Jin Hyo-sang (, born December 16, 1992), more commonly known by his stage name Kidoh () is a South Korean singer,

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, and producer. He was a member of the South Korean boy band Topp Dogg, and the first Topp Dogg band member to release a solo album. He has been active member of South Korean hiphop crews called Rockbottom and Daenamhyup for several years.

Biography

Early years

Kidoh studied at the

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (abbreviated as HUFS; ) is a Private university, private research university in Seoul, South Korea. The university currently teaches 45 foreign languages. In addition, it contains studies in humanities, law, ...

. Initially, Kidoh wanted to become a music producer. Later, he received a call from

Brave Brothers Kang Dong-chul (, born June 7, 1979), also known by his stage name Brave Brothers, is a South Korean rapper, record producer and songwriter for Brave Entertainment. He was a producer and composer for YG Entertainment from 2004 to 2008. In 2008, h ...

, who influenced Kidoh to consider a more diverse musical career. Kidoh's career began in a trainee role with

Big Hit Entertainment Big Hit Music (, stylized in all caps), formerly Big Hit Entertainment (), is a South Korean record label established in 2005 by Bang Si-hyuk. It was re-branded and re-structured into an independent label under Hybe Corporation (formerly Big Hit ...

, in preparation for membership in the musical group

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(방탄소년단).

Stardom Entertainment

Kidoh's first appearance with Topp Dogg was on the television show

Show Champion ''Show Champion'' () is a South Korean music television program broadcast live by MBC M every Wednesday at Bitmaru Broadcasting Center in Ilsan. Hosts * Shindong (February 14, 2012 – December 25, 2012) * Hahm Eun-jung (January 30, 2013 – ...

, on October 22, 2013, performing a title that he produced (Say It, ).

Nextlevel Record Label

On May 10, 2017, Kidoh released a single "헐 (HER)" under the record label Nextlevel. The full album "School of Hard Knocks" was planned to be released May 25, 2017, but was delayed until an unknown date.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

References

External links

Interview (Topp Dogg website)

Video interview
* {{Authority control 1992 births Living people 21st-century South Korean singer-songwriters Musicians from Seoul South Korean male idols