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South Korean rapper Lee Young-ji has stolen the spotlight with her bold and dynamic rap verse in NCT Mark’s latest single, Fraktsiya, released on December 16, 2024. Mark, a member of the K-pop group NCT, left fans abuzz with his latest collaboration with Young-ji.
With the latest release, NCT Mark embraced a unique, grungy hip-hop concept, which perfectly blended his signature lyrical delivery with sharp production. His decision to include Lee Young-ji in the track further elevated the song, creating a synergy that resonated with fans of both artists.
The latest music video has become a hot topic since its release, with fans raving about Lee Young-ji’s fiery verse and magnetic presence. Her rap verses where she seemingly dissed SM Entertainment—the label she is signed to—and haters went viral online. One fan wrote on X:
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"“feel so umcomfortable, magazine magazine, they scare me even when i’m just walkin, always pressure mode, they got no talent to lose, just crashing into ‘em, break the bottom line” youngji’s rap is dissing MEDIA and PROBABLY A SASAENG ??? HOLD UP ???"
Fans underscored how Young-ji's verses in the latest song were likely for sasaengs (haters) who are "obsessed" with K-pop idols and spread malicious rumors against them.
"It's definitely for SASAENG n those obsessed people out there," one fan wrote.
"Youngji rap verse in Fraktsiya “That’s why people call you delusional”," another fan noted.
"Calling out sm in the middle of his song ph sm you are DONE FOR," another fan added.
More similar fan reactions flooded the social media platform.
"Youngji shooting at the delusional kpoppies [handshake] mark shooting at sm," one fan commented.
"Lee Youngji delivered on Fraktsiya. She went in hard. Thats a rapper indeed," another fan stated.
"Fraktsiya is so good !!!! tbh i'm not a fan of lee young ji but bro mark's rap never disappoints he fckin ate and i must admit her voice also matches the vibes," one other fan added.
NCT's Mark and South Korean rapper and soloist Lee Young-ji latest release Fraktsiya marks their debut collab
Mark Lee, known for his versatility as a rapper, songwriter, and performer, has recently pursued solo projects alongside his activities with NCT. Fraktsiya marked another impressive addition to the NCT idol's solo discography, which includes earlier hits like Child and Golden Hour.
Mark is a member of several NCT units, including NCT 127 NCT Dream, and SM Entertainment's supergroup, SuperM.
Meanwhile, Lee Young-ji, the youngest winner of High School Rapper 3 in 2019 and later Show Me the Money 11, solidified her place as one of South Korea’s talented rappers. Known for her witty personality, sharp lyricism, and powerful stage presence, Young-ji consistently impressed both the hip-hop and K-pop communities.
Her other notable collaborations with other idols are SEVENTEEN’s BSS sub-unit on Fighting, Small Girl with EXO's D.O. (Doh Kyung Soo), and more.
NCT Mark's 프락치 (Fraktsiya) (Feat. Lee Young-ji) is available on all major streaming platforms.
