Singer and rapper GENZIE is making waves in the South Korean music scene. Check out their latest releases!
List of GENZIE's featurings
GOT7's Jackson Wang & Kang Daniel
GENZIE's age
GENZIE is currently 24 years old.
GENZIE's country of origin
GENZIE is from Poland.
GENZIE's real name
GENZIE's real name is Lee Jeong-min.
The Success Story of GENZIE
Who is GENZIE?
GENZIE is a South Korean singer and rapper. Born Lee Jeong-min on February 9, 2000, GENZIE gained widespread popularity after releasing their first single, “If So”, in 2018. They are known for their bold attitude on stage and their unique mix of genres such as hip-hop, R&B, and pop.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
GENZIE was born in Seoul, South Korea. They started writing lyrics at the age of 16 and were inspired by artists such as Zico and Heize. In 2018, GENZIE debuted with their single “If So” which was a hit at various music shows and festivals. The single was produced by G-Dragon from BIGBANG.
Rise to Fame
In 2019, GENZIE released their second single, “My Type”, which became an even bigger hit than “If So”. The song peaked at No. 5 on the Gaon Music Chart and was certified platinum by the Korean Music Content Association. In 2020, GENZIE collaborated with GOT7's Jackson Wang on the single “Pretty Please” which charted at No. 2 on the Gaon Music Chart.
Recent Projects
In 2021, GENZIE released their third single “Fantasy” which was produced by Kang Daniel. The song peaked at No. 4 on the Gaon Music Chart and was certified gold by the Korean Music Content Association. GENZIE has also been featured in several popular songs including BTS's “Boy With Luv” and NCT 127's “Cherry Bomb”. GENZIE is currently working on their first studio album which is set to be released later this year.
Awards
GENZIE has been nominated for several awards such as the Mnet Asian Music Awards for Best New Male Artist in 2018 and Best Rap/Hip-Hop Performance in 2019. They have also won various awards including Korea Music Awards for Best New Artist in 2018 and Melon Music Awards for Best New Artist in 2019.
