The Greatest South Korean Rappers

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1 RM (Rap Monster)

4128

Famous As: Rapper

Birthdate: September 12, 1994

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Ilsan-gu, Goyang, South Korea

2 Suga

4227

Famous As: Rapper

Birthdate: March 9, 1993

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Daegu

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

4125

Famous As: Rapper

Birthdate: February 18, 1994

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Gwangju

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

3424

Famous As: Singer-songwriter

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

3324

Famous As: Rapper

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 Jungkook

3043

Famous As: Lead vocalist of the South Korean musical band, Bangtan Boys

Birthdate: September 1, 1997

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Busan, South Korea

One of the most loved South Korean celebrities, Jungkook is the lead vocalist, dancer and rapper of the extremely popular South Korean musical band BTS. The charismatic and talented artist joined BTS in 2013 and has since then entertained audience with his songs, videos and live performances. Jungkook has also done solo projects and appeared in many TV shows.

7 Jay Park

2322

Famous As: Rapper

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.

8 CL

1817

Famous As: Rapper

Birthdate: February 26, 1991

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

9 T.O.P

1710

Famous As: Singer

Birthdate: November 4, 1987

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

10 Tablo

128

Famous As: Rapper

Birthdate: July 22, 1980

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Tablo is a Korean-Canadian composer, record producer, lyricist, and hip hop recording artist. He is best known for being the producer and leader of the popular alternative hip hop group, Epik High. He is also credited with founding High Ground, an independent music label, which housed bands like The Black Skirts and Hyukoh.

11 Choi Min-ho

115

Famous As: Rapper

Birthdate: December 9, 1991

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Nam District, Incheon, South Korea

12 Bobby

Famous As: Rapper most well known as one member of the K-pop boy band iKON

Birthdate: December 21, 1995

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

13 Yong Jun-hyung

106

Famous As: Singer-songwriter

Birthdate: December 19, 1989

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

14 Yang Hyun-suk

129

Famous As: Music Executive & Rapper

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.