Lee Sang-yong (Korean: 이상용; born July 4, 1994), known professionally as Zene the Zilla (Korean: 제네 더 질라), is a South Korean rapper. He first garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 777 in 2018.
Zene the Zilla 제네 더 질라 | |
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 Lee in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lee Sang-yong |
| Born | July 7, 1994 Chuncheon, Gangwon, South Korea |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Labels | Ambition |
Early life
editLee was born in Chuncheon. He decided to become a rapper when he was in middle school.[1] He graduated from Kangwon High School.[2]
Career
editIn September 2018, Zilla appeared on Show Me the Money 777.[3] In December, he released his debut studio album Don't Call Me, I'm Flying High.[4] In 2019, he signed to Ambition Musik.[5] He released his second studio album Yamangkkun and appeared on Show Me the Money 8.[6][7] In 2020, he released his third studio album FLOCC.
Artistry
editZilla is known for his unique fashion and trot-like rap-singing performance.[4]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart position |
|---|---|---|
| KOR [8] | ||
| Don't Call Me, I'm Flying High (전화하지마 비행 중이야) |
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97 |
| Yamangkkun (야망꾼) |
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| FLOCC |
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Filmography
editTV
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Show Me the Money 777 | Contestant |
| 2019 | Show Me the Money 8 |
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year | Nominee | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Hip-hop Awards | 2019 | Himself | New Artist of the Year | Nominated | [9] |
| 2021 | "Swoosh Flow Remix" (Changmo feat. Zene the Zilla) | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | [10] |
References
edit- ^ Hwang, Mi-hyeon; Jeong, Yu-jin (November 9, 2018). "[N딥:풀이]④ '쇼미777' 제네더질라 "디아크와 배틀 때 당황"(인터뷰)" ['Show Me 777' Zene the Zilla "I was flustered when battling with D.Ark"]. News1 (in Korean).
- ^ Kim, Jin-hyeong (December 14, 2022). "강처럼 흐르는 '리버보이' 춘천을 노래하다" ['River boy' flowing like a river sings Chuncheon]. Kado (in Korean).
- ^ "'쇼미더머니777' 디아크X제네더질라 몸싸움…"말리는 수퍼비가 더 신기"" ['Show Me the Money 777' D.Ark x Zene the Zilla physical fight... "Superbee breaking up a fight is more interesting"]. Asia Economy (in Korean). September 22, 2018.
- ^ a b Hwang, Du-ha (December 30, 2018). "제네 더 질라 - 전화하지마 비행 중이야". Rhythmer (in Korean).
- ^ "'쇼미777' 제네 더 질라, 앰비션뮤직 합류 공식화 "7번째 야망꾼"" ['Show Me 777' Zene the Zilla, officially joins Ambition Musik "7th ambitioner"]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). July 19, 2019.
- ^ Kang, Jae-uk (July 30, 2019). "Zene The Zilla, 정규 2집 [야망꾼] 발매" [Zene the Zilla, releases second studio Yamangkkun]. Visla (in Korean).
- ^ Seo, Byeong-gi (September 14, 2019). "'쇼미8' 8강 확정..브린, EK, 타쿠와, 서동현, 영비, 짱유, 최엘비, 펀치넬로" ['Show Me 8' round of 8 confirmed.. Bryn, EK, Takuwa, Seo Dong-hyeon, Young B, Jjangyou, ChoiLB, Punchnello]. Herald Corporation (in Korean).
- ^ "Album Chart - 2019 Weeks 04". Circle Chart. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ "Korean Hip-hop Awards 2019 nominees". Korean Hip-hop Awards (in Korean).
- ^ "Korean Hip-hop Awards 2021 nominees". Korean Hip-hop Awards (in Korean).