While television survival shows have become a defining path to recognition for many Korean rappers over the past decade, Kim Ximya has never taken the conventional route. For nearly a decade, he has carved out his own space through music and visual art, earning critical recognition in Korea and internationally.
Now, seven years after his last solo album, Kim Ximya returns with ‘Dogma’, a ten-track album that embodies his uncompromising approach to art, music, and creative freedom. The album is set for release on September 9, with fans now able to pre-save the record.
Created in collaboration with Seoul-based collective Sound Supply, the ten-track album marks a new chapter for one of Korean music’s most distinctive voices. Moving fluidly across experimental hip-hop, electronic music, and underground club influences, ‘Dogma’ continues to develop Kim Ximya’s boundary-pushing musical approach—one that remains free from genre limitations and commercial expectations while preserving his singular artistic identity.
Working closely with key members of Sound Supply, including Mount XLR, cjb95, and ccr, Kim Ximya crafted a cohesive body of work that reflects his growth not only as a songwriter but also as a producer. The album’s sonic landscape was further refined through mastering by Grammy Award-winning engineer Mike Bozzi.
A Visual World Rooted in Multidisciplinary Art
The creative vision behind ‘Dogma’ extends beyond its music. The lead music video for the album’s title track 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, known for films such as Decision to Leave, Park Chan-kyong has established an acclaimed multidisciplinary practice spanning cinema, photography, and contemporary art.
The brothers have also collaborated extensively, directing award-winning projects under the name PARKing CHANce, including a short film that received a prize at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Reimagining the Physical Album
The physical edition of ‘Dogma’ also breaks away from traditional album packaging. Instead of a conventional CD, the release comes in the form of a miniature radio-inspired player known as the Buddha Machine, transforming the album into both a listening device and a collectible object.
Adding another layer of exclusivity, the Buddha Machine will contain a curated selection of tracks that differs from the digital release, giving physical-edition collectors a distinct listening experience.
With ‘Dogma’, Kim Ximya makes his return with his second studio album, further cementing his position at the intersection of Korean hip-hop, experimental electronic music, and contemporary visual culture.
Seven years in the making, the album reflects an artist continuing to create on his own terms—unrestricted by convention, genre, or commercial expectations.
‘Dogma’ arrives September 9.
