Alex Chu (born September 2, 1979), known sometimes as Alex () and born Chu Hun-gon (), is a
Korean-Canadian singer and actor. He is the male vocalist of the South Korean
electropop
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band
Clazziquai.
Biography
Having immigrated to Canada with his family, 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''.
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.
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
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,
Solbi of
Typhoon
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,
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.
Alex debuted in his first drama series ''
Pasta
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'' as one of the main cast. The drama aired from January 4, 2010 to March 9, 2010 on MBC.
On June 2, 2011, Alex released his second solo album, ''Just Like Me''.
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.
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.
In 2016, Alex started hosting a variety show ''
My Neighbor, Charles''.
Personal life
Alex Chu was booked without detention by
Gangnam Police in
Seoul
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for driving while intoxicated in Seoul on July 18, 2012. Chu had
blood alcohol content of 0.134%.
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.
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
Collaborations
Soundtrack appearances
Television shows
TV drama
Variety show
References
External links
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1979 births
Living people
Korean-language singers of Canada
K-pop singers
Male actors from Vancouver
South Korean male singers
Singers from Vancouver
South Korean male pop singers
South Korean pop pianists
South Korean electronic musicians
South Korean jazz singers
South Korean male television actors
South Korean television presenters
South Korean radio presenters
Canadian musicians of Korean descent
21st-century South Korean singers
Jeonju Chu clan
Male pianists
21st-century pianists
21st-century Canadian male singers
21st-century Canadian singers
Canadian male jazz musicians
Clazziquai Project members