Ravi (rapper)

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Ravi
라비
Ravi in April 2020
Born
Kim Won-sik[1]

(1993-02-15) February 15, 1993 (age 30)
Seoul, South Korea
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Musical career
GenresHip hop
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
  • sampler
Years active2012–2023
Labels
Formerly of

Kim Won-sik (Korean: 김원식; born February 15, 1993),[1] better known by his stage name Ravi (Korean: 라비), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and founder of the record label Groovl1n and The L1VE. He is a former member of the South Korean boy group VIXX[2] and its sub-unit VIXX LR.[3] He debuted as a solo artist on January 9, 2017, with the release of his debut mini album R.eal1ze.[4]

Career

2012–2013: Debut and project solo activities

Main article: VIXX

Ravi was one of ten trainees who were contestants on Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL. During his time on the show, Ravi featured in the music videos for Brian Joo's "Let This Die" and Seo In-guk's "Shake It Up".[5][6] He eventually became one of six contestants chosen as the final line-up for a new boy group VIXX.[7] VIXX debuted on May 24, 2012, on M! Countdown with the single "Super Hero", which Ravi co-wrote.[2][8][9][10] On June 14 and 15, during "Super Hero" promotions, Ravi participated in Baek Ji-young's performances of her song "Good Boy".[11][12]

In 2013, he appeared in episode four of SBS's television drama The Heirs alongside his group members.[citation needed]

2014–2015: Collaborations and VIXX LR

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.[13]

In 2015, after much deliberation, Ravi became a contestant of Mnet's television rap competition series Show Me the Money 4[14] but was eliminated in the second round.[citation needed] 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.[15]

VIXX LR was confirmed by Jellyfish Entertainment to be VIXX's first official sub-unit composed of main rapper Ravi and main vocalist Leo. Their debut mini album, Beautiful Liar, was released on August 17, 2015.[16][17][18] On the same day VIXX LR held their first showcase for Beautiful Liar at Yes24 Muv Hall in Seoul′s Mapo-gu.[19][20]

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.[21][22]

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.[23]

2016–2019: R.ebirth , DamnRa, solo debut with R.eal1ze, Nirvana, and R.ook Book

On January 4, 2016, Ravi revealed the first pre-release to his mixtape R.ebirth, with the track "Where Should I Go" featuring Microdot.[24][25] The second pre-release "OX" featuring Basick, the winner of Show Me the Money 4, was released on January 20, 2016.[26][27] The third pre-release "Good Girls" (Korean: 착한 여자) featuring Hanhae and Soulman was released on February 4, 2016.[28] The fourth and final pre-release "Move" was released on February 22, 2016.[29][30] All the mixtape pre-releases have been released on VIXX's official YouTube channel and on Ravi's official SoundCloud. On March 4, 2016, the track list was revealed on Ravi's Instagram.[31] The full version of R.ebirth was released on March 12, 2016, available for free as streaming media also on SoundCloud and YouTube.[32][33] 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.[34][35][36] Rappers Basick, Esbee, and DJ/producer SAM&SP3CK attended the show as featured performers and VIXX members Leo, N, Ken, Hongbin and Hyuk also attended as guests.[37][38][39]

On July 14, 2016, Ravi participated in Jellyfish Entertainment's new music channel project Jelly Box and released the single "DamnRa" featuring SAM&SP3CK, a DJ/producer duo. "DamnRa" was released along with a performance music video.[40][41] On September 26, Ravi released a mixtape track titled "Who are U" and featuring Superbee.[42]

As of October 2016 with the release of Kratos, Ravi has contributed to the writing and composing of over 46 songs recorded by VIXX.

On December 26, 2016, it was announced that Ravi would debut as a solo artist with a mini album titled R.eal1ze on January 9, 2017, and will hold a solo concert from January 6 to January 8 at the Yes24 Muv Hall in Seoul's Mapo District.[43]

On January 4, 2017, Ravi pre-released a single, "Home Alone" (Korean: 나홀로 집에) featuring Jung Yong-hwa from his upcoming first mini album R.eal1ze.[44][45]

On January 9, 2017, Ravi released his debut mini album R.eal1ze, which contains three tracks from his previous mixtape plus four new tracks including the title track “Bomb” featuring San E.[46][47] He was the producer, and personally in charge of the composition, arrangement and writing the lyrics of every song.[48]

On February 7, 2019, Ravi and Chungha confirmed that they will release their collaboration on February 18.[49] On the promised day the new single Live was released on various music streaming websites.[50]

On February 22, 2019, Ravi's second mini album R.ook Book was announced to be released on March 5.[51]

During March, Ravi appeared in several music programs performing "Runway" and "Tuxedo".[citation needed]

Ravi had his third solo concert REAL-LIVE R.OOK BOOK which took place at the Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul on March 22–24.[52]

On November 8, 2019, Ravi released the first part of his third mini album Limitless. The second part of the album was released on November 23.[53]

2020–2023: El Dorado, Paradise, Roses, Love&Fight and departure from VIXX

On February 24, 2020, Ravi released his first studio album El Dorado, with "Rockstar" as the title track.[54] On July 28, 2020, Ravi released his summer mini album Paradise, along with the title track of the same name featuring Ha Sung-woon.[55]

On June 3, 2021, Ravi released his fourth mini album Roses, along with the title tracks "Flower Garden" and "Cardigan".[56]

On February 8, 2022, Ravi released his second studio album Love&Fight, with "Winner" as the title track featuring Ash Island.[57] On February 21, 2022, Ravi's agency confirmed that his concerts in February were temporarily postponed due to the spread of the coronavirus.[58]

In April 2022, Ravi announced that he would resume concerts on May 7 and 8, 2022.[59]

After appearing as a regular cast member for 2 years and 4 months, Ravi departed from KBS variety show 2 Days & 1 Night, in order to prepare for his upcoming military enlistment. His last episode aired on May 1, 2022, and he released a single titled "Who We Are" (Korean: 안녕; RR: Annyeong; lit. Goodbye) on the same day as a farewell song.[60]

On August 11, 2022, it was announced that Ravi would release a teaser image of Ravi's new single album 'BYE'.[61]

On September 5, 2022, it was announced that Ravi will release the EP album "Love & Holiday", which will be released on September 12.[62]

On October 6, 2022, they released their new single "Fashionable Dance", which will be released on October 13.[63]

On April 11, 2023, Ravi announced that he had departed from VIXX following the corruption issue related to his military service.[64]

Groovl1n

On June 27, 2019, Ravi revealed via his Twitter and Instagram account the name of his own hip-hop label name Groovl1n (Korean: 그루블린) a combination of Groove and Goblin which means "The cool folk of the orient".[65] At that time, the label includes Cold Bay, Chillin Homie and Xydo (Park Chi Woong) whom he worked with in the past.[66] Currently, Korean rappers JUSTHIS, NAFLA and PRIMEKINGZ dance crew are included.[67]

The L1ve

On July 20, 2021, Ravi established his new label, The L1ve. The label aims to support music artists across different genres.[68]

On July 22, 2021, Ailee announced that she would be joining the new label, as their first official artist. On August 31, 2021, it was revealed that Wheein signed an exclusive contract with the agency.[69]

Personal life

Military service

On October 7, 2022, Ravi's agency announced that he will enlist for his mandatory military service on October 27. After completing basic training he will complete his service as a social worker.[70]

Legal issues and controversies

Suspicion of involvement in the 2022 epilepsy military service corruption case

On January 12, 2023, two military service exemption brokers that were questioned by prosecutors were arrested and charged. It was confirmed from the investigation that Ravi's name is one of the clients who have been consulted. Ravi's agency, which at first could not be contacted, later announced that it was only appropriate to give a statement after they find out the details, since the investigation is related to the duty of defense of the country.[71][72]

After that, investigators found the documents of Ravi's military service examination on the mobile phone of Mr. Gu, one of the illegal military brokers.[73]

On February 10, 2023, the agency confirmed that Ravi has never been summoned by the prosecutor for conscription evasion. If there is a request for an investigation, Ravi is willing to cooperate fully.[74]

On March 2, 2023, the Seoul Southern District Prosecutor's Office requested an arrest warrant for Ravi. On March 7, 2023, the judge in charge of the case dismissed the arrest warrant because of the unlikeliness of Ravi fleeing or destroying evidence.[75]

On March 13, 2023, a press conference held by the Seoul Southern District Prosecutor's Office and the Military Personnel Bureau confirmed that 137 people (109 people, 5 government officials, 21 accomplices, and two military recruiters) including Ravi himself, has been charged for violating the Military Service Act.[76]

On April 11, 2023, the court found Ravi guilty of violating the Military Service Act., while Ravi admitted to all the allegations and apologized, with the prosecution asking for him to be sentenced to 2 years in prison.[77]

On July 25, 2023, it was reported that the Seoul South District Court's military corruption trial was scheduled to hear nine people, including harasser Nafla, for violating the Military Service Act. August 10, the court, which completed the pleadings on July 20, is scheduled to give a verdict on them on August 10 after completing the trial of all the defendants through an additional date. As the charges of these nine people differed, the court proceeded sequentially from recognizing the prosecution's facts to seeking prosecution.[78]

On August 10, 2023, Judge Kim Jung-ki of the Seoul Southern District Court's Criminal Division 7 on Tuesday afternoon sentenced Ravi, with respect to his conviction, to one year in prison, suspended for two years, and ordered him to perform 120 hours of community service.[79]

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

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Gaon
[80]
El Dorado
Track list
  1. "El Dorado (Prod. Puff)
  2. "Po$ei (feat. Khundi Panda) (Prod. Puff)
  3. "Dream Catcher" (feat. Reddy, Bill Stax) (Prod. Flash Note)
  4. "Lo-fi" (feat. Sik-K) (Prod. Flash Note, Puff)
  5. "Rockstar" (feat. Paloalto) (Prod. Yuth)
  6. "Goddess" (feat. Xydo) (Prod. Clam)
  7. "Yeopo" (여포 (呂布)) (feat. Rohann, Chillin Homie) (Prod. QuizQuiz)
  8. "Doberman" (feat. G2) (Prod. Flash Note)
  9. "Full Time Digga" (feat. sokodomo, Raf Sandou) (Prod. Flash Note)
  10. "Knife Dance" (칼춤 (劍舞)) (feat. Xydo, Cold Bay, Chillin Homie) (Prod. Clam)
  11. "Where Am I" (Groovl1n Remix) (Bonus track)
 5
Love&Fight
  • Released: February 8, 2022
  • Label: Groovl1n, Warner Music Korea
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Track list
  1. "Guns"
  2. "Virus" (feat. Justhis)
  3. "Winner" (feat. Ash Island)
  4. "Love Hate Fight" (feat. Nafla)
  5. "What's My Problem"
  6. "Let Me Down Slowly" (feat. Cold Bay)
  7. "Drowning in the Rain"
  8. "1,2,3" (feat. Xydo)
  9. "Cannonball" (feat. Paul Blanco)
  10. "Ani" (feat. Jeon So-yeon of (G)I-dle)
  11. "Warrior"
 8

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Gaon
[83] 		TW
[84] 		US World
[85]
R.eal1ze
Track list
  1. Bomb (feat. San E)
  2. Rose (feat. Ken of VIXX)
  3. Ladi Dadi (feat. Microdot, Jero)
  4. Home Alone (나홀로 집에) (feat. Jung Yong-hwa)
  5. Do The Dance (아 몰라 일단)
  6. Lean On Me
  7. Möbius Strip (뇌비우스의 띠) (feat. Esbee)
 2 11 8
R.ook Book
  • Released: March 5, 2019
  • Label: Jellyfish Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track list
  1. R.ook Book
  2. Tuxedo
  3. L.A.Y.E.R.E.D (feat. SAAY)
  4. See-Through (녹는점) (feat. Cold Bay)
  5. Runway
  6. U-niverse (Cosmocorps) (feat. Rick Bridges)
  7. Hoodie feat. Xydo, Raf Sandou)
  8. Live (feat. Chungha) (Bonus track)
 6 — —
Limitless
  • Released: November 8, 2019 (Part 1)
  • Released: November 25, 2019 (Part 2)
  • Label: Groovl1n, Genie Music, Stone Music Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
Track list

Part 1

  1. NZT (Prod. Yuth)
  2. Limitless (feat. Sik-K, Xydo) (Prod. Yuth)
  3. Venom (feat. Ja Mezz) (Prod. Dakshood)
  4. Zombie
  5. Bada$$ (feat. Cold Bay) (Prod. Flash Note)
  6. Brag (feat. Chillin Homie) (Prod. Flash Note)

Part 2

  1. Q&A (feat. Zene The Zilla) (Prod. Yuth)
  2. How Could You (feat. Raf Sandou) (Prod. Yuth)
  3. Turn On The Light (feat. twlv) (Prod. Yuth)
  4. Drug (feat. Kim Hyo-Eun) (Prod. Cool Cat)
  5. Arousal (각성) (Prod. Yuth)
 — — — —
Paradise
  • Released: July 28, 2020
  • Label: Groovl1n, Warner Music Korea
  • Format: Digital download
Track list
  1. U-Turn (유턴)
  2. Paradise (feat. Ha Sung-woon)
  3. Water Gun
  4. Question Mark
  5. If (feat. Big Naughty) (Prod. Woogie)
  6. Rain Drop (비♡) (feat. Lee Na-eun of April)
 — — — —
Roses
  • Released: June 3, 2021
  • Label: Groovl1n, Warner Music Korea
  • Format: Digital download
Track list
  1. Flower Garden (꽃밭)
  2. Cardigan (feat. Wonstein)
  3. Chee$e (feat. BLNK, Ahn Byeong Woong)
  4. Red Velvet (feat. Jamie)
  5. Roses
  6. Freezing Point (어는점) (feat. Xydo)
  7. I Don't Deny
 — — — —
Dessert Tape
(with Xydo)
  • Released: June 30, 2022
  • Label: Groovl1n, Warner Music Korea
  • Format: Digital download
Track list
  1. Accent (말투) (feat. Leellamarz) (prod. Toil)
  2. Your Dream (꿈속에)
  3. I'm On Your Side (빈자리) (feat. Suen)
  4. Calm (데리러 갈게)
  5. Pick Up (잔잔하게)
 — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Mixtapes

Title Details Peak chart positions
US World
[85]
R.ebirth
  • Released: March 12, 2016
  • Label: Jellyfish Entertainment, CJ E&M
  • Format: Streamed audio
 —
  • Re-released (R.ebirth 2016): January 5, 2018[88]
  • Label: Jellyfish Entertainment, CJ E&M
  • Format: Digital download
Track list
  1. R.ebirth
  2. Move
  3. Lean On Me
  4. OX (feat. Basick)
  5. Möbius Strip (뇌비우스의 띠) (feat. Esbee)
  6. Control (Interlude)
  7. Nod (끄덕끄덕) (feat. Donutman)
  8. Good Women (착한 여자) (feat. Hanhae, Soulman)
  9. Do The Dance (아 몰라 일단)
  10. Where Should I Go (feat. Microdot)
  11. Where Should I Go (Solo Ver.)
  12. Who Are U (ft. Superbee)
  13. Lucid Dream (feat. MICRODOT)
  14. Hong Gil Dong
 —
Nirvana
  • Released: January 22, 2018[89]
  • Label: Jellyfish Entertainment, CJ E&M
  • Format: Digital download
Track list
  1. Boiling Point (끓는점) (feat. Sik. K)
  2. Chameleon
  3. Nirvana (feat. Park Ji-min)
  4. Ravi Da Loca
  5. Payday (feat. Choi Choa, OLNL)
  6. Alcohol
  7. Where Am I (feat. Microdot)
 5
K1tchen
  • Released: June 26, 2018[90]
  • Label: Jellyfish Entertainment, CJ E&M
  • Format: Digital download
Track list
  1. Payback (feat. Coogie)
  2. Sparring
  3. Frypan (feat. Double K, Microdot)
  4. Pavlov's Dog (파블로프의 개) (feat. Cold Bay, Basick)
  5. Scarynightt
  6. Shot (Bonus track)
 —
Nirvana II
  • Released: August 29, 2019
  • Label: Groovl1n, Genie Music, Stone Music Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
Track list
  1. Two Tone Drip (feat. Park Ji Woo, Make A Movie) (Prod. Cosmic Boy)
  2. Leopard (feat. Solar of Mamamoo) (Prod. Cosmic Boy)
  3. Still Nirvana (feat. Haon, Xydo) (Prod. Puff)
  4. 0.I (Prod. GXXD)
  5. Versa (Prod. Yuth)
  6. Service (고객) (Prod. Yuth)
  7. Unicorn (feat. Cold Bay) (Prod. GXXD)
 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

Title Year Peak chart position Sales Album
KOR
Gaon
[91]
As lead artist
"DamnRa" (feat. SAM&SP3CK)[A] 2016 — — Non-album singles
"Who are U?" (feat. Superbee) —
"Home Alone" (나홀로 집에) (feat. Jung Yong-hwa) 2017 83
  • KOR (DL): 19,987+[93]
 R.eal1ze
"Bomb" (feat. San E) 60
  • KOR (DL): 18,503+[94]
"Adorable" (feat. Yang Yo-seob of Highlight) 2018 — — Non-album single
"Live" (feat. Chungha) 2019 — R.ook Book
"Tuxedo" 85
"See-Through" (녹는점) (feat. Cold Bay) —
"Blossom" (feat. Eunha of GFriend) 67 Non-album singles
"Vacay" (베케이) —
"Q&A" (feat. Zene the Zilla) — Limitless
"Brag" (feat. Chillin Homie) —
"Limitless" (feat. Sik-K, Xydo) —
"Drug" (feat. Keem Hyo-eun) —
"Limitless" (feat. Sik-K & Xydo) —
"Rockstar" (feat. Paloalto) 2020 — El Dorado
"What About You" (묻지마) (with Ailee) — Non-album single
"Rain Drop" (비♡) (feat. Lee Na-eun of April) — Paradise
"Paradise" (feat. Ha Sung-woon) —
"Leaf" (낙엽) (feat. 10cm) — Non-album singles
"Bum" (범) (feat. Chillin Homie & Kid Milli) 2021 —
"Cardigan" (feat. Wonstein) — Roses
"Flower Garden" (꽃밭) —
"Ani" (애니) (feat. Jeon So-yeon of (G)I-dle) — Love&Fight
"Winner" (feat. Ash Island) 2022 —
"Who We Are" (안녕) — Non-album single
As featured artist
"Rock the World" (Chad Future feat. Ravi) 2014 — — The First Mini Album
"Diamond Love" (Rain feat. Ravi) 2015 — Diamond Lover OST
"When It Rains" (비가 내리면) (Melody Day feat. Ravi) 41[95]
  • KOR: 40,112+
 Color
"Feeling Abandoned" (Kiggen feat. Eluphant, Ravi, ESBEE) 2016 — — The Original
"Use Me" (Kim Wan-sun feat. Ravi) — Non-album single
"Wave" (Microdot feat. Ravi, Lil Boi) — +64
"I'm Unfamiliar" (은근히 낯가려요) (Moon Se-yoon feat. Ravi) 2021 135[96] Debut Project
"My Love" (Seo In-guk feat. Ravi) 2022 70[97] Love&Love
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Notes

  1. ^ "DamnRa" was a promotional tool for Jellyfish Entertainment's digital music platform Jelly Box.[92]

Concerts

Headlining

  • 2016: Ravi's 1st Live Party [R.EBIRTH]
  • 2017: RAVI 1st REAL-LIVE [R.EAL1ZE]
  • 2018: RAVI 2nd REAL-LIVE NIRVANA
  • 2018: RAVI 1st SOLO EUROPE TOUR
  • 2019: RAVI 3rd REAL-LIVE R.OOK BOOK
  • 2022: RAVI REVOIR Concert

Co-headlining

  • 2017: Rapbeat Show 2017 in Australia

Filmography

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

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 The Heirs Himself Cameo (episode 4)

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 Show Me the Money 4 Contestant Eliminated in the second round
2016 Gugudan Project - Extreme School Trip Narrator
2018 Real Man 300 Cast member [98][99]
King of Mask Singer Contestant as "Burst" Episode 175 [100][101]
2019–2022 2 Days & 1 Night Cast member Season 4 (Episode 1–123) [102][103]
2020 Don't Be Jealous Host Episode 2 onwards

Web shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 Idol Dictation Contest Cast Member Season 1–2 [104][105]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Brand of the Year Awards 2020 Variety Star Idol of the Year 2 Days & 1 Night Won [106]
KBS Entertainment Awards 2021 Rookie Award in Show/Variety Category Won [107]
K-Model Awards with AMF GLOBAL 2021 Singer category Ravi Won [108]

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