Changbin Explained

Changbin
Birth Name:Seo Chang-bin
Birth Date:11 August 1999
Birth Place:Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Other Names:SpearB
Years Active:2017–present
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Label:JYP
Instrument:Vocals
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Hangul:서창빈
Rr:Seo Changbin
Mr:Sŏ Ch'angbin

Seo Chang-bin (; born August 11, 1999) known mononymously as Changbin, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Stray Kids, debuting under JYP Entertainment in 2018. He is also a member of 3Racha, an in-house production team and sub-unit of Stray Kids.[1]

Besides his contributions to Stray Kids, Changbin participated as a contestant in Show Me the Money 9 and has collaborated with various artists, including Yoon Ji-sung, Thai rappers F.Hero and Milli, and the girl group Itzy. Changbin became a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association in February 2023.

Career

Pre-debut: 3Racha and Stray Kids reality

See main article: Stray Kids. Changbin joined JYP Entertainment through an audition where he danced to a self-produced song.[2] During his trainee period, Changbin teamed up with fellow JYP trainees Bang Chan and Han to form the underground rap group 3Racha, releasing multiple mixtapes under the pseudonym SpearB, without the company’s knowledge.[3] They uploaded their first mixtape, J:/2017/mixtape, consisting of seven tracks, to SoundCloud.[4]

In 2017, Changbin participated in JYP's survival show Stray Kids and was confirmed to debut with eight other contestants.[5] Throughout the show, he demonstrated his rapping and music composition skills, with several of his written songs included in the pre-debut EP Mixtape.[6]

2018-present: Stray Kids and collaborations

See main article: ''Stray Kids''. Changbin officially debuted with Stray Kids through a debut showcase and the EP I Am Not on March 25, 2018.[7] He participated in the composing and writing for the songs in the EP.[8]

In February 2019, Changbin featured on "You...Like the Wind", a side track from Yoon Ji-sung's debut album.[9] In 2020, Changbin participated as a contestant in Show Me the Money 9.[10] He passed the 1st Round but eliminated in the 60 Seconds Team Trial. He went viral for his Jutdae meme,[11] which featured in an advertisement of Samsung Galaxy three years later.[12]

On October 28, 2021, Changbin featured on the song "Mirror Mirror" by Thai rappers F.Hero and Milli.[13] The song won Best Collaboration awards from Thailand's Toty Music Awards and The Guitar Mag Awards.

In February 2023, Changbin, along with his fellow 3Racha members Bang Chan and Han, was promoted to regular membership in KOMCA and, as of November 2024, has credits for 175 songs.[14] [15]

On October 15, 2024, Changbin was featured on the song "VAY" from Itzy's ninth EP Gold, for which he also wrote the lyrics and composed the music.[16]

Other ventures

Fashion

In May 2024, he made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids as the guest of Tommy Hilfiger.[17]

Philanthropy

On February 16, 2023, Changbin donated through the international relief organization The Promise to aid the relief efforts following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.[18] His contributions led to his appointment as a member of the Honors Club on March 30.[19]

Endorsement

On September 1, 2023, Changbin released a single titled "Fly High" for the promotion of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.[20] [21] On February 5, 2024, he featured in the release of another promotional single, Kim Chang-wan's "8th grader (Respect your dreams)," for Samsung Galaxy S24.[22]

Discography

Songs

TitleYearAlbum
"Doodle"2022SKZ-Replay
"Streetlight"
"Ultra"2024Hop

Collaborations

List of collaborations, showing year, and collaborative artist
TitleYearOther artist
"You... Like the Wind" 2019Yoon Ji-sung
"Mirror Mirror"2021 & Milli
"VAY"2024ITZY

Promotional Singles

TitleYearAlbum
KOR
"Fly High"2023—
"8th grader (Respect your dreams)"
2024—

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Stray KidsContestantDebuted with Stray Kids[23]
2020King of Mask SingerContestantAs "Private Second Class" in Episode 261[24]
Show Me the Money 9ContestantEliminated in 60 Second Team Trials[25]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / work(s)Result
Toty Music Awards2021Popular Collaboration/Collaboration Artist Songs"Mirror Mirror"[26]
The Guitar Mag Awards2022Best Collaboration of the Year"Mirror Mirror"[27]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Changbin (3RACHA). JYP Publishing. March 19, 2023.
  2. News: Hong. Jin-hyuk. SM 연습생들이 극혐하는 '연기 수업'...진짜 현타 오겠네요. 'Acting Class' That SM Trainees Hate... It's Really Shocking. July 25, 2024. TV Report. August 9, 2024. ko.
  3. News: Im. Yu-ri. '빌보드 1위' 스트레이 키즈 창빈 "데뷔 전 익명으로 올린 곡, 반응 아예 없었다" ('용진건강원'). 'Billboard 1st Place' Stray Kids Changbin "Songs that has been posted anonymously before debut got no response at all" ('Yongjin Health Center'). August 9, 2024. MyDaily. October 20, 2022.
  4. News: Yoo. Ji-hye. '스트레이 키즈' 첫방, 시작된 JYP 新9인조의 '험난 데뷔길' [종합]]. Naver. Osen. October 17, 2017. ko. June 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143759/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003640175. live.
  5. News: Geum. Bit-na. ['스트레이키즈' 첫방] 살짝 엿보고 온 新 JYP 아이돌의 미래]. ['Stray Kids' First Episode] A Glimpse into the Future of JYP's New Idols. October 18, 2017. Seoul Economy Daily. August 9, 2024. ko.
  6. News: Hwang . Mihyeon . December 28, 2017 . [공식]스트레이키즈, 1월 8일 전격 데뷔 "자작곡 수록" ]. Stray Kids, February 8 pre-debut "Self-Composed Song" . December 28, 2023 . News1 . Seoul . ko.
  7. News: Moon. Wan-sik. 스트레이 키즈, 3500팬과 역대급 데뷔 쇼케이스..첫발. Stray Kids' Best Debut Showcase with 3500 Fans...The First Step. March 26, 2017. Star News. August 9, 2024. ko.
  8. News: Lotus . JYP's Stray Kids debuts with "District 9" . March 25, 2018 . . May 21, 2024 . May 21, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240521022955/https://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201803252100076541036_2 . live.
  9. News: Park. Su-in. 스트레이 키즈 창빈 방찬, 윤지성과 친분 인증 '피처링 인연'. Stray Kids Changbin Bang Chan, Yoon Ji-sung's Friendship Proof 'Featuring Relationship'. February 21, 2019. Newsen. August 9, 2024. ko.
  10. News: Lee. Yeong-won. '쇼미더머니9' 스트레이키즈 창빈, 1차 예선 통과... "다음 목표는 우승". 'Show Me the Money 9' Stray Kids Changbin Passed the 1st Round..."The Next Goal is to Win". October 16, 2020. Herald Pop. August 9, 2024.
  11. News: Lee. Seul-gi. '줏대좌' 스트레이 키즈 창빈 "짤로 성공, 광고까지 찍었다" 깜짝(놀토). 'Person with Principles' Stray Kids Changbin "Successful with a Meme, Even Filmed an Advertisement" Surprise (Nolto). November 18, 2023. Newsen. August 9, 2024. ko.
  12. News: Jeong. Gil-jun. "줏대 있게 살아" 갤럭시가 애플 '갬성'에 날린 한방. "You Should Live with Principles" Galaxy throws a punch at Apple's 'gambit'. March 21, 2023. Ilgan Sports. August 9, 2024. ko.
  13. News: Chin. Carmen. Stray Kids' Changbin teams up with Thai rappers F.HERO and MILLI on 'Mirror Mirror'. October 29, 2021. NME. August 9, 2024.
  14. Web site: Ji-won . Choi . February 3, 2023 . Stray Kids' 3Racha becomes regular members of Korea Music Copyright Association . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613173729/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230203000547 . June 13, 2024 . October 17, 2024 . The Korea Herald.
  15. Web site: Songs Registered Under 창빈(3RACHA) (10016935) . November 12, 2024 . . ko.
  16. News: Choi. Ju-seong. 있지, 다음 달 신보 '골드'로 컴백...스키즈 창빈 피처링. Itzy Will Comeback with New Release 'Gold' Next Month...Featuring SKZ Changbin. October 1, 2024. Yonhap News. September 13, 2024. ko.
  17. Stray Kids Met Gala Debut in Tommy Hilfiger. May 6, 2024. Billboard. May 6, 2024.
  18. News: Kim. Ho-cheon. ko:스트레이 키즈 창빈, 긴급구호 성금 1억원 기부. Stray Kids Changbin, Donated 100 million won for emergency relief. ko. https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20230216139300371. February 16, 2023. Yonhap News. April 5, 2024.
  19. News: Kim. Young-eun. ko:스키즈 창빈·현진, 아너스클럽 위촉...1억원 기부. Stray Kids Changbin and Hyunjin are appointed to the Honors Club... Donated 100 million won. ko. https://luxmen.mk.co.kr/view.php?sc=&cm=&year=2023&no=249024&relatedcode=. March 30, 2023. Maeil Business Newspaper. April 4, 2024.
  20. News: '줏대좌' 스키즈 창빈, '은하계' 소신 통했다. 'People with Principles' SKZ Changbin, The 'Galaxy' belief prevailed. February 22, 2023. Maeil Business Newspaper. November 10, 2023. ko.
  21. Web site: 비상 Fly High – Official Music Video. . September 1, 2023. November 10, 2023.
  22. News: Lee. Jeong-beom. 김창완-스키즈 창빈, 10대 위한 응원가 '중2 발매 "본인만의 우주 열길". Kim Changwan-SKZ Changbin releases cheer song for teenagers in middle school, "Open the path to your own universe". February 7, 2024. Xsports News. August 14, 2024. ko.
  23. News: Kim. Dong-gyu. JYP 새 얼굴, '스트레이 키즈(Stray Kids)' 서창빈, 황현진, 필릭스 공개. JYP New Face, 'Stray Kids' Seo Chang-bin, Hwang Hyun-jin, Felix Revealed. October 11, 2024. Sports Kyunghyang. October 12, 2017. ko.
  24. News: Kim. Na-yeon. 스트레이키즈 창빈 "'주윤발' 위너 강승윤 팬...함께 작업하고파" (복면가왕) . Stray Kids Changbin is a "'Juyunbal' Winner Kang Seungyeon Fan...Want to Work Together". June 28, 2020. Single List. August 9, 2024. ko.
  25. Web site: . ko:'쇼미9' 포스터+예고편 공개..스윙스·릴보이·스트레이키즈 창빈 '관심 집중'. Show Me the Money 9 Reveals the Poster+Teaser...Swings·Lil Boi·Stray Kids Changbin 'Attention Focus'. ko. https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2020/10/07/DRXCZJJJNUTKC7VHMQT7CGOR4U/. October 7, 2020. The Chosun Ilbo. registration. May 29, 2024.
  26. News: Supat . Siwapornphan . สรุปผลรางวัล TOTY Music Awards 2021 Tilly Birds คว้า 4 รางวัลใหญ่ 4EVE คว้ารางวัล Best Music of the Year และ Best Female Group . Summary of TOTY Music Awards 2021 results: Tilly Birds wins 4 big awards, 4EVE wins Best Music of the Year and Best Female Group . March 1, 2022 . The Standard . August 9, 2024 . th.
  27. News: สรุปผลรางวัล "THE GUITAR MAG AWARDS 2022" ด้าน เป๊ก ผลิตโชค คว้า Popular Vate 5 ปีติดต่อกัน (มีคลิป) . Summary of the results of "THE GUITAR MAG AWARDS 2022", Peck Palitchoke won Popular Vote for 5 consecutive years . TNN Thailand . November 23, 2022 . August 9, 2024 . th.

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