Park Jae-chan

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

In this Korean name, the family name is Park.
Park Jae-chan
박재찬
Jaechan in 2022
Born (2001-12-06) December 6, 2001
Daegu, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
Education
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2019–present
Labels
  • Dongyo Entertainment
Member of
  • DKZ
  • Dongkiz I:Kan
Websitedongyoent.com
Korean name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationPark Jae-chan
McCune–ReischauerPark Jaechan

Early life and education

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

Musical career
Main article: DKZ

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]

Acting career

In 2019, Jaechan got his first main role in a Tooniverse web drama, My YouTube Diary, along with his co-member, Munik.[12]

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.[13] The popularity of the series led to a surge in support for DKZ.[14] 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.[15]

Discography
For Jaechan's works with DKZ, see DKZ § Discography.
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR US World
Soundtrack appearances
"Our Season" (나의 계절에게) 2022 —[upper-alpha 1]— — Our Season: Spring with Park Jaechan OST (봄 (왓챠 오리지널 예능 `나의 계절에게 : 봄, 박재찬 편` OST))
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Music credits

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
Jaechan 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 —

Filmography
See also: DKZ § Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Semantic Error: The Movie Chu Sang Woo Main cast [17][18]

Television series
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
TBA The Woman Who Plays Dong Hee Supporting role [19]

Web series
Year Title Platform Role Notes Ref.
2019 My YouTube Diary Tooniverse Kang Heon / "Sweet Honey" Supporting role [12]
2020 My YouTube Diary 2 Kang Heon Cameo appearance (Ep. 1)
Can You Deliver Time? YouTube Kim Do Hyun Leading role (Ep. 5–7) [20]
No Going Back Romance Naver TV, V Live Jung Han Kyul Leading role [21]
YouTuber Class Park Bo Hyun Leading role [22]
2021 I:LOVE:DM V Live Park Jae Chan Leading role [23]
Youtuber Class Season 2 Naver TV Park Bo Hyun Leading role [24]
2022 Semantic Error WATCHA Chu Sang Woo Leading role [25]

Television show
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 King of Mask Singer Contestant Cheerful Manga (Ep. 281) [26]

Web show
Year Title Platform Role Ref.
2021 Cotton Candy Youngest Manager's Diary YouTube Himself / Manager of Cotton Candy [27]
2022 Our Season: Spring with Park Jae Chan WATCHA & GagaOOLala Himself [28]
2022–2023 It's A Dream Naver NOW Host [29]

Radio show
Year Title Station Role Notes Ref.
2022 Station Z KBS Cool FM DJ May 25, 2022 – August 17, 2022 [30]

Awards and nominations
For list of awards and nominations received by DKZ, see DKZ § Awards and nominations.
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 Popular Star Award (Actor) Semantic Error Won [31]
Best Couple Award Park Jae-chan and Park Seo-ham
Semantic Error		 Won
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2022 Best New Actor Nominated [32][33]
Popular Star Award Park Jae-chan Won [34]
Brand of the Year Awards[lower-alpha 1] 2022 Acting Idol of the Year (Male) Won [36]
Grand Bell Awards 2022 New Wave Award (Actor) Semantic Error: The Movie Won [37]
Korea First Brand Awards[lower-alpha 2] 2023 Live Streaming Show DJ It's A Dream Won [39]
Seoul International Drama Awards 2022 Outstanding K-Pop Idol Semantic Error Nominated [40]
Outstanding Korean Actor Nominated

Listicles
Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Forbes 2022 Korea Power Celebrity 40 - Rising Star Placed [15]

Notes
  1. "Our Season" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but appeared at number 15 on the component Download Chart.[16]
  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.[35]
  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.[38]

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