Jo Hyun-soo(Korean:조현수;born September 29, 1993), better known by his stage nametwlv(트웰브,pronounced "twelve" ), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and record producer. He began his music career by uploading songs onto music sharing websiteSoundCloudand collaborating with rapper Superbee. twlv released his solo mini-albumContents ½in 2018 and competed onSBS TV's survival programThe Fan.He signed with Yng & Rich Records the following year and has released several records, including his first studio albumK.I.S.S(2020).
twlv | |
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| Birth name | Jo Hyun-soo |
| Born | September 29, 1993 Cheongju,North Chungcheong Province,South Korea |
| Genres | R&B,hip hop,house |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Yng & Rich, The Tilde |
| Website | Official website |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 조현수 |
| Revised Romanization | Jo Hyeonsu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Cho Hyŏnsu |
Early life and career beginnings
edittwlv was born Jo Hyun-soo on September 29, 1993, inCheongju,North Chungcheong Province.[1]He attendedKorea National University of TransportationinChungjuand graduated from the Department of Aeronautical & Mechanical Design Engineering.[2]He completed hismandatory military serviceand began working on music upon his return.[3]He began uploading song recordings and a mixtape entitledNobody(2018) onto sharing websiteSoundCloudunder the stage name Twelve. He then altered his name by omitting the vowels and continued as twlv. He reached out to rapper Superbee via adirect messageand asked him to listen to his songs, resulting in the two working together.[2]
Career
editOn June 1, 2018, Superbee and twlv released the OrO-produced single "Ladies Love Dogs" featuring Jindotgae.[4]Thematically revolving around the story of two young friends who suddenly become wealthy, the pair jointly released the project albumsMoolood Gang TapeandMoolood Gang Tape IIthrough the label Ghood Life Crew on June 15 and 29, respectively.[5][6]In contrast to thetrap musicof his collaborative works, twlv released his debut solo EPContents ½and itssynth-poplead single "Bodytalk" on August 5.[7]He was introduced as anR&Bvocalist by Superbee andDok2onSBS TV's survival programThe Fan,where he contended to accumulate the most votes and viral aggregates to win the competition.[8]He sang a rendition ofG.Soul's "You" on the second episode of the series, which garnered him positive reception from the Fan Masters.[9]twlv earned 264 points out of 300, the highest of the episode, which allowed him to progress into the second round.[10]He faced off against singers Youra and O.When and defeated them both by earning 250 points after performing "Bodytalk".[11]twlv advanced into the top five and performedTaeyeon's "I"in a one-on-one battle againstYongzoo,but was eliminated upon scoring 113 points to the latter's 172 points.[12]
On February 11, 2019, Yng & Rich Records announced that twlv had signed with the agency.[13]He released the mini-albumBluelinethe following month, which included two live versions of songs he performed onThe Fanand a guest feature by the show's runner-up Bibi.[14]twlv produced his record label's first group single entitled "Golf Wang" released on July 15, where he joined Superbee and Uneducated Kid on the track.[15]twlv released his first studio albumK.I.S.Son January 18, 2020.[16]He collaborated with rapperTiger JKon "Censored Love Song" and its uncensored version "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang". The lyrics express the frustration ofsocial distancingamid theCOVID-19 pandemicand the single's proceeds were donated to fight the disease.[17]twlv took part inChancellor's "Automatic" along withBabylon,Moon, Bibi, and Jiselle, and the project single was released on October 14.[18]A remix including 28 R&B guest singers was issued the following month.[19]
On April 15, 2021, The Tilde Entertainment announced that twlv had signed an exclusive contract with the agency.[20]He released the two-track singleEchoesheaded by "Rewind" on April 27.[21]
Musical style
edittwlv produces R&B,hip hop,andhouse musicwith the intention of "having fun and making money". Mass appeal drives his musical direction; he believes songs should be easy to listen to and possess relatable lyrics to sing along with.[3]Music website Rhythmer classified him as among the few domestic singers who possess "hip-hop vocals".[22]
Discography
editAlbums
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Details |
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| K.I.S.S |
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| YDP |
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| Diminished |
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Extended plays
edit| Title[1] | Details |
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| Moolood Gang Tape(벼락부자애들;Byeorak Bujaaedeul) (with Superbee) |
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| Moolood Gang Tape II(벼락부자애들 II;Byeorak Bujaaedeul II) (with Superbee) |
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| Contents ½ |
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| Blueline |
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| Antiformal |
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| Neo Seoul |
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Mixtapes
edit| Title[23] | Details |
|---|---|
| Nobody |
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Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title[1] | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||||
| Gaon Digital Chart [24] |
K-pop Hot 100 [25] | |||
| "Ladies Love Dogs" (여자들은 강아지를 좋아해;Yeojadeureun Gangajireul Joahae) (with Superbee featuring Jindotgae) |
2018 | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Shinhan Bank" (신한은행;Sinhan Eunhaeng) (with Superbee) |
— | — | Moolood Gang Tape | |
| "earl-see-goo" (얼씨구;Eolssigu) (with Superbee) |
— | — | Moolood Gang Tape II | |
| "Bodytalk" | — | — | Contents ½ | |
| "Where You From" | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "In the Room" | 2019 | — | — | Blueline |
| "Golf Wang" (골프왕;Golpeu Wang) (with Superbee and Uneducated Kid) |
— | — | Non-album single | |
| "8282" (featuring Superbee and Uneducated Kid) |
— | — | ||
| "Girls" (덤벼대;Deombyeodae) | 2020 | — | — | K.I.S.S |
| "California" | — | — | ||
| "Take It Easy" | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Yang-Ah-Chi" (양아치;Yangachi) (with Superbee, Uneducated Kid, and Yuzion) |
— | — | ||
| "trotrap" (트로트랩;Teuroteu Raep) (with Superbee, Uneducated Kid, and Yuzion) |
113 | 99 | ||
| "Summer!" (with Superbee, Uneducated Kid, and Yuzion) |
— | — | ||
| "Twerking" (트월킹;Teuwolking) (withRavi) |
— | — | ||
| "Highway" | — | — | Antiformal | |
| "Automatic" (withChancellor,Babylon,Moon, Bibi, and Jiselle) |
— | — | Non-album single | |
| "Automatic Remix" (with Chancellor,Jay Park,Lee Hi,Bibi, Jamie, Moon,Bumkey,Samuel Seo,Suran,Babylon,Hoody,Sumin,MRSHLL,Ann One, Elo, oceanfromtheblue, Jiselle, Sole, Thama, K.vsh, Jinbo, Jerd, Soovi, B.E.D., Xydo, Owell Mood, and None) |
— | — | ||
| "Press!" (with Horse-King) |
— | — | ||
| "Rewind" (다신, 너에게;Dasin, Neoege) | 2021 | — | — | Echoes |
| "All In" | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Dear Santa" | — | — | ||
| "Excuses" | 2022 | — | — | Neo Seoul |
| "Playboy" | — | — | ||
| "Hugs & Loyalty" (꽉;Kkwak) (featuringReddy,IV, Owell Mood) |
— | — | Non-album single | |
| "YDP" (동네;Dongne) (featuring packxday) |
— | — | YDP | |
| "twlv" (시비;Sibi) | — | — | ||
| "Like a Miracle" (찰나의 기적처럼;Challaui Gijeokcheoreom) | 2023 | — | — | Non-album single |
| "F.W.B." (Audiosfrom with twlv) |
— | — | Audiosfrom Part 1 | |
| "Tonite" | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Serenade" | — | — | ||
| "Island" (featuringReddy) |
— | — | ||
As featured artist
edit| Title[1] | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Take It Slow" (편하게;Pyeonhage) (Royce featuring twlv) |
2018 | Non-album single |
| "Wavy-!" (Anonymous Artists featuring twlv) | ||
| "Alone" (편해졌어;Pyeonhaejeosseo) (Kodi Green featuring twlv and Bambi) |
I M A G E | |
| "Turn On the Light" (Ravifeaturing twlv) |
2019 | Limitless Part.2 |
| "Censored Love Song" (심의에 걸리는 사랑노래;Simuie Geollineun Sarang Norae) (Tiger JKfeaturing twlv) |
2020 | Non-album single |
| "Architecture" (건축학개론;Geonchukhakgaeron) (Oh Dam-ryul featuring twlv) | ||
| "Leave" (떠나가;Tteonaga) (Meloh featuring twlv) |
2021 | Meloh |
| "Not U" (더;Deo) (Lovo Verdi featuring twlv) |
Still Howlin' | |
| "Lounge" (Junhee featuring twlv) |
Non-album single | |
| "One for the Old School" (James An featuring twlv) |
2022 | |
| "Make It Up" (Pluma featuring twlv) | ||
| "Zumo Remix" (주모 리믹스;Jumo Rimikseu) (Rhythm Powerfeaturing Exciting Wind Lee Park-sa, Roh Yoon-ha, Tak (Baechigi),Loopy,Don Mills, 27Ring, Park Jong-yoon, D-Hack, Puff Daehee, toigo, Liv of Irris, kaogaii, Layone, twlv, NY Baby, Lee Star) | ||
| "Morning Till Night" (En featuring twlv) |
2023 |
Guest appearances
edit| Title[1] | Year | Other performer(s) | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Falling Star" | 2017 | Ager | Memories |
| "Lacks from You" | 2018 | Bloody Web | A Lack of Love from You |
| "Guilty" (죽일 놈;Jugil Nom) | 2019 | — | The Fan Top5 |
| "I Go Flex" | 2020 | Superbee, Meloh | Rap Legend 2 |
| "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" | Tiger JK | Non-album single | |
| "Clyde" | 2021 | SWRY | A Trace |
| "Stay" (가지마;Gajima) | 2022 | D.Ark | End of Pubery |
Soundtrack appearances
edit| Title[1] | Year | Release |
|---|---|---|
| "Deep End" | 2022 | Bad Prosecutor OST |
Filmography
edit| Title | Year | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fan | 2019 | Contestant | [8] |
| Flex Zone | Cast member | [15] | |
| Yng&Rich | 2020 | Cast member | [26] |
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