Mad Clown


Jo Dong-rim, better known by the stage name Mad Clown, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He debuted with the single "Luv Sickness" in 2008 and released his first extended play, Anything Goes, in 2011. He broke into the mainstream following the release of "Stupid in Love," his hit 2013 collaboration with Soyou of the girl group Sistar. He has since release the extended plays Ferocity, Piece of Mine, and Love is a Dog From Hell.

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.

Career

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.
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". The music video for "Without You" was released on April 3, 2014.
On December 12, 2014, Mad Clown featured on "Anxious" by Melody Day. Mad Clown released his third extended play Piece of Mine in January 2015.
Mad Clown is known for his sharp, high tone rapping. He was a judge and producer for the fifth season of Show Me the Money.

Personal life

Mad Clown married his non-celebrity wife on May 15, 2016, after a year of dating. He has a child.
Mad Clown's brother is film and television actor Jo Hyeon-cheol. Hyeon-cheol appeared in the 2016 films The Tunnel and Master, and on the 2017 TV show Argon.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Soundtrack appearances

Other charted songs

Filmography

Television

Awards and nominations

[Gaon Chart Music Awards]

YearCategoryNominated workResultRef
2013Song of the Year "Stupid In Love"
2015Song of the Year "Fire"

[Golden Disc Awards]

[Melon Music Awards]

YearCategoryNominated workResultRef
2015Best Rap & Hip Hop Song"Fire"
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[Mnet [Asian Music Awards]]