Seo Chang-bin (Korean서창빈; 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]

Changbin
Changbin in May 2024
Born
Seo Chang-bin

(1999-08-11) August 11, 1999 (age 25)
Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Other namesSpearB[a]
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • composer
Years active2017–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
LabelsJYP
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
서창빈
Revised RomanizationSeo Changbin
McCune–ReischauerSŏ Ch'angbin

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

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Pre-debut: 3Racha and Stray Kids reality

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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

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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.[11] He went viral for his Jutdae (Korean줏대; lit. principles; strong spine; backbone) meme,[12] which featured in an advertisement of Samsung Galaxy three years later.[13]

On October 28, 2021, Changbin featured on the song "Mirror Mirror" by Thai rappers F.Hero and Milli.[14] The song won Best Collaboration awards from Thailand's Toty Music Awards and The Guitar Mag Awards.[15][16]

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.[17][18]

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.[19]

Other ventures

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Fashion

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In May 2024, he made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids as the guest of Tommy Hilfiger.[20]

Philanthropy

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On February 16, 2023, Changbin donated 100 million (US$76,600) through the international relief organization The Promise to aid the relief efforts following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.[21] His contributions led to his appointment as a member of the Honors Club on March 30.[22]

Endorsement

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On September 1, 2023, Changbin released a single titled "Fly High" for the promotion of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.[23][24] 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.[25]

Discography

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Songs

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Title Year Album
"Doodle" 2022 SKZ-Replay
"Streetlight" (feat. Bang Chan)
"Ultra" 2024 Hop

Collaborations

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List of collaborations, showing year, and collaborative artist
Title Year Other artist
"You... Like the Wind" (바람 같은 너) 2019 Yoon Ji-sung
"Mirror Mirror" 2021 F.Hero [th] & Milli
"VAY" 2024 ITZY

Promotional Singles

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Title Year Peak Album
KOR
"Fly High" 2023 [A] Non-album single
"8th grader (Respect your dreams)"
(Kim Chang-wan & Changbin)
2024 Non-album single

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Stray Kids Contestant Debuted with Stray Kids [27]
2020 King of Mask Singer Contestant As "Private Second Class" in Episode 261 [28]
Show Me the Money 9 Contestant Eliminated in 60 Second Team Trials [11]

Awards and nominations

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Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / work(s) Result Ref.
Toty Music Awards 2021 Popular Collaboration/Collaboration Artist Songs "Mirror Mirror" Won[b] [15]
The Guitar Mag Awards 2022 Best Collaboration of the Year "Mirror Mirror" Won[b] [16]

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ Used when released 3Racha underground rapper songs in 2017
  2. ^ a b Shared with F.Hero and Milli
  1. ^ "Fly High" did not chart on Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 173 on the BGM Chart.[26]

Citations

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  1. ^ "Changbin (3RACHA)". JYP Publishing. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  2. ^ Hong, Jin-hyuk (July 25, 2024). "SM 연습생들이 극혐하는 '연기 수업'...진짜 현타 오겠네요" ['Acting Class' That SM Trainees Hate... It's Really Shocking]. TV Report (in Korean). Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  3. ^ Im, Yu-ri (October 20, 2022). "'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')]. MyDaily. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  4. ^ Yoo, Ji-hye. "'스트레이 키즈' 첫방, 시작된 JYP 新9인조의 '험난 데뷔길' [종합]". Naver (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  5. ^ Geum, Bit-na (October 18, 2017). "['스트레이키즈' 첫방] 살짝 엿보고 온 新 JYP 아이돌의 미래" [['Stray Kids' First Episode] A Glimpse into the Future of JYP's New Idols]. Seoul Economy Daily (in Korean). Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  6. ^ Hwang, Mihyeon (December 28, 2017). "[공식]스트레이키즈, 1월 8일 전격 데뷔 "자작곡 수록"" [Stray Kids, February 8 pre-debut "Self-Composed Song"]. News1 (in Korean). Seoul. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  7. ^ Moon, Wan-sik (March 26, 2017). "스트레이 키즈, 3500팬과 역대급 데뷔 쇼케이스..첫발" [Stray Kids' Best Debut Showcase with 3500 Fans...The First Step]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  8. ^ Lotus (March 25, 2018). "JYP's Stray Kids debuts with "District 9"". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  9. ^ Park, Su-in (February 21, 2019). "스트레이 키즈 창빈 방찬, 윤지성과 친분 인증 '피처링 인연'" [Stray Kids Changbin Bang Chan, Yoon Ji-sung's Friendship Proof 'Featuring Relationship']. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  10. ^ Lee, Yeong-won (October 16, 2020). "'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"]. Herald Pop. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  11. ^ a b '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']. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). October 7, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  12. ^ Lee, Seul-gi (November 18, 2023). "'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)]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  13. ^ Jeong, Gil-jun (March 21, 2023). ""줏대 있게 살아" 갤럭시가 애플 '갬성'에 날린 한방" ["You Should Live with Principles" Galaxy throws a punch at Apple's 'gambit']. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  14. ^ Chin, Carmen (October 29, 2021). "Stray Kids' Changbin teams up with Thai rappers F.HERO and MILLI on 'Mirror Mirror'". NME. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Siwapornphan, Supat (March 1, 2022). "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]. The Standard (in Thai). Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  16. ^ a b "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 (in Thai). November 23, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  17. ^ Ji-won, Choi (February 3, 2023). "Stray Kids' 3Racha becomes regular members of Korea Music Copyright Association". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on June 13, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  18. ^ "Songs Registered Under 창빈(3RACHA) (10016935)". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean). Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  19. ^ Choi, Ju-seong (September 13, 2024). "있지, 다음 달 신보 '골드'로 컴백...스키즈 창빈 피처링" [Itzy Will Comeback with New Release 'Gold' Next Month...Featuring SKZ Changbin]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  20. ^ "Stray Kids Met Gala Debut in Tommy Hilfiger". Billboard. May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  21. ^ Kim, Ho-cheon (February 16, 2023). 스트레이 키즈 창빈, 긴급구호 성금 1억원 기부 [Stray Kids Changbin, Donated 100 million won for emergency relief]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  22. ^ Kim, Young-eun (March 30, 2023). 스키즈 창빈·현진, 아너스클럽 위촉...1억원 기부 [Stray Kids Changbin and Hyunjin are appointed to the Honors Club... Donated 100 million won]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  23. ^ "'줏대좌' 스키즈 창빈, '은하계' 소신 통했다" ['People with Principles' SKZ Changbin, The 'Galaxy' belief prevailed]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). February 22, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  24. ^ "비상 Fly High – Official Music Video". YouTube. September 1, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  25. ^ Lee, Jeong-beom (February 7, 2024). "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"]. Xsports News (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  26. ^ "BGM Chart – Year 2023 Week 35". Circle Chart. August 27 – September 2, 2023. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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  28. ^ Kim, Na-yeon (June 28, 2020). "스트레이키즈 창빈 "'주윤발' 위너 강승윤 팬...함께 작업하고파" (복면가왕)" [Stray Kids Changbin is a "'Juyunbal' Winner Kang Seungyeon Fan...Want to Work Together"]. Single List (in Korean). Retrieved August 9, 2024.
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