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Moon In-seop (Korean: 문인섭; born January 21, 1996), known professionally as Don Malik (Korean: 던말릭) is a South Korean rapper. In 2020, he released his debut studio album Malik the Cactus Flower, which received critical acclaim.

Early life and education

Moon In-seop was born on January 21, 1996, in Seoul. He became interested in hip hop after listening to Drunken Tiger and MC Sniper's music. He decided to become a rapper when he was in the second year of high school and took rap lessons from rapper JJK.

He graduated from Hongik University High School.

Career

2014-2018: Signing to Daze Alive Music

In 2014, Don Malik signed to Daze Alive Music and released his debut single "The Way I Am". In 2015, he released collaboration album Umbilical Cord with record producer Mild Beats, whose lead single "About Muse" received critical acclaim. In 2016, he released collaboration album Tribeast with record producer Kima, which received critical acclaim.

2019-present: Signing to Ambition Musik

In 2020, he released his debut studio album Malik the Cactus Flower, which received critical acclaim. In 2021, he signed to Ambition Musik and released his second studio album Paid in Seoul. In 2022, he appeared on Show Me the Money 11.

Controversy

In February 2018, Don Malik was accused of sexually harassing an underage fan and was kicked out of Daze Alive. However, in September 2018, he disclosed his non-indictment letter and claimed that he was innocent.

Discography

Studio albums

Collaboration albums

Filmography

Television shows

Awards and nominations

References

1. "던말릭". Daum Encyclopedia.
2. ""내가 이해하는 힙합을 멋있게 표현하면 돈을 벌 수 있구나" / [PAID IN SEOUL]의 이야기" ["If I express hip-hop that I understand in a cool way, I can make money" / The story of ]. HipHopLE (in Korean). October 20, 2021.
3. "던말릭 - '탯줄'을 끊고 세상으로" [Don Malik - Cutting the umbilical cord and out to the world]. Rhythmer (in Korean). May 4, 2015.
4. "랩레슨 1타강사! 앰비션의 던말릭이 알려주는 랩 잘하는 법" [Best rap lesson instructor! Ambition's Don Malik gives tips on how to rap well]. McRap's McNugget TV (in Korean). February 8, 2021.
5. "제리케이의 'daze alive music', 새 멤버 던말릭 영입" [Jerry K's Daze Alive Music, signs new member Don Malik]. Rhythmer (in Korean). November 17, 2014.
6. "2015 국내 랩/힙합 싱글 베스트 15" [2015 Korean Rap/Hip-hop Singles Best 15]. Rhythmer (in Korean). January 1, 2016.
7. "2016 국내 랩/힙합 앨범 베스트 10" [2016 Korean Rap/Hip-hop Album Best 10]. Rhythmer (in Korean). January 6, 2017.
8. "2020 국내 랩/힙합 앨범 베스트 10" [2020 Korean Rap/Hip-hop Album Best 10]. Rhythmer (in Korean). January 6, 2021.
9. Kang, Jae-uk (October 24, 2021). "던말릭, 정규 2집 [PAID IN SEOUL] 발매" [Don Malik, releases second album Paid in Seoul]. Visla (in Korean).
10. ^ Yoon Ki-baek (December 24, 2022). "이영지·던말릭·블라세·허성현 결승행… '쇼미11' 우승은 누구?" [Lee Young-ji · Dun Malik · Blasse · Heo Seong-hyun to the finals... Who will win 'Show Me 11'?] (in Korean). E-Daily. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Naver.
11. Ryu, Seung-hyeon (February 22, 2018). "던말릭, 미성년자 팬 성추행, 소속사에서 방출" [Don Malik, sexually harassed an underage fan, kicked out of label]. Rhythmer (in Korean).
12. Yoon, Sang-geun (September 6, 2018). "던말릭 "강제추행 불기소처분 받았다" 검찰 통지서 공개" [Don Malik "I was not prosecuted for sexual assault" discloses prosecution letter]. Star News (in Korean).
13. Peak chart positions:
    • "Album Chart - 2020 Weeks 14". Circle Chart. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
    • "Album Chart - 2022 Weeks 01". Circle Chart. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
14. "트라이비스트(던말릭 X 키마) [TRIBEAST]". Korean Music Awards (in Korean).
15. "Korean Hip-hop Awards 2020 Nominees". Korean Hip-hop Awards.
16. "Korean Hip-hop Awards 2021 Nominees". Korean Hip-hop Awards.

External links

• Don Malik on Instagram

• 1996 births
• Living people
• Rappers from Seoul
• Show Me the Money (South Korean TV series) contestants
• South Korean male rappers