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Zion.T
자이언티
Zion.T at the MBC Radio DJ Concert in September 2015
Zion.T at the MBC Radio DJ Concert in September 2015
Background information
Birth nameKim Hae-sol[1]
Born (1989-04-13) April 13, 1989 (age 35)
South Korea
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • rapper
Years active2011–present
Labels
Zion.T
Hangul
김해솔
Revised RomanizationGim Hae-sol
McCune–ReischauerKim Haesol
Stage name
Hangul
자이언티
Revised RomanizationJaieonti
McCune–ReischauerChaiǒnt'i

Kim Hae-sol (born April 13, 1989),[2] known as Zion.T (Korean: 자이언티), is a South Korean hip hop and R&B singer signed to The Black Label, a subsidiary label of YG Entertainment managed by Teddy Park and Kush.[3] He has released a studio album, Red Light (2013),[4] and two extended plays. He has also been featured on tracks by well-known K-pop artists such as G-Dragon and Zico.

Personal life

In an exclusive interview with Kpopeurope in 2014, Zion.T explained that he chose his stage name because "I am a Christian and so the “T” in my name is representative of the cross."[5]

In a 2017 CBS No Cut News interview, Zion.T said he was influenced by American musician T-Pain:

"There was a time when T-Pain's style of hip hop vocals were in. I really like T-Pain, so I used to emulate him a lot. [Evident in his debut single 'Click Me'.] This is something only my friends know, but I even had the nickname 'Zion.T-Pain.'"[6]

Career

Zion.T made his musical debut in 2011, collaborating with Korean hip hop artists such as Dok2, Crucial Star, Simon D, Primary, and Gray. His first single, "Click Me", featuring Dok2, was released in April 2011.

On April 9, 2013, Zion.T's first studio album, Red Light, was released with the title track "Babay", featuring Gaeko.[4][7] The album was critically well received.

That year, he featured on tracks by Infinite H, Dynamic Duo, Swings, and G-Dragon.[8]

In December, he released the EP Mirrorball ("미러볼") with the title track "Miss Kim (미스 김)".[9]

In 2014, he promoted the digital single "Yanghwa BRDG", which became a hit and contributed to his rising mainstream success as an artist in Korea.[10] The song's honest, personal nature connected with a wide range of audiences.

He also appeared on the soundtrack of the television drama series Pinocchio with the song "Kiss Me", and featured on songs by Seo In-young and The Quiett.

On February 1, 2015, he collaborated with Korean R&B singer Crush on the single "Just (그냥)".[11] The same year, he released the digital singles "Zero Gravity (무중력)", "Eat (꺼내 먹어요)"[12] and "No Make Up (노메이크업)" and featured on singles by SHINee's Jonghyun, Yankie, and Psy.

That July, he participated in the biennial music festival event hosted by MBC variety show Infinite Challenge, which resulted in a spike in domestic sales of his previously released singles.[13] For the event, Zion.T partnered with Infinite Challenge cast member Haha to perform under the name "Eutteugeottasi (으뜨거따시)" with the song "$ponsor", later released in an album of the songs performed at the event.[14][15]

Zion.T capped off the year with two wins at the annual Mnet Asian Music Awards: Best Vocal Performance (Male), for "꺼내먹어요 (Eat)"; and Best Collaboration, with Crush, for the song "그냥 (Just)", beating out more well-established artistes in an idol-focused industry.[16]

In 2016, following the end of his contract with hip hop label Amoeba Culture, he signed with The Black Label, a sub-label of YG Entertainment.[3][17] On February 1, 2017, Zion.T released his first EP under The Black Label, OO.[18]

In December 2017, he released his collaboration with veteran singer Lee Moon-se, the song "Snow". The song was very well received by the public, and topped all major music charts in South Korea. Lee Moon-se said he listened to Zion.T's song for more than 200 times to faithfully represent his song, and showed great affection towards Zion.T and his musical career.[19]

Discography

Main article: Zion.T discography

Studio albums

  • Red Light (2013)

Filmography

Television

Year Title Network Roles
2016 Show Me The Money 5 Mnet Producer with KUSH
2017-2018 Mix Nine JTBC Judge
2018 Hidden Singer (Season 5) Participant
2019 My Major is Hip Hop Cast Member
2019 Sign Here Mnet Judge
2020 Song FARM! Cast Member

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2014
11th Korean Music Awards[20]
 Best R&B & Soul Album
Red Light
 Won
2015
7th MelOn Music Awards
 Top 10 Artists — Won
Artist Of the Year Nominated
17th Mnet Asian Music Awards
 Best Male Artist Nominated
Artist of the Year Nominated
Best Vocal Performance - Male[21]
"Eat (꺼내 먹어요)" - Zion.T
 Won
Song of the Year Nominated
"Just (그냥)" - Zion.T X Crush
 Nominated
Best Collaboration & Unit Won
2016 25th Seoul Music Awards[22] Bonsang Award — Won
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
30th Golden Disk Awards Digital Daesang
"Eat (꺼내 먹어요)" - Zion.T
 Nominated
Digital Bonsang Won
Popularity Award — Nominated
Global Popularity Award Nominated
5th Gaon Chart Music Awards R&B Discovery of the Year Won
2017
19th Mnet Asian Music Awards
 Best Male Artist Nominated
Best Vocal Performance - Male
"The Song (노래)" - Zion.T
 Nominated
9th MelOn Music Awards
 Album Of the Year OO Nominated
Top 10 Artists — Nominated
Best R&B/Soul Award
"The Song (노래)" - Zion.T
 Nominated
2018 32nd Golden Disk Awards Digital Bonsang Nominated
Global Popularity Award — Nominated
27th Seoul Music Awards Bonsang Award Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
7th Gaon Chart Music Awards Song of the Year – February
"The Song (노래)" - Zion.T
 Nominated
Song of the Year – December
"Snow" (눈) (feat. Lee Moon-se)
 Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Zion.T". KBS World. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  2. ^ 자이언티 프로필 (in Korean). Naver.
  3. ^ a b "Zion . T becomes family with BIGBANG at last". SBS PopAsia. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  4. ^ a b "KPOP NEWS - Zion.T Releases New Solo Album with Dynamic Duo and Other Hip-Hop Artists | Mwave". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  5. ^ "Exclusive Interview with Zion.T – Part 1". Kpopeurope. 2014-01-29. Retrieved 2018-01-15.
  6. ^ "The Secret of Zion.T's Personality". Naver. 2017-02-04. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  7. ^ 네이버 뮤직 :: Zion.T [Red Light] 작업 노트. music.naver.com. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  8. ^ "Zion T was Grateful when G-Dragon Sent a Love Call". MWAVE. 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  9. ^ "Zion T. Teases Fans with a "Trot-Dub" Comeback". MTV K. 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  10. ^ "KPOP NEWS - [Video] Zion.T Gets Emotional And Real With 'Yanghwa BRDG' MV | Mwave". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  11. ^ Oak, Jessica (February 4, 2015). "Zion.T & Crush Drop Silky R&B Jam 'Just'". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  12. ^ Hong, Grace Danbi (May 19, 2015). "[Video] Zion.T Tells You to ′Eat′ in New MV". Mwave. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  13. ^ [뮤직톡톡] '무한도전'이 뒤흔든 음원차트…이건 예고편. entertain.naver.com. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  14. ^ "′Infinity Challenge′ Song Festival Team Profile Photos Released". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  15. ^ "'Infinite Challenge' songs sweeping charts". kpopherald.koreaherald.com. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  16. ^ "MAMA History_Winner_2015". www.mwave.me (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-05-25.
  17. ^ Lee, Eun jung (2016-03-17). "Zion T does new contract with YG Entertainment".
  18. ^ K, J. (2017-01-31). "Watch: Zion.T Drops Eccentric And Charming MV For Self-Composed Track "The Song"". Soompi. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  19. ^ Watch: 이문세, 자이언티와 컬래버.."'눈' 200번 이상 들었다". 2018-01-14.
  20. ^ "자이언티, 최우수 알앤비&소울 음반상.."불참 죄송"" (in Korean). Chosun. 2014-02-28. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
  21. ^ "Zion.T readies new album with YG". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2017-01-26. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
  22. ^ "EXO wins third consecutive Grand Prize at Seoul Music Awards". Korea Herald. 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
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