Artist Profile
- Real Name: Christopher Chahn Bahng
- Native Name: 방찬
- Nicknames: CB97
- Birthday: Oct 03, 1997 (28 years old)
- Blood type: O
- Height/Weight: 171 cm (5'7″) / 65 kg (143 lbs)
- Gender: Male
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- MBTI: ENFJ (The Protagonist)
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: Australian-Korean
- Profession: Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Producer
- Language Skills: English, Korean, Japanese, a bit of Chinese
- Current Agency: JYP Entertainment
- Debut: March 25, 2018 (with Stray Kids)
- Fandom: Stay
- Years Active: 2018–present (7 years)
- Group: Stray Kids
Bang Chan, whose birth name is Christopher Chahn Bahng (방찬), is an Australian-Korean singer, rapper, music producer, and dancer under JYP Entertainment. He was born on October 3, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea, but grew up in Sydney, Australia. As the leader and producer of the K-pop boy group Stray Kids, he officially debuted on March 25, 2018.
Within Stray Kids, Bang Chan holds the positions of vocalist, rapper, and dancer, and is also a member of 3Racha, the group’s in-house production sub-unit.
Early Life
Bang Chan was born in Seoul as Christopher Chahn Bahng, the eldest of three siblings. His family immigrated to Sydney, Australia, when he was very young, and he grew up there until the age of 13 before returning to South Korea.
Bang Chan attended Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, where he received training in ballet and contemporary dance. He was also a member of the school choir and studied classical piano from the age of five.
Career
Bang Chan’s career began in 2010 when he auditioned for JYP Entertainment’s global audition in Australia at the age of 13. Following this, he officially joined the company on April 11, 2011. During his almost seven-year trainee period, Bang Chan underwent internal training in vocals, dance, lyric writing, and sound programming.
In 2016, Bang Chan formed the production team 3RACHA with Han and Changbin. The trio began producing and releasing self-composed mixtapes on SoundCloud. This project expanded his creative activities and marked the first phase of his emergence as an independent K-pop producer alongside his trainee period.
In 2017, JYP Entertainment launched the reality survival show “Stray Kids.” In this project, Bang Chan was given the authority to assemble the performance lineup and participate in the group’s musical direction. This period cemented his central role in the preparation for Stray Kids’ debut and established the framework for him to become the leader of Stray Kids once the group officially began activities.
On March 25, 2018, Bang Chan officially debuted with Stray Kids through the mini-album I Am NOT and its title track “District 9.” This marked his entry into professional artistry after nearly seven years of training. In the debut lineup, Bang Chan took on the roles of leader, vocalist, rapper, dancer, and a key member of the production unit 3RACHA.
From 2019 to 2021, Bang Chan participated in the production for the album series Clé, Go Live, and Noeasy. During this time, Stray Kids expanded their activities into the international market, meaning a continuous increase in production volume. Bang Chan undertook the majority of the process, including lyric writing, demo creation, and basic production for many tracks on each album, allowing Stray Kids to maintain a consistent sonic style.
In March 2022, Stray Kids released the mini-album Oddinary with the title track “MANIAC.” Seven months later, in October, the group released Maxident featuring “CASE 143.” Bang Chan handled the majority of production work for both albums while maintaining his weekly livestream series “Chan’s Room,” where he shared remixes and covers.
In June 2023, Stray Kids released 5-Star, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Bang Chan contributed to songwriting and production across the album. The group released Rock-Star in November. During this year, Bang Chan participated in the “Maniac” world tour alongside his studio work.
In July 2024, Stray Kids released the mini-album ATE. Bang Chan continued as the primary producer for both title tracks and B-sides. He expanded his solo activities beyond weekly livestreams and participated in collaboration projects while maintaining his role in the group’s production process.
By 2025, Bang Chan’s catalog at the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) reached approximately 227 songs, including officially released music, 3RACHA mixtapes, and other support projects. This milestone reflects the continuous work process throughout Bang Chan’s career, combining the roles of performer, songwriter, and producer.
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