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]