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Chanyeon
ArtistPARASTAR Entertainment

Chanyeon

Chanyeon (이찬연, Lee Chan-yeon) is a South Korean singer and member of hard-of-hearing boy group Big Ocean under PARASTAR Entertainment. Born March 27, 1998, he is the oldest member of Big Ocean and the group's main vocalist, with a vocal range that has earned consistent recognition from fans and critics alike.

Chanyeon has been hard of hearing from birth and uses hearing aids to perform. His voice carries a warmth and emotional resonance that sets the tone across Big Ocean's releases. When the group debuted on April 20, 2024 with "Glow," a reimagining of H.O.T.'s classic "Hope," Chanyeon's lead vocal was one of the most discussed elements of the debut. His trajectory with Big Ocean has included the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia recognition in 2025, a TikTok Awards Korea Social Impact Award, and a United Nations stage. On the group's third mini album THE GREATEST BATTLE (March 2026), Chanyeon anchors the emotional core of the record alongside co-writers PJ and Jiseok on "One Man Army."

Big Ocean
Main Vocalist of Big Ocean
1 articles4 creditsDebut: April 20, 2024South Korean

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Discography

2026
THE GREATEST BATTLEMini Album
Main VocalistBig OceanPARASTAR Entertainment
2025
UnderwaterMini Album
Main VocalistBig OceanPARASTAR Entertainment
2024
FollowMini Album
Main VocalistBig OceanPARASTAR Entertainment
2024
GlowSingle
Main Vocalist (Debut)Big OceanPARASTAR Entertainment

Fans Also Ask

Who is Chanyeon from Big Ocean?
Chanyeon (이찬연, Lee Chan-yeon) is the main vocalist and oldest member of Big Ocean, born March 27, 1998. He has been hard of hearing from birth and performs with hearing aids. As part of the world's first hard-of-hearing K-pop idol group, he debuted on April 20, 2024 under PARASTAR Entertainment.
Is Chanyeon the oldest member of Big Ocean?
Yes. Chanyeon (born March 27, 1998) is the oldest member of Big Ocean. He is the group's main vocalist and brings emotional depth and vocal range that anchors the group's sound across all four of their releases.
What has Chanyeon achieved with Big Ocean?
Chanyeon was part of Big Ocean when the group earned a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2025, won the Social Impact Award at TikTok Awards Korea, and performed at the United Nations Development Programme in New York. The group's third mini album THE GREATEST BATTLE was released in March 2026.
What did Chanyeon say about THE GREATEST BATTLE?
In a March 2026 press showing, Chanyeon cited Admiral Yi Sun-sin's victory at the Battle of Myeongnyang as an inspiration for the album: 'That story resonated deeply with us. It feels like a cheering song for myself. I hope listeners find strength in it too.' The album's title songs One Man Army and Cold Moon reflect Big Ocean's message of resilience against adversity.
What is Big Ocean's fandom name and what does it mean?
Big Ocean's fandom is called Pado (파도), meaning 'wave' in Korean. The name reflects the group's ocean-themed identity and their aspiration to spread hope and positive energy like waves, reaching listeners across all abilities and backgrounds.

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