Kim Hyung-soo (Korean: 김형수; born December 22, 1990), better known as Brother Su (브라더수), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and record producer. Su debuted in 2010 and has been signed under Starship Entertainment's subsidiary label Starship X since 2015.

Career

2010–2015: Early work and RealCollabo

Prior to his debut, Brother Su participated in "Christmas Card from Real Collabo" with his remix of "Winter Wonderland". The next year he officially debuted as RealCollabo's first singer with single "It was You". In the same year, he released another single "You Got Me".

The following years, Brother Su started featuring and writing for his label mates as well as other artists. Started with featuring in Mad Clown's "Basil", he was also featured in Andup's "Like This Right Now", Giriboy's "Player", Cheeze's "Papapa", d.ear's "We Need to Talk", Kebee's "Travel Bag", and Swings's "Two Thumbs". He produced label mate Siaena's "Sound of Rain" and Lovey's "Return", as well as Crucial Star's "Flat Shoes". In his early years as a lyricist, Brother Su teamed up with Ra.D for Jooyoung's "All of You" and "Hang Up the Phone", and Ra.D's "Thank You, Thank You".

On July 4, 2013 he released his first full album Paper, containing ten self-composed songs.

In 2015, Brother Su established his name as songwriter. His composed song, "I Need U" by BTS won first place in music programs. This success was followed with "Eat" by Zion.T, which did very well in South Korean digital music charts.

In the same year, he released his first mini album 사이 (Space) with six self-composed songs. "Space" was Brother Su's last release under RealCollabo. RealCollabo closed in October 2015.

2015–present: Starship Entertainment

On October 7, Starship Entertainment announced Brother Su has joined the company. A few days later, he released his first soundtrack, "You Don't Know Me" for MBC drama, She Was Pretty. This duet song with Soyou of Sistar was the song that introduced Brother Su to broader public.

Together with Jooyoung, Brother Su took part on collaboration with his old label mates Ra.D and d.ear, releasing "Draw You". It is a remake of d.ear's old song which is also the last release of RealCollabo. He was featured in San E & Mad Clown's "Lonely Animals" released in November 2015. Starship Planet's 2015 winter song "Softly" was his first participation in the company's family song.

In February 2016, Brother Su along with K.Will, Junggigo, and Jooyoung released a special Valentine's song, "Cook for Love". A few days later, he released a duet song with Mad Clown, "Like Romance Comics".

Personal life

He has a younger sister, Lovey, who is also a singer-songwriter.[citation needed]

On April 24, 2023, Starship Entertainment announced that he will hold a wedding ceremony with singer-songwriter and lyricist Kim Jin-ah, who is three years his junior, on May 13 at a hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
KOR
PaperReleased: July 4, 2013 Label: RealCollabo Format: CD, digital download Track listIntro (늦잠) 왜 이러니 (Why are You Like This) (feat. Swings) 소심해서 그래 (Because I'm Timid) (feat. Cheeze) 윗집 여자 (Girl Next Doorl) 좋대요 (Said Like You) I'm With You (feat. Ra.D) 다른 별 (Different Star) (feat. Lovey) 팔베개 (Arm Pillow) Outro (늦잠) It Was You (Bonus Track)93

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
KOR
Space (사이)Released: June 19, 2015 Label: RealCollabo Format: CD, digital download Track listIntro: 사이 (Space) (Space) 점 (Dot) (feat. Lovey) 아쉬워서 그렇지 (Because I'm Sorry) (feat. Giriboy) 그럼 됐어 (That's Okay) 왜 하필 (Of All Odds, Why) 반나절만 (Only Half the Day)63

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
As lead artist
"It Was You"2010Non-album singles
"You Got Me"
"Girl Next Door" (윗집 여자)2013Paper
"아쉬워서 그렇지" (Because I Feel Bad) (feat. Giriboy)2015KOR: 15,400Space
"Dot" (점) (feat. Lovey)
"What's Wrong With U" (왜그러냐) (feat. Gaeko)2018Non-album single
Collaborations
"Draw You" (너를 그리다) (with Ra.D, d.ear, Jooyoung)201525KOR: 51,818Non-album single
"Softly" (사르르) (with K.Will, Sistar, Boyfriend, Mad Clown, Junggigo, Jooyoung, Monsta X, Yoo Seung-woo, Exy)24KOR: 154,049Starship Planet 2015
"Cook for Love" (요리좀해요) (with K.Will, Junggigo, and Jooyoung)201623KOR: 72,767Non-album singles
"Like Romance Comics" (만화처럼) (with Mad Clown)17KOR: 125,593
"Our Night Is More Beautiful Than Your Day" (우리의 밤은 당신의 낮보다 아름답다) (with Bomi, Namjoo, Chaeyeon, LE, Seokhoon, ₩uNo, Yang Da-il, Chancellor, Seo In-young, Kang Min-hee)89KOR: 28,346Merry Summer
"Madeleine" (마들렌) (with I.M, feat. J.Han)Non-album single
"Love Wishes" (누가 그래) (with Junggigo, Mad Clown, Yoo Seung-woo, Hyunseong, Kihyun)77KOR: 48,485Starship Planet 2016
"Christmas Day" (with K.Will, Soyou, Boyfriend, Monsta X, Cosmic Girls, Mad Clown, Junggigo, #Gun, Yoo Seung-woo, Mind U, Duetto, Jeong Se-woon, Lee Kwang-hyun)201763KOR: 49,521Starship Planet 2017
"Christmas Time" (벌써 크리스마스) (with Duetto, Mind U, Yoo Seung-woo, Monsta X, Jeong Se-woon, K.Will, Boyfriend, Soyou, Cosmic Girls)201893Starship Planet 2018
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Soundtrack appearances

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
"You Don't Know Me" (모르나봐) (with Soyou)20154KOR: 734,063She Was Pretty OST
"Come to Me" (내게 올래요)201687KOR: 42,407Don't Dare to Dream OST
"Toy" (서툰 고백) (with Yoo Yeon-jung)2017Love Playlist 2 OST
"While You Were Sleeping" (당신이 잠든 사이에) (with SE O)While You Were Sleeping OST
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Production credits

YearTitleArtistAlbumRole
2010"It Was You"Brother SuNon-album singleComposer, lyricist, arranger
2012"빗소리가 (Sound of Rain)"SiaenaCafé de SiaenaArranger
"All of You"JooyoungFrom Me to YouCo-lyricist
"Hang Up the Phone" featuring Ra.D & Inbal
"Flat Shoes"Crucial StarFallProducer
2013"We Need to Talk"d.earLove GraphyCo-lyricist
"돌려줘 (Return)"LoveyNon-album singleComposer, lyricist, arranger
"늦잠 (Intro)"Brother SuPaper
"왜 이러니 (Why Are You Like This)"Composer, co-lyricist, arranger
"소심해서 그래 (Because I'm Timid)" featuring DalcongComposer, lyricist, co-arranger
"윗집 여자 (Upstairs Neighbor Girl)"
"좋대요 (Said Like You)"
"I'm With You" featuring Ra.D
"다른 별 (Different Star)" featuring Lovey
"팔베개 (Arm Pillow)"
"늦잠 (Outro)"
"고마워 고마워 (Thank You, Thank You)"Ra.D작은 이야기 (Small Story)Co-lyricist
"누군가 필요해 (I Need Someone)" featuring Brother SuNon-album singleCo-composer, co-lyricist
2014"Super Crucial Rap 2" featuring DJ WegunCrucial StarNon-album singleComposer, arranger
"겨울인데 (It's Winter)" featuring TimPentoNon-album singleArranger
"클럽이라도 좀 가 (At Least Go to Club)"HeizeMaktoobCo-composer, arranger
"Good Life" featuring D.Meanor & Brother SuKonsoulNon-album singleCo-lyricist
"여전해 (As Ever)"AndUpNon-album singleCo-composer, arranger
"Give It 2 U"GlamNon-album singleComposer, lyricist
"좋아요 (I Like It) (Slow Jam Remix)"BTSSkool Luv Affair: Special AdditionCo-composer, co-lyricist
"Best Girl"Ulala SessionreJOYceCo-lyricist
"그녀는 예뻐 (She is Pretty)"
"Heartache"
2015"왕복 30분 (Round Trip 30 Minutes)" featuring Shin Ji SooGiriboy성인식 (Coming of Age Ceremony)Co-composer, co-arranger
"비가 내려와 (It's Raining)"Zia, Lee HyunNon-album singleCo-composer, co-lyricist
"I Need U"BTSThe Most Beautiful Moment In Life, Part 1
"꺼내 먹어요 (Eat)"Zion.TNon-album singleCo-composer, co-arranger
"Intro: 사이 (Space)"Brother Su사이 (Space)Composer, arranger
"점 (Dot)" featuring LoveyComposer, lyricist, co-arranger
"아쉬워서 그렇지 (Because I'm Sorry)" featuring GiriboyComposer, co-lyricist, arranger
"그럼 됐어 (That's Okay)"Composer, lyricist, co-arranger
"왜 하필 (Of All Odds, Why)"
"반나절만 (Only Half the Day)"Composer, lyricist, arranger
"여전히 (Still)"Ra.DNon-album singleComposer, lyricist
"어깨 (Lean on Me)"Soyou & Kwon Jung-yeolNon-album singleLyricist
"Beautiful Lady"JonghyunOh My Venus OST Pt. 1Co-lyricist
"Butterfly"BTSThe Most Beautiful Moment In Life, Part 2Co-composer, co-lyricist, co-arranger
"Whalien 52"
"Outro: House of Cards"
"호구 (Hogu)" featuring Brother SuGiriboyNon-album singleCo-composer, co-lyricist
2016"그 벤치 (That Bench)"Crucial StarNon-album singleCo-composer, co-arranger
"시간낭비 (Time Machine)" featuring EZNon-album single
"뭐 어때 (Whatever)" featuring Crucial StarYoo Seung-wooPit a PatCo-lyricist
"선 (45.7cm)" featuring OohyoComposer, lyricist, co-arranger
"만화처럼 (Like Romance Comics)"Mad Clown & Brother SuNon-album singleCo-composer, co-arranger
"야 하고 싶어 (Call You Bae)"Jimin & XiuminNon-album singleCo-lyricist
"Interview"Eric NamInterviewComposer, lyricist, arranger
"돌아오지마 (Don't Come Back)" featuring JunhyungHeizeNon-album singleCo-composer, arranger
"문 열어봐 (Here I Am)"YesungHere I AmCo-composer, co-lyricist
"어떤 말로도 (Confession)" featuring Chanyeol
"힘 (Strength)" featuring Hanhae & Brother SuCrucial StarNon-album single
"걸어 (All In)"Monsta XThe Clan Pt. 1 LostCo-composer
"천천히 나와요 (Come Slowly)"Lovey24Arranger
"너만이 (Only U)" featuring HeizeYoo Seung-wooNon-album singleComposer, Co-lyricist, Arranger
"여자 사람 친구 (She)"VromanceThe ActionCo-lyricist
"우리 둘 (Runnin')"Henry and Soyou
"마들렌 (Madeleine)" featuring J.HanI.M and Brother Su
"이뻐서 힘들어" featuring Geeks' Lui, Brother Su, LoveyCrucial StarFall 2
"One Step" featuring Jay ParkHyolynIt's Me
"Love Like This" featuring Dok2
"꺼져 (Back Off)"
"Dope"
"누가 그래 (Love Wishes)"Junggigo, Mad Clown, Yoo Seungwoo, Brother Su, Hyunsung, KihyunStarship Planet 2016
2017"보여줄 때"Kim Taegyun녹색이념Co-composer, arranger
"이리 와 (Hug U)"Cosmic GirlsFrom. WJSNComposer, co-lyricist, arranger
"Let Me Love You"Junggigo, ChanyeolNon-album singleCo-lyricist, co-composer
"Oi"Monsta XThe Clan Pt. 2.5: The Final Chapter
"Fall in Love"K.WillThe 4th Album Pt.1 NonfictionCo-lyricist, co-composer
"As If It's Your Last"BlackpinkNon-album singleCo-lyricist
2018"나눠서 좋아해줘"Jina나눠서 좋아해줘Co-arranger
"20 Something (PROD. 정동환, Jeong Se-woon)"Jeong Se-woonAnotherCo-lyricist
"Eye 2 Eye (PROD. Caesar & Loui)"
"나만 없어 (Feat. Brother Su)"Mind U퍼즐 - 두 번째 조각Co-composer, co-lyricist, arranger
"Underwater"Monsta XTake.1 Are You There?Co-composer, co-lyricist
"착해지지 마요 (Feat. 화사 of 마마무)"K.WillThe 4th Album Part.2 [想像; Mood Indigo]Lyricist
"Welcome To My Playground"NCT 127RegulateCo-composer, co-lyricist
"Later"TaeilNon-album singleComposer, Lyricist, arranger
2019"12 O'clock"Cosmic GirlsWJ Stay?Co-composer, co-lyricist
"No Reason"Monsta XTake.2 We Are Here
"Stealer"Co-composer
"Party Time"Co-composer, co-lyricist
"Find You"Follow: Find YouCo-lyricist
"Follow"
"Monsta Truck"
"Mirror"Co-lyricist, Co-composer
"Selfish"Kang Min-kyungKang Min Kyung Vol. 1Co-composer
"너여서 (My Youth)"Composer, Lyricist, arranger
"Slow"Bumsoo KimNew.Make20 #5Lyricist
"D+1"EverglowArrival of Everglow
"Going Home"Jeong Se-woonPlus Minus ZeroCo-arranger
"I'm Home" (그래)MinhoSM Station: Season 3
"Birthday"Jeon SomiXOXOCo-lyricist
2020"Cloud 9"CravitySeason 1. Hideout: Remember Who We AreCo-lyricist, Co-composer
"Flame"Season 2. Hideout: The New Day We Step IntoCo-lyricist
"Fantasia"Monsta XFantasia XCo-lyricist
"It Ain't Over"Co-lyricist, Co-composer
"Love Killa"Fatal LoveCo-composer
2021"Blue"WonhoBlue LetterCo-lyricist
"Flash"Love Synonym Pt.2: Right for UsCo-lyricist, Co-composer, Arranger
"Don't Cry, My Love"Cha Eun-wooUnder the Oak Tree OSTCo-lyricist
"Easy"WJSN The BlackMy AttitudeCo-lyricist
"Kiss or Death"Monsta XNon-album singleCo-composer
"Rush Hour"No LimitCo-lyricist, Co-composer
2022"Softly"MiyeonMyLyricist
", (Comma)"KihyunVoyagerCo-lyricist
"Adrenaline"CravityLiberty: In Our CosmosCo-lyricist
"Party Rock"New WaveCo-lyricist
"Automatic"Co-lyricist, Co-composer
"Cause Of You"KihyunYouthCo-lyricist, Co-composer, Arranging
"Eye on You"WonhoObsessionCo-lyricist
"Crazy"FacadeCo-lyricist
"Don't Regret"BittersweetCo-lyricist
"Love"Monsta XShape of LoveCo-lyricist, Co-composer
"Paradise"LimeLightLimelightCo-lyricist, Co-composer
2023"Beautiful Liar"Monsta XReasonCo-lyricist
"Slow Dance"Shownu X HyungwonThe UnseenLyricist
"Break It Down"Choi Yoo-jungCold Blood Intern OST Part 1Co-lyricist
"Deal"Choi Young-jaeDo ItCo-lyricist, Co-composer
"Fluffy"Co-lyricist, Co-composer, Arranger
"Snooze"Lyricist
2024"No Girl"SeolaInside OutCo-lyricist, Co-composer, Arranger
"Plot Twist"TWSSparking BlueCo-lyricist, Co-composer

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