Chanyeon

Chanyeon (이찬연, Lee Chan-yeon) is the main vocalist and eldest member of Big Ocean, the breakthrough trio built by PARASTAR Entertainment. His rise matters because Big Ocean is not framed as a novelty act. The group has pushed a real pop identity built around choreography, vocals, and Korean Sign Language, giving Chanyeon a lane where technical control and message delivery carry equal weight.

Before debut, Chanyeon worked in hearing health and later brought that lived experience directly into performance. Big Ocean debuted on April 20, 2024 with "Glow," then quickly turned that first-wave attention into a broader touring and release story through Follow, Underwater, and 2026 mini album THE GREATEST BATTLE. As the member most often handling the emotional center of the songs, Chanyeon has helped define the group's calm but determined tone.

That profile has kept expanding. Billboard named Big Ocean its K-pop Rookie of the Month in 2024, Forbes placed the group on its 30 Under 30 Asia Entertainment & Sports list in 2025, and the trio kept building visibility through international touring and digital growth. Chanyeon's page works best when it captures that bigger context: not only an idol debut, but a performer helping reshape what a modern K-pop group can look and sound like.