Bang Chan

He was born in Seoul, South Korea, and spent his childhood in Sydney, Australia.

He passed the JYP Global Audition held in Australia in 2010 and joined the company.

Starting from April 11, 2011, when he was in his second year of middle school at the age of 13, he trained as a JYP trainee for about seven years.

Bang Chan has a pet dog named Berry, who lives with his family in Australia.

He enjoys experimenting with different music genres, showcasing versatility in Stray Kids' music.

Bang Chan participates in writing, composing, and even arranging almost all of Stray Kids' songs. Within 3RACHA, he is the main producer, showcasing his strong skills.

He is a multi-talented artist with excellent skills in rap, singing, dancing, and producing. It has been repeatedly portrayed on broadcasts that JYP trusted Bang Chan to form the team.

His vocals have a pop-like quality, and he covers a wide vocal range.

He is very kind. Bang Chan's personality can be summed up as 'kindness,' and he rarely gets angry. He often shows a father-like figure who takes good care of the members.

Fans call him 'Bang-dad,' as it's obvious to everyone that he's the leader. He is known for looking after the members well, which can be seen in many videos. The members also rely on him, often referring to him as a 'true leader' or saying 'there's no other leader like him.'

The members often tease him about his age and play pranks on the eldest, Bang Chan, but he always handles it with a big smile, showing his mature and easygoing nature.

He is a big fan of the ocean and finds it to be a source of relaxation.

He is known for his athletic skills, performing well in sports events like the Idol Star Athletics Championships.

His favorite seasons are spring and autumn.

Bang Chan enjoys playing League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics.

Bang Chan is not very fond of difficult or uncommon Korean vocabulary, sometimes struggling with it.

He is very sociable and has a wide network of connections, known for being friendly with many people in the entertainment industry.

As a native English speaker, he uses an Australian accent.

He speaks both Korean and English, and can communicate comfortably in both languages.

Bang Chan has a close friendship with Felix, who is also from Australia.

His English nickname is 'Chris,' and people who knew him before debut often call him by this name.

He has lived in various areas in Sydney, including Strathfield, Drummoyne, Enfield, Belmore, and Greenacre.

He often wears crop tops as part of his stage outfits.

He is good friends with idols like BTS' Jungkook, SEVENTEEN's members, and ASTRO's Cha Eunwoo.

Bang Chan's social circle includes idols he trained with at JYP, such as GOT7, DAY6, TWICE, and ITZY.

He has a good relationship with idols from other groups, such as BLACKPINK's Lisa, (G)I-DLE's Yuqi and Minnie, and KARD's BM.

Bang Chan holds Australian citizenship and potentially New Zealand permanent residency.

He once appeared as a zombie in the music video for TWICE's debut song 'Like OOH-AHH.'

He is a great cook and often prepares meals for the members.

He is a fan of Ryan Reynolds and had a memorable interaction with him after a Stray Kids performance referencing Deadpool.

Bang Chan reissued his driver's license in 2022 as it had expired after being issued in Australia at age 16.

During his trainee days, he shared a close bond with Young K from DAY6, whom he considers an older brother.