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==Early Life== ==Early Life==
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Ravi
김원식
Ravi at KCON 2012
BornKim Won-sik
(1993-02-15) February 15, 1993 (age 31)
Seoul, South Korea
EducationHowon University
Occupations
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Years active2012–present
LabelsJellyfish Entertainment
Websiterealvixx.com
Musical artist

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Kim Won-sik (Korean: 김원식, born February 15, 1993), better known by his stage name Ravi (Korean: 라비), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and producer, signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. He is the main rapper of the South Korean boy group VIXX, and VIXX sub-unit VIXX LR.

Early Life

Ravi was born in Jamsil-dong, Seoul, South Korea, his family consists of himself, his parents and one younger sister named Jiwon. He studied at Howon University.

Career

2012–2013: Debut with VIXX and Composing

Main article: VIXX

Ravi was one of ten trainees who were contestants in Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL and was chosen to be apart of the final line-up and the 6-member boy group finally debuted with "Super Hero" on May 24, 2012 on M! Countdown. During MyDOL; Ravi was featured in Brian Joo's "Let This Die" and Seo In-guk's "Shake It Up" music videos. Ravi participated in writing "Super Hero", VIXX's debut single.

In 2013, he appeared in episode 4 of SBS's television drama The Heirs alongside his group members.

2014–2015: Collaborations and debut with sub-unit: VIXX LR

Main article: VIXX LR

In 2014, Ravi collaborated with American artist Chad Future with "Rock the World" from his first mini-album and appeared in the music video for the single.

As of February 24, 2015 with the release of Boys' Record, Ravi has contributed to the writing and composing of over 28 songs recorded by VIXX.

In 2015, after much deliberation, Ravi became a contestant of Mnet's television rap competition series Show Me the Money 4 alongside other rappers but was eliminated in the second round. Ravi was featured as a rapper in Rain’s Chinese song "Diamond Love" the soundtrack to the Chinese Drama Diamond Lover (克拉戀人).

On August 7, 2015, Jellyfish Entertainment released a video trailer on VIXX’s official website after a mysterious countdown with a silhouette of VIXX’s last special album Boys' Record. As time went by, members of VIXX disappeared until finally only Leo and Ravi were left behind, which caused fans to speculate that it meant another comeback for all six members. A video trailer of VIXX LR was then revealed.

VIXX LR was confirmed by Jellyfish Entertainment to be VIXX’s first official sub-unit composed of rapper Ravi and vocalist Leo. Their debut mini album, Beautiful Liar, was released on August 17, 2015. On the same day VIXX LR held their first showcase for Beautiful Liar at Yes24 Muv Hall in Seoul′s Mapo-gu.

In December 2015, Ravi was featured in the ballad girl group Melody Day's single "When It Rains" (Korean: 비가 내리면), as part of their Winter Ballad Project.

On December 31, 2015, Ravi dropped a teaser both on his Twitter and Instagram accounts to his first mixtape R.EBIRTH with tracks composed, written and produced by himself which is set to be released January 4, 2016.

2016–present: Solo debut with R.EBIRTH

On January 4th, 2016, Ravi revealed the first pre-release to his mix-tape R.EBIRTH, with the track "Where Should I Go" featuring Microdot on VIXX's official YouTube channel. The second pre-release "OX" featuring Basick; the winner of Show Me the Money 4 was released on January 20, 2016 on VIXX's official YouTube channel.

Discography

For Ravi's works with VIXX and VIXX LR, see VIXX discography and VIXX LR § Discography. See also: List of songs written by Ravi

Mixtape

  • R.EBIRTH (2016)

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
Gaon

US
World

"Where Should I Go" (ft.Microdot) 2016 TBA TBA
  • KOR: TBA
R.EBIRTH
"OX" (ft.Basick) TBA TBA
  • KOR: TBA
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

As featured artist

Year Song Album Artist
2014 "Rock the World" The First Mini Album Chad Future
2015 "Diamond Love" Diamond Lover OST Rain
"When It Rains" (Korean: 비가 내리면) Digital Single Melody Day
2016 "I'm Serious" Digital Single Kiggen (Feat.Eluphant, Ravi, ESBEE)

Filmography

For Ravi's Filmography with VIXX, see VIXX videography.

Variety/Reality shows

Year Network Title Notes
2012 Mnet MyDOL Contestant (Predebut reality show with VIXX)
SBS MTV VIXX's MTV Diary 1st Reality show with VIXX
2013 SBS MTV Plan V Diary 2nd Reality show with VIXX
Mnet Japan VIXX File 3rd Reality show with VIXX
2015 MBC Music VIXX’s One Fine Day 4th Reality show with VIXX
Mnet Show Me the Money 4 Contestant, eliminated in the second round.

Music video appearances

Year Music video Artist(s)
2011 "Shake It Up" Seo In-guk
2012 "Let This Die" Brian Joo
"Let This Die" (Extended Eng Ver.)
2014 "Rock the World" Chad Future (feat. Ravi)
2015 "When it rains" Melody Day (feat. Ravi)

References

  1. "Official Ravi Profile". VIXX (official site). Jellyfish Entertainment. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  2. ^ "Upcoming group VIXX releases 3rd video teaser for "Super Hero"". allkpop. 20 May 2012.
  3. "VIXX's First Subunit LR Composed of Leo and Ravi, Releases Teasers and More". soompi.com. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  4. "VIXX to watch the last episode of 'Mydol' with their fans at a movie theater". allkpop. 31 May 2012.
  5. "VIXX to share download links for their music and teasers on Twitter". allkpop. 20 May 2012.
  6. "Finalists from 'Mydol' reveal official group name, Vixx". allkpop. 10 May 2012.
  7. Brian Joo (브라이언) - Let This Die (Extended Eng Ver.). 31 Jan 2012.
  8. Seo In Guk (서인국) "SHAKE IT UP" Music Video. 8 Aug 2011.
  9. CHAD FUTURE - ROCK THE WORLD (ft. VIXX RAVI) M/V. Apr 28, 2014.
  10. "VIXX's Ravi Confirmed to Join "Show Me the Money 4"". soompi. 2015-05-09. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  11. "VIXX's Ravi Drops "Shout Out to My" Following Elimination from "Show Me the Money 4"". soompi. 2015-07-03. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
  12. "VIXX starts a mysterious countdown - perhaps to a comeback?". allkpop.com. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  13. "VIXX′s First Unit LR to Debut on August 17". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  14. "VIXX's sub-unit LR unveils teaser photo for their upcoming debut!". allkpop.com. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  15. "VIXX's first subunit LR releases tracklist for 'Beautiful Liar' mini album". allkpop.com. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  16. "VIXX LR Holds Its First Showcase". bntnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-08-17.
  17. "LR′s Leo and Ravi Reveal Why They Formed VIXX′s First-Ever Unit". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2015-08-17.
  18. "Melody Day to Drop New Single Album Featuring VIXX's Ravi". soompi.com. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
  19. [Music Clip] MelodyDay(멜로디데이)_When it rains (Feat. Ravi of VIXX)(비가 내리면 (Feat. 라비 of 빅스)). Dec 27, 2015.
  20. "VIXX's Ravi teases for his first mix tape!". allkpop.com. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  21. "VIXX's Ravi To Be Reborn With First Mixtape". officiallykmusic.com. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  22. [Mixtape] 라비(Ravi) - WHERE SHOULD I GO (FEAT. MICRODOT). Jan 3, 2016.
  23. "Ravi 1st Mixtape [R.EBIRTH] 2nd pre-release "OX" (Feat. Basick)". 19 January 2016.
  24. [Mixtape] 라비(Ravi) - OX (feat. Basick) (prod. by Ravi). Jan 20, 2016.
  25. "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  26. "World Digital Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)

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