Christopher Chahn Bahng known professionally as Bang Chan (Korean: 방찬), is an Australian singer, rapper, dancer, songwriter, and record producer based in South Korea.
Signed to JYP Entertainment, he is the leader of the South Korean boy band
Stray Kids and a member of 3Racha, an in-house production team and sub-unit of Stray Kids.
Bang Chan played a pivotal role in forming Stray Kids by selecting trainees who aligned with his vision, naming the group, and designing their logo. The survival show Stray Kids documented this process, focusing on whether Bang Chan's team would debut together, in contrast to typical survival shows where agency management determines the lineup.
Since February 2023, he has been a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) and, as of February 2025, has songwriting credits for more than 200 songs. Beyond creating music for Stray Kids, he has composed for TV series like Pop Out Boy!, Tower of God, and Re:Revenge - In the End of Desire, as well as films including Doraemon: Nobita's Sky Utopia and Deadpool & Wolverine. Bang Chan has also written songs for artists such as JO1, Yao Chen, and Show Lo, and collaborated with Alesso, Sky-Hi, Tiger JK, Lil Durk, and Japanese singer Lisa.
Bang Chan is widely recognized for his multifaceted role as a singer, songwriter, producer, and performer in the K-pop industry. In 2020, Jeff Benjamin described Bang Chan as an artistic jack of all trades in Stray Kids, showcasing his versatility as both the lead vocalist and lead rapper while taking center stage in choreography, reflecting his extensive dance training.
Bang Chan is also part of 3Racha, a sub-unit within Stray Kids that focuses on creating music that pushes the boundaries of traditional K-pop, blending elements of hip-hop, EDM, and pop-rock. As the group's leader, Bang Chan significantly influences their musical direction by writing, composing, and producing the majority of their songs, making vital contributions to their discography.
Billboard ranked Bang Chan second in their 2024 K-Pop Artist 100.
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