Lucky J
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | YMC Entertainment |
| Defunct | 2016 |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
Area served | South Korea |
| Products | Music singles |
| Parent | YMC Entertainment |
Lucky J (, RR: Reokkijei) was a South Korean hip hop trio established by YMC Entertainment. The lineup featured rappers J'Kyun and Jessi, alongside vocalist J-Yo. They officially entered the music scene in July 2014 with their debut single "Can You Hear Me?".
2014: Formation and Debut
On July 9, 2014, YMC Entertainment revealed the creation of a new mixed-gender hip hop ensemble. The group consisted of rapper J'Kyun, rapper-vocalist Jessi, and vocalist J-Yo.
Their first single, "Can You Hear Me?", was digitally released on July 17, 2014, accompanied by a music video. That same day marked their official debut stage on M Countdown, where they performed the track live.
Subsequent to their debut, Lucky J participated in Mnet's variety show Singer Game and also competed on the music contest program Immortal Songs 2.
2015: Individual Projects and Hiatus
Following their initial activities, the members concentrated on solo endeavors and collaborative projects. In February 2015, J-Yo teamed up with singer Eru to release the song "Avenue". Meanwhile, in July, J'Kyun dropped the single "Bad X," which featured contributions from Jooheon of Monsta X and Konsoul.
Jessi garnered notable recognition through her participation in the rap competition series Unpretty Rapstar from January to March 2015. Afterward, she made appearances on popular variety shows such as Running Man and Happy Together.
Collaborating with influential figures like Park Jin-young and Primary, Jessi released her first solo rap track titled "Ssenunni" in September 2015. She also performed this song at the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
2016: Follow-up Release, Member Departure, and Group Dissolution
In December 2015, Lucky J announced plans for a forthcoming album without specifying a release date. On January 8, 2016, they unveiled their second single "No Love", which was supported by a music video and a comeback showcase on Mnet’s M Countdown.
By August 2016, J-Yo exited the group to embark on a solo career under the name Jero. Later that year, Jessi confirmed via social media that Lucky J had officially disbanded.
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||||
| "Can You Hear Me?" (들리니) | 2014 | — | rowspan="2" Template:N/A | Template:N/A |
| "Pitiful" (불쌍해) | — | Temptation OST | ||
| "No Love" | 2016 | — |
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| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | ||||