Jvcki Wai

Biography

Hong Ye-eun (Korean: 홍예은; born July 5, 1996), known professionally as Jvcki Wai (Korean: 재키와이), is a South Korean rapper. In 2018, she signed to Indigo Music and released her debut studio album Enchanted Propaganda. In 2021, she won Collaboration of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards with "Fadeaway".

Early life

Hong Ye-eun was born on July 5, 1996. She wanted to be a singer-songwriter when she was young, but later became interested in hip hop. In 2013, she won Galmighty, a rapper competition hosted by rapper Fana.

2016-2019: Signing to Indigo Music

In 2016, Jvcki Wai released her debut extended play Exposure. In 2017, she released her second extended play Neo Eve. In January 2018, she signed to Indigo Music. In July 2018, she released her debut studio album Enchanted Propaganda. In January 2019, she released single "Dding" with rappers Yang Hong-won, Osshun Gum, and Han Yo-han, which received critical acclaim. In October 2019, she departed from Indigo Music as her contract expired.

2020-present: Signing to AOMG

In 2020, Jvcki Wai released single "Fadeaway" with Coogie, Paloalto, The Quiett, and Bassagong, which later won Collaboration of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards. In 2022, she signed to AOMG.

Artistry

Jvcki Wai garnered attention for her outspokenness of the prejudices that female rappers often face in the rap scene.