High School Rapper

High School Rapper
Also known asSchool Rapper
Hangul
고등래퍼
Presented byJeong Jun-ha, Haha (season 1)
Nucksal (season 2-4)
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of seasons4
Production
Running time70–100 minutes
Original release
NetworkMnet
Release2017 (2017) –
present
Related
Show Me the Money
Unpretty Rapstar

High School Rapper (Korean고등래퍼) is a South Korean survival hip-hop TV show, known as a students of high school counterpart of Show Me The Money and Unpretty Rapstar.[1][2]

About

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A hip-hop league tailored for students is available at free of admission. It's showcased on the Korean television music channel, "MNET," which stands for Music Network[3][circular reference]. The program debuted on MNET at 11 PM starting from February 10th to March 31, 2017. Each season comprises 8 episodes. The most recent Season 4 attracted 12,000 applicants nationwide, featuring a notable lineup of producers serving as mentors to evaluate and guide the contestants.

Structure

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An audition program focusing on hip-hop. The program announces its application date through social media channels, and applicants are required to submit their auditions via YouTube videos, showcasing their rap skills online.

Stage 1: Preliminary Round

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High school students from each of the six regional areas participate in solo performances. Mentors score each performance, determining whether the student advances or is eliminated. Students are expected to memorize their lyrics, perform without mistakes, and deliver their best performance.

Stage 2: Cypher Battle

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Students who receive similar scores engage in cypher battles, competing against students from other regional schools of the same grade level (e.g., freshmen versus freshmen). Participants perform under randomly selected beats, improvising lyrics for their rap.

Stage 3: 1 vs 1

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Students engage in one-on-one rap battles. Mentors determine the winner, and the loser is eliminated from the competition.

Final

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Remaining students collaborate on a performance using a beat provided by the mentor. Students also have the option to feature another performer of their choice, provided both parties agree.[4][circular reference]

Seasons

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Season 1 (2017)

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Mentors

Name Note(s)
Mad Clown

For contestants from Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Record Label: Soul Company, Starship Entertainment, Sameside Company

Giriboy

For contestants from Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Record Label: I4P (CEO), Standard Friends, Wedaplugg Records, BuckWild, Do'main, Truck so big, WYBH

Xitsuh For contestants from the east sides of Gyeonggi Province and Incheon

Record Label: K-Tigers E&C, DR Music, ISIT

Swings

For contestants from the west sides of Gyeonggi Province and Incheon

Record Label: JUST MUSIC (CEO), Indigo (CEO), WEDAPLUGG RECORDS (CEO), Mine Field (CEO), P NATION (CEO), OVERCLASS

Jessi

For contestants from Gwangju, North Jeolla Province and South Jeolla Province

Record Label: YMC Entertainment, P NATION, MORE VISION

YDG aka. (YDG) 梁東根

For contestants from Gwangju, North Jeolla Province and South Jeolla Province

Record Label: JOE Entertainment

Deepflow

aka. (639) POLA SNOW

For contestants from Busan, North Gyeongsang Province and South Gyeongsang Province

Record Label: Big Deal Records, Big Deal Squads, Vismajor Company, JiggyFellaz, Vismajor Crew, The Bold Crew (서리), 119

Tiger JK

aka. DRUKKEN TIGER

Special judge for the Finals

Record Label: FEELGHOOD Music CREW: DRUNKEN TIGER, MFBTY

Finalists

Rank Name Rapper Name
1st Yang Hong-won Young B
2nd Choi Ha-min Osshun Gum
3rd Jo Won-woo H2ADIN
4th Kim Sun-jae snzae
5th Lee Dong-min Ice Puff
6th Kim Kyu-heon hunnyhunna
7th Mark (NCT)

WINNER: YOUNG B

Young B (Korean: 양홍원), born on January 12th, 1999, attended Munjeong High School and secured the first title in season 1 of High School Rapper. He is affiliated with Indigo Music, owned by Swings (also known as Moon Swings) and D.O.G Entertainment label. Young B gained recognition after debuting in 2015 on SHOW ME THE MONEY 4. He is a member of the hip-hop crew DiCKIDS, composed of high school students, which enjoys widespread popularity among Korean schools. One of his notable singles is "In the Morning," contributing to his ongoing prominence in the Korean hip-hop scene.[citation needed]

Season 2 (2018)

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Mentors

Name(s)
GroovyRoom
Rhythm Power (Hangzoo, Boi B)
San E, Cheetah
Deepflow

Finalists

Rank Name Rapper Name
1st Kim Ha-on Haon
2nd Bae Yeon-seo/Lee Ro-han Webster B/Rohann
3rd Lee Byeong-jae Vinxen
4th Yoon Jin-young Clloud/Ash Island
5th Jo Won-woo H2ADIN
HAON (김하온)

WINNER: HAON

HAON (Korean: 김하온), born on July 7th, 2000, attended Pangok High School. He is associated with the KC entertainment label, owned by Sik-K (권민식). HAON made his debut in 2018 with the single 'LOVE! DANCE!'. He is well-regarded for his distinctive pronunciation, voice, and flow, which have garnered widespread public appeal. His notable strengths lie in his lyric writing and rapping abilities, and he is known to have an interest in meditation.[citation needed]

Season 3 (2019)

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Mentors

Name(s)
Giriboy, Kid Milli
Rhythm Power (Hangzoo, Boi B)
The Quiett, Code Kunst
GroovyRoom

Finalists

Rank Name Rapper Name
1st Lee Young-ji
2nd Kang Min-soo AQUINAS
3rd Choi Jin-ho BlueWhale
4th Lee Jin-woo $IGA A
5th Kwon Young-hoon TANGTHEAWESOME
6th Yang Seung-ho Sokodomo
YOUNG JI (이영지)

WINNER: LEE YOUNG JI

LEE YOUNG JI (Korean: 이영지), born on September 10th, 2002, attended Sinseo High School. She is affiliated with the MAINSTREAM label. Young Ji made her debut in 2019 with the single "Dark Room" (암실). She achieved victory in both High School Rapper season 3 and SHOW ME THE MONEY season 11. Known by the nickname "K-CULTURE PRESIDENT," Young Ji is recognized for her humor and has appeared in numerous entertainment programs, including Running Man and "차린건 쥐뿔도 없지만" on YouTube. She is renowned for her unique, low-toned voice, which is distinct within the Korean hip-hop culture.[citation needed]

Season 4 (2021)

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Mentors

Team Mentors
Daytona Entertainment The Quiett, Yumdda
H1ghr Music Jay Park, pH-1, Woogie
AOMG Simon Dominic, Loco
Ambition Musik Changmo, Way Ched

Finalists

Rank Name Rapper Name
1st Lee Seung-hoon Trade L
2nd Noh Yoon-ha JAM1E
3rd Kim Woo-rim D.Ark
4th Park Hyeon-jin
5th Lee Sang-jae Lil Nekh/Touch the Sky

WINNER: TRADE L

LEE SEUNG HOON (Korean: 이승훈), born on July 21st, 2004, attended Kwonsun High School. He is associated with H1GHR MUSIC, owned by J PARK. Trade L debuted in 2019 and is recognized for his strong rapping skills. While his rapping style is still evolving, Trade L is known for his focus on R&B-based and melodic music.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "고등래퍼". mnettv.interest.me. Archived from the original on 2017-04-03. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  2. ^ "Mnet 측 "'고등래퍼' 시즌2 확정, 올 수능 이후 제작 돌입" (공식입장)" (in Korean). 2017-04-01. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  3. ^ "Mnet (TV channel)", Wikipedia, 2024-04-08, retrieved 2024-05-03
  4. ^ "High School Rapper season 1", Wikipedia, 2024-03-30, retrieved 2024-05-03
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