Vinxen
Lee Byung-jae (Korean: 이병재; born April 20, 2000), better known by his stage name, Vinxen (빈첸; stylized in all caps), is a South Korean rapper.
Vinxen | |
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이병재 | |
 Vinxen performing at the C-Festival, May 2019 | |
| Born | Lee Byung-jae April 20, 2000 Incheon, South Korea |
| Occupation | |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Romantic Factory |
| Associated acts | Haon |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 이병재 |
| Revised Romanization | I Byung-jae |
| McCune–Reischauer | I Byungjae |
Career
2018: Debut
In 2018, Lee participated in the South Korean reality show, High School Rapper 2 produced by Mnet. Lee finished in 3rd place. Lee released his first EP on 9 May 2018, titled "재련해도" and had a concert with label mate Ovan in March.[1]
Lee collaborated with another High School Rapper 2 contestant, Haon, whilst on the show. The pair released the song "Bar Code" which swept the charts.[2]
Artistry
Influences
Lee said that his influence is his label mate Ovan.[3]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [4] | |||||
| 재련해도 |
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— | — | ||
| BOYCOLD 2 |
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— | — | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||||
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [5] | |||||
| As lead artist | |||||
| "Not at All" (feat. Woo Won-jae) | 2018 | 10 | High School Rapper 2 Final | ||
| "Sinking Down With You" | — | How Do You Feel | |||
| "How Do You Feel" (feat. Woo Won-jae) | — | ||||
| "Stingray" (feat. Sik-K) | — | Boycold 2 | |||
| "Skin" (허물) (feat. Seori) | 2019 | 80 | Non-album single | ||
| "Empty" (텅) (feat. Haon) | 84 | ||||
| As featured artist | |||||
| "Graduation" (Haon feat. Vinxen, Webster B) | 2018 | — | Non-album single | ||
| "My Paradise" (Groovy Room feat. Chung-ha, Vinxen) | 36 | Non-album single | |||
| "One More Night" (Babylon feat. Vinxen) | — | CAELO | |||
| "I Will Fight" (Key feat. Vinxen) | — | FACE | |||
| Collaborations | |||||
| "Bar Code" (with Haon) | 2018 | 1 | Non-album single | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||||
Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High School Rapper 2 | Mnet | Contestant Finished 3rd |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | MBC Plus X Genie Music Awards | Artist of the Year | N/A | Nominated | |
| Genie Music Popularity Award | Nominated | ||||
| Melon Music Awards | Top 10 Artists | Nominated | |||
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best New Male Artist | Nominated |
References
- "Watch: Vinxen From "High School Rapper 2" Drops MVs For First Official Album". soompi.com. May 9, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- "Haon And Vinxen Of "High School Rapper 2" Take Over Charts As "Bar Code" Achieves Perfect All-Kill". soompi.com. April 2, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- "Vinxen And Chin Chilla Sign With Agencies + Haon In Talks To Join H1ghr Music". Soompi.com. April 23, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
- "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
- "My Paradise".
- "Graduation".
- "Skin". August 17, 2019.
- "Empty".
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