In this edition of Offstage, we spotlight a producer who’s shaped the sound of Korean hip-hop, R&B, and K-pop: Bronze, currently signed under 8BallTown.
Early Career: From Kimy Fiesta to Bronze
Kim Hwi-dong, better known today as Bronze, officially debuted in 2009 under the stage name Kimy Fiesta. In 2019, he rebranded as Bronze, marking a fresh chapter in his evolving sound.
Since 2014, according to his MELON profile, Bronze began contributing as a composer and lyricist for other artists while continuing his solo projects.
First Credits in Hip-Hop & R&B
One of Bronze’s earliest credits was on SWINGS’ 2014 single ‘Phone Number’, working alongside GIRIBOY, Verbal Jint, and SWING. He also collaborated with SISTAR on their B-side track ‘OK GO!’ that same year.
Over the years, Bronze became a fixture in the Korean R&B and hip-hop scene, working with CRUCiAL STAR, KIRIN, Jay Park, Sik-K, Don Mills, among many others.
Works in K-pop
Throughout his career as a composer, he has also worked along with KPOP artists, one of his earliest works was for WJSN in 2017, for the single ‘Perfect!’, and the single ‘Y.O.U’ for DONGKIZ I:KAN in 2020.
Must-Listen Tracks
Here are just a few standout songs Bronze has been involved in—each showing his signature groove and compositional finesse:
Latest releases
As a composer his latest releases are the single ‘Twilight Rush’ by YOUNITE, ‘Y.O.U’ by JAECHAN from DKZ (formerly DONGKIZ), and the single ‘Mine’ by YUGYEOM.
Bronze is a genre-hopping producer, blending R&B, hip-hop, K-pop, and more genres into his productions. Whether solo or behind the scenes, his influence is distinct and essential.
Dive into Bronze’s catalog and keep up with his work by following him on Instagram and streaming his solo releases.
