Artist profile
Jessi
Jessica Hyunju Ho, known professionally as Jessi, is a prominent Korean-American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, she moved to South Korea at age 15 to pursue a career in music. Over her decades-long career, she has established herself as one of the most unapologetic, confident, and fierce female voices in the K-pop and Korean hip-hop industries.
Career Overview
- Early Debut: She debuted in 2005 under the name Jessica H.O with the single album Get Up.
- Group Activities: Jessi was a member of the legendary hip-hop crew Uptown and the co-ed trio Lucky J. She also joined temporary project groups like Unnies and Refund Sisters.
- The Breakthrough: She rose to massive mainstream fame in 2015 after appearing on the first season of the rap survival show Unpretty Rapstar.
- Agency Evolution: She became the first artist signed to Psy's label P Nation in 2019. After a brief stint with More Vision, she launched her own independent label, UNNI, to manage her creative output.
Signature Music & Albums
- Hit Singles: She is globally recognized for her viral, high-energy anthems including "NUNU NANA", "What Type of X", and "ZOOM".
- Recent Music: In late 2025, she returned to her roots by releasing her fourth mini-album titled P.M.S. (Pretty Mood Swings). The album addresses personal topics, false public narratives, and her desire for self-love through bold tracks like "Girls Like Me" and "Newsflash".
