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Changbin
Changbin in May 2024
Born
Seo Chang-bin

(1999-08-11) August 11, 1999 (age 26)
Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Other namesSpearB[a]
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • composer
Years active2017–present
WorksSongs written
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
LabelsJYP
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
서창빈
RRSeo Changbin
MRSŏ Ch'angbin
Signature

Seo Chang-bin (Korean서창빈; born August 11, 1999) known mononymously as Changbin, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017. He is also a member of 3Racha, an in-house production team and sub-unit of Stray Kids.[1]

Besides his contributions to Stray Kids, Changbin participated as a contestant in Show Me the Money 9 and has collaborated with various artists, including Yoon Ji-sung, Thai rappers F.Hero and Milli. Changbin became a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association in February 2023.

Early life and education

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Seo Chang-bin was born on August 11, 1999, in Yongin, South Korea. He graduated from Bora High School (ko) and studied at Gukje Cyber University in the Department of Entertainment.[2][3]

Career

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Pre-debut: 3Racha and Stray Kids reality

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Changbin joined JYP Entertainment through an audition where he danced to a self-produced song.[4] During his trainee period, Changbin teamed up with fellow JYP trainees Bang Chan and Han to form the underground rap group 3Racha, releasing multiple mixtapes under the pseudonym SpearB, without the company's knowledge.[5] They uploaded their first mixtape, J:/2017/mixtape, consisting of seven tracks, to SoundCloud.[6]

In 2017, Changbin participated in JYP's survival show Stray Kids and was confirmed to debut with eight other contestants.[7] Throughout the show, he demonstrated his rapping and music composition skills, with several of his written songs included in the pre-debut EP Mixtape.[8]

2018-present: Stray Kids and collaborations

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Changbin officially debuted with Stray Kids through a debut showcase and the EP I Am Not on March 25, 2018.[9] He participated in the composing and writing for the songs in the EP.[10]

In February 2019, Changbin featured on "You... Like the Wind", a side track from Yoon Ji-sung's debut album.[11] In 2020, Changbin participated as a contestant in Show Me the Money 9.[12] He passed the 1st Round but eliminated in the 60 Seconds Team Trial.[13] He went viral for his Jutdae (Korean줏대; lit. principles; strong spine; backbone) meme,[14] which featured in an advertisement of Samsung Galaxy three years later.[15]

On October 28, 2021, Changbin featured on the song "Mirror Mirror" by Thai rappers F.Hero and Milli.[16] The song won Best Collaboration awards from Thailand's Toty Music Awards and The Guitar Mag Awards.[17][18]

In February 2023, Changbin, along with his fellow 3Racha members Bang Chan and Han, was promoted to regular membership in KOMCA and, as of April 2025, has credits for 181 songs.[19][20]

On October 15, 2024, Changbin was featured on the song "VAY" from Itzy's ninth EP Gold, for which he also wrote the lyrics and composed the music.[21] He featured on "R&B Me" by Jun. K from the EP Dear My Muse.[22]

Other ventures

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Fashion

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In May 2024, he made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids as the guest of Tommy Hilfiger.[23]

Philanthropy

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On February 16, 2023, Changbin donated 100 million (US$76,600) through the international relief organization The Promise to aid the relief efforts following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.[24] His contributions led to his appointment as a member of the Honors Club on March 30.[25]

Changbin donated another 100 million (US$76,600) to Samsung Medical Center on August 11, 2025 to celebrate his 26th birthday. The donation he made will be used to cover the treatment costs of children and adolescent patients receiving treatment at Samsung Medical Center as well as emotional support activities to help them achieve psychological stability.[26]

Endorsements

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On September 1, 2023, Changbin released a single titled "Fly High" for the promotion of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.[27][28] On February 5, 2024, he featured in the release of another promotional single, Kim Chang-wan's "8th Grader (Respect Your Dreams)", for Samsung Galaxy S24.[29]

Discography

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Songs

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As lead artist

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List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL

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NZ
Hot

[31]
UK
Sales

[32]
US
World

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"We Go"
(with Bang Chan and Han)
2020 10 In Life
"Surfin'"
(with Lee Know and Felix)
2021 29 Noeasy
"Piece of a Puzzle" (조각)
(with Seungmin)
SKZ-Replay
"Doodle" 2022
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"Zone"
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"Because" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
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"Muddy Water"
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26 Oddinary
"3Racha"
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36 24 13 Maxident
"Heyday"
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118 13 Street Man Fighter Original Vol.4 Crew Songs
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2023 Non-album single[b]
"Ultra" 2024 31 Hop
"Burnin' Tires"
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2025 160 36 41 3 Mixtape: Dominate
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
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List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR HUN
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JPN
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JPN
Hot

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US
World

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"My Universe"
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2020 21 In Life
"Mirror Mirror"
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2021 19 Non-album single
"Just Breathe"
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2022 15 50 50 11 The Debut
"Maknae on Top" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
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SKZ-Replay
"Vay"
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2024 [A] Gold
"R&B Me"
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2025 [B] Dear My Muse
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Promotional Singles

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Title Year Peak Album
KOR
"Fly High" 2023 [C] Non-album single
"8th Grader (Respect Your Dreams)"
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2024 Non-album single

Videography

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Music videos

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List of music videos, showing year released, artist and name of the album
Title Year Artist(s) Album Ref.
"Ultra" 2024 Changbin Hop [41]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Stray Kids Contestant Debuted with Stray Kids [42]
2020 King of Mask Singer Contestant As "Private Second Class" in Episode 261 [43]
Show Me the Money 9 Contestant Eliminated in 60 Second Team Trials [13]

Awards and nominations

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Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / work(s) Result Ref.
Toty Music Awards 2021 Popular Collaboration/Collaboration Artist Songs "Mirror Mirror" Won[c] [17]
The Guitar Mag Awards 2022 Best Collaboration of the Year Won[c] [18]

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ Used when released 3Racha underground rapper songs in 2017
  2. ^ Released only on YouTube as part of SKZ-Record project.
  3. ^ a b Shared with F.Hero and Milli

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  1. ^ "Vay" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 67 on the Download Chart.[37]
  2. ^ "R&B Me" did not chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 133 on the Download Chart,[38] and number 85 on the BGM Chart.[39]
  3. ^ "Fly High" did not chart on Circle Digital Chart but peaked at number 173 on the BGM Chart.[40]

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