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Kang Yu-chan (; born December 31, 1997), formerly known as Chan () is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a member of A.C.E in 2017. In the same year, he joined the survival program ''
Kang debuted as a member of A.C.E on May 23, 2017, with the single "
In January 2025 Kang made his stage acting debut in the musical “The Anarchist”. He played Muhyuk one of three main characters, all of whom were the only people on stage for the whole duration of the play. The Anarchist is a musical work that depicts the life, dreams, and anguish of the three revolutionary men who are ready to throw everything for the independence of the country, Muhyuk, Deokhyung, and Jakyung. All seats for Kang’s debut performance sold out on the first day of release. At the same time, 'Anarchist' won the first place in the daily and weekly advance ranking of the musical category in the ticket link, proving popular. The musical ran from January to March 2025.
In March 2025 it was announced that all five members of A.C.E did not renew their contracts with label Beat Interactive, however the members would be keeping their trademarks and rights to the band for potential future projects.
On 7 April label ‘Way Better’ announced the signing of an exclusive contract with Kang and said, "I ask for a lot of interest and support for Kang Yuchan, who is about to make a new beginning"
On 15 April it was announced that Kang had been cast in the musical “Do Not Disturb” as a lead actor. A musical based on a web novel of the same name. It portrays the complicated relationships of characters and the odd events that await whoever enters that mysterious hotel isolated from the outside world: the Hotel Erebeos, where only members are allowed entry. The place that promises their guests to fulfill their most cherished desires. Kang played Jess Blake, a traumatised young artist who enters the Erebos Hotel with a membership he inherited from his mother, and falls in love with a mysterious man, leaving his painting task in oblivion. The musical runs from June to August 2025.
Kang Yu-chan
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The Unit
''The Unit'' is an American action-drama television series created by David Mamet that aired on CBS from March 7, 2006, to May 10, 2009, with the total of four seasons and 69 episodes. The series focuses on a top-secret military unit modeled ...
'', in which he finished in ninth place and became a member of the project group UNB. As an actor, he gained recognition by playing the role of Son Bohyun in the web series ''Twenty-Twenty''. He made his musical debut in 2025 in The Anarchist and is currently a solo artist, actor and musical actor.
Career
Pre-debut
Kang Yu-chan was a formerJYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment Corporation () is a South Korean Multinational corporation, multinational entertainment and record label Conglomerate (company), conglomerate founded in 1997 by Park Jin-young, J. Y. Park. Operating as a record label, talent ...
trainee before joining Beat Interactive. He appeared along with Bang Chan in Twice's debut MV as a zombie.
Before joining JYP he used to be in a breakdance crew named Valentine Crew in highschool winning multiple competitions. He later joined Alive87 crew under the dance name AkaBuggy in which he specialized in popping. He was in a lot of dance competitions like Street Fighter Vol.2, Defender 16 and Cipher vol4.
2017–2024: Debut with A.C.E and UNB
Kang debuted as a member of A.C.E on May 23, 2017, with the single "Cactus
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". In the same year, he participated in the survival show '' The Unit: Idol Rebooting Project'' alongside fellow A.C.E member Jun. On February 10, 2018, Kang placed 9th with a total of 74,367 votes in the final episode thus making him included in final group lineup. On April 7, 2018, he officially debuted as a member of UNB with the release of their first EP, ''Boyhood''. On November 5, 2018, he sang "Maybe" for the South Korean television drama '' My Healing Love'' with Kim Byeong-kwan. Since then, he has featured on several soundtracks for television dramas such as '' The Game: Towards Zero'', ''Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life
''Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life'' () is a 2019–2020 South Korean television series starring Seol In-ah, Kim Jae-young, Jo Yoon-hee, Yoon Park and Oh Min-suk. The series aired on KBS2 every Saturday and Sunday from 19:55 to 21:15 ( KST) f ...
'', ''Welcome
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Overview
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In March 2020, Kang joined the main cast of the web series ''Twenty-Twenty'' where he played Son Bo-hyun. His performance in the series was well-received, earning him increased recognition.
In 2022, Kang portrayed the role of Bang Yu-chan in Playlist's web drama series ''Mimicus''.
On August 16, 2022, Kang enlisted for his military service as an active duty soldier. He returned to his entertainment career on February 15, 2024.
In May 2024, Kang appeared on King of the Masked Singer as a contestant. He revealed on the show that he had been approached to appear while he was enlisted in Military Band.
In August 2024, it was announced that Kang had a main role in the drama Timetable as Hong Yeon, a restaurant owner who helps the dead move on to the next life without regrets. He also recorded and released the song 'tell me you love me again' for the soundtrack.
2025-Present:Stage Acting Debut, Departure from Beat Entertainment, Joining Way Better and Solo Career
In January 2025 Kang made his stage acting debut in the musical “The Anarchist”. He played Muhyuk one of three main characters, all of whom were the only people on stage for the whole duration of the play. The Anarchist is a musical work that depicts the life, dreams, and anguish of the three revolutionary men who are ready to throw everything for the independence of the country, Muhyuk, Deokhyung, and Jakyung. All seats for Kang’s debut performance sold out on the first day of release. At the same time, 'Anarchist' won the first place in the daily and weekly advance ranking of the musical category in the ticket link, proving popular. The musical ran from January to March 2025.
In March 2025 it was announced that all five members of A.C.E did not renew their contracts with label Beat Interactive, however the members would be keeping their trademarks and rights to the band for potential future projects.
On 7 April label ‘Way Better’ announced the signing of an exclusive contract with Kang and said, "I ask for a lot of interest and support for Kang Yuchan, who is about to make a new beginning"
On 15 April it was announced that Kang had been cast in the musical “Do Not Disturb” as a lead actor. A musical based on a web novel of the same name. It portrays the complicated relationships of characters and the odd events that await whoever enters that mysterious hotel isolated from the outside world: the Hotel Erebeos, where only members are allowed entry. The place that promises their guests to fulfill their most cherished desires. Kang played Jess Blake, a traumatised young artist who enters the Erebos Hotel with a membership he inherited from his mother, and falls in love with a mysterious man, leaving his painting task in oblivion. The musical runs from June to August 2025.
Discography
Soundtrack appearances
Filmography
Web series
Television series
Television shows
Stage Shows
References
External links
Kang Yu-chan
at Beat Interactive {{DEFAULTSORT:Kang, Yu-chan 1997 births Living people K-pop singers Reality show winners South Korean male idols Musicians from Jeju Province Male actors from Jeju Province Swing Entertainment artists South Korean male television actors 21st-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male singers South Korean male web series actors Japanese-language singers of South Korea The Unit: Idol Rebooting Project contestants