Park Jae-chan (; born December 6, 2001), better known mononymously as Jaechan, is a South Korean singer, actor, and songwriter. He was 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.
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. During high school, Jaechan received his GED and became a trainee.
In 2022, he entered the Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment at Global Cyber University together with his fellow members.
Career
Musical career
Jaechan officially debuted as a member of Dongkiz with the release of their single album, Dongkiz on the Block, on April 24, 2019. He is known as the rapper of Dongkiz. Jaechan also wrote and produce several songs for the group.
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.
Jaechan's group rebranded from Dongkiz to DKZ on March 18, 2022. 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.
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". He won his first music show award as a soloist in SBS M's The Show for "Hello" on September 19.
On May 16, 2025, Jaechan released his second mini album JC Factory Vol.2. The EP consists of five songs including the lead single "Poster Boy" and his solo version of their previously released sub-unit single "Y.O.U".
Acting career In 2019, Jaechan got his first main role in a Tooniverse web drama, My YouTube Diary, along with his co-member, Munik.
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. The popularity of the series led to a surge in support for DKZ. 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.
Discography
Extended plays +List of extended plays, with selected details, peak chart positions, and sales Title Details Peak chart positions Sales KORPeak chart positions on the Circle Album Chart: JC Factory: JC Factory Vol.2: JC Factory Released: September 6, 2023 Labels: Dongyo Entertainment, Genie Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 10 KOR: 88,615Cumulative Sales of JC Factory:
JC Factory Vol.2 Released: May 16, 2025 Labels: Dongyo Entertainment, Genie Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 11 KOR: 90,136Cumulative Sales of JC Factory Vol.2:
Singles +List of singles, showing year released, peak chart positions, and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album KORPeak chart positions on Circle Digital Chart:
"Hello": As lead artist"Hello"202338JC Factory"Poster Boy"2025—JC Factory Vol.2Soundtrack appearances"Our Season" (나의 계절에게) 2022 —Our Season: Spring with Park Jaechan OST "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. Other charted songs +List of other charted songs, showing year released, chart positions and album name Title Year Peak chartpositions Album KORDown.Peak chart positions on Circle Download Chart:
"MAYB", "Oh Girl", and "Replay": "Step to You", "The Light", "Paradise", and "Y.O.U" (solo ver.): "MAYB" () (ft. Nathania)2023 136 JC Factory "Oh Girl" 138 "Replay" 141"Step to You"2025192JC Factory Vol.2"The Light"193"Paradise"195"Y.O.U" (solo ver.)196
Music credits Music credits adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.
+YearArtist SongAlbum LyricsCompositionArrangementCreditedWithCreditedWithCreditedWith2019DongkizDreaming You (상상 속의 너)"Dreaming You" (상상속의 너) Jeong Jae-yeop, Lee Jae-wook2020Beautiful (아름다워)"Ego" (自我)Lee Seu-ran, ManseongIt's All RightKyoungyoon, Munik, Wondae, JonghyeongAKB2021Give You"Youniverse"2021 (Memories) rowspan="2" Kyoungyoon, JonghyeongCray Bin, 소리, ALOHA2022A.C.E, AleXa, BAND FAMOUS, BE'O, cignature, Dongkiz, EVERGLOW, KAACHI, MAJORS, MCND, San E, Kim Sehwang, Woo Jeewon, YEGNY, YOURSBETTER TOGETHER (To Beat Covid-19) [prod. SL.P]CASTLE J, BE'O, 류호석, San EDKZCupid (사랑도둑) (Acoustic ver.)"Chase Episode 2. Maum"Cray Bin, KyoungyoonHimselfOur Season (나의계절에게)Cray BinCray Bin, Zwoo, Aloha, Kim DaehyunDKZUh-Heung (호랑이가 쫓아온다)"Chase Episode 3. Beum"Cray Bin2022 (Forever)"DKZ Year End Project Song 'It's All Right Part.3'"Mingyu, Kyoungyoon, Sehyeon, Jonghyeong, Giseok2023Harmony"Harmony"Cray BinHimselfHello"JC Factory"Yoon Ye-ji, Lee Hye-ryeon, YoonyoonJabong, Blood Circle, Sam CarterMAYB () (ft. Nathania)CiELOCiELOTimeBlood Circle, Ha Heon-jeReplayBlueRhythm, CLEF CREWOh GirlCray BinDKZ2023 (Friends)"DKZ Year End Project Song 'It's All Right Part.4'"Mingyu, Sehyeon, Jonghyeong, GiseokLee Dabin, Sori, Kim Minjeong, Kim Daehyun, Mingyu20252024 (Wishlist)"DKZ Year End Project Song 'It's All Right Part.5'"JonghyeongLee Dabin, Sori, Kim Minjeong, Kim Daehyun, JonghyeongHimselfParadise"JC Factory Vol.2"Cray Bin, Riri, Aloha, Kim Dae-hyunStep to YouMehigh, Sun MosesThe LightRuby Baek, ShicoRuby Baek
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2022Semantic Error: The MovieChoo Sang WooMain cast
Television series + Year Title Role Notes 2024 Bitter Sweet Hell Choi Do-hyun My Sweet Mobster Seo Dong Hee Check-in Hanyang Go Soo-ra
Web series +YearTitlePlatformRoleNotes2019My YouTube DiaryTooniverseKang Heon / "Sweet Honey"Supporting role2020My YouTube Diary 2Kang HeonCameo appearance ( 1)Can You Deliver Time?YouTubeKim Do HyunLeading role ( 5–7)No Going Back RomanceNaver TV, V LiveJung Han KyulLeading roleYouTuber ClassPark Bo HyunLeading role2021I:LOVE:DMV LivePark Jae ChanLeading roleYoutuber Class Season 2Naver TVPark Bo HyunLeading roleCotton Candy Youngest Manager's DiaryYouTubeHimself / Manager of Cotton CandySpin-off of Idol: The Coup2022Semantic ErrorWATCHAChu Sang WooLeading role
Television show +YearTitleNetworkRoleNotes2020King of Mask SingerMBC TVContestantCheerful Manga ( 281)
Web shows +YearTitlePlatformRole2022Our Season: Spring with Park Jae ChanWATCHA & GagaOOLalaHimself2022–2023It's A DreamNaver NOWHost
Radio show +YearTitleStationRoleNotes2022Station ZKBS Cool FMDJMay 25, 2022 – August 17, 2022
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 APAN Star Awards2022Popularity Star Award (Actor)Semantic ErrorBest Couple AwardPark Jae-chan Semantic Error2023Popularity Star Award (Actor)Park Jae-chan Global Star Award Asia Artist Awards2022Idol Plus Popularity Award (Actor) 2023Popularity Award (Actor) New Wave Award (Television/Film) 2024Popularity Award (Actor) Blue Dragon Series Awards2022Best New ActorSemantic ErrorPopular Star AwardPark Jae-chan2023OST Popularity Award"Our Season" Our Season: Spring with Park Jae-chan Brand of the Year Awards2022Acting Idol of the Year (Male)Park Jae-chan DFX OTT Awards2025Global Star Award (Male)Check-in Hanyang Grand Bell Awards 2022 New Wave Award (Actor)Semantic Error: The Movie Korea Drama Awards2024Hot Icon AwardPark Jae-chan2025Multi-tainer Award Korea First Brand Awards2023Live Streaming Show DJIt's a Dream2024Male Solo SingerPark Jae-chan 2025Male Acting Idol Seoul International Drama Awards2022 Outstanding K-Pop IdolSemantic ErrorOutstanding Korean Actor Weibo Gala 2025 Weibo Thailand Overseas Emerging Power Artist Park Jae-chan
Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement Forbes2022Korea Power Celebrity 40 – Rising Star Placed
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