Jay Chang

Last updated

Jay Chang
240309 yeonnamjang beoseuking jeicang.jpg
Chang in March 2024
Born
Jay Steven Kapossy

(2001-03-08) March 8, 2001 (age 23)
New Jersey, U.S.
OccupationSinger
Musical career
Genres K-pop
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active
  • 2018
  • 2020–present
Labels
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
제이창
Revised Romanization Jei Chang
McCune–Reischauer Chei Ch'ang

Jay Steven Kapossy (born March 8, 2001), known professionally as Jay Chang (Korean : 제이창), is an American singer based in South Korea. He is a member of the South Korean boy band One Pact, formed by Armada Entertainment in November 2023, and B.D.U, formed through the reality competition show Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival in March 2024.

Contents

He made his solo debut on November 23, 2020, with the single "Is You". He released his first extended play (EP) Late Night on October 17, 2023.

Early life

Jay Chang was born and raised in New Jersey, U.S. to a Filipino-Chinese mother and an Irish-Hungarian father. His father was a musician in the 1980s and Jay grew up watching him perform on late-night shows, serving as his inspiration to enter the music industry. [1]

He was introduced to K-pop as a teenager, when his friend shared a BTS music video online. He then attended a K-pop training academy in 2018. [2]

Career

2018: Under Nineteen

In 2018, Jay was scouted by MBC to appear as a contestant on the survival program Under Nineteen where 57 other male K-pop trainees competed to find a place in the final 9-member boy group. [3] [4] Jay was eliminated in the first round of eliminations, finishing in 18th place. [5]

2020–present: Solo debut, Boys Planet, One Pact and B.D.U

Jay made his solo debut with his first single "Is You" on November 23, 2020. [6]

In September 2022, Jay signed with FM Entertainment. [7] [6] [2] He released the single "Liar" on September 30. [6] In December, Jay was announced as a contestant on Mnet's reality competition show Boys Planet , representing FM. The show aired from February to April 2023, and aimed to create a 9-member boy group that would debut as Zerobaseone. He didn't make it into the final lineup and finished in 10th place. [8]

Jay release his first EP Late Night on October 17, 2023. His first showcase was held on the same day at IlchiArt Hall in Gangnam, Seoul. [8] [9]

On November 30, 2023, Jay debuted in the group One Pact under Armada Entertainment, a company led by Kangnam. The group is composed of previous Boys Planet contestants. They made their debut with the single "Must Be Nice". [10] [7]

In January 2024, Jay joined the reality music competition show Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival, [11] where he and his team (HunMinJayBit) placed first, received a ₩100 million cash prize and will debut under the project group name B.D.U with a two-year contract. [12]

In October 2024, FM announced that Jay would be releasing his second EP Neigborhood on November 22, and it will consists of four tracks that includes his self-composed songs and features One Pact's co-member Tag. [13]

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[14]
Late Night
Track listing
  1. "I'll Be There"
  2. "Rockstar"
  3. "Up to You"
  4. "Sunlight"
  5. "I'll Be There (English version)"
  6. "Rockstar (English version)"
22
Neigborhood
  • Scheduled: November 22, 2024
  • Label: FM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Paper Cut"
  2. LaSalle Ave"
  3. "Four Seasons"
  4. "What You Need" (featuring Tag (One Pact)
TBA

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Is You"2020Non-album singles
"Liar"2022
"I'd Do Anything"2023
"I'll Be There"Late Night
"Rockstar"
"LaSalle Ave"2024Neighborhood

Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise. [16] [17]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, name of the album, and songwriting credits
TitleYearArtistAlbum Lyricist Composer
"Is You (English version)"2020Jay ChangNon-album singles Yes check.svgDark Red x.svg
"Liar"2022Yes check.svgDark Red x.svg
"I'd Do Anything"2023Yes check.svgYes check.svg
"I'll Be There"Late NightYes check.svgYes check.svg
"Up to You"Yes check.svgDark Red x.svg
"Sunlight"Yes check.svgYes check.svg
"I'll Be There (English version)"Yes check.svgYes check.svg
"Rockstar (English version)"Yes check.svgDark Red x.svg
"Paper Cut"2024NeighborhoodYes check.svgDark Red x.svg
"LaSalle Ave"Yes check.svgYes check.svg
"Four Seasons"Yes check.svgYes check.svg

Filmography

Television show

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2018 Under Nineteen ContestantEliminated in episode 6; Finished 18th place [3]
2023 Boys Planet Eliminated in episode 12; Finished 10th place [8]
2024 Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival Finished first place (with Seunghun, Kim Min-seo and Bitsaeon) [11]

Music video

YearSong titleDirectorRef.
2022"Liar"SPNCR [18]
2023"Rockstar"Un­known [19]
"I'll Be There" [20]

Concerts

Fanmeetings

Notes

  1. ↑ As a member of One Pact only.
  2. ↑ As a member of B.D.U only.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Olympic Gymnastics Arena</span> Indoor sports arena in Seoul, South Korea

The Olympic Gymnastics Arena (Korean: 올림픽체조경기장), also known as the KSPO Dome since 2018, is an indoor arena located within the Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea. It has a capacity of 15,000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jung Woo-sung</span> South Korean actor (born 1973)

Jung Woo-sung is a South Korean actor and the first Korean UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Jung started his career as a fashion model, rising to stardom and teenage cult status with the gangster film Beat (1997), for which he won Best New Actor at the 17th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kim Tae-woo (singer)</span> South Korean musician

Kim Tae-woo is a South Korean singer, best known as the lead vocalist of boy band g.o.d. He debuted in 1999 as a member of g.o.d and continued as a solo artist after the group went on hiatus in 2006. In addition to his solo career, Kim has also sung the OSTs of award-winning popular dramas and performed in musicals.

Apeace, formerly known as Double B 21 (더블비21) or Double B, was a South Korean boy band formed and under Golden Goose Entertainment. The group was the largest K-pop boy band, with 21 members, until 30 June 2014, when it changed to 15 members. As of July 29, 2018, Apeace consists of 12 members.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">V (singer)</span> South Korean singer (born 1995)

Kim Tae-hyung, known professionally as V (뷔), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and a member of the boy band BTS. Since his debut with the band in 2013, V has performed three solo songs under their name—"Stigma" in 2016, "Singularity" in 2018, and "Inner Child" in 2020—all of which charted on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chang Kiha</span> South Korean singer (born 1981)

Chang Kiha is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, essay writer and radio host. He is best known as the lead singer of the indie rock band Kiha & The Faces.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jo Se-ho</span> South Korean comedian

Jo Se-ho is a South Korean comedian.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Astro (South Korean band)</span> South Korean boy band

Astro is a South Korean boy band formed by Fantagio. The group is composed of four members: MJ, Jinjin, Cha Eun-woo, and Yoon San-ha. Originally a sextet, Rocky departed from the group on February 28, 2023, and Moonbin died on April 19, 2023. They debuted on February 23, 2016, with the extended play Spring Up and were subsequently named as one of the best new K-pop acts of 2016 by Billboard.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Park Sun-ho</span> South Korean actor, singer, and model (born 1993)

Park Sun-ho is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. Park made his acting debut in the MBC television series Golden Rainbow in 2014. He also debuted as a singer in 2014 with the song "After Love" for the 2014 television series Love Cells.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kim Woo-seok (singer)</span> South Korean singer and actor (born 1996)

Kim Woo-seok, formerly known by the stage name Wooshin (우신), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He debuted as a member of South Korean band Up10tion in 2015. In 2019, he rose to prominence after finishing second on Produce X 101, which made him a member of X1. He debuted as a solo artist with the release of his first extended play, 1st Desire (Greed), on May 25, 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Na In-woo</span> South Korean actor (born 1994)

Na Jong-chan, better known by his stage name Na In-woo (나인우), is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in Mr. Queen (2020–2021), River Where the Moon Rises (2021) and Marry My Husband (2024). He has been a cast member of the variety show 2 Days & 1 Night since 2022.

<i>Girls Planet 999</i> 2021 South Korean reality competition show

Girls Planet 999 is a 2021 South Korean reality competition show created by Mnet. It premiered on August 6, 2021, and was originally broadcast every Friday at 8:20 PM KST for the first eleven episodes until its finale on October 22, which was broadcast live at 8 PM KST. It was aired on the Mnet channel, IQIYI, AbemaTV, tvN Asia, or YouTube depending on the viewer's region.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kep1er</span> South Korean girl group

Kep1er is a South Korean girl group formed by CJ ENM through the Mnet reality competition show Girls Planet 999 in 2021. The group consists of seven members: Kim Chae-hyun, Huening Bahiyyih, Choi Yu-jin, Kim Da-yeon, Seo Young-eun, Ezaki Hikaru, and Shen Xiaoting. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, former members Kang Ye-seo and Sakamoto Mashiro departed from the group in July 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">TAN (group)</span> South Korean boy band

TAN is a South Korean boy band formed through the MBC survival competition show Extreme Debut: Wild Idol in 2021. The group consists of seven members: Changsun, Jooan, Jaejun, Sunghyuk, Hyunyeop, Taehoon, and Jiseong. They debuted on March 10, 2022, with the extended play 1TAN.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">TIOT</span> South Korean boy band

TIOT is a South Korean boy group formed by Redstart Entertainment. The group consists of five members: Kim Min-seoung, Kum Jun-hyeon, Hong Keon-hee, Choi Woo-jin, and Shin Ye-chan. Initially four members in their pre-debut EP Frame the Blueprint: Prelude to Possibilities, Ye-chan joined from their official debut with EP Kick-Start on April 22, 2024.

One Pact is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by Armada Ent. The group consists of 5 members: Jongwoo, Jay Chang, Seongmin, Tag, and Yedam. They debuted on November 30, 2023, with the extended play (EP) Moment.

<i>Gangnam B-Side</i> 2024 South Korean television series

Gangnam B-Side is an ongoing South Korean crime thriller television series written and directed by Park Noo-ri with Joo Won-gyu, and starring Jo Woo-jin, Ji Chang-wook, Ha Yoon-kyung, and Kim Hyeong-seo. Set in Gangnam at night, a detective, a broker, and a prosecutor team up to chase after a black connection. It premiered on Disney+ on November 6, 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">B.D.U</span> South Korean boy band

B.D.U is a South Korean project vocal boy band formed through Mnet's reality competition program Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival and managed by Orca Music. The group consists of four members: Bitsaeon, Seunghun, Jay Chang, and Kim Min-seo. They debuted on June 26, 2024, with the extended play (EP) Wishpool. The quartet will remain active for the following two years.

<i>Wishpool</i> (EP) 2024 EP by B.D.U

Wishpool is the debut extended play by South Korean boy group B.D.U. It was released on June 26, 2024, through Orca Music and Genie Music. The EP contains five tracks with the single "My One".

References

  1. ↑ Edwards, Clint (November 7, 2023). "Jay Chang makes official debut with 'LATE NIGHT', talks Boys Planet success, future of his music". Fox13 News. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. 1 2 S, Michael (September 20, 2022). "INTERVIEW: Jay Chang's Imaginative, Musical World" (Interview). Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Kim, Min-ji (November 3, 2018). "첫방 '언더나인틴', 제이창→수런 외국인 지원자 활약 빛났다" [First episode of "Under Nineteen," foreign candidates Jay Chang and Sooren shine]. Dispatch. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Jay Chang's LinkedIn Profile". LinkedIn. Archived from the original on January 21, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  5. ↑ Kim, Do-hyung (August 12, 2018). "'언더나인틴' 첫 탈락자 8명 명단 공개, 더욱 치열해진 생존 경쟁 (종합)" [The first eight 'Under Nineteen' eliminations are revealed, and the battle for survival just got tougher (Full Story)]. MK Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 11, 2024. Retrieved February 11, 2024– via Naver.
  6. 1 2 3 Cho, Yong-jun (October 4, 2023). "'Boys Planet' star Jay Chang to debut with 'Late Night' on Oct. 17". Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Ziwei, Puah (December 1, 2023). "K-pop boyband ONE PACT make their debut with 'Must Be Nice'". NME. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  8. 1 2 3 Im, Kyung-jin (October 17, 2023). "제이창, 보이즈 플래닛 이후 데뷔의 꿈을 이룬 제이창 (Late Night Showcase) [TOP영상]" [Jay Chang fulfils his dream of debut after Boys' Planet (Late Night Showcase) [TOP Video]]. Top Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024– via Nate News.
  9. ↑ Kim, Na-young (October 17, 2023). "장항준 감독표 스릴러 '오픈 더 도어' 시사회→선미·제이창 쇼케이스 [오늘의 프리뷰]" [Director Jang Hang-jun's thriller 'Open the Door' premieres → Sunmi and Jay Chang showcase [Today's preview]]. MK Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024– via Nate News.
  10. ↑ Pyo, Kyung-min (December 1, 2023). "ONE PACT debuts hoping to leave big impact on K-pop scene". The Korea Times . Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  11. 1 2 Kang, Yeon-woo (January 11, 2024). "'빌드업' 참가자 일부 공개 ...'펜타곤 여원 →원팩트 제이창'" [Some of the 'Build Up' participants revealed...'Pentagon Yeowon →OnePact Jay Chang']. Maeil Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ Kim, Hyun-rok (March 30, 2024). 제이창·빛새온·승훈·김민서, '빌드업' 우승...B.D.U 결성[종합] [Jay Chang, Bitsaeon, Seunghun, and Kim Min-seo, 'Build Up' winners...B.D.U formation[comprehensive]] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024– via Naver.
  13. ↑ Kim, Ye-eun (October 30, 2024). 제이창, 11월 두번째 미니앨범 발매…"기다려준 팬들 감사" [Jay Chang, Second Mini Album Release in November…"Thank You to the Fans Who Waited"] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved November 2, 2024– via Naver.
  14. ↑ Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
  15. ↑ "Album Chart – October 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Songs Registered Under KAPOSSY JAY STEVEN (Z0507149)". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Songs Registered Under JAY CHANG (10040212)". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  18. ↑ JAY CHANG - "LIAR" MV. FM Entertainment. September 30, 2022. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2024– via YouTube.
  19. ↑ 제이창 (Jay Chang) - 'Rockstar' Official MV (in Korean). FM Entertainment. October 16, 2023. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024– via YouTube.
  20. ↑ 제이창 (Jay Chang) - I'll Be There [Music Video] (in Korean). 워너뮤직코리아 (Warner Music Korea). October 17, 2023. Archived from the original on February 10, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024– via YouTube.
  21. ↑ "2023 JAY FANMEETING: THE REASON". Melon Ticket (in Korean). January 15, 2024. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  22. ↑ "2023 JAY CHANG FANMEETING [Shine On Me IN TAIPEI]". Onnin (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  23. ↑ "JAY CHANG & YOON JONG WOO FAN MEETING IN TOKYO THE BEGINNING チケット" [JAY CHANG & YOON JONG WOO FAN MEETING IN TOKYO THE BEGINNING TICKETS]. ticket.co.jp (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.