Young KO (formerly Young West) Profile and Facts
Young KO (formerly Young West (영웨스트)) is a South Korean-American rapper. He left the rap scene in October 2020, before returning on October 6, 2025.
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Stage Name: Young KO [formerly Young West (영웨스트)]
Birth Name: Ko Young-woo (구영우)
Birthday: November 24th, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean-American
Young KO Facts:
– Born in South Korea. However, he moved to California when he was in middle school.
– He chose the stage name “Young West” as the first part of his birth name is “Young”, and he is from the West Coast of the United States.
– Part of the 42 (Lifeis42) crew.
– He likes sweet foods.
– Inspired to pursue a rap career by listening to American rappers such as The Notorious B.I.G. and Kanye West.
– Collaborated with artists; Loopy, Kitchen K and Jvcki Wai.
– He is close friends with Post Malone.
– From 2012 to 2014, he was a member of the Young Creation crew.
– Signed to MKIT RAIN in 2016.
– In late 2020, he was caught up in a drug scandal. He left MKIT RAIN before announcing he’s no longer rapping.
– He is currently living in LA, USA.
– He changed his stage name Young West to Young KO sometime in 2025.
– On October 6, 2025, he made a surprise return to the rap scene under a new stage name Young KO.
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