Mushvenom

Lee Tae-min (; born June 20, 1994), known professionally as Mushvenom (; stylized in all caps), is a South Korean rapper. He is known for his humorous lyrics and for using the Chungcheong dialect in his rap.

Mushvenom first garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 8 in 2019. His debut single, "Why Are You So Noisy?", was met with critical acclaim. In 2020, he appeared on Show Me the Money 9 and finished in second place. "VVS", a single he released on the show, peaked at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and won Hip-hop Track of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.

Early life and education Lee Tae-min was born on June 20, 1994, in Daedeok, Daejeon. He began rapping as a hobby when he was in the second year of high school. He graduated from Kukje University of Arts with an associate degree in applied music.

He adopted the stage name "Mushvenom" as it sounds similar to "cool guy" in Korean.

Career

2019: Show Me the Money 8 and "Why Are You So Noisy?" In July 2019, Mushvenom appeared on Show Me the Money 8, where he first gained attention. He was eliminated in round six (the producer crew battle). In September 2019, he released his debut single "Why Are You So Noisy?", which was nominated for Best Rap Song at the Korean Music Awards and Hip-hop Track of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards. In December 2019, he released the single "Nice Head", which was nominated for Best Rap Song at the Korean Music Awards.

2025: Earl In August 2025, Mushvenom released his first studio album Earl featuring Epaksa, Turtles and Koyote. "Spin the Wheel", a song on the album, was nominated for Collaboration of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards. In an interview with Inven, he cited his family as his biggest influence. He also gets inspiration from dramas such as Taejo Wang Geon, films, and comedy shows.

Discography Studio albums Title Details Peak chart positions KOR Earl Released: August 21, 2025 Label: Kakao Formats: CD, digital download —

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Filmography TV

Awards and nominations