Bang Chan
Pop Singer
Bang Chan is a South Korean singer, songwriter and producer. He is best known as the leader and main vocalist of the K-pop boy group Stray Kids. His powerful vocals, energetic dance moves and charismatic stage presence have made him a fan favorite.
About
Bang Chan, born Christopher Bang, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and leader of the K-pop band Stray Kids. He was born on October 3, 1997, in Sydney, Australia, to a Korean mother and an Australian father. He is the oldest member of Stray Kids and is known for being the group's main songwriter and leader.
Bang Chan moved to South Korea when he was 11-years-old and attended an international school in Seoul. He graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School in 2016. He then went on to study music composition at Dankook University.
In 2017, Bang Chan auditioned for JYP Entertainment’s singing competition show “Stray Kids” where he became one of nine members chosen to form the group. Since then, he has been credited as the main songwriter for several of their songs including “Grow Up” and “MIROH” which won awards at the 2019 Melon Music Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards respectively.
Outside of his work with Stray Kids, Bang Chan has released solo singles such as “Aurora” and “My Universe” and has collaborated with other artists such as SHINee's Taemin and EXO's Baekhyun. In 2020, he released his own EP titled "Spotlight".
In addition to music, Bang Chan has also taken part in acting roles including playing a supporting role in JTBC's drama series "Hospital Playlist" in 2020.
Life Timeline
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1997</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Bang Chan is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On October 3, 1997, Bang Chan was born in South Korea.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2011</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Moved to Sydney, Australia</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Moved to Sydney, Australia with his family and attended high school there.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2014</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Appeared on Superstar K4</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Bang Chan auditioned for the Korean television show Superstar K4 and made it to the Top 11.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2016</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Debut with Stray Kids</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Stray Kids debuted through the reality show of the same name. Bang Chan served as the leader of the group.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2019</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Releases Solo Single "SPOTLIGHT"</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Released his solo single “SPOTLIGHT” with the music video featuring fellow Stray Kids member Felix.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Debuts in JYP's New Group ENHYPEN</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Debuted in JYP's new group ENHYPEN as one of the seven members.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Releases Solo Album "X1"</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Releases his solo album “X1” with four tracks, including the title track “Stay Here”.</p></div>
Why We Love Them
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> He's Passionate</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Bang Chan is incredibly passionate about his music and always puts his heart and soul into every performance. His passion for music is inspiring, and it's clear that he loves what he does.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> He's Innovative</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Bang Chan is always pushing boundaries with his music and creating something new and innovative. His ability to create unique sounds and blend genres together is truly amazing.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> He's Genuinely Kind</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Bang Chan is one of the most genuine people you'll ever meet. He is always caring and considerate of others, which makes him a joy to be around. He also has a great sense of humor, which adds to why we love him so much.</p></div>
Interesting Facts
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> Member of the K-Pop Group Stray Kids</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Bang Chan is a South Korean singer, rapper and songwriter. He is the leader and main vocalist of the K-Pop group Stray Kids.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Started His Career in Australia</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Bang Chan moved to Sydney, Australia when he was 13 years old, where he started his career as an artist by performing at local events.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> First K-Pop Artist to Reach 1 Million Followers on SoundCloud</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Bang Chan is the first K-Pop artist to reach 1 million followers on SoundCloud.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Has a Twin Brother</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Bang Chan has a twin brother named Chris who also lives in South Korea and works as a film director.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Released Solo Music Under the Name "BxC"</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Bang Chan released solo music under the name "BxC", which stands for Bang Chan x Chris. The music was created with his twin brother and released through SoundCloud in 2017.</p></div>
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