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Lee Young-ji

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In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.

Lee Young-ji
Lee in March 2022
Background information
Born (2002-09-10) September 10, 2002 (age 22)[1][unreliable source?]
Seoul, South Korea
Genres
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active2019–present
LabelsMainstream[2]
WebsiteOfficial website
Korean name
Hangul
이영지
Hanja
李泳知
Revised RomanizationI Yeongji
McCune–ReischauerI Yŏngji

Lee Young-ji (Korean: 이영지; born September 10, 2002)[1] is a South Korean rapper. She is the winner of High School Rapper 3 and Show Me the Money 11[3][4] as well as the host of the web talk show Not Much Prepared. She released her first extended play 16 Fantasy on June 21, 2024.

Early life

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Born and raised in Sinjeong-dong, Yangcheon District, Seoul, South Korea,[5] Lee lived with her grandmother and mother for a long time after her father left home.[6]

Philanthropy

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On August 11, 2022, Lee donated ₩10 million to help those affected by the 2022 South Korea floods through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association.[7]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[8]
16 Fantasy 21

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Circle
[10] 		KOR
Songs
[A][11] 		HK
[12] 		MLY
[13] 		PHL
[14] 		TW
[15] 		WW
[16]
As lead artist
"Go High"
(featuring Woo Won-jae, Changmo, and The Quiett) 		2019 49 37 — — — — — High School Rapper 3 Final
"Dark Room"[17] — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"New History"[18]
(featuring Young Kay) 		— — — — — — —
"Walga"[19] 2020 — — — — — — —
"My Path"[20] — — — — — — —
"Just"[21] — — — — — — —
"I Am Lee Young Ji" (나는 이영지) — — — — — — — Good Girl Episode 1
"Compromise"[22] — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Day & Night" (낮 밤)
(featuring Jay Park) 		2021 56 27 — — — — —
"Not Sorry (Prod. Slom)"
(featuring pH-1) 		2022 4 — — — — — — Show Me the Money 11 Episode 3
"Witch (Prod. Slom)"
(featuring Jay Park and So!YOon!) 		60 — — — — — — Show Me the Money 11 Semi Final
"Hug (Prod. Slom)"
(featuring Zion.T and Wonstein) 		136 — — — — — — Show Me the Money 11 Final
"Dejavu (Prod. Slom)"
(featuring Jay Park) 		93 — — — — — —
"Small Girl"
(featuring D.O.) 		2024 1 1 15 22 94 2 38 16 Fantasy
"Unknown Guy" (모르는 아저씨) — — — — — — —
As featured artist
"Home Work"
(Young Kay featuring WH3N and Lee Young-ji) 		2019 — — — — — — — Time Lapse
"Let Me Love You"
(Ha Min-woo featuring Lee Young-ji) 		— — — — — — — The Tempo
"Lonely Behind"
(Layone featuring Lee Young-ji and Basick) 		— — — — — — — Foxiboy
"회상"
(Earboy featuring Lee Young-ji and Bluedayboy) 		— — — — — — — Reminisce (회상)
"Ah"
(Rovxe & Goldash featuring Lee Young-ji) 		2020 — — — — — — — Blank
"Party"
(LuVan featuring Lee Young-ji) 		— — — — — — — Non-album single
"Holiday"
(Twlv featuring Paloalto and Lee Young-ji) 		— — — — — — — Antiformal
"Nuna Right Here"
(Queen WA$ABII featuring Lee Young-ji) 		— — — — — — — Non-album single
"Emo Hip-Hop"
(Layone featuring EK, Lee Young-ji, and Basick) 		— — — — — — — Itaewon
"Yay (Prod. Code Kunst)"
Layone featuring Lee Young-ji, Jamie, and Paloalto) 		93 86 — — — — — Show Me the Money 9 Final
"Empty Canvas"
(Babylon featuring Layone and Lee Young-ji) 		2021 — — — — — — — Hardy
"Is This Bad B****** Number?"
(Jeon So-yeon featuring Bibi and Lee Young-ji) 		—[B] — — — — — — Windy
"Waka Boom" (My Way)
(Hyolyn featuring Lee Young-ji) 		2022 —[C] — — — — — — Ice
"Fighting" (파이팅 해야지)
(BSS featuring Lee Young-ji) 		2023 5 6 — — — — — Second Wind
"Fraktsiya" (프락치)
(Mark featuring Lee Young-ji) 		2024 — — — — — — — Non-album single
Collaborations
"Orange Tree" (오렌지 나무)
(with Pluma) 		2019 39 92 — — — — — High School Rapper 3 Part 2
"That's My Girl !!!" (댓츠마걸 !!!)[25]
(with Yunhway) 		2020 — — — — — — — Good Girl Episode 4
"I Do What I Want"[26]
(with Hyoyeon) 		— — — — — — — Good Girl Final
"Freesia" (프리지아)
(with Layone) 		2022 102 84 — — — — — Flower Language
"We" (Prod. Slom)
(with Toigo, J'Kyun, Jambino, and Xinsayne featuring Jay Park) 		19 — — — — — — Show Me the Money 11 Episode 1
"Smoke" (Prod. Dynamicduo, Padi)
(with Dynamicduo) 		2023 2 4 — — — — — Street Woman Fighter 2 Rank Mission
"Trouble"
(with Christopher) 		2024 192 — — — — — — Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted songs

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Circle
[27]
"ADHD"
(featuring Jambino) 		2024 164 16 Fantasy

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Zombie Detective Paramedic Cameo (Episode 2) [28]

Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 High School Rapper 3 Participant Winner [3]
2020 Good Girl Main Cast [29]
2021 Come Back Home Host With Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Yong-jin [30]
2022–2023 Earth Arcade Cast member Season 1–2 [31][32]
Show Me the Money 11 Contestant Winner [4]
2024 The Seasons: Lee Young-ji's Rainbow Host; Season 6 [33]

Web shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 Lee Young-ji's Hip Pladio Host [34]
2022–2024 Not Much Prepared Seasons 1–3 [35]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2023 Best Choice Lee Young-ji Won [36]
Brand Customer Loyalty Award 2021 Hot Icon Won [37]
KBS Entertainment Awards 2021 Rookie Award in Show/Variety Category Come Back Home Nominated [38]
2024 Excellence Award in Show and Variety Category The Seasons – Lee Young Ji's Rainbow Won [39]
MAMA Awards 2024 Fans' Choice Female Lee Young-ji Won [40]
Olive Young K-Beauty Star in Music Won
Melon Music Awards 2023 Best Solo (Female) Won [41]
2024 Best Music Style Won [42]

Notes

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  1. ^ Includes the Billboard K-pop Hot 100 (defunct as of 2022), and South Korea Songs (part of Billboard's Hits of the World (2022 onwards)).
  2. ^ "Is This Bad B****** Number?" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at position 45 on component Download Chart.[23]
  3. ^ "Waka Boom" (My Way)" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 138 on the Gaon Download Chart.[24]

References

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  1. ^ a b 이영지. Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  2. ^ Park, Se-yeon (September 16, 2019). '고등래퍼3' 최연소 우승 이영지, '메인스트림' 에이전시 계약 체결 [Lee Young-ji, the youngest winner of 'Higher Rapper 3', signed a contract with a 'Mainstream' agency] (in Korean). Maeil Broadcasting Network. Archived from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021 – via Naver.
  3. ^ a b Shin, Eun-jung (April 13, 2019). 고등래퍼3 우승자 이영지가 남다른 점 3가지(영상) [High School Rapper 3 winner Lee Young-ji has three unique points (video)] (in Korean). Kookmin Ilbo. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021 – via Naver.
  4. ^ a b Yoon, Ki-baek (December 24, 2022). 이영지·던말릭·블라세·허성현 결승행... '쇼미11' 우승은 누구? [Lee Young-ji · Dun Malik · Blasse · Heo Seong-hyun to the finals... Who will win 'Show Me 11'?] (in Korean). E-Daily. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Naver.
  5. ^ 이영지 [Lee Young-ji]. Marie Claire Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  6. ^ Jeong, Sin-nae (July 6, 2024). 이영지 "집 나간 아버지, 이젠 '모르는 아저씨'" 가정사 고백 [Lee Young-ji confesses her family history, saying, "My father left home and is now an 'unknown uncle'"] (in Korean). Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Kim, Na-yeon (August 11, 2022). 이영지, 수재민 돕기 기부 참여..팬도 동참! '선한 영향력' [Lee Young-ji participates in donation to help victims of flood victims..Fans also participate! 'Good influence] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022 – via Naver.
  8. ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 33 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Cumulative Sales of 16 Fantasy:
  10. ^ Peak chart positions on Circle Digital Chart (formerly Gaon Digital Chart):
  11. ^ Peak chart positions for singles on the Billboard K-pop Hot 100:
    • "Orange Tree". Billboard. March 31 – April 6, 2019. Archived from the original on April 17, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
    • "Go High". Billboard. April 21–27, 2019. Archived from the original on May 20, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
    • "Yay". Billboard. December 27, 2020 – January 2, 2021. Archived from the original on January 5, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
    • "Day & Night". Billboard. November 14–20, 2021. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
    • "Freesia". Billboard Korea (in Korean). January 23–29, 2022. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
    Peak chart positions for singles on the Billboard South Korea Songs:
    • "Fighting". Billboard. February 26, 2023. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
    • "Smoke". Billboard. September 19, 2023. Archived from the original on September 19, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
    • "Smoke". Billboard. July 6, 2024. Archived from the original on July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "Hong Kong Songs: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  13. ^ "Malaysia Songs: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  14. ^ "Philippines Hot 100: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  15. ^ "Hong Kong Songs: Week of July 6, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  16. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of July 6, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  17. ^ Jeong, Han-byul (November 1, 2019). '고등래퍼3' 이영지, 내일(2일) 첫 싱글 '암실' 발매...작사·작곡 참여 ['High School Rapper 3' Lee Young-ji releases her first single 'Darkroom' tomorrow (2nd)...Participation in writing and composing] (in Korean). Hankook Ilbo. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023 – via Naver.
  18. ^ Park, Se-yeon (November 6, 2019). '고등래퍼3' 우승 이영지, 7일 두번째 싱글 '뉴 히스토리' 발표 [Lee Young-ji, who won 'High School Rapper 3', released the second single 'New History' on the 7th] (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023 – via Naver.
  19. ^ Jeong, Hee-yeon (June 25, 2019). '고등래퍼'→'굿 걸'...이영지 "랩 맛있게 하는 게 중요" ['High School Rapper'→'Good Girl'...Lee Young-ji "It's important to have a good rap"] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021 – via Naver.
  20. ^ Jeong, Byeong-geun (June 28, 2020). 이영지, 놀이공원 알바도 1등 "생활 어려워 투잡" [Lee Young-ji, 1st place in amusement park part-time job "Life is difficult, two jobs"] (in Korean). The Fact. Archived from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021 – via Naver.
  21. ^ Lee, Ji-yul (May 6, 2020). 이영지 새 싱글앨범 '그냥' 발표 [Lee Young-ji releases new single album 'Just']. Beyond Post (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  22. ^ Kim, Yoo-rim (November 18, 2020). '고등래퍼3 우승자' 이영지, 신곡 '타협 발매 ['High School Rapper 3 Winner' Lee Young-ji releases new song 'Compromise'] (in Korean). Money S. Archived from the original on November 27, 2020. Retrieved March 10, 2021 – via Naver.
  23. ^ 2021년 28주차 Download Chart [Week 28 of 2021 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). July 4–10, 2021. Archived from the original on July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  24. ^ 2022년 22주차 Download Chart [Week 22 of Gaon Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  25. ^ 댓츠마걸 !!!. Melon (in Korean). Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  26. ^ Lee, Woo-joo (July 3, 2020). '굿걸' 효연, 종영소감 "내가 훨씬 더 열정적인 사람이라는 걸 느꼈다" ['Good Girl' Hyoyeon's final impressions "I felt that I was a much more passionate person"] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021 – via Naver.
  27. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
  28. ^ Seo, Ji-hyun (September 23, 2020). 이영지, '좀비탐정' 속 소방대원 변신 "몰입도 떨어지셨다면 죄송" [Lee Young-ji transforms into a fire brigade in 'Zombie Detective' "Sorry if you've lost your immersion"] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021 – via Naver.
  29. ^ Hwang, Ji-young (May 15, 2020). [종합IS] "감당 가능?" 효연·치타→제이미·이영지, Mnet 털러 온 '굿걸' [[Comprehensive IS] "Can you afford it?" Hyoyeon·Cheetah→Jamie·Lee Young-ji, 'Good Girl' came to rob Mnet] (in Korean). Daily Sports. Archived from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021 – via Naver.
  30. ^ Park, So-yeon (March 10, 2021). [방송소식] 유재석의 '컴백홈' 내달 3일 첫 방송 [[Broadcast News] Yoo Jae-suk's 'Comeback Home' premieres on the 3rd of next month] (in Korean). Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021 – via Naver.
  31. ^ Lee, Min-ji (June 3, 2022). 뿅뿅 지구오락실' 이은지-미미-이영지-안유진, 나영석PD 新 예능로 뭉친다 [Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, Ahn Yu-jin, and Na Young-seok PD of 'Earth Arcade' unite in a new variety show] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2022 – via Naver.
  32. ^ Jang, Woo-young (January 10, 2023). [단독] '뿅뿅 지구오락실' 시즌2 컴백...이은지→안유진 다시 뭉친다 [[Exclusive] Season 2 comeback of 'Poong Pyong Earth Arcade'...Lee Eun-ji→An Yu-jin to unite again] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023 – via Naver.
  33. ^ Geum, Bit-na (September 12, 2024). '더 시즌즈-이영지의 레인보우' 타이틀 공개...9월 27일 첫방송 [공식] ['The Seasons - Lee Young-ji's Rainbow' title revealed... first broadcast on September 27 [Official]]. MK Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024 – via Naver.
  34. ^ Yoon, Sang-geun (June 17, 2021). 멜론 스테이션 '이영지의 힙플라디오' 특별 생중계[공식] [Melon Station 'Lee Young-ji's Hip Pladio' special live broadcast [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on June 17, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021 – via Naver.
  35. ^ Ji, Mi-kyung (March 19, 2023). 블랙핑크 지수, 이영지 만난다..'차쥐뿔' 시즌2 첫 게스트 출격 [BLACKPINK's Jisoo and Lee Young-ji meet..'Chajwippul' Season 2's first guest appearance] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on March 19, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Naver.
  36. ^ Yang, Yu-jin (December 14, 2023). 이영지 "과거 영광에 안주 않고 계속 진보하겠다"...'AAA 베스트 초이스' 수상 [2023 AAA] [Lee Young-ji "I will not rest on past glory and will continue to make progress"...'AAA Best Choice' Award [2023 AAA]] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved November 22, 2024 – via Naver.
  37. ^ Ham, Na-yan (April 27, 2021). [종합] 유재석·강다니엘·윤여정, 2021 가장 영향력 있는 인물 선정 [[Comprehensive] Yoo Jae-seok, Kang Daniel, and Yoon Yeo-jeong selected as the most influential person in 2021] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021 – via Naver.
  38. ^ Lee, Seung-rok (December 25, 2021). 라비·홍성흔 가족, 생애 단 한번뿐인 신인상 쾌거 [KBS연예대상] [Ravi and Hong Seong-heon's family, a once-in-a-lifetime Rookie of the Year award [KBS Entertainment Awards]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2021 – via Naver.
  39. ^ Lee, Jae-ha (December 22, 2024). 이준-이영지, 쇼-버라이어티 부문 우수상(KBS 연예대상)[포토엔HD] [Lee Jun-Lee Young-ji, Show-Variety Category Excellence Award (KBS Entertainment Awards) [Photo & HD]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved December 23, 2024 – via Naver.
  40. ^ Shim, Seon-ah (November 22, 2024). "(LEAD) BTS' Jimin wins main category at 2024 MAMA Awards". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved November 22, 2024 – via Naver.
  41. ^ Yeo, Gladys (December 4, 2023). "Here are all the winners from the 2023 Melon Music Awards". NME. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  42. ^ Park, Seo-yeon (November 30, 2024). 에스파, 대상 3개 싹쓸이 '7관왕'...(여자)아이들, 대상 소감 중 "재계약 완료" 발표 [MMA 2024](종합) [Aespa wins 7 awards, sweeping 3 grand prizes...(G)I-DLE announces "contract renewal completed" during grand prize speech [MMA 2024] (comprehensive)] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024 – via Naver.
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