Kim Jae-duck

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Jae-duck?

Subject:

Kim Jae-duck

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South Korean singer, rapper, and choreographer known for Sechs Kies and J-Walk.

Born:

1979-08-17

Century / Era:

1979s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Jae-duck (Korean: 김재덕; born August 7, 1979) is a South Korean singer, rapper, and choreographer. He is known as a member of the South Korean boy group Sechs Kies and the duo 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. Kim and fellow Busan native Lee Jai-jin formed a dance crew called Quicksilver, and was selected as a trainee in Lee Juno's company. Lee Juno was famous as Seo Taiji and Boys' member.

Career & Major Achievements

At that time Lee Ho yeon, Daesung Entertainment's CEO, asked him to recommend an idol group member. That is how he became a Sechs Kies's member.[1] In 2016, Kang Sung-hoon said that he had watched the audition tape and chosen Kim as a member for his superior dancing skill. The duo moved to Seoul to finish high school while training at Daesung Entertainment. SechsKies made their debut in April 1997 and quickly came to be seen as a rival of H.O.T, who had debuted a year earlier and were considered the first K-pop idol group to achieve mainstream recognition and success. Kim and Lee, who were the main dancers and choreographers, were largely responsible for some of the group's most memorable dances.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Kim was not given many singing parts and was instead known for rapping in the Busan dialect. SechsKies went on to establish themselves as one of the most popular boy bands of the late 1990s, scoring a string of #1 hits on music programs. However they suddenly disbanded in 2000 and performed for the final time at the Dream Concert that May at the Seoul Olympic Stadium. After SechsKies disbanded 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 Su-won to form a new duo J-Walk in 2002 under a new label, Kiss Entertainment. They released their first album, entitled Suddenly in March 2002, and the title track, Suddenly, became a huge hit.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1979 (1979-08-17): Birth of Kim Jae-duck — South Korean singer, rapper, and choreographer known for Sechs Kies and J-Walk.
2. 1997: 1997 Milestone — SechsKies made their debut in April 1997 and quickly came to be seen as a rival of H.
3. 2000: 2000 Milestone — However they suddenly disbanded in 2000 and performed for the final time at the Dream Concert that May at the Seoul Olympic Stadium.
4. 2002: 2002 Milestone — They released their first album, entitled Suddenly in March 2002, and the title track, Suddenly, became a huge hit.
5. 2016: 2016 Milestone — [1] In 2016, Kang Sung-hoon said that he had watched the audition tape and chosen Kim as a member for his superior dancing skill.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Jae-duck

True or False: “Did Kim Jae-duck's initial success in the late 1990s come from a group that was considered rivals to H.O.T.?”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): Yes, SechsKies debuted and quickly became seen as a major rival to H.O.T., which had achieved mainstream success just one year prior.

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