[4][full citation needed] Ravi was one of ten trainees who were contestants on Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL.
During his time on the show, Ravi featured in the music videos for Brian Joo's "Let This Die" and Seo In-guk's "Shake It Up".
On June 14 and 15, during "Super Hero" promotions, Ravi participated in Baek Ji-young's performances of her song "Good Boy".
[13] In 2015, after much deliberation, Ravi became a contestant of Mnet's television rap competition series Show Me the Money 4[14] but was eliminated in the second round.
[16][17][18] On the same day VIXX LR held their first showcase for Beautiful Liar at Yes24 Muv Hall in Seoul′s Mapo District.
[21][22] On December 31, 2015, Ravi dropped a teaser on his Twitter and Instagram accounts for his first mixtape R.ebirth with tracks composed, written and produced by himself.
[26][27] The third pre-release "Good Girls" (Korean: 착한 여자) featuring Hanhae and Soulman was released on February 4, 2016.
][39] On July 14, 2016, Ravi participated in Jellyfish Entertainment's new music channel project Jelly Box and released the single "DamnRa" featuring SAM&SP3CK, a DJ/producer duo.
[43] On January 4, 2017, Ravi pre-released a single, "Home Alone" (Korean: 나홀로 집에) featuring Jung Yong-hwa from his upcoming first mini album R.eal1ze.
[citation needed] Ravi had his third solo concert REAL-LIVE R.OOK BOOK which took place at the Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul on March 22 to 24.
On July 28, 2020, Ravi released his summer mini album Paradise, along with the title track of the same name featuring Ha Sung-woon.
On June 3, 2021, Ravi released his fourth mini album Roses, along with the title tracks "Flower Garden" and "Cardigan".
[56][full citation needed] On February 8, 2022, Ravi released his second studio album Love&Fight, with "Winner" as the title track featuring Ash Island.
[59] After appearing as a regular cast member for 2 years and 4 months, Ravi departed from KBS variety show 2 Days & 1 Night, in order to prepare for his upcoming military enlistment.
His last episode aired on May 1, 2022, and he released a single titled "Who We Are" (Korean: 안녕; RR: Annyeong; lit.
[65] At that time, the label included Cold Bay, Chillin Homie and Xydo (Park Chi Woong) whom he worked with in the past.
[66] Currently, Korean rappers JUSTHIS, NAFLA, the dance crew PRIMEKINGZ, and new artist Suen are included.
[70] On January 12, 2023, Ravi was named by the media as the rumored idol rapper who availed of the services of military broker Gu Mo to evade enlistment.
[71] Ravi was accused of declaring epilepsy to lower his health to grade 4 in order to serve as a public service worker instead of an active duty soldier.
42 people who admitted to falsifying medical certificates for epilepsy as well as 5 family members and acquaintances who served as accomplices were charged with violating the Military Service Act.
The leaked medical reports revealed that as early as 2019, Ravi was not qualified to serve as an active duty soldier due to various health conditions.
In 2020, Ravi mentions on DinDin's SBS Music High radio show that his narcolepsy used to be so bad, he would fall asleep while being scolded.
Ravi released the song "Live" (featuring Chungha) on February 18, 2019 to speak about his depression, panic disorder, and struggles with contemplating suicide.
Last May 2022 on their official Youtube channel, VIXX members discussed Ravi's panic disorder occurring as early as 2016.
On April 3, Dong A Ilbo released an exclusive report on Ravi’s indictment from the office of Rep. Jeon Ju Hye of the Ministry of Justice.
They revealed that it was the co-CEO of GROOVL1N, only named by the media as CEO A, who contacted broker Gu Mo seeking a postponement for Ravi and an exemption for rapper Nafla.
[86] This trial revealed that in 2020, Ravi was faced with a large contract penalty for an event he was unable to fulfill due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Prosecutors revealed that this was also the time that co-CEO Kim contacted broker Gu Mo, initially seeking his help for a postponement for Ravi.