Dawn (rapper)

Kim Hyo-jong (born June 1, 1994), better known as Dawn and formerly E'Dawn, is a South Korean rapper and songwriter under P Nation.[1] Dawn is best known as a former rapper and songwriter of the South Korean boy band Pentagon,[2] releasing nine EPs in both Korean and Japanese before his departure from Cube Entertainment in 2018.[3] Dawn also participated in the group Triple H alongside (then) bandmate Hui and labelmate Hyuna for the release of two EPs.[4]

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Dawn
Dawn in 2019
Born
Kim Hyo-jong

(1994-06-01) June 1, 1994
Hwasun-gun, South Korea
Other namesE'Dawn
Occupation
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2016–present
Labels
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Hyo-jong
McCune–ReischauerKim Hyochong
Stage name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationDeon
McCune–ReischauerTŏn

Dawn made his solo debut on November 5, 2019, releasing the single "Money".[5]

Career

2016–2018: Cube Entertainment, Pentagon, and Triple H

Dawn debuted on July 10, 2016, under the name of E'Dawn, with the group Pentagon under Cube Entertainment as a dancer and rapper. The group was formed through a variety show called Pentagon Maker. Despite E'Dawn being eliminated from the program, he was added to the group's final lineup alongside Yan An and Shinwon.[6] E'Dawn contributed to the group's debut EP, Pentagon, as a songwriter, writing lyrics for the tracks "Lukewarm" and "Organic Song", as well as contributing music to the latter.[7] He would continue to write songs and music for the group (including "Runaway" and "Shine") until his departure.[8][9]

On April 4, 2017, it was announced that E'Dawn would be debuting in a new group called Triple H alongside bandmate Hui and labelmate Hyuna, and the trio would be starring in a new show called Triple H Fun Agency.[10] The group made their debut on May 1, 2017 with the EP 199X. E'Dawn once again contributed as songwriter, writing all tracks including the lead single "365 Fresh".[11][12] The album reached #4 on the Gaon Album Chart and #10 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.[13][14] The group released a follow-up EP, Retro Futurism, in 2018. E'Dawn contributed to the lyrics and music for the lead single "Retro Future" alongside the other three tracks on the album.

After E'Dawn announced his relationship with Hyuna in August 2018, Cube Entertainment announced he would be absent from Pentagon's upcoming EP, Thumbs Up!, though he would still be credited as songwriter for "Naughty Boy" and "Skateboard".[15][9] On September 13, it was announced that Cube had terminated E'Dawn’s and Hyuna's contracts, citing that they were unable to maintain trust with them.[16] E'Dawn's departure from Cube and Pentagon was officially confirmed on November 14, 2018.[17]

2019–present: P Nation and debut as Dawn, and first EP

On January 23, Psy announced via Instagram that E'Dawn had signed a contract with his new label, P Nation, alongside Hyuna.[1] On October 18, it was announced that E'Dawn would be redebuting as a soloist under the name "Dawn", with new single "Money" on November 5.[5]

In September 2020, it was announced that Dawn will make a comeback with his first EP "Dawndididawn", which was released on October 9, 2020.[18][19] The title track "Dawndididawn (던디리던)" featured fellow P Nation artist Jessi.[20]

Personal life

On August 2, 2018, Dawn revealed that he has been in a relationship with Hyuna since May 2016.[21]

Discography
See also: Pentagon discography and Triple H (band) § Discography

Extended plays
Title Details
Dawndididawn
Track listing
  1. Dawndididawn
  2. Still (feat. Crush)
  3. Tantara
  4. Butterfly
  5. Ordinary Night

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[22]		 US World
[23]
"Money" 2019 —11 Non-album single
"Dawndididawn" (던디리던)
(featuring Jessi)		 2020 —13 Dawndididawn
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other songs
Year Title Format Album Other notes Ref.
2017 "Lip & Hip" Digital download, streaming Lip & Hip Hyuna, co-lyricist Dawn [24]
"Purple" Following Hyuna featuring Dawn

Television soundtracks
Year Title Format Album Other notes Ref
2020 "그건 너 (It's You)" Digital download, streaming Old X New Album featuring songs by Lee Janghee rearranged by Cheetah, Sunwoo Jung-a and DAWN for the Show 본격연예 한밤 (Late Night E-News). [25]

Filmography

Television series
Year Title Role Network Notes
2016SparkDexterNaver TV CastCameo

Television shows
Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2016
Pentagon Maker
 Mnet-M2 Contestant [26]
2017 Triple H Fun "Agency" Variety show about Triple H. [10]

References
  1. "'싸이와 전속계약' 현아♥이던 "태국서 둘이 휴가중…기분 묘해"". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  2. "[ET-ENT기획] 2017년이 기다린 아이돌 스타". Naver News. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  3. "[단독] '현아♥' 이던, 펜타곤 나온다…큐브와 전속계약 해지".
  4. Kim, Won-gyeom (April 4, 2017). "현아 '뉴 트러블메이커'는 3인조 '트리플 H'…펜타곤 합류". SportsDonga (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  5. "현아·던, 11월 5일 동시 솔로 컴백 확정 "각자 신곡으로 활동" [공식입장]". Naver. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  6. Lee, Ho-yeon (October 4, 2016). "[팝업뮤직]'큐브 비밀병기' 펜타곤, 10인조라 더 완전한 데뷔". Herald POP (in Korean). Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  7. "Pentagon 'Pentagon' EP".
  8. Naver Vibe album credits:
  9. "네이버 뮤직 :: Thumbs Up! - 펜타곤". naver (in Korean). Retrieved November 5, 2018.
  10. Jeong, An-ji (April 4, 2017). "'트리플H 흥신소' 현아, '트리플H' 전 과정 공개…19일 첫 방송 [공식]". Chosun Sports (in Korean). Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  11. "365 FRESH". www.melon.com (in Korean). Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  12. Herman, Tamar (May 2, 2017). "HyunA-Fronted Triple H Releases Controversial Suicide-Themed '365 Fresh' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  13. "2017년 18주차 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  14. Herman, Tamar (July 19, 2018). "Triple H Stir up Trouble In 'Retro Future' Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  15. "Pentagon Release Frog-Themed 'Naughty Boy' Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  16. "큐브 "현아-이던 퇴출, 신뢰 회복 불가능"(공식입장 전문)" (in Kanuri). Newsen. September 13, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  17. "큐브 측, "펜타곤 이던과 전속 계약 해지 합의"". sedaily. November 15, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  18. "DAWN 1st Mini Album '던디리던'". September 29, 2020. Retrieved October 17, 2020 – via Twitter.
  19. "DAWN 1st Mini Album '던디리던'". September 30, 2020. Retrieved October 17, 2020 – via Twitter.
  20. Genius English Translations – DAWN (KOR) ft. Jessi - Dawndididawn (English Translation), retrieved November 16, 2020
  21. 현아·펜타곤 이던, 당당한 열애 인정 "2년째 열애중, 속이고 싶지 않아". Sedaily (in Korean). August 3, 2018.
  22. Peak Gaon Chart Digital Chart Ranking
  23. "World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  24. "Songs Registered Under DAWN/E.DAWN/ SCOTT (던/이던/스캇) (10012814)" (in Korean). Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  25. "던이 재해석한 이장희 '그건 너', 29일 음원으로 공개" (in Korean). Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  26. "지니 : 음악, 그리고 설레임" (in Korean). www.genie.co.kr. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
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