14 Facts About Code Kunst

Jo Sung-woo, better known by his stage name Code Kunst, is a South Korean composer and music producer.

Code Kunst released his fourth studio album People in 2020 and won Producer of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards in 2021.

Code Kunst became interested in hip hop after listening to Nas' "Doo Rags".

Code Kunst decided to pursue a career in music after serving in the military.

Code Kunst studied design at Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts, but got expelled.

In 2013, Code Kunst released his debut single "Lemonade", starting his music career relatively late in his life.

In September 2015, Code Kunst joined the label HIGHGRND under YG Entertainment due to the impact of Tablo.

Code Kunst released his third album Muggles' Mansion in February 2017, which received critical acclaim.

Code Kunst left HIGHGRND and joined AOMG in June 2018.

Code Kunst released his fourth studio album People in 2020.

Code Kunst then appeared as a winning producer for Show Me the Money 10 along with Gaeko of the rap group Dynamic Duo.

Code Kunst said that looking at his mother's paintings while growing up has greatly influenced and aided him in visualizing music.

Code Kunst adds a lot of vocal chopping in his music which became one of his unique music styles.

In 2020, Code Kunst donated to the Official George Floyd Memorial Fund, stating that Black music made a big impact on his life.