# Jay Chang

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**Jay Steven Kapossy** (born March 8, 2001), known professionally as **Jay Chang** (), is an American singer based in South Korea. He is a member of the South Korean [boy band](/source/Boy_band) [One Pact](/source/One_Pact), formed by Armada Entertainment in November 2023, and is a member of the project group [B.D.U](/source/B.D.U), formed through the reality competition show *[Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival](/source/Build_Up:_Vocal_Boy_Group_Survival)* in March 2024.

He made his solo debut on November 23, 2020, with the single "Is You". He released his first [extended play](/source/Extended_play) (EP) *Late Night* on October 17, 2023.

## Early life

Jay Chang was born and raised in [Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey](/source/Hasbrouck_Heights,_New_Jersey), to a [Filipino-Chinese](/source/Filipino-Chinese) mother and an Irish-Hungarian father.[1] His father was a musician in the 1980s, and Jay grew up watching him perform on late-night shows, serving as his inspiration to enter the music industry.[2]

He was introduced to [K-pop](/source/K-pop) as a teenager, when his friend shared a [BTS](/source/BTS) [music video](/source/Music_video) online. He then attended a K-pop training academy in 2018.[3]

## Career

### 2018: *Under Nineteen*

In 2018, Jay was scouted by [MBC](/source/Maeil_Broadcasting_Network) to appear as a contestant on the survival program *[Under Nineteen](/source/Under_Nineteen)* where 57 other male K-pop trainees competed to find a place in the final 9-member boy group.[4][5] Jay was eliminated in the first round of eliminations, finishing in 18th place.[6]

### 2020–present: Solo debut, *Boys Planet*, One Pact and B.D.U

See also: [One Pact](/source/One_Pact) and [B.D.U](/source/B.D.U)

Jay made his solo debut with his first single "Is You" on November 23, 2020.[7]

In September 2022, Jay signed with FM Entertainment.[8][7][3] He released the single "Liar" on September 30.[7] In December, Jay was announced as a contestant on [Mnet's](/source/Mnet_(TV_channel)) reality competition show *[Boys Planet](/source/Boys_Planet)*, representing FM. The show aired from February to April 2023, and aimed to create a 9-member boy group that would debut as [Zerobaseone](/source/Zerobaseone). He narrowly missed making it into final lineup by finishing in 10th place.[9]

Jay release his first [EP](/source/Extended_play) *Late Night* on October 17, 2023. His first showcase was held on the same day at IlchiArt Hall in [Gangnam](/source/Gangnam_District), [Seoul](/source/Seoul).[9][10]

On November 30, 2023, Jay debuted in the group [One Pact](/source/One_Pact) under Armada Entertainment, a company led by [Kangnam](/source/Kangnam_(singer)). The group is composed of previous *Boys Planet* contestants. They made their debut with the single "Must Be Nice".[11][8]

In January 2024, Jay joined the reality music competition show *[Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival](/source/Build_Up:_Vocal_Boy_Group_Survival),*[12] where he and his team (HunMinJayBit) placed first, received a ₩100 million cash prize and will debut under the project group name [B.D.U](/source/B.D.U) with a two-year contract.[13]

In October 2024, FM announced that Jay would be releasing his second EP *Neighborhood* on November 22, and it will consists of four tracks that includes his self-composed songs and features One Pact's co-member Tag.[14]

## Discography

### Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures Title Details Peak chart positions Sales KOR [15] Late Night Released: October 17, 2023 Label: FM Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 22 KOR: 6,949[16] Neighborhood Released: November 22, 2024 Label: FM Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 44 KOR: 4,000[17]

### Singles

Title Year Album "Is You" 2020 rowspan="3" "Liar" 2022 "I'd Do Anything" 2023 "I'll Be There" Late Night "Rockstar" "LaSalle Ave" 2024 Neighborhood "Feel" 2026

### Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the [Korea Music Copyright Association](/source/Korea_Music_Copyright_Association)'s database unless stated otherwise.[18][19]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, name of the album, and songwriting credits Title Year Artist Album Lyricist Composer "Is You (English version)" 2020 Jay Chang rowspan="3" "Liar" 2022 "I'd Do Anything" 2023 "I'll Be There" Late Night "Up to You" "Sunlight" "I'll Be There (English version)" "Rockstar (English version)" "Paper Cut" 2024 Neighborhood "LaSalle Ave" "Four Seasons"

## Filmography

### Television show

Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2018 Under Nineteen Contestant Eliminated in episode 6; Finished 18th place [4] 2023 Boys Planet Eliminated in episode 12; Finished 10th place [9] 2024 Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival Finished first place (with Seunghun, Kim Min-seo and Bitsaeon) [12] 2024 King of Mask Singer as "Blue-Haired Man" (ep. 474-475) [20]

### Music video

Year Song title Director Ref. 2022 "Liar" SPNCR [21] 2023 "Rockstar" rowspan="2" [22] "I'll Be There" [23]

## Concerts

### Fanmeetings

- Jay Fanmeeting: The Reason (2023)[24]
- Jay Chang Fanmeeting: Shine on Me in Taipei (2023)[25]
- Jay Chang and Yoon Jong Woo Fanmeeting in Tokyo: The Beginning (2023)[26]

## Notes

1. As a member of [One Pact](/source/One_Pact) only.

## References

1. [https://www.wnyc.org/story/from-jersey-kid-to-kpop-idol/](https://www.wnyc.org/story/from-jersey-kid-to-kpop-idol/)

1. Edwards, Clint (November 7, 2023). ["Jay Chang makes official debut with 'LATE NIGHT', talks Boys Planet success, future of his music"](https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/jay-chang-makes-official-debut-with-late-night-talks-boys-planet-success-future-of-his-music). *Fox13 News*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240118123221/https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/jay-chang-makes-official-debut-with-late-night-talks-boys-planet-success-future-of-his-music) January 18, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 18, 2024.

1. S, Michael (September 20, 2022). ["INTERVIEW: Jay Chang's Imaginative, Musical World"](https://www.thebiaswrecker.com/blog/interview-jay-changs-imaginative-musical-world). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230613023138/https://www.thebiaswrecker.com/blog/interview-jay-changs-imaginative-musical-world) June 13, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 21, 2024.

1. Kim, Min-ji (November 3, 2018). ["첫방 '언더나인틴', 제이창→수런 외국인 지원자 활약 빛났다"](https://newsfeed.dispatch.co.kr/1551084) [First episode of "Under Nineteen," foreign candidates Jay Chang and Sooren shine]. *Dispatch*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240114211646/https://newsfeed.dispatch.co.kr/1551084) January 14, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 14, 2024.

1. ["Jay Chang's LinkedIn Profile"](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-chang-3a011b209/?profileId=ACoAADTgeWgBHfpfMky_7WYTB03ZYRrSoZ9thz0). *LinkedIn*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240121170810/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-chang-3a011b209/?profileId=ACoAADTgeWgBHfpfMky_7WYTB03ZYRrSoZ9thz0) January 21, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 21, 2024.

1. Kim, Do-hyung (August 12, 2018). ["'언더나인틴' 첫 탈락자 8명 명단 공개, 더욱 치열해진 생존 경쟁 (종합)"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000538695) [The first eight 'Under Nineteen' eliminations are revealed, and the battle for survival just got tougher (Full Story)] (in Korean). *MK Sports*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240211193954/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000538695) February 11, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 11, 2024. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

1. Cho, Yong-jun (October 4, 2023). ["'Boys Planet' star Jay Chang to debut with 'Late Night' on Oct. 17"](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-10-04/entertainment/kpop/Boys-Planet-star-Jay-Chang-to-debut-with-Late-Night-on-Oct-17/1882683). *[Korea JoongAng Daily](/source/Korea_JoongAng_Daily)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240118124826/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-10-04/entertainment/kpop/Boys-Planet-star-Jay-Chang-to-debut-with-Late-Night-on-Oct-17/1882683) January 18, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 18, 2024.

1. Ziwei, Puah (December 1, 2023). ["K-pop boyband ONE PACT make their debut with 'Must Be Nice'"](https://www.nme.com/news/music/k-pop-boyband-one-pact-make-their-debut-with-must-be-nice-3551723). *NME*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231208223713/https://www.nme.com/news/music/k-pop-boyband-one-pact-make-their-debut-with-must-be-nice-3551723) December 8, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 18, 2024.

1. Im, Kyung-jin (October 17, 2023). ["제이창, 보이즈 플래닛 이후 데뷔의 꿈을 이룬 제이창 (Late Night Showcase) \[TOP영상\]"](https://news.nate.com/view/20231017n15824) [Jay Chang fulfils his dream of debut after Boys' Planet (Late Night Showcase) [TOP Video]] (in Korean). *Top Star News*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240114212230/https://news.nate.com/view/20231017n15824) January 14, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 14, 2024. – via Nate News.

1. Kim, Na-young (October 17, 2023). ["장항준 감독표 스릴러 '오픈 더 도어' 시사회→선미·제이창 쇼케이스 \[오늘의 프리뷰\]"](https://news.nate.com/view/20231017n02897) [Director Jang Hang-jun's thriller 'Open the Door' premieres → Sunmi and Jay Chang showcase [Today's preview]] (in Korean). *MK Sports*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240113215049/https://news.nate.com/view/20231017n02897) January 13, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 13, 2024. – via Nate News.

1. Pyo, Kyung-min (December 1, 2023). ["ONE PACT debuts hoping to leave big impact on K-pop scene"](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/01/398_364285.html). *[The Korea Times](/source/The_Korea_Times)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240118124826/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/01/398_364285.html) January 18, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 18, 2024.

1. Kang, Yeon-woo (January 11, 2024). ["'빌드업' 참가자 일부 공개 ...'펜타곤 여원 →원팩트 제이창'"](https://www.m-i.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1083757) [Some of the 'Build Up' participants revealed...'Pentagon Yeowon →OnePact Jay Chang'] (in Korean). *Maeil Ilbo*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240111154530/http://www.m-i.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1083757) January 11, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 14, 2024.

1. Kim, Hyun-rok (March 30, 2024). ["ko:제이창·빛새온·승훈·김민서, '빌드업' 우승...B.D.U 결성\[종합\]"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000481692) [Jay Chang, Bitsaeon, Seunghun, and Kim Min-seo, 'Build Up' winners...B.D.U formation[comprehensive]] (in Korean). *[SPOTV News](/source/SPOTV_News)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240330174707/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000481692) March 30, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 30, 2024. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

1. Kim, Ye-eun (October 30, 2024). ["ko:제이창, 11월 두번째 미니앨범 발매…"기다려준 팬들 감사""](https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001789551) [Jay Chang, Second Mini Album Release in November…"Thank You to the Fans Who Waited"] (in Korean). *Xports News*. Retrieved November 2, 2024. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

1. Peak positions on the [Circle Album Chart](/source/Circle_Album_Chart): * ["Late Night"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3) (in Korean). *[Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart)*. October 15–21, 2023. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231104175823/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3) November 4, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 3, 2024. * ["Neighborhood"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=47&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3) (in Korean). *[Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart)*. November 17–23, 2024. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20241128043435/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=47&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3) November 28, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 28, 2024.

1. ["Album Chart – October 2023"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=10&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3) (in Korean). *[Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart)*. Retrieved November 2, 2024.

1. Cumulative Sales of *Neighborhood*: * ["Circle Album Chart – Week 47, 2024"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=47&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3) (in Korean). *[Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart)*. Retrieved November 28, 2024. * ["Circle Album Chart – Week 48, 2024"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=48&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3) (in Korean). *[Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart)*. Retrieved December 5, 2024. * ["Circle Album Chart – Week 26, 2025"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=26&hitYear=2025&termGbn=week&yearTime=3) (in Korean). *[Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart)*. Retrieved July 3, 2025.

1. ["Songs Registered Under KAPOSSY JAY STEVEN (Z0507149)"](https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=Z0507149) (in Korean). *Korea Music Copyright Association*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240114210238/https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=Z0507149) January 14, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 14, 2024.

1. ["Songs Registered Under JAY CHANG (10040212)"](https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10040212) (in Korean). *Korea Music Copyright Association*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240114211245/https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10040212) January 14, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 14, 2024.

1. Han, Eun-su (December 1, 2024). ["‘복면가왕’ 파란머리 맨, 정체는 美 출신 제이창…가왕 ‘카니발’은 신촌블루스 강성희?"](https://www.etoday.co.kr/news/view/2424637) ['King of Masked Singer' Blue-Haired Man is Jay Chang from the United States... The Mask King 'Carnival' is Kang Seong-hee from Sinchon Blues?] (in Korean). *Etoday*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20260415220003/https://www.etoday.co.kr/news/view/2424637) April 15, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 15, 2026.

1. [*JAY CHANG - "LIAR" MV*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOKyq8ubPDs). FM Entertainment. September 30, 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230604213302/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOKyq8ubPDs) June 4, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 10, 2024. – via YouTube.

1. [*제이창 (Jay Chang) - 'Rockstar' Official MV*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XDE3FjmLgA) (in Korean). FM Entertainment. October 16, 2023. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240214125754/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XDE3FjmLgA) February 14, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 10, 2024. – via YouTube.

1. [*제이창 (Jay Chang) - I'll Be There \[Music Video\]*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRgRO3hSSRM) (in Korean). 워너뮤직코리아 (Warner Music Korea). October 17, 2023. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240210204138/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRgRO3hSSRM) February 10, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 10, 2024. – via YouTube.

1. ["2023 JAY FANMEETING: THE REASON"](https://ticket.melon.com/performance/index.htm?prodId=208198) (in Korean). *[Melon](/source/Melon_(online_music_service)) Ticket*. January 15, 2024. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230520221653/https://ticket.melon.com/performance/index.htm?prodId=208198) May 20, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 15, 2024.

1. ["2023 JAY CHANG FANMEETING \[Shine On Me IN TAIPEI\]"](https://oninn.kktix.cc/events/kr8wt1hu) (in zh-tw). *Onnin*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230810174926/https://oninn.kktix.cc/events/kr8wt1hu) August 10, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 15, 2024.

1. ["JAY CHANG & YOON JONG WOO FAN MEETING IN TOKYO THE BEGINNING チケット"](https://www.ticket.co.jp/sys/k/123821.htm) [JAY CHANG & YOON JONG WOO FAN MEETING IN TOKYO THE BEGINNING TICKETS] (in Japanese). *ticket.co.jp*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240115194158/https://www.ticket.co.jp/sys/k/123821.htm) January 15, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 15, 2024.

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