Lee Young-ji (; born September 10, 2002) is a South Korean rapper. She is the winner of High School Rapper 3 and Show Me the Money 11 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 Born and raised in Sinjeong-dong, Yangcheon District, Seoul, South Korea, Lee lived with her grandmother and mother for a long time after her father left home.
Other ventures Endorsements In March 2025, Lee was selected as an advertising model for Binggrae's unsweetened banana-flavored milk. In April, Lee became the global ambassador of Dermo Cosmetics brand Dr.G.
Philanthropy On August 11, 2022, Lee donated million (c. $7,000) to help those affected by the 2022 South Korea floods through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association.
In March 2025, Lee donated million through the Korean Red Cross to help with recovery efforts from wildfires that have occurred in the Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam regions.
In February 2026, Lee donated million to the Seoul Children's Hospital, Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital, and the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation, through the game Cops and Robbers alongside her fans and the game's team.
On September 5, 2026, Lee donated ₩50 million to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association for flood recovery efforts in southern South Korea, including Geoje.
Discography Extended plays Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales KOR 16 Fantasy Released: June 21, 2024 Label: Mainstream, Kakao Entertainment Format: CD, digital download, streaming 21 KOR: 13,653Cumulative Sales of 16 Fantasy:
Singles As lead artist Title Year Peak chart positions Album KORCirclePeak chart positions on Circle Digital Chart (formerly Gaon Digital Chart):
KORSongs HK MLY PHL TWN WW "Go High" 2019 49 37 — — — — — High School Rapper 3 Final "Dark Room" — — — — — — — rowspan="5" "New History" — — — — — — — "Walga" 2020 — — — — — — — "My Path" — — — — — — — "Just" — — — — — — — "I Am Lee Young Ji" () — — — — — — — Good Girl Episode 1 "Compromise" — — — — — — — rowspan="2" "Day & Night" () 2021 56 27 — — — — — "Not Sorry (Prod. Slom)" 2022 4 — — — — — — Show Me the Money 11 Episode 3 "Witch (Prod. Slom)" 60 — — — — — — Show Me the Money 11 Semi Final "Hug (Prod. Slom)" 136 — — — — — — Show Me the Money 11 Final "Dejavu (Prod. Slom)" 93 — — — — — — "Small Girl" 2024 1 1 15 22 94 2 38 16 Fantasy "Unknown Guy" () — — — — — — — "Robot" 2026 — — — — — — —
As featured artist Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album KORCircle KORSongsJPNHotPeak chart positions on Billboards Japan Hot 100: USWorldPeaks on the World Digital Song Sales chart: "Fighting": "Home Work" 2019 — — — — Time Lapse "Let Me Love You" — — — — The Tempo "Lonely Behind" — — — — Foxiboy "" — — — — Reminisce () "Ah" 2020 — — — — Blank "Party" — — — — "Holiday" — — — — Antiformal "Nuna Right Here" — — — — "Emo Hip-Hop" — — — — Itaewon "Yay (Prod. Code Kunst)" 93 86 — — Show Me the Money 9 Final "Empty Canvas" 2021 — — — — Hardy "Is This Bad B****** Number?" — — — — Windy "Waka Boom" (My Way) 2022 — — — — Ice "Fighting" () 2023 5 6 1 8 KMCA: Platinum RIAJ: Gold Second Wind "Fraktsiya" () 2024 54 — — —
Collaborations Title Year Peak chart positions Album KORCircle KORSongs "Orange Tree" () 2019 39 92 High School Rapper 3 Part 2 "That's My Girl !!!" ( !!!) 2020 — — Good Girl Episode 4 "I Do What I Want" — — Good Girl Final "Freesia" () 2022 102 84 Flower Language "We" (Prod. Slom) 19 — Show Me the Money 11 Episode 1 "Smoke" (Prod. Dynamicduo, Padi) 2023 2 4 Street Woman Fighter 2 Rank Mission "Trouble" 2024 192 —
Other charted songs Title Year Peak chart positions Album KORCirclePeak chart positions on the Circle Digital Chart: "ADHD" 2024 164 16 Fantasy
Filmography Television series Year Title Role Notes 2020 Zombie Detective Paramedic Cameo (Episode 2)
Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2019 High School Rapper 3 Participant Winner 2020 Good Girl Main Cast 2021 Come Back Home Host With Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Yong-jin 2022–2025 Earth Arcade Cast member Season 1–3 References for Earth Arcade: Season 1: Season 2: Season 3: 2022–2023 Show Me the Money 11 Contestant Winner 2024–2025 The Seasons: Lee Young-ji's Rainbow Host Season 6
Web shows Year Title Role Notes 2021 Lee Young-ji's Hip Pladio Host 2022–2024; 2026 Not Much Prepared Seasons 1–4
Awards and nominations + 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 Asia Artist Awards 2023 Best Choice Lee Young-ji Brand Customer Loyalty Awards 2021 Hot Icon 2025 Female Solo Singer Female Web Variety Show MC Not Much Prepared KBS Entertainment Awards 2021 Rookie Award in Show/Variety Category Come Back Home 2024 Excellence Award in Show and Variety Category The Seasons – Lee Young Ji's Rainbow Korea PD Awards 2025 TV Host Award Korean Music Awards 2025 Best Pop Song "Small Girl" MAMA Awards 2024 Fans' Choice Top 10 – Female Lee Young-ji Fans' Choice of the Year Olive Young K-Beauty Star in Music Melon Music Awards 2023 Best Solo (Female) 2024 Best Music Style Music Awards Japan2026 Best Cross-Border Collaboration Song Seoul Music Awards 2025 Main Prize (Bonsang) Lee Young-ji R&B / Hip-Hop Award Popularity Award K-Wave Special Award K-pop World Choice – Solo
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