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Dok2
Dok2 (도끼), born Lee Joon-kyung (이준경) on March 28, 1990, in Gyeongju, South Korea, is a rapper, producer, and one of Korean hip-hop's defining architects. Half Korean and half Filipino-Spanish, he signed his first label deal at 13 and was producing for Drunken Tiger, Dynamic Duo, and Epik High before his 20s. In 2011, he co-founded Illionaire Records with The Quiett, building what became one of Korea's most influential independent hip-hop operations. Beenzino and Changmo found their platforms there. His album Multillionaire and single '1llusion' pushed him into mainstream visibility while earning respect from the underground. He also launched the sublabel Ambition Musik in 2016. Dok2 appeared as a judge on Show Me the Money Seasons 3, 5, and 6, helping shape a generation of Korean rappers, including iKon's Bobby. He resigned as Illionaire CEO in November 2018, moved to the US, signed with Tyga's Last Kings Records in 2021, and formally left Illionaire in February 2020 before its closure in July 2020. In 2026, he co-founded 808 HI RECORDINGS with singer Lee Hi (이하이), combining his 808 signature with her real name. Their debut duet "You & Me," released on his 36th birthday, confirmed both the label launch and a five-year relationship.
1 articles4 creditsDebut: January 1, 2005South Korean
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Dok2 and Lee Hi, You & Me visualizer, 2026. Photo: 808 HI RECORDINGS / YouTube
Discography
2026
You & MeSingle
2017
Re BornAlbum
2015
MultillionaireAlbum
Fans Also Ask
Who is Dok2?
Dok2 (Korean: 도끼, born Lee Joon-kyung) is a South Korean rapper and producer born March 28, 1990. He co-founded Illionaire Records with The Quiett in 2011 and is considered one of Korean hip-hop's most influential figures. In 2026, he co-founded 808 HI RECORDINGS with Lee Hi.
Did Dok2 have a tax evasion issue?
Yes. In 2022, Dok2 appeared on a South Korean government list of high-value tax delinquents. He subsequently settled, paying approximately 672 million KRW in unpaid income tax, local taxes, and health insurance. A separate civil lawsuit over a jewelry transaction was also settled.
What label did Dok2 found?
Dok2 co-founded Illionaire Records with The Quiett in 2011, one of Korea's most respected independent hip-hop labels. He also launched sublabel Ambition Musik in 2016. Illionaire closed in July 2020. In 2026, he co-founded 808 HI RECORDINGS with Lee Hi.
Is Dok2 related to Nicole Scherzinger?
Dok2 has acknowledged a distant blood connection to Nicole Scherzinger but clarified in a 2015 interview that reports describing them as first cousins were incorrect. He stated they share blood but the relationship is complicated and that he has not met her.
