Jung Chan-woo (singer)


Jung Chan-woo, also known by his stage name Chan, is a South Korean singer, actor and member of South Korean boy group iKon under YG Entertainment. He is known for playing the younger counterparts of Lee Minho in both Boys Over Flowers and The Heirs.

Biography

Early life

Jung Chan-woo was born on January 26, 1998 in Songpa-gu, Seoul, and raised in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. In 2006, he appeared in the music video for TVXQ's "Balloons", as the younger Max Changmin. In 2008, he appeared in Lost and Found and several subsequent drama series, beginning with The Great King Sejong. He is known for playing a younger Lee Minho in both Boys Over Flowers and The Heirs.

2014–present: ''Mix & Match'' and iKon

In late 2014, it was revealed that the YGE trainees from WIN: Who Is Next's Team B would return in another Mnet reality survival program Mix & Match. In addition, three new trainees were added to the competition, including Chan-woo. The show resulted in the debut of all Team B members alongside Chan-woo as a seven-member lineup under the name iKon. The group made their official debut on September 15, 2015 with the pre-release digital single "My Type".
In July 2018, Chan-woo started his very own YouTube channel under the name "Chan's Life ".

Philanthropy

On April 8, 2019 it was reported Chan-woo donated ₩10 million to the Hope Bridge Association of the National Disaster Relief for the affected residents of the Gangwon wildfire in South Korea.

Discography

Filmography

Television series

Film

Reality shows and appearances