Mad Clown

Jo Dong-rim (Korean: 조동림; born March 25, 1985),[2] better known by the stage name Mad Clown (Korean: 매드클라운), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He debuted with the single "Luv Sickness" in 2008[3] and released his first extended play, Anything Goes, in 2011.[4] He broke into the mainstream following the release of "Stupid in Love," his hit 2013 collaboration with Soyou of the girl group Sistar.[5] He has since release the extended plays Ferocity (2014),[6] Piece of Mine (2015),[7] and Love is a Dog From Hell (2017).[8]

In this Korean name, the family name is Jo.
Mad Clown
Jo Dong-rim
Mad Clown in 2015
Background information
Born (1985-03-25) March 25, 1985
Evanston, Illinois, United States[1]
OriginSouth Korea
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
Years active2008–present
Labels
Korean name
Hangul
조동림
Revised RomanizationJo Dong-rim
McCune–ReischauerCho Tongrim

Early life

Jo Dong-rim was born just outside of Chicago in Evanston, Illinois on March 25, 1985. He and his parents moved back to South Korea when he was around one year old. His family sent him back to the U.S. to study when he was 14. Growing up he was heavily influenced by Rapper 2Pac. He was pursuing a degree in Sociology in the U.S. but later left his studies to continue to pursue music.[1]

Career

2008-2012: Debut and early career

Mad Clown debuted in 2008 and released his first EP in 2011.

2013-2018: Starship entertainment, collaborations, and television judge

He has worked on several collaborations, including Stupid in Love with South Korean singer Soyou from the South Korean group Sistar, released on September 10, 2013.[9]

On March 28, 2014, Starship Entertainment announced on their Twitter account that Sistar's Hyolyn would feature in Mad Clown's comeback track, "Without You".[10] The music video for "Without You" was released on April 3, 2014.

On December 12, 2014, Mad Clown featured on "Anxious" by Melody Day.[11] In December, he also began working as a mentor on No.Mercy, a survival show of trainees from Starship Entertainment which led to the formation of Monsta X.[12] In 2015, he featured on Jooheon of Monsta X's first mixtape, SUPEXX.[13][14]

Mad Clown released his third extended play Piece of Mine in January 2015.[15]

In 2016, he was a judge and producer for the fifth season of Show Me the Money.[16][17]

In 2018, Mad Clown did not renew his contract with Starship.[18] That year, he also participated in the seventh season of "Show Me The Money" under the alias of "MOMMY SON", donning a pink ski mask to cover his appearance. After being eliminated from the show, he released the song, "Shonen Jump (ft. Bae Gisung)" in mock retaliation against those who eliminated him. He also performed the song during the filming of the final episode of the show.

2019-present: New label, more collaborations, further releases

In January 2019, Mad Clown collaborated with Stella Jung, releasing the single "No Question".[19]

In September 2020, Mad Clown announced his first EP following his departure from Starship. The album, titled 0, will be released on October 6 through Sameside Company and has four ballads.[20]

Personal life

Mad Clown married his non-celebrity wife on May 15, 2016, after a year of dating.[21] He has a child.

Mad Clown's brother is film and television actor Jo Hyeon-cheol (Korean: 조현철). Hyeon-cheol appeared in the 2016 films The Tunnel and Master, and on the 2017 TV show Argon.[22]

Discography

Extended plays
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[23]
Anything Goes 55 N/A
Ferocity (표독) 21
Piece of Mine
  • Released: January 9, 2015
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 8
Love is a Dog From Hell
(사랑은 지옥에서 온 개)
  • Released: March 16, 2017
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 26
0
  • Released: October 6, 2020
  • Label: Sameside Company
  • Formats: Digital download
 — N/A
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[27]
"Luv Sickness"
feat. Junggigo		 2008 — N/A non-album singles
"Farewell" (이별은)
feat. DC		 —
"Basil" (바질)
feat. Brother Su		 2011 — Anything Goes
"Stupid In Love" (착해 빠졌어)
with Soyou		 2013 1 non-album singles
"Brilliant Is..."
with Skull, Haha, Geeks, Zico, Swings, Double K, Zizo,
Soul Dive, Heo Kyung-hwan, Kim Ji-min feat. Gill, Jungin		 75 N/A
"Without You" (견딜만해)
feat. Hyolyn		 2014 4 Ferocity
"Love Is You"
with Starship Entertainment artists		 10 non-album single
"Fire" (화)
feat. Jinsil		 2015 1 Piece of Mine
"Get Low" (털어)
with Jooheon		 65 non-album singles
"Sour Grapes" (못먹는 감)
with San E		 2
"Softly" (사르르)
with Starship Entertainment artists		 24
"Like Romance Comics" (만화처럼)
with Brother Su		 2016 17
"H.ear Your Colors" (알록달록)
feat. Jooheon		 57
"What Was That" (그게 뭐라고)
with K.Will		 14
"Lie" (거짓말)
feat. Lee Hae-ri		 10
"Love Wishes" (누가 그래)
with Starship Entertainment artists		 77
"Lost Without You" (우리집을 못 찾겠군요)
feat. Bolbbalgan4		 2017 5 Love is a Dog From Hell
"Love is a Dog From Hell" (사랑은 지옥에서 온 개)
feat. Suran		 17
"Wash!Wash" (세탁중)
with Justhis		 — N/A Non-album singles
"Christmas Day" (크리스마스데이)
with Starship Entertainment artists		 63
"Butterfly" (너랑나랑노랑)
with San E feat. Bumkey		 2018 —
"Thirst" (갈증)
with Ailee		 —
"No Question"
with Stella Jang		 2019 47
"Old couple" (용기내지 마세요)
feat. Kim Young Heum		 2020 — 0
"Heaven" (새주소)
feat. Jin Minho		 —

Soundtrack appearances
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[27]
"Chocolate Cherry Night" (쇼콜라 체리밤)
with Yozoh		 2014 — N/A Hi! School-Love On OST
"0 (Young)"
with Giriboy, Jooyoung feat. No.Mercy		 2015 71 No.Mercy OST
"Once Again" (다시 너를)
with Kim Na-young		 2016 2 Descendants of the Sun OST
"Rose of Sharon" (무궁화)
with Donutman, Boi B, #Gun		 12 Show Me the Money 5 OST
"Going Home" (비행소년)
with #Gun feat. Gummy		 6
"Bad Blood" (나쁜 피) —
"Bully" (엄석대)
with snzae		 2017 — N/A High School Rapper OST
"Tonight" (오늘 밤)
with BoA		 90 Hit the Top OST
"When It Rains" (비가 오면)
with Soyou		 2018 — The Third Charm OST
"In My Head" 2019 — Voice 3 OST
"Not Enough (Prod. BOYCOLD)" (담아)
with Swings & Kid Milli, feat. YUMDDA & pH-1		 37 Show Me the Money 8 OST

Other charted songs
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
[27]
"Stalker" (스토커)
feat. Crucial Star		 2014 20 Ferocity
"Ganggab" (깽값)
feat. Jooheon		 27
"Your Scent" (살냄새)
feat. Brother Su		 60
"Gum" (껌)
feat. Fana, Oh Ji-eun		 72
"Hide & Seek" (콩)
feat. Jooyoung		 2015 24 Piece of Mine
"Battle Cry" (때려박는 랩) 59
"Coffee Copy Girl" (커피카피아가씨) 79
"Flowers" (꽃)
feat. Paloalto, Justhis, G2		 —
"Population Control" —
"Lonely Animals" (외로운 동물)
with San E feat. Brother Su		 44 Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Filmography

Television
Year Program Network Notes
2013 Show Me The Money 2 Mnet Contestant
2016 Show Me The Money 5 Mnet Judge/Producer with Gill
2017 High School Rapper 1 Mnet Judge
2018 Show Me The Money 777 Mnet Contestant
2019 Show Me The Money 8 Mnet Judge/Producer with Swings, Kid Milli, and Boycold

Awards and nominations

Gaon Chart Music Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result Ref
2013 Song of the Year (September) "Stupid In Love" (with Soyou) Won [47]
2015 Song of the Year (January) "Fire" Won

Golden Disc Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result Ref
2018 Global Popular Artist N/A Nominated [48]

Melon Music Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result Ref
2015 Best Rap & Hip Hop Song "Fire" Won [49]

Mnet Asian Music Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result Ref
2015 Best Rap Performance "Fire" Nominated [50]

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