Lee Sang-yong (born July 7, 1994), known professionally as ZENE THE ZILLA, is a South Korean rapper. Known for his distinctive pronunciation, unique rapping style, and unparalleled individuality, he gained attention with his first single "하와이드림" in 2016. He followed up with tracks like "뜨거워 완전 (feat. 던밀스)", "귀감", [zillamode] series, leaving a strong impression. In 2018, He appeared on "Show Me the Money 777" and released his studio album "전화하지마 비행 중이야" the same year. In 2019, he signed with AMBITION MUSIK, released his second album "야망꾼", and appeared on "Show Me the Money 8". He released his third album "FLOCC (Deluxe Version)" in 2020. he released two EPs, "zillamode 4" and "리버보이" in 2022, and his fourth album "Bad Nights" in 2023. In 2024, he released his fifth studio album "94-24", which explores his thirties, and was nominated for KHA 2025: Album of the Year. Following the release of the studio album “지금 다음 지금,” He appeared on “Show Me The Money 12” the next year. He have since remained highly active, releasing the single '130 메트로놈' and the mixtape “CHOROK : MIXTAPE”.

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