Park Jae-chan (Korean: 박재찬; born December 6, 2001), also known mononymously as Jaechan (Korean: 재찬), is a South Korean singer, actor, and songwriter. He is a member of the K-pop boy group DKZ and was a member of its sub-unit Dongkiz I:Kan. As an actor, he is best known for his portrayal of Choo Sang-woo in the web novel-adapted drama series Semantic Error.

Park Jae-chan
박재찬
Jaechan in 2022
Born (2001-12-06) December 6, 2001 (age 22)
Education
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • songwriter
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2019–present
Labels
  • Dongyo
Member of
Formerly of
  • Dongkiz I:Kan
Websitedongyoent.com
Korean name
Hangul
박재찬
Revised RomanizationPark Jae-chan
McCune–ReischauerPark Jaechan

Early life and education edit

Park Jae-chan was born on December 6, 2001, in Daegu, South Korea. His interest in music began in middle school upon hearing Justin Bieber's songs.[1] During high school, Jaechan received his GED and became a trainee.[2]

In 2022, he entered the Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment at Global Cyber University together with his fellow members.[3]

Career edit

Musical career edit

Jaechan officially debuted as a member of Dongkiz with the release of their single album, Dongkiz on the Block, on April 24, 2019.[4] He is known as the rapper of Dongkiz.[5][6] Jaechan also wrote and produce several songs for the group.[7]

On July 7, 2020, Jaechan alongside fellow Dongkiz member Munik formed the sub-group Dongkiz I:Kan. The group debuted with the single album Y.O.U.[8]

Jaechan's group rebranded from Dongkiz to DKZ on March 18, 2022.[9] It was also during this time that his rise to fame courtesy of his BL drama, Semantic Error, had led the group to increase its album sales and popularity.[10][11]

On September 6, 2023, Jaechan made his debut as a solo artist. He held a showcase at Yes24 Live Hall, where he presented his first solo mini album JC Factory. The EP consists of five self-composed songs including the lead single "Hello" and his earlier pre-released song "Time".[12] He won his first music show award as a soloist in SBS M's The Show for "Hello" on September 19.[13]

Acting career edit

In 2019, Jaechan got his first main role in a Tooniverse web drama, My YouTube Diary, along with his co-member, Munik.[14]

On January 12, 2022, South Korean streaming television series Watcha announced that Park Jae-chan would take the lead role in the live series adaptation of BL web novel Semantic Error.[15] The popularity of the series led to a surge in support for DKZ.[16] In April 2022, Jaechan was included in Forbes Korea's 2022 Korea Power Celebrity 40 - Rising Star for the attention he gained for his portrayal in Semantic Error.[17]

Discography edit

Extended plays edit

List of extended plays, with selected details, peak chart positions, and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[18]
JC Factory
Track listing
  1. "Hello"
  2. "Oh Girl"
  3. "MAYB" (어쩜) (ft. Nathania)
  4. "Replay"
  5. "Time" (시간)
10

Singles edit

List of singles, showing year released, peak chart positions, and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[20]
As lead artist
"Hello" 2023 38 JC Factory
Soundtrack appearances
"Our Season" (나의 계절에게) 2022 [A] Our Season: Spring with Park Jaechan OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted songs edit

List of other charted songs, showing year released, chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart
positions
Album
KOR
Down.

[22]
"MAYB" (어쩜) (ft. Nathania) 2023 136 JC Factory
"Oh Girl" 138
"Replay" 141

Music credits edit

Music credits adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[7]

Year Artist Song Album Lyrics Composition Arrangement
Credited With Credited With Credited With
2019 Dongkiz Dreaming You (상상 속의 너) "Dreaming You" (상상속의 너) Yes Jeong Jae-yeop, Lee Jae-wook No No
2020 Beautiful (아름다워) "Ego" (自我) Yes Lee Seu-ran, Manseong No No
It's All Right Non-album release Yes Kyoungyoon, Munik, Wondae, Jonghyeong Yes Yes AKB
2021 Give You "Youniverse" Yes Yes Yes
2021 (Memories) Non-album release Yes Kyoungyoon, Jonghyeong Yes Cray Bin, 소리, ALOHA No
2022 A.C.E, AleXa, BAND FAMOUS, BE'O, cignature, Dongkiz, EVERGLOW, KAACHI, MAJORS, MCND, San E, Kim Sehwang, Woo Jeewon, YEGNY, YOURS BETTER TOGETHER (To Beat Covid-19) [prod. SL.P] Yes CASTLE J, BE'O, 류호석, San E No No
DKZ Cupid (사랑도둑) (Acoustic ver.) "Chase Episode 2. Maum" No No Yes Cray Bin, Kyoungyoon
Himself Our Season (나의계절에게) Non-album release Yes Yes Cray Bin Yes Cray Bin, Zwoo, Aloha, Kim Daehyun
DKZ Uh-Heung (호랑이가 쫓아온다) "Chase Episode 3. Beum" Yes Cray Bin No No
2022 (Forever) "DKZ Year End Project Song 'It's All Right Part.3'" Yes Mingyu, Kyoungyoon, Sehyeon, Jonghyeong, Giseok Yes No
2023 Harmony "Harmony" Yes Cray Bin No No
Himself Hello "JC Factory" Yes Yoon Ye-ji, Lee Hye-ryeon, Yoonyoon Yes Jabong, Blood Circle, Sam Carter No
MAYB (어쩜) (ft. Nathania) Yes CiELO Yes CiELO No
Time Yes Yes Blood Circle, Ha Heon-je No
Replay Yes Yes BlueRhythm, CLEF CREW No
Oh Girl Yes Yes Cray Bin No
DKZ 2023 (Friends) "DKZ Year End Project Song 'It's All Right Part.4'" Yes Mingyu, Sehyeon, Jonghyeong, Giseok No Yes Lee Dabin, Sori, Kim Minjeong, Kim Daehyun, Mingyu

Filmography edit

Film edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Semantic Error: The Movie Choo Sang Woo Main cast [23][24]

Television series edit

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2024 Bitter Sweet Hell MBC TV Do-hyeon Supporting role [25]
TBA Check in Hanyang Channel A Go Soo-ra Main role [26]
TBA The Woman Who Plays JTBC Dong Hee Supporting role [27]

Web series edit

Year Title Platform Role Notes Ref.
2019 My YouTube Diary Tooniverse Kang Heon / "Sweet Honey" Supporting role [14]
2020 My YouTube Diary 2 Kang Heon Cameo appearance (Ep. 1)
Can You Deliver Time? YouTube Kim Do Hyun Leading role (Ep. 5–7) [28]
No Going Back Romance Naver TV, V Live Jung Han Kyul Leading role [29]
YouTuber Class Park Bo Hyun Leading role [30]
2021 I:LOVE:DM V Live Park Jae Chan Leading role [31]
Youtuber Class Season 2 Naver TV Park Bo Hyun Leading role [32]
Cotton Candy Youngest Manager's Diary YouTube Himself / Manager of Cotton Candy Spin-off of Idol: The Coup [33]
2022 Semantic Error WATCHA Chu Sang Woo Leading role [34]

Television show edit

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2020 King of Mask Singer MBC TV Contestant Cheerful Manga (Ep. 281) [35]

Web shows edit

Year Title Platform Role Ref.
2022 Our Season: Spring with Park Jae Chan WATCHA & GagaOOLala Himself [36]
2022–2023 It's A Dream Naver NOW Host [37]

Radio show edit

Year Title Station Role Notes Ref.
2022 Station Z KBS Cool FM DJ May 25, 2022 – August 17, 2022 [38]

Awards and nominations edit

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award Year Category Nominee(s) / Work(s) Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2022 Popularity Star Award (Actor) Semantic Error Won [39]
Best Couple Award Park Jae-chan and Park Seo-ham
Semantic Error
Won
2023 Popularity Star Award (Actor) Park Jae-chan Nominated [40]
Global Star Award Nominated
Asia Artist Awards 2022 Idol Plus Popularity Award (Actor) Nominated [41]
2023 Popularity Award (Actor) Nominated [42]
New Wave Award (Television/Film) Won [43]
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2022 Best New Actor Park Jae-chan and Park Seo-ham
Semantic Error
Nominated [44][45]
Popular Star Award Park Jae-chan Won [46]
2023 Won [47]
OST Popularity Award "Our Season" Won
Brand of the Year Awards[a] 2022 Acting Idol of the Year (Male) Park Jae-chan Won [49]
Grand Bell Awards 2022 New Wave Award (Actor) Semantic Error: The Movie Won [50]
Korea First Brand Awards[b] 2023 Live Streaming Show DJ It's A Dream Won [52]
2024 Male Solo Singer Park Jae-chan Nominated [53]
Seoul International Drama Awards 2022 Outstanding K-Pop Idol Semantic Error Nominated [54]
Outstanding Korean Actor Nominated

Listicles edit

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Forbes 2022 Korea Power Celebrity 40 – Rising Star Placed [17]

Notes edit

  1. ^ "Our Season" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but appeared at number 15 on the component Download Chart.[21]
  1. ^ Established in 2003, the Brand of the Year Awards is an awards ceremony based on nationwide surveys hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee and organized by the Korea Consumer Forum.[48]
  2. ^ Hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee and supervised by the Korea Consumer Forum, the Korea First Brand Awards selects promising brands that will lead the year and bases its winners on consumption trend analysis, extensive nationwide consumer surveys, and evaluation and deliberation by experts.[51]

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