Park Chan-yeol, commonly referred to by his mononym Chanyeol, is a multifaceted South Korean artist who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. As a member of the renowned South Korean-Chinese boy group EXO, its sub-group EXO-K, and sub-unit EXO-SC, Chanyeol has showcased his exceptional skills as a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and model.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Chanyeol attended Hyundai High School in Apgujeong-dong, Seoul, and has a sister named Park Yoo-ra, who is a former announcer at YTN and MBC. His journey in the entertainment industry began when he won second place in the 2008 Smart Model Contest, which led him to become a trainee under SM Entertainment. During his training, Chanyeol focused on developing his rapping skills and made cameo appearances in TVXQ's "HaHaHa Song" music video and Girls' Generation's "Genie" music video in 2008 and 2010, respectively.
Alongside his fellow EXO members Suho and Baekhyun, Chanyeol is a student at Kyung Hee Cyber University, where he is pursuing an online degree in Culture and Arts Department of Business Administration. Furthermore, he is currently attending a graduate school at Inha University, where he is enrolled in an Interior designing course.
In addition to his group's activities, Chanyeol has also ventured into acting, starring in various television dramas and movies, including Salut d'Amour (2015),So I Married an Anti-fan (2016),and Memories of the Alhambra (2018).
