Kim Jin-woo (Hangul: 김진우; born September 1, 1986),[2] known by his stage name Bassagong (뱃사공), is a South Korean rapper. He released his debut studio album, Chulhangsa on July 23, 2015.[3] He is a member of the hip hop collective Legit Goons.[4]

Bassagong
김진우
Bassagong in 2019
Bassagong in 2019
Background information
Born (1986-09-01) September 1, 1986 (age 38)
Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea[1]
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active2013–present
Member ofLegit Goons
Korean name
Hangul
김진우
Revised RomanizationGim Jin-woo
McCune–ReischauerKim Chinu

Controversy

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In 2022, rapper Don Mill's wife accused Bassagong of filming her body without her consent and sharing it to a group chat in 2018.[5] Seoul Mapo Police Station investigated the issue and sent the case to the prosecution.[6]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[7]
Chulhangsa (출항사)
  • Released: July 23, 2015
  • Label: Legit Goons
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Tang-A (탕아)
  • Released: July 18, 2018
  • Label: Super Jam Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Extended plays

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Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[7]
Giraffe (기린)
  • Released: January 16, 2020
  • Label: Super Jam Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart
positions
Album
Gaon
[9]
As lead artist
"27.9" 2013 Non-album singles
"Gypsy" 2014
"Chulhangsa" (출항사) 2015 Chulhangsa
"HBD" (축하해) 2018 Tang-A
"Rodeo" (로데오)
"Comfort" (위로) 2019 Non-album singles
"Rock&Roll Baby" (락앤롤 베이비)
feat. G2, Changmo
"Rainbow" (레인보우)
feat. YDG
"Go First" (먼저가) 2020 Giraffe
Collaborations
"7"
with Arwwae feat. Donutman, Chaboom
2016 Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Awards and nominations

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Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Korean Music Awards 2019 Best Hip Hop Album Tang-A Won [10]

References

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  1. ^ "뱃사공 나이 논란 정리 불법촬영' 혐의 래퍼 징역은 1년 6개월이다". 더데이즈 (in Korean). March 16, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "뱃사공 프로필" (in Korean). Naver.
  3. ^ "ベタな韓国刑事ドラマ風! LEGIT GOONSのBASSAGONGが新作よりCHABOOMとDEEPFLOW招いた"마초맨"のMV公開中" (in Japanese). Mikiki.
  4. ^ Eom, Dongjin (February 7, 2017). "국내 유일 빈티지 크루 '리짓군즈' 단독 콘서트 개최". The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  5. ^ Kang, Gyeong-yun (July 15, 2022). "[단독 인터뷰] "전 음담패설, 안줏거리였어요"…래퍼 뱃사공의 단톡방 성희롱 사건". SBS News.
  6. ^ Kang, Gyeong-yun (October 28, 2022). "[단독] 래퍼 뱃사공, 불법 촬영물 촬영·유포 혐의 검찰 송치". SBS News (in Korean).
  7. ^ a b "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015.
  8. ^ a b "2020년 01월 Album Chart".
  9. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on March 9, 2017.
  10. ^ "'쇼미8' 프로듀서 자리도 거절한 맥딜.리버리 '알바' 출신 래퍼" (in Korean). Insight. August 25, 2019.