Ravi (rapper)

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This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
Ravi
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Ravi on the red carpet of the 2016 Gaon Chart K-pop Awards
Native name 김원식
Born Kim Won-sik[1]
(1993-02-15) February 15, 1993 (age 31)
Seoul, South Korea
Education Howon University
Occupation
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Years active 2012–present
Labels Jellyfish Entertainment
Associated acts

Kim Won-sik (Hangul: 김원식, born February 15, 1993)[1] better known by his stage name Ravi (Hangul: 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[2] and VIXX sub-unit VIXX LR.[3]

Career

2012–2013: Debut with VIXX and Composing

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Main article: VIXX

Ravi was one of ten trainees who were contestants in Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL. He was also one of the six contestants selected to be part of the final line-up of the new boy group VIXX. The group debuted with "Super Hero"[4] on May 24, 2012[2] on M! Countdown.[5][6] During MyDOL; Ravi was featured in the music videos for Brian Joo's "Let This Die" and Seo In-guk's "Shake It Up".[7][8] 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

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Main article: VIXX LR

In 2014, Ravi collaborated with American artist Chad Future with "Rock the World" from Future's first mini-album. Ravi also appeared in the music video for the single.[9]

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[10] but was eliminated in the second round.[11] Ravi was featured as a rapper in Rain’s Chinese song "Diamond Love" from the soundtrack of 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.[12]

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.[13][14][15] On the same day VIXX LR held their first showcase for Beautiful Liar at Yes24 Muv Hall in Seoul′s Mapo-gu.[16][17]

In December 2015, Ravi was featured in the ballad girl group Melody Day's single "When It Rains" (Hangul: 비가 내리면), as part of their Winter Ballad Project.[18][19]

On December 31, 2015, Ravi dropped a teaser on his Twitter and Instagram accounts for his first mixtape [R.EBIRTH] with tracks composed, written and produced by himself.[20]

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.[21][22] The second pre-release "OX" featuring Basick, the winner of Show Me the Money 4, was released on January 20, 2016.[23][24] The third pre-release "Good Girls" (Hangul: 착한 여자) featuring HanHae and Soulman was released on February 4, 2016.[25] The fourth and final pre-release "Move" was released on February 22, 2016.[26][27] All the mix-tape pre-releases have been released on VIXX's official YouTube channel and on Ravi's official SoundCloud. On March 4, 2016 the tracklist was revealed on Ravi's Instagram.[28] The full version of [R.EBIRTH] was released on March 12, 2016 available for free as streaming media also on SoundCloud and YouTube.[29][30] To celebrate the release of [R.EBIRTH], Ravi held a showcase, titled Ravi’s 1st Live Party [R.EBIRTH], on March 19 and March 20, 2016 at the Hyundai Card Understage in Seoul.[31][32][33] Rappers Basick, Esbee, and DJ/producer SAM&SP3CK attended the show as featured performers and Leo, Ken, Hongbin and Hyuk also attended as guests.[34][35][36]

Discography

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For Ravi's works with VIXX and VIXX LR, see VIXX discography and VIXX LR § Discography.

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See also: List of songs written by Ravi

Mixtape

Album information Track listing
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Track listing


  1. R.EBIRTH
  2. MOVE
  3. Lean On Me
  4. OX (ft.Basick)
  5. 뇌비우스의 띠 (Möbius Strip) (ft.Esbee)
  6. Control (Interlude)
  7. 끄덕끄덕 (Nod Nod) (ft.Donutman)
  8. 착한 여자 (Good Girls) (ft.HanHae, Soulman)
  9. 아 몰라 일단 Do The Dance
  10. Where Should I Go (ft.Microdot)
  11. Where Should I Go (solo version)

Singles

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" (Hangul: 비가 내리면) Digital Single Melody Day
2016 "Feeling abandoned" Digital Single Kiggen (Feat.Eluphant, Ravi, ESBEE)
"Use Me" Digital Single Kim Wan-sun

Concerts

  • 2016: Ravi’s 1st Live Party [R.EBIRTH]

Filmography

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

Variety/Reality shows

Year Network Title Notes
2015 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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ravi Official Profile
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External links

  • Ravi on TwitterLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). (Korean)
  • Ravi on Instagram
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