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Simon Dominic
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2014 AOMG United States Tour
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jung Ki-suck |
| Also known as | Simon D, K-OUTA, Ssam D |
| Born | 9 March 1984 Busan, South Korea |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Hangul |
정기석
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| Revised Romanization | Jeong Gi-seok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Kisŏk |
Jung Ki-suck (Hangul: 정기석; born 9 March 1984), better known by his stage name Simon Dominic (Hangul: 사이먼 도미닉), is a South Korean rapper. He debuted in 2009 as a member of the hip-hop duo Supreme Team, which disbanded in 2013. As a solo artist, he has released two studio albums: Simon Dominic Presents: SNL League Begins (2011) and Darkroom (2018), and two extended plays: Won & Only (2015) and No Open Flames (2019).
In addition to rapping, Simon Dominic was the co-CEO of hip hop record label AOMG from 2014 to 2018. He was also a cast member on South Korean variety shows, including Show Me the Money 5 (2016) and I Live Alone (2018).
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Career
Simon Dominic began rapping in the underground Korean hip hop scene in the early 2000s, using the stage name K-OUTA. He later changed his stage name, which is a combination of "Simon," Wesley Snipes' character in the movie Demolition Man, and "Dominic," his baptismal name.
He and rapper E Sens formed the hip hop duo Supreme Team in 2009. The group broke into the South Korean mainstream and won several major awards during their career, including Best New Male Group at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards, and the Hip Hop Award at the 2010 Golden Disc Awards.
In 2011, Simon Dominic released his first solo album, Simon Dominic Presents: SNL League Begins. The album peaked at #2 on the Gaon Album Chart.
In 2013, Supreme Team disbanded, and Simon Dominic left his label, Amoeba Culture. The following year, he became co-CEO of hip hop artist Jay Park's new record label AOMG.
Simon Dominic released his first extended play, Won & Only, in 2015. The album's first single, "Simon Dominic," achieved an "all-kill," meaning that it reached #1 on all of South Korea's major real-time music charts. The single peaked at #2 on the weekly Gaon Digital Chart.
In 2016, he appeared on the rap competition TV show Show Me the Money 5 as a judge and producer alongside fellow AOMG artist Gray. Their team member, rapper Bewhy, was the show's winner.
In 2018, Simon Dominic released his second full-length album, Darkroom. Soon after, he resigned as co-CEO of AOMG, but remained signed to the label as a rapper.
In August 2024, AOMG announced that his exclusive contract ended on July 29, 2024.
Philanthropy
On September 8, 2022, He donated ₩100 million to help those recovering damage from Typhoon Hin Nam Noh through The Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| Simon Dominic Presents 'SNL League Begins' |
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| Darkroom |
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30 |
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Extended play
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| No Open Flames (화기엄금) |
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Maxi single
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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| Won & Only (₩ & Only) |
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Singles
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| "Lonely Night" | 2007 | No data | No data | Non-album single |
| "Hero" | 2011 | 28 |
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SNL League Begins |
| "Stay Cool" feat. Zion.T |
22 |
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| "Cheerz" (짠해) | 10 |
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| "Simon Dominic" | 2015 | 2 |
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Won & Only |
| "Won & Only" (₩ & Only) feat. Jay Park |
32 |
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| "Me No Jay Park" | 2018 | 65 | No data | Darkroom |
| "Simon Says" (왈) feat. Pharoahe Monch |
97 | Non-album singles | ||
| "DAx4" | 2019 | 167 | No Open Flames. | |
| "Make Her Dance" (feat. Loopy and Crush) |
86 | |||
| "GOTT" (feat. Moon, Woo Won-jae and Jvcki Wai) |
88 | |||
| "Party Forever" | 2021 | 117 | Non-album single | |
| Collaborations | ||||
| "6:30" (여섯시 반) with Lady Jane |
2012 | 24 |
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Non-album singles |
| "난리good (AIR)" with Gaeko, Choiza, Primary |
35 |
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| "I'm Not the Person You Used to Know" with One, G2, Bewhy |
2016 | 2 |
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Show Me the Money 5 |
| "Comfortable" (맘 편히) with Gray, One |
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| "XamBaqJa" (쌈박자) with Bewhy |
29 |
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| "Upside Down" (뒤집어버려) with Jay Park, Loco, Gray |
2018 | 89 | No data | Non-album single |
| "I'mma Do" (아마두) with Yumdda, Deepflow, Paloalto, The Quiett feat. Woo Won-jae, Keem Hyo-eun, Nucksal, Huckleberry P |
2019 | 2 | Dingo X DAMOIM (Part 2) | |
| "Journey to Atlantis" (상상더하기) with MSG Wannabe |
2021 | 7 | MSG Wannabe Top 8 Performance Songs | |
| "Resignation" (체념) with Kim Jung-min, Lee Dong-hwi, Lee Sang-yi |
16 | |||
| "Only You" (나를 아는 사람) with Kim Jung-min, Lee Dong-hwi, Lee Sang-yi |
2 | MSG Wannabe 1st Album | ||
| "I Love You" (난 너를 사랑해) (with MSG Wannabe) |
25 | |||
| "TTFU" (with Loco, Woo Won-jae and Coogie) |
2022 | 178 | non-album single | |
| As a featured artist | ||||
| "The Triumph" Loptimist feat. Simon Dominic |
2007 | No data | No data | 22 Channels |
| "Thank U" Tony An feat. Simon Dominic |
2011 | 69 |
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Top Star |
| "Metronome" Jay Park feat. Simon Dominic, Gray |
2014 | 28 |
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Evolution |
| "Day N Night" Huh Gak feat. Simon Dominic |
9 |
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Non-album single | |
| "Heartbreak Hotel" Tiffany feat. Simon Dominic |
2016 | 84 |
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Non-album single |
| "Hyung" (형) Dumbfoundead feat. Simon Dominic, Dok2, Tiger JK |
2017 | — | N/A | Foreigner |
| "Soju Remix" Jay Park feat. Simon Dominic, Changmo, Woodie Gochild |
2018 | — | No data | Non-album single |
| "NoNo" Loopy feat. Simon Dominic |
18 | Show Me the Money 777 | ||
| "6 'O Clock" Well feat. Simon Dominic |
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| "Waves" Kang Daniel feat. Simon Dominic, Jamie |
2020 | 102 | Magenta | |
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Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2010–2011 | Hot Brothers (뜨거운 형제들) | Cast member | ||
| 2016 | Show Me the Money 5 | Judge and producer | ||
| 2018 | I Live Alone | Cast member | ||
| 2019 | Sign Here | Judge | ||
| 2021 | The Masked Talent | MBC Chuseok's special | ||
| 2022 | Around the World at Birth | Panelist / Host | with Song Min-ho and Jang Do-yeon |
Web shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2021–2024 | EXchange | Panelist | Season 1–3 |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song Title | Artist | Ref. |
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| 2021 | "Only You + Foolish Love" (나를 아는 사람'을 '바라만 본다) | MSG Wannabe | |
| "Lipstick" | Lee Hi (feat. Yoon Mirae) | ||
| 2022 | "Do You Want to Hear" (듣고 싶을까) | MSG Wannabe M.O.M |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2010 | MBC Entertainment Awards | Popularity Award | Hot Brothers | Won | |
| 2011 | 13th Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Rap Performance | "Cheerz" | Nominated | /ref> |
| "Cheerz" (짠해) | 10 |
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| 2018 | Korean Popular Music Awards | Hip Hop Award | N/A | Won | |
| 2021 | MBC Entertainment Awards | Best Teamwork Awards | MSG Wannabe — Hangout with Yoo | Won |
