Hwang Chansung (2PM’s Chansung)

Hwang Chansung Profile

• Birth Name: 황찬성 (Hwang Chansung)
• Stage Name: Chansung
• Nationality: South Korean
• Date of Birth: 1990.02.11
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Chinese Zodiac: Horse
• Height: 184 cm (6’03)
• Weight: 75 kg (165.3 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• Agency: JYP Entertainment
• Personal Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, Weibo

Hwang Chansung Facts & TMI

• Chansung was born and grew up in Seoul.
• His family consists of mother, father, and an older brother.
• He holds a master’s degree in Movie Arts, Sejong University.
• He doesn’t have religion.
• Despite being widely known as a member of 2PM, Chansung made his debut as an actor in MBC sitcom ‘Unstoppable High Kick’ in 2006 when he was 15.
• He also starred in KBS award-winning teen drama ‘Jungle Fish’ alongside Kim Soo Hyun and Park Bo Young prior to his debut.
• He then debuted as a member of 2PM in 2008.
• Chansung’s official position in the group is sub vocalist and sub rapper.
• He is also the maknae (youngest member) of 2PM. Both Junho and Chansung were born in 1990, making them the maknae line of the group.
• Because of his big build, sensual eyes, and mature-looking appearance, Chansung doesn’t get treated as maknae in the group by his hyungs.
• Chansung is the second tallest member in the group after Taecyeon.
• It is said that JYP got attracted to Chansung’s dashingly handsome appearance that they put enormous effort to scout him to the company.
• At first, JYP didn’t prepare him to be a singer. Chansung himself didn’t think that he’ll be debuting as an idol group member because he never learned dancing or singing.
• At some point, his dancing skills improved a lot which surprised JYP staff. Thus, the agency made him a member of 2PM.
• During his early singing career, he received some criticism for his singing. However, Chansung’s singing skills significantly improving after the long and consistent effort he put into his vocal training.
• Lately, Chansung has proven his songwriting and composing skills by making songs for 2PM.
• Chansung alongside Taecyeon, and Nichkhun are considered the visual members of the group.
• He has very big eyes with thick eyelids and a pointed nose, which makes his side profile looks magnificent.
• Chansung was infamous for his signature “apple hair” during his early debut days.
• According to fans who saw him in person, Chansung looks thousandfold more handsome in person. It seems like cameras can’t properly contain his handsomeness.
• He is good at cooking.
• He is a big eater. He once ate 49 bananas on 2PM variety show ‘Wild Bunny’.
• During his appearance in SBS ‘Strong Heart’ he said that he ate 40 portions of shabu-shabu.
• 2PM members are known to have beastly and athletic bodies. Chansung (and this guy) is the strongest member in the group.
• Unexpectedly, he loves acting cute (aegyo) around the members.
• He said that during his school days, he loves playing soccer and knitting.
• Chansung is raising a cat called Jeonggam-i. It’s also the sibling of Junho’s cat Kkomaeng-i.
• He enlisted in the army from June 11, 2019, to January 5, 2021. He served as a drill instructor during his military service.
• He prefers meats over seafood.
• He prefers 5 y.o Lee Junho over 5 Lee Junho(s).
• He likes mint-choco.
• Chansung searches for his name on the web frequently. He also replies to fans of Twitter a lot.
• He can speak basic Japanese and English.
• Chansung is a black belt in taekwondo. He also learned kendo (geomdo) in the past.
• He owns a fitness center that he co-founded with his personal trainer.
• On December 15, 2021, Chansung announced his marriage plan with a non-celebrity girlfriend that he has met for a long time through a handwritten letter he uploaded on Instagram. The two are also waiting for their first child together.
• Along with the announcement, Chansung shared that he will not renew his contract with JYP Entertainment.