released single "Dding" with rappers Yang Hong-won, Osshun Gum, and Han Yo-han, which received critical acclaim. In October 2019, she departed from Indigo Music as her contract expired.

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. In 2022, she signed to AOMG.

Artistry

Jvcki Wai garnered attention for her outspokenness of the prejudices that female rappers often face in the rap scene.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
KOR
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
Mollak
  • Released: 2025
  • Label: KC, AOMG
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. GG
  2. 1 Coin
  3. Choom
  4. Wreck Car
  5. Narak
  6. Ms. Menhera
  7. Bungaetan
  8. Necrophilia
 —

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
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
Korean Hip-hop Awards "Enchanted Propagranda" Hip-hop Track of the Year Nominated
2021 "Fadeaway" Collaboration of the Year Won
Music Video of the Year Nominated

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". 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. ↑ "Album Chart - 2018 Weeks 32". Circle Chart. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-02-10.
  14. ↑ Kim, D. (November 14, 2019). "Melon Music Awards 2019 Announces Nominees For Category Awards + Voting Begins". Soompi.
  15. ↑ @khiphopawards; (January 29, 2019). "한국 힙합 어워즈 2019 후보" [Korean Hip-hop Awards 2019 Nominees] (in Korean) – via Instagram.
  16. ↑ "한국 힙합 어워즈 2021 - 올해의 뮤직비디오 후보" [Korean Hip-hop Awards 2021 - Music Video of the Year Nominees]. Korean Hip-hop Awards (in Korean).