Lee Young-ji is a South Korean rapper who rose to fame after winning two popular rap competition shows: High School Rapper 3 and Show Me the Money 11.
She also hosts the web talk show Not Much Prepared, where she interviews various celebrities. Lee Young-ji is known for her unique voice and rap skills that range from hard-hitting bars to melodic flows.
Profile
- Full name: Lee Young-ji
- Date of birth: September 10, 2002
- Age: 21 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Profession: Rapper, singer, songwriter, host
- Height: 176 cm (5’9.5’’)
- Parents: Lee Seung-ho (father), Kim Mi-sook (mother)
- Siblings: Lee Young-hoon (older brother), Lee Young-min (younger brother)
- Spouse: N/A
- Children: N/A
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $3.5 million
Early Life & Education
Lee Young-ji, now 21, was born on September 10, 2002, in Seoul, South Korea. She is the second child of Lee Seung-ho, a businessman, and Kim Mi-sook, a housewife.
She has an older brother, Lee Young-hoon, a lawyer, and a younger brother, Lee Young-min, a student. Lee Young-ji grew up in a wealthy family but was not spoiled or arrogant.
She was always interested in music and art and started writing rap lyrics in elementary school. She attended Seoul Yangdong Elementary School, Yanggang Middle School, and Shinseo High School, where she excelled in academics and extracurricular activities. She was also active in her church choir and youth group.
She participated in various rap contests and festivals and gained recognition for her talent. She decided to pursue a career as a rapper after graduating from high school, and she signed with the label Mainstream.
Personal Life
Lee Young-ji is single and has not publicly been involved in any romantic relationship. She has stated that she is not interested in dating at the moment and wants to focus on her music and career.
She has also said that she is not attracted to anyone in the rap industry and prefers someone who is not a celebrity.
She has expressed her ideal type as kind, respectful, funny, and supportive of her dreams. She has also mentioned that she likes men who are taller than her, have a good sense of fashion, and have a nice smile.
Lee Young-ji is also friends with other rappers and artists, such as Nafla, Loopy, Puma, Jay Park, Young Kay, Zion.T, Wonstein, and more.
Career
Lee Young-ji started her career as a rapper in 2019 when she auditioned for the third season of “High School Rapper”, a rap competition show for high school students.
She impressed the judges and viewers with her rap skills and personality and advanced to the finals.
She competed against Sandy, Pluma, and Yunhway and emerged as the winner of the show, becoming the first female champion.
She received a trophy, a prize money of ₩10 million, and a chance to collaborate with famous rappers and producers.
She released her debut single, “Go High”, in April 2019, featuring Woo Won-jae, Changmo, and The Quiett. The song succeeded, reaching the top 10 of the Gaon Digital Chart and the Billboard K-pop Hot 100.
She also performed at various festivals and events, such as the Seoul Music Festival, the Hip Hop Playground, and the Rapbeat Festival. She gained a lot of fans and attention, and she was praised for her rap style and charisma.
In 2020, Lee Young-ji joined the cast of “Not Much Prepared”, a web talk show hosted by comedian Kim Ji-min. She became the co-host of the show, and she interviewed various celebrities, such as Jessi, HyunA, Kang Daniel, and more.
She also showed her witty side, making jokes and comments that made the guests and viewers laugh.
She also performed rap songs and freestyles on the show, showcasing her versatility and creativity. She also released more singles, such as “Dark Room”, “New History”, “Walga”, “My Path”, and “Just”.
She also collaborated with other artists, such as Young Kay, Ha Min-woo, Layone, Babylon, and more. She also appeared on other shows, such as “Running Man”, “Knowing Bros”, and “Radio Star”.
In 2021, Lee Young-ji participated in the eleventh season of “Show Me the Money”, a rap competition show for professional rappers.
She was one of the contestants who passed the auditions and joined the Dynamic Duo and Padi teams. She competed against other rappers like EK, Wonstein, Lil Boi, and more.
She impressed the judges and viewers with her rap skills and stage presence and advanced to the finals.
She competed against Lil Boi and emerged as the winner of the show, becoming the first female and youngest champion.
She received a trophy, a prize money of ₩200 million, and a chance to release an album with the show’s producers. She released her first album, “I Am Lee Young Ji”, in December 2021, featuring Jay Park, pH-1, and So!YOON!, Zion.T, Wonstein, and more.
The album succeeded, reaching the top of the Gaon Album Chart and the Billboard World Albums Chart. She also performed at various music awards and shows, such as the Mnet Asian Music Awards, the Melon Music Awards, and the KBS Song Festival. She gained a lot of fans and attention, and she was praised for her rap style and charisma.
In 2022, Lee Young-ji continued her rap and hosting career. She released more singles, such as “Compromise”, “Day & Night”, “Not Sorry”, “Witch”, “Hug”, and “Dejavu”.
She also collaborated with other artists, such as Jay Park, Zion.T, Wonstein, WH3N, Basick, Earboy, Bluedayboy, Rovxe, Goldash, LuVan, Twlv, Paloalto, Queen WA$ABII, EK, Jamie, Pluma, Yunhway, Hyoyeon, Toigo, J’Kyun, Jambino, Xinsayne, and Dynamic duo.
She also appeared on other shows, such as “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook”, “Amazing Saturday”, and “The Return of Superman”.
She also hosted the fourth “High School Rapper” season, where she mentored and judged the contestants. She also continued to host “Not Much Prepared”, where she interviewed various celebrities, such as IU, BTS, BLACKPINK, and more.
She also performed at various music festivals and events, such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the SXSW Music Festival, and the Rolling Loud Festival. She gained a lot of fans and attention, and she was praised for her rap style and charisma.
In 2023, Lee Young-ji is still active as a rapper and a host. She plans to release her second album, featuring more collaborations and new songs.
She also plans to hold her first solo concert, where she will perform her songs and interact with her fans.
She also plans to appear on more shows and events, showcasing her talent and personality. She plans to expand her career to other fields, such as acting, modelling, and fashion.
She also plans to donate more money to various causes and charities, such as the 2023 South Korea earthquake relief. She also plans to enjoy life and have fun with her family and friends. She is also planning to achieve her dreams and goals as a rapper and a person.
Net Worth
Lee Young-ji’s net worth is estimated to be around $3.5 million. She earns money from music sales, streaming, concerts, shows, endorsements, and other sources.
She is one of the most successful and popular rappers in South Korea, and she has a loyal and supportive fanbase.
Social Media
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Discography
- Smoke
- Not Sorry
- Day & Night
- Go High
- Freesia
- Witch
- DNA
- We
- Hug
- Just
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