Ko Ji Yong is a South Korean singer, dancer, businessman, and former member of SECHS KIES (젝스키스). He graduated from Anyang Film Arts High School and later obtained an associate's degree in Broadcasting and Entertainment from Seoul Institute of the Arts.

He was brought in as a trainee by DSP Media (DSP미디어; formerly known as Daesung Planning) after being recommended by Kang Sung Hoon. DSP originally wanted Eun Ji Won and Kang Sung Hoon to debut as a duo, but with the huge success of H.O.T, the plan was changed in order to form an idol group, and he was also chosen.

He made his debut in April 1997 as SECHS KIES's lead vocalist with their first album, "School Anthem". They quickly gained a substantial fanbase and are credited with pioneering the idol scene and fandom culture.

However, the group officially announced their disbandment in May 2000 and released one final digital single, "Thanks".
Unlike other members, he did not continue his career as a solo singer but he was cast as a host in an internet broadcast and as an actor in a television drama. But, he chose to leave the entertainment industry to start his own business.

In April 2016, SECHS KIES reunited during several episodes of "Infinite Challenge", and later, all the members signed a contract with YG Entertainment (YG엔터테인먼트), except him. He decided not to promote with the group as he wanted to spend more time with his family and as a business owner. He appeared with his son for some episodes of "The Return of Superman", but he mostly remains out of the entertainment industry.

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