Chanyeol
A multi-hyphenate EXO member whose deep rapper voice, musical craftsmanship, and acting chops have made him a fan favorite.
Born 1992 (age 34)·South Korean rapper·Birthday: November 27·Millennials
Biography
As the towering rapper with a baritone rumble in EXO, Park Chanyeol has always been more than just a voice in the K-pop machine. From the group's debut, he stood out for his musicality, often contributing to songwriting and production behind the scenes while commanding stages with his energetic presence. His curiosity drove him beyond music into acting, where he took on roles in films and dramas, showcasing a quieter, more introspective side. This creative restlessness eventually led to the formation of the sub-unit EXO-SC with fellow member Sehun, and finally, after over a decade with the group, to his official solo debut. His first EP, 'Black Out', revealed an artist fully in control of his gritty, rock-influenced sound, marking the arrival of a seasoned idol as a distinct solo voice.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Chanyeol was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Chanyeol Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Chanyeol's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a main rapper and vocalist in the globally successful South Korean-Chinese group EXO in 2012.
- Released his first solo EP, 'Black Out', in 2024 after over a decade with EXO.
- Co-founded and actively promotes in the EXO sub-unit EXO-SC with member Sehun.
- Has acted in several television dramas and films, including 'So I Married an Anti-fan'.
Did You Know?
He is known for being a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, drums, and piano.
He is 185 cm tall (approximately 6'1").
He composed and produced EXO's song 'Tomorrow' from their 'EXODUS' album.
He served his mandatory military service as a conscripted policeman.
“I build my own sound, one layer at a time.”
