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Alex Chu (born September 2, 1979),[1] known sometimes as Alex (Korean: 알렉스) and born Chu Hun-gon (추헌곤), is a Korean-Canadian singer and actor. He is the male vocalist of the South Korean electropop band Clazziquai.[2]
Alex Chu
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Chu in 2016
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Chu Hun-gon |
| Born | (1979-09-02) September 2, 1979 (age 44) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Fluxus Music |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 추헌곤 |
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| Revised Romanization | Chu Heon-gon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'u Hŏnkon |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 알렉스 |
| Revised Romanization | Arregseu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Alleksŭ |
Having immigrated to Canada with his family,[citation needed] Alex rose to fame upon returning to South Korea years later as part of the group Clazziquai. The group's popularity skyrocketed after featuring on the soundtrack of hit drama series My Lovely Samsoon.[citation needed]
In 2008, the group announced a temporary hiatus, and its members debuted as solo artists, including Alex. In 2009, Clazziquai returned with the release of Mucho Punk.[citation needed]
Alex Chu became part of the MBC reality show We Got Married Korean: (우리 결혼했어요) and was matched with Korean trot singer Jang Yoon-jeong in the Lunar Special episode, and actress/model Shin Ae for the rest of the series. The show also stars Crown J, AndyofShinhwa, Seo In-youngofJewelry, SolbiofTyphoon, Saori and Jung Hyung-don. Alex and Shin Ae left the show after Episode 8 for Alex to record his first solo album Vintage Romance. They were replaced by Kim Hyun-joongofSS501 and HwangboofChakra. However, due to popular demand, the couple reunited in Episode 13. Alex and Shin Ae made their exit from the show on November 16, 2008.[citation needed]
Alex debuted in his first drama series Pasta as one of the main cast. The drama aired from January 4, 2010 to March 9, 2010 on MBC.[citation needed]
On June 2, 2011, Alex released his second solo album, Just Like Me.[citation needed]
On June 1, 2012, Alex opened a new Italian restaurant, D'asti Plate, in January 2018 known as D'Asti NY. He partnered with three of his close friends to open the restaurant, which is located in the Shinsadong area of Seoul.[3][better source needed]
In 2013, he appeared in the KBS variety show Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education to participate during the bowling matches from episode 6 to episode 9.[citation needed]
In 2016, Alex started hosting a variety show My Neighbor, Charles.[citation needed]
Alex Chu was booked without detention by Gangnam Police in Seoul for driving while intoxicated in Seoul on July 18, 2012. Chu had blood alcohol content of 0.134%.[4]
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| My Vintage Romance |
Track listing
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| Just Like Me |
Track listing
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| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
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| KOR [6] | ||||
| "I Love You" (사랑하오) | 2008 | — | — | My Vintage Romance |
| "If It's You" (그대라면) | — | |||
| "Bad Behavior" (나쁜 짓) | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "Sweet Dream (Andante)" | 2010 | 67 | ||
| "Same Dream" (같은 꿈) | 2011 | 76 |
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Just Like Me |
| "Can't Be Crazy" (미쳐보려 해도) | 58 |
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| "Goodbye Smile" (웃으며 안녕) | 89 |
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| "You're So Gorgeous" (화려한 그대) | 85 |
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| Year | Title | Other artist(s) |
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| 2006 | "Very Heartbreaking Words" (너무 아픈 이 말) | Jisun of Loveholics |
| 2013 | "Blue Road" (블루로드) | Park Se-young |
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2008 | "Flowerpot" (화분) | We Got Married OST |
| 2010 | "Love Year" (사랑살이) | Three Brothers OST |
| 2011 | "If I Could Turn It Back" (되돌릴 수 있다면) feat. Jane | Late Autumn OST |
| "Good Smile" (웃으며 안녕) | Romance Town OST | |
| "Flowers Bloom" (꽃이 피네요) with Horan | Only You OST | |
| "A Day You Left" (니가 떠난 하루) | Me Too, Flower! OST | |
| 2012 | "Maybe Maybe" (어쩌면 어쩌면) with Horan | Music and Lyrics OST |
| "If It Were Me" (나였으면) | I Do, I Do OST | |
| 2013 | "One Step To Your Side" (한걸음 그대 곁으로) | Jjak OST |
| 2014 | "I Want To Love You" (사랑해줄래) | My Lovely Girl OST |
| 2015 | "D.N.A Luv" (연애세포) with Song Ji-eun | Flirty Boy And Girl OST |
| "My Time Towards You" (널 향한 나의 시간) | Bubble Gum OST | |
| 2016 | "Small Comma" (작은 쉼표) | Woman with a Suitcase OST |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2007 | Finding Love | Park Ji-won | MBC Every 1 |
| 2010 | Smile, Dong-hae | Lee Tae-hoon | KBS1 |
| Pasta | Kim San | MBC | |
| 2011 | A Thousand Days' Promise | Son Suk-ho | SBS |
| 2012 | Salamander Guru and The Shadows | Ji-hoon | SBS |
| 2013 | Medical Top Team | Bae Sang-kyu | MBC |
| 2014 | I Need Romance 3 | Lee Jung-ho | tvN |
| Hotel King | Yoo Joon-seong | MBC | |
| My Lovely Girl | Bae Sung-jin | SBS | |
| 2018 | I Am the Mother Too[11] | Shin Sang-hyuk | SBS |
| 2020 | Once Again | Lee Jung-Rok | KBS2 |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note |
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| 2009 | We Got Married 1 | Himself | MBC | |
| 2011 | Idol Star 7080 Best Singer | Contestant | MBC | |
| 2013 | Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education | Himself | KBS2 | |
| 2015 | A Style For You | Himself | KBS |