Learn more about the career of Zion.T, renowned South Korean hip-hop and R&B composer, rapper and singer from THE BLACKLABEL
This Friday, the 5th, JYP Entertainment, the company responsible for TWICE, confirmed the relationship between Chaeyeoung and the soloist Zion.T, from THE BLACKLABEL. The information about the relationship between the artists was first reported by the South Korean portal SWAY (via Soompi) last Thursday, where it stated that the couple has been together for six months.
Furthermore, the website revealed that the two met through a mutual friend, starting the relationship as just a friendship, before evolving into something serious. Sources from the portal also claim that the lovebirds had no intention of hiding their romance, as all their close acquaintances are aware of their relationship, and the couple had the habit of holding several public meetings in places such as Hannam-dong and Yeonhui-dong.
But who is Zion.T?
Kim Haesolknown in the industry as Zion.Tis a well-known hip-hop and R&B composer, rapper and singer in South Korea, with a well-established career.
He was born on April 13, 1989, and made his debut on April 29, 2011, through the company Amoeba Culture, through the single “Click Me”, a partnership with the rapper Dok2. In the same year, the star also collaborated with other great hip-hop soloists, such as Crucial Star, Simon D, Primary It is Gray.
As soon as he debuted, Zion.T He faced some problems because he believed that his work was not touching people. Therefore, he decided to prepare even more to correct his flaws and difficulties, spending nine months on hiatus to learn how to write his own songs.
His career would begin to change in 2013, with the release of his first album “Red Light”, accompanied by the title track “Babay”, feat. with the also soloist Gaeko, and which was extremely well received by critics. The album was responsible for earning him the award for “Best R&B and Soul Album” at the Korean Music Awards.
In 2014, Zion.T released his first big hit, responsible for boosting his career once and for all: the single “Yanghwa BRDG (Yanghwa Bridge)”. The following year, the track “Eat” was his newest success, receiving nominations such as “Song of the Year”, in addition to being awarded at the MAMA Awards for “Best Vocal Performance”, and “Digital Bonsang” at the Seoul Music Awards.
Still in 2015, the soloist participated in the reality show “Show Me the Money 5”, a rap competition where, in the following years, the artist would appear as a composer in editions 9 and 10.
Zion.T joined THE BLACKLABEL in 2016, after the end of his contract with Amoeba Culture. Since then, he has increasingly consolidated his career through his singles and compositions, in addition to having also produced songs for major K-dramas, such as “Prison Playbook”, “Pinocchio” and “The Eternal King”.
His most recent release was the album “Zip”, released in December 2023. The album, composed of 10 songs, features the title track “Stranger”, as well as collaborations with other great artists, such as Benny Benack III, Yun Seokcheoland the duo AKMU.
Source: Recreio
