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Bang Chan

Bang Chan is the stage name of Christopher Chahn Bahng, a South Korean-Australian singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

He is best known as the leader of the South Korean boy group Stray Kids, which debuted in 2018.

Early life

Bang Chan was born in Seoul, South Korea, on 3 October 1997. He is described as South Korean-Australian, indicating ties to both South Korea and Australia.

Career with Stray Kids

He officially debuted with Stray Kids on 25 March 2018 and serves as the group’s leader. Stray Kids is the main context in which he is known internationally.

Songwriting and production

Bang Chan is also credited as a songwriter and producer. He is associated with 3RACHA, which is linked to the writing and production of Stray Kids’ music.

In short

  • Bang Chan debuted as leader of Stray Kids in 2018.
  • He is part of the production team 3RACHA.
  • He was born in Seoul and holds South Korean-Australian nationality.
  • His birth name is Christopher Chahn Bahng.

Quick questions

Who is Bang Chan?
Bang Chan is the stage name of Christopher Chahn Bahng, a South Korean-Australian singer, rapper, songwriter and producer best known as the leader of Stray Kids.
When did Bang Chan debut?
He debuted as the leader of Stray Kids on 25 March 2018.
What group is Bang Chan in?
He is a member and leader of Stray Kids, and is also associated with 3RACHA.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bang_Chan
    Supports: Bang Chan’s stage name and Stray Kids debut date
  2. Wikipediahttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bang_Chan
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, nationality, occupations
  3. Kpoppinghttps://kpopping.com/profiles/idol/Bang-Chan
    Supports: Stray Kids leadership, 3RACHA, debut date, songwriting and production role
  4. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm10221167/
    Supports: Occupation and debut with Stray Kids