Cheetah (rapper)

Kim Eun-young (Korean: 김은영; born May 25, 1990), known by her stage name Cheetah (치타), is a South Korean rapper. Cheetah rose to fame as the winner on the TV competition Unpretty Rapstar. She debuted in 2010 with the song "Stop (Money Can't Buy Me Love)" as a part of the duo Blacklist and is currently signed under C9 Entertainment.

This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
Cheetah
Background information
Birth nameKim Eun-young
Born (1990-05-25) May 25, 1990
Busan, South Korea
GenresKorean hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2010–present
LabelsC9
Associated actsBlacklist
Korean name
Hangul
김은영
Revised RomanizationGim Eun-yeong
McCune–ReischauerKim Ŭnyŏng

Career

Before debuting in the music industry, Cheetah originally performed as an underground rapper on the streets after dropping out of high school.[1][2] However, in July 2010 she officially debuted with the song "Stop (Money Can't Buy Me Love)" as a part of the hip-hop duo, Blacklist.[3] With fellow member Lucy, the duo released two songs, "Nothing Lasts Forever" and "Stop". However, the group disbanded shortly afterwards.

After Blacklist, Cheetah made several solo appearances including featuring on other rappers' tracks and also appearing on the rap contest TV show Show Me The Money.[4] In 2012, she joined hip-hop artist Crush in another duo group, called Masterpiece.[5] The duo released the single, "Rollercoaster" in May 2012. Again, the group performed poorly with the public and resulted in disbandment.

In 2014, Cheetah released her first EP, called Cheetah Itself.[6] The mini-album showcased her powerful rap and drew attention to her talent as a solo artist. The album aided in placing her on the contestant roster for the rap survival spin-off of Show Me The Money, Unpretty Rapstar.

In early 2015, Cheetah was revealed to be one of the contestants on the TV show Unpretty Rapstar.[4] The competition notably included Lucky J member Jessi, k-pop girl group rapper AOA's Jimin, and other underground female rappers. In the show's finale, Cheetah was announced as the winner.[7]

Since her rise in popularity from her appearance and win on Unpretty Rapstar, Cheetah has also appeared in multiple endorsements and fashion spreads. The rapper also participated in designing and releasing a fashion line in collaboration with Push Button.[8]

In March 2015, Cheetah was reported as preparing for a new album, to be released later in the year.[9]

Cheetah released her first single since appearing on Unpretty Rapstar. The song My Number was released on August 2, 2015.

In October 2015 Cheetah collaborated with Kim Junsu on his EP and featured in the track Midnight Show. In the same month, despite being known as a rapper, Cheetah appeared in the MBC singing variety show King of Mask Singer as a jazz singer.[10]

In January 2016, she appeared as a mentor in Produce 101 and continued to reprise her role in the second season, in Produce 48 and in Produce X 101.[11]

Personal life

In January 2007, Cheetah was crossing a street when she was hit by a bus, leading to her hospitalization.[1][2] Cheetah was sent into a coma for an extended period of time with little chance of waking up. However, she recovered without any major complications, although she lost the ability to sing due to the continued use of a respirator. Cheetah has stated that this traumatic experience is what drove her to succeed and "live with no regrets".[12]

Discography

Studio Albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[13]
28 Identity — N/A
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Extended plays
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[13]
Cheetah Itself — N/A
Jazzy Misfits — N/A
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Sales (DL) Album
KOR
[14]
As lead artist
"Expectation" (기대)
feat. Morra		 2014 — N/A Cheetah Itself
"Coma 07'" 2015 4 Unpretty Rapstar 1
"Like Nobody Knows" (아무도 모르게)
feat. Ailee		 4
"My Number" 18 Non-album singles
"Star Wars" — N/A
"Not Today" 2016 —
"Style Diet"
feat. Kangnam		 2017 — N/A
"Blurred Lines"
feat. Hanhae		 — 28 Identity
"I'll Be There" 2018 —
"Stagger" —
"Flight"
feat. Chaboom		 2019 — Non-album single
"Need Your Love 2020 — Jazzy Misfits
Collaborations
"My Type"
with Jessi feat. Kangnam		 2015 3 Unpretty Rapstar 1
"Can You Feel Me" (사랑이 온다)
with Baek Ji-young		 2016 7 Non-album singles
"Get It?"
with Younha and Ha:tfelt		 2016 — N/A
"Don't Speak"
with Ali		 2017 —
"I Am"
with Lee Hong-gi		 2018 — DO n DO
"HAN"
with Park Bom		 2019 — Queendom < Cover Contest >, Pt. 1
"Fall in Fall (Live ver.)" (가을타나봐)
with Yoon Min-soo		 — The Call 2 Project No.1
"First Impression" (첫인상)
with Hwang Chi-yeul		 — The Call 2 Project No.2
"My Love" (님아)
with Yoon Min-soo, Song Ga-in		 — The Call 2 Project No.4
"Bastard" (놈놈놈)
with Yoon Min-soo, Baekho		 — The Call 2 Project No.5
"Don't Worry " (건강하고 아프지마요)
with Yoon Min-soo, Song Ga-in, Baekho		 — The Call 2 Final Project
"Witch" (마녀사냥)
with Yeeun, Jiwoo, Jamie, Hyoyeon		 2020 — Good Girl Episode 3
"Moonlight"
with Jamie		 — Good Girl Final
Soundtrack appearances
"Side Road" (골목길)
as Naratmalssami		 2015 — N/A King of Mask Singer Episodes 27
"Ari" (아리) 2019 — Black Money OST
"Feel It!" 2020 — Good Casting OST Part 1
"Memories of a Shot" (한잔의 추억) — OLD X NEW OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Appearances in Albums
Title Year Album
"Magic Carpet Ride (매직 카펫 라이드)"
as Naratmalssami with Park Jung-ah		2015King of Mask Singer Episodes 27
"Come follow me"
with Yang Mira		2017Hip-hop People 2 FINAL I
"Q"Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (Kim Hee-Gap & Yang In-ja Part. 2)
"Dare to stop" (감히 막아)
with YDG		2019 KILLBILL 3rd stage

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2020Jazzy MisfitsSun-deokFilm debut[20]

Television series
Year Title Role Network Notes
2016My Horrible BossHerselfJTBCCameo (Ep. 13)

Variety show
Year Title Network Notes
2012Show Me The MoneyMnetContestant
2015Unpretty RapstarContestant; winner
King of Mask SingerMBC TVAs Naratmalssami (Ep. 27)
2016Hip Hop TribeJTBCProducer
Produce 101MnetTrainer
Hip Hop Tribe 2: Game of ThronesJTBCProducer
Two Yoo Project Sugar ManContestant with Kangnam; winner (Ep. 18)
2017Produce 101 Season 2MnetTrainer
Immortal Songs: Singing the LegendKBS2Contestant (Ep. 303)
Strong My WaySBS MobidicCast member
2018Living Together in Empty RoomMBC TVLandlord (Ep. 24-26)
Produce 48MnetTrainer
High School RapperMentor
Mimi ShopJTBCCast member
Strong My Way 2SBS MobidicCast member
2019Target: Billboard - Kill BillMBC TVContestant
Produce X 101MnetTrainer
2020Player 7XtvNContestant
Good GirlMnetContestant
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References
  1. "[KR] 꽃보다 덤불 – CHEETAH". Naeil Shot. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  2. "[ENG] [University Tomorrow – vol. 370] Cheetah – Interview". The Sunny Town. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  3. "Creators of Tashannie Introduce New Female Hip-Hop Duo". Soompi. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  4. "Mnet to launch first ever female rapper survival show". Soompi. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
  5. "Talented hip hop duo Masterpiece will debut". Korea.com. Archived from the original on 2015-06-24. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
  6. "Cheetah Itself - EP by Cheetaa". iTunes. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  7. "Winner of "Unpretty Rapstar" Crowned, Last Track Features Ailee and Is Produced by MC Mong". Soompi. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  8. "[KR] CJ O-Shopping, Rapper Cheetah & Designer Park Seunggeon Collaboration Fashion Item Exclusive Launching!". Beauty Hankook. Archived from the original on 2015-06-24. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
  9. ""Unpretty Rapstar" Cheetah returning with new album in May". Koreaboo. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
  10. MBCentertainment (2015-10-04), [King of masked singer] 복면가왕 - "Naratmalssami"'s Identity! 20151004, retrieved 2016-08-04
  11. Cheetah. "프로듀스101, 트레이너 치타-가희 합류...장근석 "이거 한다고 엄마에 혼나"".
  12. "A beginner's primer to the ladies of Unpretty Rapstar!". Omona. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
  13. "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  14. "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  15. Cumulative sales of "Coma 07'":
  16. "2015년 Download Chart".
  17. "2015년 08월 Download Chart".
  18. "2016년 44주차 Download Chart".
  19. Cumulative sales of "Can You Feel Me":
  20. Kwak, Yeon-soo (May 19, 2020). "Rapper Cheetah makes big screen debut in 'Jazzy Misfits'". The Korea Times. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
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