Peggy Gou
Based in Berlin and hailing from Korea, Peggy Gou makes waves with her dynamic DJ sets and original tracks. Her sound, a robust blend of dark house, techno, and abstract beats, draws inspiration from Detroit, London, and Berlin. With her assured and energetic performances, Peggy Gou quickly caught the attention of the underground music scene.
Peggy Gou: quick facts
Sourced, updated Oct 2026- Real name
- Kim Min-ji
- Born
- July 3, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac sign
- Cancer
- Birthplace
- Incheon, South Korea
- Nationality
- South Korean
- Based in
- Berlin, Germany
- Genres
- House, Deep house, Electronic
- Labels
- Gudu Records (founder)
- Active since
- 2014
Essential tracks
- It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)2018
- Starry Night2019
- I Go2021
- (It Goes Like) Nanana2023
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Peggy Gou
Where is Peggy Gou from?
Peggy Gou is from Incheon, South Korea. Nationality: South Korean. Today Peggy Gou is based in Berlin, Germany.
How old is Peggy Gou?
Peggy Gou is 35 years old, born on July 3, 1991.
What is Peggy Gou's real name?
Peggy Gou's real name is Kim Min-ji.
What kind of music does Peggy Gou play?
Peggy Gou plays house, deep house and electronic.
Does Peggy Gou have a record label?
Yes. Peggy Gou founded Gudu Records.
What are Peggy Gou's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)" (2018), "Starry Night" (2019) and "I Go" (2021).
How did Peggy Gou become famous?
She started DJing in London clubs, became the first Korean DJ to play Berghain, and broke through with It Makes You Forget (Itgehane) in 2018, followed by (It Goes Like) Nanana in 2023 and her debut album I Hear You in 2024.
Does Peggy Gou have a fashion brand?
Yes. Gou studied at the London College of Fashion and in 2019 launched her fashion label KIRIN, Korean for giraffe, with support from Virgil Abloh's New Guards Group.