For the South Korean football player, see Kim Jin-il.
Jerry.K
Birth nameKim Jin-il
Birth dateJanuary 26, 1984
Death dateApril 27, 2026 (aged 42)
GenreHip-hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2006–2026
LabelSoul Company · Daze Alive
Associated actsLoquence · Sleeq
WebsiteOfficial website

Kim Jin-il (Korean: 김진일; January 26, 1984 – April 27, 2026), better known by his stage name Jerry.K (Korean: 제리케이), was a South Korean rapper and head of the hip-hop record label Daze Alive.[1] He was previously a member of the hip-hop duo Loquence with rapper Makesense.[2]

Jerry.K was born on January 26, 1984,[3] and died from glioblastoma[4] on April 27, 2026, at the age of 42.[5]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[6][7]
The Devil (마왕)34
True Self
  • Released: November 7, 2012
  • Label: Daze Alive
  • Format: CD, digital download
—
Reality, Enemy (현실, 적)
  • Released: September 23, 2014
  • Label: Daze Alive
  • Format: CD, digital download
24
Emotional Labor (감정노동)
  • Released: March 15, 2016
  • Label: Daze Alive
  • Format: CD, digital download
33
OVRWRT
  • Released: November 28, 2017
  • Label: Daze Alive
  • Format: CD, digital download
—
"—" denotes album did not chart.

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[6][7]
Ilgal (일갈)—
Love Story (연애담)
  • Released: February 3, 2012
  • Label: Daze Alive
  • Format: CD, digital download
—
Love Story 2 (연애담2)
  • Released: May 3, 2013
  • Label: Daze Alive
  • Format: CD, digital download
—
"—" denotes album did not chart.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2012Korean Music AwardsBest Hip Hop AlbumTrue Self[9]
2015Reality, Enemy[1]
2017Best Hip Hop Song"Call Center" (feat. Oohyo)[10]

References

  1. ^ Gwon, Seok-jeong (2015-02-06). "한국대중음악상 최우수 랩&힙합 음반 후보 제리케이 단독공연 개최" (in ko-KR). Ten Asia. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  2. ^ "로퀜스(Loquence) 소개" (in Korean). Mnet. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on 2018-11-18. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  3. ^ "제리케이(Jerry. K) 소개" (in Korean). Mnet. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2018-11-17.[dead link]
  4. ^ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
  5. ^ Rapper Jerry.K Dies at 42 After Battle With Glioblastoma
  6. ^ "K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on 2009-02-19. Retrieved 2018-11-17. *"The Devil charting". Archived from the original on 2009-02-15. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  7. ^ "Gaon Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved 2018-11-17. *"Realistic charting" *"Emotional Labor charting"
  8. ^ "July 2008 K-pop Album Sales Volume" (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on 2009-02-15. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  9. ^ "TRUE SELF" (in Korean). Korean Music Awards 2013. Archived from the original on 2014-04-15. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  10. ^ "Nominees: 장르분야" (in Korean). Korean Music Awards 2017. Archived from the original on 2018-10-18. Retrieved 2018-11-17.