Jeong Dong-uk (Korean: 정동욱; born October 7, 1992),[1] better known by his stage name, Penomeco (Korean: 페노메코), is a South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter. He released his debut single Right There on October 16, 2014. He also released his first extended play, Garden, on December 20, 2018.[2] In June that same year, he was crowned the final winner of the Mnet music battle show Breakers.[3] He is a member of the hip-hop crew Fanxy Child with Zico, Crush, Dean, Millic and Stay Tuned.[4]
On June 28, 2020, Penomeco announced that he has parted ways with Million Market, following the end of his 4-year contract.[5] On April 20, 2021, it was revealed that he had signed an exclusive contract with P Nation and subsequently released his second extended play, Dry Flower, on the same day.[6]
On April 19, 2023, Penomeco released his third extended play, Rorschach Part 1.[7] The songs in the second part of the series, Rorschach Part 2, were released on June 19, 2023.[8]
On January 10, 2024, P Nation announced that their exclusive contract with Penomeco had come to an end.[9]
^"119 Remix" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 47 on the component Download Chart.[29]
^"Good Kid" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 77 on the component Download Chart.[30]
References
^"페노메코 프로필 : 네이버 검색" [Penomeco Profile : Naver Search]. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
^Kim, Sol-ji (December 21, 2018). "페노메코, 오늘(20일) 첫 미니앨범 '가든' 발매 "香으로 느끼는 음악이 왔다"" [Penomeco to release his first mini album 'Garden' today (20th), “Music that can be smelled”]. Financial News (in Korean). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
^Jang, Min-hye (June 8, 2018). "'브레이커스' 페노메코, 최종 우승 "엄마 우승했다"(종합)" ['Breakers' Penomeco is the final winner, "Mom, I won"]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
^Ji, Min-gyeong (July 10, 2017). "'지코→딘' 팬시차일드, 오늘(9일) 신곡 'Y' 발표..대세 크루의 귀환" ['Zico→Dean' Fanxy Child to release new song 'Y' today (9th)... The return of the popular crew]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved July 6, 2024. 크루 결성 4년 만에 갖는 첫 단독 콘서트 'Y'는 지코를 비롯한 크러쉬, 딘, 페노메코, 밀릭, 스테이튠이 무대에 올라 신곡 'Y(와이)' 무대를 최초 공개하는 것은 물론 이제껏 선보인 적 없는 유닛 무대, 6인 6색의 개성이 담긴 솔로 무대 등 역대급 무대를 꾸밀 예정이다. ['Y', the crew's first concert since their formation, will see Zico as well as Crush, Dean, Penomeco, Millic and Stay Tuned perform their new track 'Y' on stage for the very first time. The six will be performing as a unit for the first time, showcasing six different solo performances for a legendary concert.]
^Lee, Jeong-ho (June 28, 2020). "페노메코, 소속사 밀리언마켓 떠난다 "새 활동 이어갈 것"[전문]" [Penomeco leaves his agency Million Market, "to continue with brand new activities"]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
^Moon, Ye-bin (April 19, 2023). "페노메코 신보 '로르샤흐' 오늘 발매…지코·폴 블랑코·욘코 참여" [Penomeco to release new album 'Rorschach' today... Album to feature Zico, Paul Blanco and Yonko]. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
^Ahn, Byeong-gil (June 12, 2023). "페노메코 '로르샤흐 파트2' 티저 이미지 공개" [Penomeco reveals 'Rorschach Part 2' teaser image]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
^Seon, Mi-gyeong (January 10, 2024). "피네이션 측 "페노메코와 전속계약 만료, 활동 협업 예정"[공식]" [P Nation says "exclusive contract with Penomeco has expired, collaborations to continue"]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
^Lee, Duk-haeng (April 16, 2021). "페노메코, 20일 새 EP 발매…버벌진트→소금 피처링 참여 [공식]" [Penomeco to release his new EP on 20 April, Verbal Jint and Sogumm to feature]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved April 16, 2021.
^Ahn, Byeong-gil (April 16, 2023). "페노메코, 오늘 새 앨범 발매" [Penomeco to release his new album today]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved April 19, 2023.
^Han, Yoo-jin (June 19, 2023). "페노메코, '로르샤흐 파트 2' 발매…개코·루피 피처링" [Penomeco to release 'Rorschach Part 2' today, album to feature Gaeko and Loopy]. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved June 22, 2023.
^"숨(ZOOM)". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved November 24, 2024.
^Kim, Gyeong-min (July 15, 2017). "'쇼미더머니6' 유력 우승후보 페노메코 탈락...시청자들도 갑론을박" ['Show Me The Money 6' skilled winning contender Penomeco eliminated.. Viewers in heated debate]. Seoul Economy Daily (in Korean). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
^Jang, Min-hye (June 8, 2018). "'브레이커스' 페노메코, 최종 우승 "엄마 우승했다"(종합)" ['Breakers' Penomeco is the final winner, "Mom, I won"]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
^Myeong, Hee-sook (April 12, 2019). "'고등래퍼3' 파이널 무대, 우원재부터 페노메코까지 '역대급 피처링'" ['High School Rapper 3' final performances include 'legendary featuring artists' from Woo Won Jae to Penomeco]. Mydaily (in Korean). Retrieved July 5, 2024. 예고를 통해 공개된 피처링 아티스트는 창모, 우원재, 페노메코로 세 사람 모두 아우라를 뽐내며 현장 분위기를 뜨겁게 달궜다는 후문이다. [The preview revealed that the three featuring artists Changmo, Woo Won Jae and Penomeco heated up the atmosphere by unleashing their auras.]
^Kim, Eun-ae (September 26, 2019). "'쇼미더머니8' 파이널 생방송 D-1, 권정열・샘김→더콰이엇 TOP4 지원사격[공식]" ['Show Me The Money 8' Finals live broadcast D-1, Kwon Jung-yeol, Sam Kim and The Quiett to support the TOP4]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved July 5, 2024. Mnet '쇼미더머니8' 파이널 생방송에 더콰이엇, 팔로알토, 권정렬, 샘김, 페노메코, 오션검 등 다양한 아티스트가 피처링으로 참여해 남은 네 명의 우승 후보를 지원 사격할 예정이다. [A variety of artists, including The Quiett, Paloalto, Kwon Jung-yeol, Sam Kim, Penomeco and Osshun Gum, will participate in the Mnet 'Show Me The Money 8' Finals live broadcast as featuring artists for the final four winning contenders.]
^Lee, Lee-jin (November 22, 2020). "부뚜막고양이 5연승…페노메코X주다인X갈소원X김립 공개 (복면가왕) [종합]" [Buttumak Cat secures five consecutive wins... Penomeco X Joo Da-in X Kal So-won X Kim Lip revealed (King of Mask Singer)]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved July 5, 2024. '주문을 외워보자 야발라바히기야 모하이모하이루라'가 가왕 후보로 등극했고, '가왕석에서 스텝 좀 밟아볼까? 탱고'의 정체는 주다인이었다. ['Yabalabahigiya Mohaimohairura' became the challenger for the Mask King, and 'Tango' was revealed to be Ju Da-in'.]
