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Junoflo
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Background information
Born (1992-09-25) September 25, 1992 (age 32)
Origin Fullerton, California, US
Genres Hip hop
Occupation Rapper
Instrument Vocals
Years active 2015–present
Labels Feel Ghood Music
Website Official website

Musical artist

Samuel Juno Park (born September 25, 1992),[1][2] better known as Junoflo (Korean: 주노플로), is a Korean-American rapper.[3] He has released three studio albums: Progression (2015), Statues (2019), 222:AM (2020), one extended play: Only Human (2018),[4] and several singles. He was a contestant on the TV series Show Me the Money 5 (2016) Show Me the Money 6 (2017).[5]

Junoflo (born Samuel Juno Park) was raised in Los Angeles, California.[1] He attended college at the University of California, San Diego and worked as a photographer at hip-hop concerts in San Diego.[6]

Junoflo first gained fame through his appearance as a contestant on the South Korean survival reality show, Show Me the Money 5 in 2016. Later that year, he signed to Feel Ghood Music, the hip hop label founded by Korean rapper Tiger JK.[7] In 2017, he appeared on Show Me the Money 6, in which he advanced to the semi-finals.[8]

In March 2018, Junoflo released his first album under Feel Ghood Music, the extended play Only Human. The album includes the single, "Grapevine," featuring Jay Park.[1] In January 2019, he released the full-length album, Statues. That same month, he became the first Korean artist to perform at an NBA halftime show, when he performed at a match between the Los Angeles Clippers and the New Orleans Pelicans.[9]

Junoflo left Feel Ghood Music in April 2019[7] and relocated back to Los Angeles at the beginning of 2020. He released a 10-track, full-length album, 222:AM in September 2020 with guest features from Ted Park, Jeff Bernat, Manila Grey, Miknna, and others.

Collaborative albums

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  1. ^ a b c Herman, Tamar (March 28, 2018). "Junoflo Discusses 'Only Human' EP, Collaborations & Aspirations". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "주노플로 프로필" (in Korean). Naver.
  3. ^ Herman, Tamar (March 5, 2018). "K-pop Icon BoA Discusses 'One Shot, Two Shot' EP, Aging & K-Pop's Global Appeal: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  4. ^ "[인터뷰] 주노플로 "타이거JK·켄드릭 라마처럼"". No Cut News (in Korean). January 25, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  5. ^ "[뮤직Y] 美진출 주노플로 "생각지 못한 뜨거운 반응…무대를 즐겼어요"". SBS Entertainment News (in Korean). January 16, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  6. ^ "Exclusive interview with Junoflo". HiphopKR. August 10, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "주노플로, 타이거JK 품 떠난다..필굿뮤직과 전속계약 만료". Star News (in Korean). April 6, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  8. ^ "[N1★샷] 주노플로 '도끼X박재범, 우정도 선물…꿈 같다'". News1 (in Korean). August 26, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  9. ^ "주노플로, 韓가수 최초 美NBA 하프타임쇼 무대 "오랜 꿈 이뤄"". Sports Chosun (in Korean). January 16, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  10. ^ a b c "Gaon Album Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.
  1. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  2. ^ Cumulative sales of "Eyes On Me":
  1. ^ Cumulative sales of "Twisted":
  1. ^ Cumulative sales of "Life Is A Gamble":

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