Alex Chu

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For the professional League of Legends player of the same name, see Xpecial. For the professional football manager of the same name, see Chu Chi Kwong.
In this Korean name, the family name is Choo, or Chu.
Alex Chu
추헌곤
Chu in 2016
Chu in 2016
Background information
Born
Chu Hun-gon

(1979-09-02) September 2, 1979 (age 46)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active2001–present
LabelsFluxus Music
Spouse
Unknown
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(m. 2018; div. 2021)​
Korean name
Hangul
추헌곤
Hanja
秋憲坤
RRChu Heongon
MRCh'u Hŏn'gon

Alex Chu (born September 2, 1979),[1] known sometimes as Alex (Korean: 알렉스) and born Chu Hun-gon (추헌곤), is a Korean-Canadian singer and actor. He is the male vocalist of the South Korean electropop band Clazziquai.[2]

Biography

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Having immigrated to Canada with his family,[citation needed] Alex rose to fame upon returning to South Korea years later as part of the group Clazziquai. The group's popularity skyrocketed after featuring on the soundtrack of hit drama series My Lovely Samsoon.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

In 2008, the group announced a temporary hiatus, and its members debuted as solo artists, including Alex. In 2009, Clazziquai returned with the release of Mucho Punk.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

Alex Chu became part of the MBC reality show We Got Married and was matched with Korean trot singer Jang Yoon-jeong in the Lunar Special episode, and actress/model Shin Ae for the rest of the series. The show also stars Crown J, Andy of Shinhwa, Seo In-young of Jewelry, Solbi of Typhoon, Saori and Jung Hyung-don. Alex and Shin Ae left the show after Episode 8 for Alex to record his first solo album Vintage Romance. They were replaced by Kim Hyun-joong of SS501 and Hwangbo of Chakra. However, due to popular demand, the couple reunited in Episode 13. Alex and Shin Ae made their exit from the show on November 16, 2008.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

Alex debuted in his first drama series Pasta as one of the main cast. The drama aired from January 4, 2010 to March 9, 2010 on MBC.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

On June 2, 2011, Alex released his second solo album, Just Like Me.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

On June 1, 2012, Alex opened a new Italian restaurant, D'asti Plate, in January 2018 known as D'Asti NY. He partnered with three of his close friends to open the restaurant, which is located in the Shinsadong area of Seoul.[3]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

In 2013, he appeared in the KBS variety show Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education to participate during the bowling matches from episode 6 to episode 9.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

In 2016, Alex started hosting a variety show My Neighbor, Charles.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

Personal life

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Alex Chu was booked without detention by Gangnam Police in Seoul for driving while intoxicated in Seoul on July 18, 2012. Chu had blood alcohol content of 0.134%.[4]

Chu married his non-celebrity girlfriend on January 27, 2018. On February 28, 2025, it was reported that the couple had decided to divorce four years ago.[5]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[6]
My Vintage Romance
Track listing
  1. Too Soon (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  2. If It's You (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  3. Always You (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) feat. Thomas Cook
  4. Sorry To Keep You Waiting (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  5. Tears Fall On Your Toes (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  6. Feel Like Making Sunshine
  7. Fold My Hands (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) feat. Gaeko of Dynamic Duo
  8. Waltz Lesson feat. Whale
  9. Lover (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  10. I Love You (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  11. Glorious Day (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  12. Daydreaming
  13. Miss. Understanding feat. Simon Dominic
  14. Daisy (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  15. Flowerpot (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
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Just Like Me
  • Released: June 2, 2011
  • Label: Fluxus Music, Windmill Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Who Told The Story (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  2. You're My Lady
  3. Same Dream (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  4. Wind Of Spring (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  5. If You Can Go Back (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) feat. Jane
  6. Can't Be Crazy (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  7. Talk (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  8. He Did Not Receive His Blessings (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  9. To Reach You (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  10. The Flowers (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  11. Tomboi feat. Lovey
  12. Mediocre You (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
  13. Again To You (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
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Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
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"I Love You" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) 2008 — — My Vintage Romance
"If It's You" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) —
"Bad Behavior" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) — Non-album singles
"Sweet Dream (Andante)" 2010 67
"Same Dream" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) 2011 76
  • KOR: 136,091[8]
 Just Like Me
"Can't Be Crazy" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) 58
  • KOR: 188,215[9]
"Goodbye Smile" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) 89 Non-album singles
"You're So Gorgeous" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) 85
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Collaborations

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Year Title Other artist(s)
2006 "Very Heartbreaking Words" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Jisun of Loveholics
2013 "Blue Road" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Park Se-young

Soundtrack appearances

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Year Title Album
2008 "Flowerpot" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) We Got Married OST
2010 "Love Year" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Three Brothers OST
2011 "If I Could Turn It Back" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) feat. Jane Late Autumn OST
"Good Smile" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Romance Town OST
"Flowers Bloom" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) with Horan Only You OST
"A Day You Left" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Me Too, Flower! OST
2012 "Maybe Maybe" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) with Horan Music and Lyrics OST
"If It Were Me" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) I Do, I Do OST
2013 "One Step To Your Side" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Jjak OST
2014 "I Want To Love You" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) My Lovely Girl OST
2015 "D.N.A Luv" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) with Song Ji-eun Flirty Boy And Girl OST
"My Time Towards You" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Bubble Gum OST
2016 "Small Comma" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Woman with a Suitcase OST

Television shows

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TV drama

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Year Title Role Network
2007 Finding Love Park Ji-won MBC Every 1
2010 Smile, Dong-hae Lee Tae-hoon KBS1
Pasta Kim San MBC
2011 A Thousand Days' Promise Son Suk-ho SBS
2012 Salamander Guru and The Shadows Ji-hoon SBS
2013 Medical Top Team Bae Sang-kyu MBC
2014 I Need Romance 3 Lee Jung-ho tvN
Hotel King Yoo Joon-seong MBC
My Lovely Girl Bae Sung-jin SBS
2018 I Am the Mother Too[12] Shin Sang-hyuk SBS
2020 Once Again Lee Jung-Rok KBS2

Variety show

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Year Title Role Network Note
2009 We Got Married 1 Himself MBC
2011 Idol Star 7080 Best Singer Contestant MBC

Duet with Luna of f(x), won Gold Prize

2013 Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education Himself KBS2
2015 A Style For You Himself KBS

References

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  2. ^ Garcia, Cathy Rose A. (July 3, 2007). "Clazziquai Redefines Korean Electronica Music", The Korea Times. Retrieved July 29, 2010.
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