While television survival shows have become a defining route to recognition for many Korean rappers over the past decade, Kim Ximya has never followed the conventional path. For nearly a decade, he has built his reputation through music and visual art, earning critical acclaim both in Korea and beyond. Seven years after his last solo album, he returns with Dogma, a ten-track work that reflects his uncompromising approach to art, music, and creative freedom that is set to be released on September 9.
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Created in collaboration with Seoul collective Sound Supply, the ten-track record marks a new chapter for one of Korean music’s most distinctive voices. Moving fluidly between experimental hip-hop, electronic music, and underground club influences, Dogma further develops Kim Ximya’s approach to music—one that remains unconstrained by genre or commercial expectation while maintaining a singular artistic identity.
Working closely with core members of Sound Supply, including Mount XLR, cjb95, and ccr, Kim Ximya developed a cohesive body of work that reflects both his evolution as a songwriter and producer. The album’s sonic journey was further refined through mastering by Grammy Award-winning engineer Mike Bozzi.
The visual world surrounding Dogma continues that multidisciplinary approach. The lead music video for Dogma was directed by acclaimed filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist Park Chan-kyong. The younger brother and longtime creative collaborator of Cannes-winning director Park Chan-wook (Decision to Leave), Park Chan-kyong has built an acclaimed practice spanning cinema, photography, and contemporary art. Together, the brothers have directed award-winning works under the name PARKing CHANce, including a Berlin International Film Festival prize-winning short film.
The physical edition also departs from conventional album packaging, replacing the traditional CD format with a miniature radio-inspired player called the Buddha Machine, which reimagines the album as both a listening device and collectible object. Adding to its exclusivity, the Buddha Machine will feature a curated selection of tracks distinct from the digital release.
With Dogma, Kim Ximya returns with his second studio album, further establishing himself at the intersection of Korean hip-hop, experimental electronic music, and contemporary visual culture.
