Kim Jeong-hun (; born January 23, 1994), known professionally as Coogie (), is a South Korean rapper and songwriter. He gained popularity when he appeared on Show Me The Money 777 in 2018. He signed to hip-hop label ATM Seoul where he released the studio album Up! (2020), extended plays Coogie (2018), Emo #1 (2018), and S.O.S (2019), and the mixtape I Got A Feeling (2021). In 2020, he released the single "Fadeaway" with Jvcki Wai, Paloalto, The Quiett, and Bassagong, which won Collaboration of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards. He signed to AOMG in 2022.
Early life Kim Jeong-hun was born on January 23, 1994, in Daejeon. He started listening to foreign hip-hop and writing lyrics when he was in the fifth grade.
Career
2018–2021: Show Me the Money 777 and Up! Coogie signed to ATM Seoul, a hip-hop label found by rapper Bill Stax. In March 2018, he released his debut single "HBK". In May 2018, he released his debut EP Coogie. In September 2018, he appeared on the rap competition TV show Show Me the Money 777 where he first garnered attention. He released the singles "Saimsaim" and "Watch Me Ballin'" on the show and finished in the Top 12. In December 2018, he released the EP EMO #1. "Wifey", the single from the EP featuring rapper Changmo, received positive reviews from critics.
In March 2020, Coogie released his debut studio album Up!, which received critical acclaim. In May 2020, he released the single "Fadeaway" with rappers Jvcki Wai, Paloalto, The Quiett and Bassagong, which won Collaboration of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards. In 2021, he released his debut mixtape I Got A Feeling.
2022: Signing to AOMG In 2022, Coogie signed to hip-hop label AOMG.
On May 14, 2025, Coogie joined duover.
Artistry Coogie cited rappers Lil Uzi Vert, Famous Dex, and Rich the Kid as his biggest influence.
Discography
Studio album Title Details Peak chart positions Sales KOR Up! Released: March 29, 2020 Labels: Million Market, ATM Seoul, Dreamus Format: LP, digital download — Upset Released: April 30, 2025 Labels: Coogie, Kakao Format: CD, digital download 38 KOR: 1,623
EPs Title DetailsCoogie Released: May 18, 2018 Labels: ATM Seoul, Genie Music, Stone Music Entertainment Format: Digital downloadEMO #1 Released: December 7, 2018 Labels: Million Market, ATM Seoul, Dreamus Format: Digital download S.O.S Released: September 24, 2019 Labels: H1ghr Music, Million Market, ATM Seoul, Dreamus Format: Digital download
Mixtape TitleDetails PeakchartpositionKOR "Alone": "Sweaty": "Right Now": I Got a Feeling Released: July 4, 2021 Labels: Million Market, ATM Seoul, Kakao Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download24
Singles TitleYear PeakchartpositionAlbumKOR"HBK"(Feat. Ted Park)2018 "Peach"Coding Black"Movin' & Movin'"(Feat. Bla$eKid)"Girls Like (Remix)"(Feat. Tommy Strate, Ja Mezz, Sik-K)"Coogie" rowspan="2" "Coosebumps""Catch Up"Preview"Bouncin'""Saimsaim" ()(with Superbee, D.Ark feat. Changmo)7Show Me the Money 777 Episode 1"Watch Me Ballin'"() (Feat. Sik-K)72Show Me the Money 777 Episode 3"Wifey"(Feat. Changmo)Emo #1"No Filter"() (with George)2019It's Okay to Be Sensitive 2 OST Part.2"Hooligans"(Feat. Bill Stax)"Into The Abyss"(with Suran)Abyss OST Part 1"Pipe Down!"(Feat. Superbee) rowspan="2" "GPS""Right Away"(Feat. pH-1)Up!"North Face"(Feat. Jvcki Wai)2020"Fadeaway"(with Jvcki Wai, Paloalto, The Quiett, Bassagong)rowspan="3" "Life Goes On"(Feat. pH-1)"Pow"(Feat. Gray)2021"Up & Down"(Feat. Mirani, Penomeco)I Got a Feeling"Fast"(with Gaeko)"Good Night"(Feat. Be'O)202263Re: Up"Beat 'em up""Alone"(Feat. Lee Hi)138"Sweaty"(with Gray and Loco)131Street Man Fighter OST Vol. 3"Right Now"(Feat. Crush)202382 "눈이 와" Kwon Eunbi ft. Coogie2025 —
Filmography
TV YearTitleRoleRef.2018Show Me the Money 777Contestant (Top 12)
Awards and nominations AwardYearNomineeCategoryResultRef.Korean Hip-hop Awards2019HimselfNew Artist of the Year2021"Fadeaway"Collaboration of the YearMusic Video of the Year
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