Woo Ji-ho Biography: Height, Record Label, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Instagram, Ethnicity

Woo Ji-ho, professionally known as ZICO, is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, producer, and leader of Block B. Debuting in 2011, he gained recognition for his rap, stage presence, and production skills.

As a solo artist since 2014, he released hits like Any Song and SoulMate, founded KOZ Entertainment in 2019 (later acquired by HYBE), and is celebrated for his versatility and influence in Korean hip-hop and idol music.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Woo Ji-ho
• Stage Name: ZICO
• Born: September 14, 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: Dohwa-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer
• Height: 1.81 m
• Parents: Lee Geum-bi
• Siblings: Taewoon
• Spouse: None
• Girlfriends: Seolhyun (ex)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Woo Ji-ho was born on September 14, 1992, in Dohwa-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. He grew up with his older brother Taewoon.

His mother is Lee Geum-bi, while details on his father remain undisclosed; parents are referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Woo.

He attended Mapo Elementary School, Ahyeon Middle School, and spent time at Tokyo Korean School during overseas studies in Japan. He majored in Vocal Performance at Seoul Practical Music High School.

He later studied at Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts University and pursued a master’s in Postmodern Musicology at Kyung Hee University Graduate School. His ethnicity is Korean, and religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Woo Ji-ho began his music journey as an underground rapper under the name Nacseo (or Nakseo), releasing a mixtape “ZICO on the BLOCK” in 2010 after early experiences in Japan and elsewhere.

He joined BrandNewStardom (Stardom Entertainment) and debuted as leader, main rapper, and producer of Block B on April 15, 2011, with Freeze!.

His production and lyrical contributions defined the group’s bold, hip-hop-infused style, leading to hits like Her and Very Good amid challenges including a 2012 controversy in Thailand.

ZICO launched his solo career in 2014 with Tough Cookie, followed by EPs like Gallery (2015) featuring Boys and Girls and Television (2017) with She’s a Baby.

He formed FANXY CHILD in 2016 and produced for others, earning acclaim for genre-blending work.

In 2019, he established KOZ Entertainment, releasing his first full album Thinking, and achieved massive success with Any Song (2020), which topped charts for seven weeks.

Subsequent releases included Random Box (2020), Grown Ass Kid (2022), and collaborations like SoulMate (2018) with IU and Spot! (2024) with Jennie.

ZICO remains a dominant force in Korean music through KOZ (under HYBE), producing for rookies like xikers while continuing solo and Block B activities (reunited in recent years).

His influence spans chart dominance, production credits, and bridging idol and hip-hop scenes, with recent tracks like DUET (2025) and Yin and Yang (2026) showcasing ongoing evolution and global appeal.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @woozico0914
• Twitter Handle: @ZICO92

Personal Life

Woo Ji-ho has kept his personal life private, with his most public relationship being a brief 2016 romance with AOA’s Seolhyun, confirmed and ended within months.

He has no known spouse or children. ZICO completed mandatory military service in 2020–2021.

He maintains a low-key lifestyle focused on music, with interests in travel and pets. Known for his candid personality and work ethic, he balances intense creativity with occasional reflections on personal growth.

Discography

• Tough Cookie (2014)
• Well Done (2015)
• Boys and Girls (2015)
• Bermuda Triangle (2016)
• She’s a Baby (2017)
• SoulMate (2018)
• Thinking (2019)
• Any Song (2020)
• Summer Hate (2020)
• Seoul Drift (2022)
• Spot! (2024)
• DUET (2025)
• Yin and Yang (2026)

Net Worth

ZICO has an estimated net worth of around $5 million. His primary sources of income include music sales and streaming from solo hits and Block B releases, production fees for other artists, earnings through KOZ Entertainment, concert tours, endorsements, and collaborations.