Kim Jaeduck

Kim Jaeduck is a South Korean singer, rapper, and choreographer.^[1] He is known as a member of Sechskies, 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 Jaijin formed a dance crew called ‘‘Quicksilver’’ in their hometown of Busan and had submitted an audition tape to Daesung Entertainment.^[2] Then, they debuted as Sechs Kies along with Eun Jiwon, Kang Sunghoon and Ko Ji-yong in 1997.

Jaeduck was the main dancer in Sechs Kies and only took a little part in song because of his Busan accent. Along with Lee Jaijin, they both created the choreography for most of the songs. Sechs Kies achieved great success and became an icon of the 1990's Korean idol groups. However, Sechs Kies suddenly disbanded in 2000 after finishing their fourth album promotion.^[3]

J-Walk

After the era of Sechs Kies 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 Suwon to form a new duo J-Walk in 2002 under a new label, Kiss Entertainment.^[4]

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 Sunghoon in 2002.^[5][6] In 2004, they formed a project band, JnC, with Click-B members under Kiss Entertainment and released one album.^[7]

Their first EP Sun Shower(여우비) was delayed until 2007 when they signed with Vitamin Entertainment.^[4] J-Walk released their third album My Love in 2008 and Eun Jiwon helped them by participating in the music video and featuring in the title song. Since Kim Jaeduck entered the military shortly after, Suwon had to promote the album by himself.

Kim Jaeduck currently resides with former H.O.T. member Tony An after they met during their mandatory military service,^[8] which shocked Lee Jaijin, who forever believed in "defeat H.O.T. (타도 H.O.T)". Jaeduck has became the director of Tony's company TN Nation Entertainment in 2014.^[6] Moreover, he did many TV shows with Tony An, and showed much affection towards him.^[9]

Reunite as Sechs Kies

In 2016, Sechs Kies 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 Sechs Kies as well as all the fans by appearing in the reunion concert.^[10] After Infinite Challenge aired, Sechs Kies earned many more fans; their hit songs ranked high in music charts and “Couple” was seen in 11th place in Music Bank.^[11]

With their growing popularity, the five Sechs Kies members signed a contract with the YG entertainment, and chose to debut as an idol group again.^[12] They actively participated in many other TV shows, such as Radio Star, You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook, and Fantastic Duo.^[13][14] The Sechs Kies reunion concert in September 2016 was a huge hit.^[15] 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.^[16]

Kim Jaeduck 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.^[17]

Discography

In J-Walk

• Suddenly (2002)
• Someday (2002)
• 여우비/Sunshower (EP) (2007)
• My Love (2008)
• Frappuccino (EP) (2013)
• Love...Painfully (EP) (2013)

In JnC

• JnC (J-Walk & Click-B Project Album) (2004)

Filmography

Film

Variety Shows

See also

• Sechs Kies
• K-pop
• Korean music
• Daesung Entertainment

References

1. ↑ "About the artist". Official SECHSKIES Facebook. YG. Kim Jaeduck is the official English name. 
2. ↑ 이재진, 과거 자서전서 직접 밝힌 ‘생활고(苦)’ (in Korean). Now News. April 9, 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2013. 
3. ↑ (Korean)[연예가소식]인기댄스그룹 '젝스키스' 해체 발표 Sechskies announced disbandment]
4. 1 2 (English)J-Walk artist searchkbs world
5. ↑ Perdani, Yuliasri (2015-06-05). "An evening with Lee Min-Ho and Super Junior". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2016-04-25. 
6. 1 2 kim-jae-duck profile
7. ↑ JNC (JNC)-Artist search
8. ↑ (English)Tony An and former Sechskies member Kim Jaeduck are now roommates
9. ↑ (English)H.O.T's Tony An and Sechskies' Kim Jaeduck chosen as new MCs for restaurant touring show
10. ↑ (English)Sechskies perform as 6 on 'Infinity Challenge'allkpop
11. ↑ (English)VIDEO Sechs Kies re-emerges on Music Bank K-Chart with 1998 hit track, “Couple”
12. ↑ (English)Sechskies officially sign on with YG Entertainment!allkpop
13. ↑ (English)Sechskies to make their first music show appearance via 'Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook'allkpop
14. ↑ (English)Sechskies reveal upcoming variety show schedule after signing with YG Entertainmentallkpop
15. ↑ Sechskies to hold solo concert in September
16. ↑ (English)Sechs Kies releases new single, tops charts
17. ↑ (English)Jang Suwon and Kim Jaeduck Show up at Kyunghee University