Hip-hop group Sikgu, who joined AOMG, to hold a showcase for their new EP 'Gan (間)'

AOMG's New Face, Co-ed Hip-hop Group 'SIKKOO' Emerges

The co-ed hip-hop group SIKKOO has officially begun their activities by joining AOMG as new artists. The three-member group, consisting of rapper Yoshi, Koo Min-jae, and rapper/vocalist 200, held a showcase to celebrate the release of their new EP 'GAN (間)' on the 29th at Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. This activity marks the first step in AOMG's 'AOMG 2.0 Rebranding Project.'

SIKKOO is a multi-talented group that combines dance hip-hop with lyrics filled with wordplay. They are characterized by expressing Korean sentiments based on a popular musical style. Their video for 'TEAM TOMODACHI (KR Remix),' released last May, previously established their presence among hip-hop fans by surpassing 10 million views on YouTube.

Composition of the New Album 'GAN (間)', Embodying 'Domestic Hip-hop' Identity

At the showcase, SIKKOO performed the title track 'Bang-at-gan' (Mill) and the B-side track 'Dae-jang-gan' (Blacksmith). The EP 'GAN (間)' builds a unique storyline based on the meaning of the Hanja character 'Gan,' which signifies 'space' or 'interval.' The album follows a structure starting with 'Magu-gan' (Stable), which criticizes the bluffing of fake rappers, moving through 'Dae-jang-gan' (Blacksmith) where weapons are made, and 'Pu-jut-gan' (Butcher Shop) where the fakes are cooked, finally leading to the title track 'Bang-at-gan' (Mill), a party stage enjoyed after overcoming adversity.

Thoughts on Joining AOMG and the Team's Growth Process

The members shared their feelings about joining AOMG. Koo Min-jae said, "We are a generation that grew up listening to the music of AOMG artists." An anecdote from their time at SIKKOO Entertainment was also revealed, where Yoshi once said, "Even if I get offers from other companies, I won't leave, but if it's AOMG, I would." Yoshi added, "What I had only spoken of as a vague dream has actually come true."

Leader Koo Min-jae has been leading the team by recruiting Yoshi and 200 while running SIKKOO Entertainment, and they are now preparing for a new leap forward through this joining of AOMG.

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