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Dumbfoundead
Jonathan Park (박성만), better known as Dumbfoundead, built his name in the Los Angeles battle rap scene before becoming one of the most visible Korean American voices in hip-hop. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Korean immigrant parents, Park grew up in Koreatown, LA after his family crossed the border without documentation when he was three. He dropped out of high school at 16 and cut his teeth at Project Blowed, the legendary open-mic workshop that shaped a generation of West Coast MCs. His battle rap highlights include wins on Grind Time Now, and his KOTD battles have racked up millions of YouTube views. On the studio side, Park has released projects through 88rising and his own BORN CTZN imprint, with albums like We Might Die (2016), Old Boy Jon (2017), and Cafe Bleu (2018). He has collaborated with Anderson .Paak, Jay Park, Epik High, and Jessi. Beyond music, Park co-produced and stars as Cash in K-Pops! (2026), Anderson .Paak's directorial debut that premiered at TIFF 2024. He also hosts the podcast and variety show Homeroom and published his memoir SPIT: A Life in Battles.
1 articles13 creditsDebut: January 1, 2006American
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Discography
2017
ForeignerEP
Main Artist
2016
We Might DieAlbum
Main Artist
2012
Take the StaresAlbum
Main Artist
2011
DFDAlbum
Main Artist
Filmography
2025
ShitflyFilm
Actor (John)
2025
BEEF Season 2 (Writers Room)K-Drama
Writer
2025
TunerK-Drama
Actor (Sung)
2024
K-Pops!Film
Actor (Cash), ProducerAnderson .Paak
2023
Quiz LadyFilm
Actor (Ken)
2021
Raya and the Last DragonFilm
Voice Actor (Chai)
2020
Awkwafina Is Nora from QueensVariety Show
Recurring (Doug)
2017
BodiedFilm
Actor (Prospek)
2016
Bad RapFilm
Himself (Documentary)
Fans Also Ask
What is Dumbfoundead's real name and background?
Dumbfoundead's real name is Jonathan Edgar Park (박성만). He was born on February 18, 1986, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to South Korean immigrant parents. His family crossed the Mexico-US border without documentation when he was three years old and settled in Koreatown, Los Angeles.
How did Dumbfoundead start his music career?
Dumbfoundead began rapping at age fourteen after being inspired by performers at Project Blowed, a well-known open-mic workshop in Los Angeles. He dropped out of high school to focus on battle rap and quickly built a reputation on the underground circuit, eventually becoming one of the most prominent East Asian American rappers.
What acting work has Dumbfoundead done?
Dumbfoundead has expanded into acting with roles in the Netflix series BEEF (Season 2), the film Quiz Lady (2023), and the K-pop action film K-Pops! He has become a visible figure in Asian American storytelling both in music and on screen.
What labels has Dumbfoundead been signed to?
Dumbfoundead has been associated with 88rising, the pan-Asian music collective that helped bring him to global audiences, as well as releasing music under his own BORN CTZN imprint. He is also a member of the hip-hop group Thirsty Fish.
What is Dumbfoundead known for culturally?
Beyond his music, Dumbfoundead is recognized as a pioneer in Korean American and broader Asian American representation in hip-hop. His work often addresses immigration, identity, and the experience of growing up between cultures in Los Angeles. He raps in both English and incorporates Korean themes throughout his discography.
