Famous South Korean Rappers

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 1 
RM (Rap Monster)
(Leader of the South Korean Boy Group 'BTS')
RM (Rap Monster)
81
Birthdate: September 12, 1994
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Yeoui-dong, Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 2 
Suga
(Rapper and a Member of the South Korean Group ‘Boy Band BTS’)
Suga
72
Birthdate: March 9, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Buk District, Daegu, South Korea[
Min Yoon-gi, or Suga, gained fame as part of the South Korean pop band BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys, the first K-pop group to earn a Billboard award. His first solo mixtape was featured at the third spot of Billboard's World Albums Chart. Suga has also written many tracks.
 3 
J-Hope
(Rapper)
J-Hope
61
Birthdate: February 18, 1994
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Ilgok-dong, Gwangju, South Korea

J-Hope is a South Korean rapper, record producer, and songwriter. He gained international recognition as one of the members of the popular boy band BTS. Also a well-known philanthropist, J-Hope has donated 250 million Korean won to an organization called Child Fund Korea. His career and humanitarian efforts have made him an idol in Korea.

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 4 
G-Dragon
(Singer-songwriter)
G-Dragon
52
Birthdate: August 18, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

G-Dragon is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, and fashion designer. Nicknamed the King of K-pop, G-Dragon is recognized for his influence on music, fashion trends, and youth culture in South Korea. In 2016, he was named as one of the most influential Asian under 30 by Forbes. His work is often cited as an influence by many of his contemporaries.

 5 
Park Chanyeol
45
Birthdate: November 27, 1992
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
South Korean entertainer Park Chan-yeol, also known as Chanyeol, gained fame as part of the South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo, which has delivered hits such as Mama. He has also starred in series such as Secret Queen Makers and Missing 9, and films such as So I Married an Anti-fan
 6 
Jay Park
(Rapper)
Jay Park
33
Birthdate: April 25, 1987
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Edmonds

Jay Park is a Korean-American record producer, rapper, singer-songwriter, choreographer, actor, and entrepreneur. He is credited with founding the hip hop record labels H1ghr Music and AOMG. A multi-talented personality, Jay Park has also been credited with popularizing K-hip hop in South Korea. In 2017, he was featured in Forbes' 30 under 30 Asia list. 

 7 
CL
(Rapper Best Known as the Member of the Girl Group '2NE1')
CL
29
Birthdate: February 26, 1991
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 8 
Hirai Momo
(Japanese Singer, Rapper and Member of South Korean Girl Group ‘Twice’)
Hirai Momo
5
Birthdate: November 9, 1996
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kyotanabe, Kyoto, Japan

Hirai Momo is a Japanese dancer and singer based in South Korea. She is best known for being one of three Japanese members of the popular South Korean girl group, Twice. One of the most famous K-pop stars from outside Korea, Momo's popularity has been credited with boosting international relations between Japan and South Korea.

 9 
T.O.P
(Singer)
T.O.P
14
Birthdate: November 4, 1987
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 10 
Choi Min-ho
(Rapper)
Choi Min-ho
6
Birthdate: December 9, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Nam District, Incheon, South Korea
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 11 
Bobby
(Rapper most well known as one member of the K-pop boy band iKON)
Bobby
6
Birthdate: December 21, 1995
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 12 
T.O.P (Rapper)
(Rapper, Actor)
T.O.P (Rapper)
5
Birthdate: November 4, 1987
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 13 
Eun Ji-won
(Rapper)
Eun Ji-won
9
Birthdate: June 8, 1978
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
 14 
Yong Jun-hyung
(Singer-songwriter)
Yong Jun-hyung
9
Birthdate: December 19, 1989
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 15 
Kim Joon
(Rapper)
Kim Joon
5
Birthdate: February 3, 1984
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Gwacheon, South Korea
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 16 
Joon Park
(Singer)
Joon Park
7
Birthdate: July 20, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
 17 
Yang Hyun-suk
(Music Executive & Rapper)
Yang Hyun-suk
12
Birthdate: December 2, 1969
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Anguk-dong, Seoul, South Korea

Yang Hyun-suk is a South Korean rapper, music executive, record producer, and dancer. He is credited with founding one of South Korea's biggest record companies, YG Entertainment, for which he also serves as the chief executive officer. Yang Hyun-suk is best known for his association with the now-defunct music group, Seo Taiji and Boys.

 18 
Simon Dominic
(Singer)
Simon Dominic
7
Birthdate: March 9, 1984
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 19 
Shindong
(Singer)
Shindong
7
Birthdate: September 28, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Mungyeong, South Korea
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 20 
Ahn Hyojin
(South Korean Rapper)
Ahn Hyojin
5
Birthdate: December 10, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Cheonan, South Chungcheong
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 21 
Taeyong
(Rapper, Singer, Dancer, and Lyricist)
Taeyong
2
Birthdate: July 1, 1995
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Gwanak District, Seoul
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)