Okasian

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Ji-yong (Korean: 김지용; also known as Alexander Kim; born March 11, 1987),^[1] better known by his stage name Okasian (Hangul: 오케이션), is a Korean-American rapper and singer. He graduated with a degree in biology from Pennsylvania State University.^[2] He released his debut album, Boarding Procedures, on December 6, 2012.^[3] In May 2017, Okasian joined YG Entertainment's sub-label, The Black Label.^[4]

Okasian 김지용
Background information
Birth name	Kim Ji-yong
Also known as	Alexander Kim
Born	(1987-03-11) March 11, 1987 (age 38) Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Hip-hop
Occupations	Rapper singer
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2011–present
Labels	The Black Label

Birth name
Hangul	김지용
Revised Romanization	Gim Jiyong
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Chiyong

Stage name
Hangul	오케이션
Revised Romanization	Okeisyeon
McCune–Reischauer	Ok'eisyŏn

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR [5]
Boarding Procedures	Released: December 6, 2012 Label: Hi-Lite Records, CJ E&M Formats: CD, digital download	—	—

Mixtapes

Title	Album details
Preseason#1	Released: 2010
Preseason#2	Released: 2011 Label: Hi-Lite Records
Dis//connect with Bryan Chase, B-Free	Released: 2017 Label: The Black Label Formats: SoundCloud

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Sales (DL)	Album
		KOR [6]
As lead artist
"You're The One" feat. Evo	2011	—	—	Non-album singles
"Reddy on Any Okasian" feat. Reddy	2012	—
"Good Night"		—		Boarding Procedures
"On My Way" (가는길이야) feat. Kid Ash		—
"Can't Stop" (막지못해)		—
"Spread the Word" (소문내)		—
"Pshh"	2013	—		Non-album singles
"Damn Thing Funny" feat. Paloalto	2014	—
"Fashionably Late"		—
"Genius"		—
"Get That Money"		—
Collaborations
"Survive" (살아남아) with Paloalto & B-Free	2013	—	—	Non-album singles
"Cavity" (충치) with B-Free, Paloalto & Reddy		—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Awards and nominations

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref
2017	Korean Hip-Hop Awards	Best Collaboration	"₩ 1,000,000" feat. G-Dragon, BewhY and CL	Nominated	[7][8]