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South Korean rapper (born 1986) In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Bassagong김진우
Bassagong in 2019Bassagong in 2019
Background information
Born (1986-09-01) September 1, 1986 (age 38)
Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active2013–present
Member ofLegit Goons
Korean name
Hangul김진우
Revised RomanizationGim Jin-woo
McCune–ReischauerKim Chinu
Musical artist

Kim Jin-woo (Hangul: 김진우; born September 1, 1986), known by his stage name Bassagong (뱃사공), is a South Korean rapper. He released his debut studio album, Chulhangsa on July 23, 2015. He is a member of the hip hop collective Legit Goons.

Controversy

In 2022, rapper Don Mill's wife accused Bassagong of filming her body without her consent and sharing it to a group chat in 2018. Seoul Mapo Police Station investigated the issue and sent the case to the prosecution.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Chulhangsa (출항사)
  • Released: July 23, 2015
  • Label: Legit Goons
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Tang-A (탕아)
  • Released: July 18, 2018
  • Label: Super Jam Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
48
  • KOR: 500
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Giraffe (기린)
  • Released: January 16, 2020
  • Label: Super Jam Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
52
  • KOR: 944
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles

Title Year Peak chart
positions
Album
Gaon
As lead artist
"27.9" 2013 Non-album singles
"Gypsy" 2014
"Chulhangsa" (출항사) 2015 Chulhangsa
"HBD" (축하해) 2018 Tang-A
"Rodeo" (로데오)
"Comfort" (위로) 2019 Non-album singles
"Rock&Roll Baby" (락앤롤 베이비)
feat. G2, Changmo
"Rainbow" (레인보우)
feat. YDG
"Go First" (먼저가) 2020 Giraffe
Collaborations
"7"
with Arwwae feat. Donutman, Chaboom
2016 Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Korean Music Awards 2019 Best Hip Hop Album Tang-A Won

References

  1. "뱃사공 나이 논란 정리 불법촬영' 혐의 래퍼 징역은 1년 6개월이다". 더데이즈 (in Korean). March 16, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  2. "뱃사공 프로필" (in Korean). Naver.
  3. "ベタな韓国刑事ドラマ風! LEGIT GOONSのBASSAGONGが新作よりCHABOOMとDEEPFLOW招いた"마초맨"のMV公開中" (in Japanese). Mikiki.
  4. Eom, Dongjin (February 7, 2017). "국내 유일 빈티지 크루 '리짓군즈' 단독 콘서트 개최". The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  5. Kang, Gyeong-yun (July 15, 2022). "[단독 인터뷰] "전 음담패설, 안줏거리였어요"…래퍼 뱃사공의 단톡방 성희롱 사건". SBS News.
  6. Kang, Gyeong-yun (October 28, 2022). "[단독] 래퍼 뱃사공, 불법 촬영물 촬영·유포 혐의 검찰 송치". SBS News (in Korean).
  7. ^ "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015.
  8. ^ "2020년 01월 Album Chart".
  9. "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on March 9, 2017.
  10. "'쇼미8' 프로듀서 자리도 거절한 맥딜.리버리 '알바' 출신 래퍼" (in Korean). Insight. August 25, 2019.
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