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Vinxen

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In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Vinxen
이병재
Vinxen performing at the C-Festival, May 2019
Born
Lee Byeong-jae

(2000-04-20) April 20, 2000 (age 24)
Incheon, South Korea
Occupation
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
LabelsRomantic Factory
Korean name
Hangul
이병재
Revised RomanizationI Byeongjae
McCune–ReischauerI Pyŏngjae

Lee Byeong-jae (Korean: 이병재; born April 20, 2000),[1] better known by his stage name, Vinxen (빈첸; Binchen), is a South Korean rapper. He released his debut extended play, Smelting, in 2018,[2] followed by the extended play, Boycold 2, later that year.[3] He released his first full-length album, Boy to Man, in 2020.[4]

Career

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2018: Debut

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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 May 9, 2018, titled "재련해도" and had a concert with label mate Ovan in March.[5][unreliable source?]

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.[6][unreliable source?]

Artistry

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Influences

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Lee said that his influence is his label mate Ovan.[7][unreliable source?]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[8]
Boy to Man (유사인간)
  • Released: July 9, 2020
  • Label: Romantic Factory
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 20

Extended plays

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Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
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Smelting (제련해도)
  • Released: May 9, 2018
  • Label: Romantic Factory
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 8
Boycold 2
  • Released: December 27, 2018
  • Label: Romantic Factory
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 —
Manta Bipolar Pt.2
  • Released: April 20, 2021
  • Label: Romantic Factory
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Album
KOR
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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
"Flying High With U" 2021 63
As featured artist
"Graduation" (Haon feat. Vinxen, Webster B) 2018 — Non-album single
"Forest Gump" (ZENE the ZILLA feat. Vinxen) — zillamode 3 with Eddy Pauer
"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
"Clique" (Pullik feat. Vinxen) — 0.5
"Chain" (Im Soo feat. Kuzi, Vinxen) — Half Asleep
"GTG" (Os Noma feat. Vinxen) 2019 — OO
"TT" (Chanakorea feat. Vinxen) — Non-album single
"Pray Emoji" (Panda Gomm feat. Hash Swan, Vinxen) — Sleeptalking
"Spark" (Sandy feat. Vinxen) — Non-album single
"Talk" Dress feat. Sogumm, Vinxen, Sukhoon Chang) — Non-album single
"Goaway" (Os Noma feat. GCB, Jambino, Vinxen) 2020 — Openness Sphere
"Lit" (Leellamarz, Panda Gomm feat. Vinxen) — BAMBOOCLUB[B]
Collaborations
"Bar Code" (with Haon) 2018 1 Non-album single
"Jung" (Vinxen, Ovan, Im Soo) 2020 — Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart, were not released in that region or have not been checked for charting.

Filmography

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Television shows

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Year Title Network Notes
2018 High School Rapper 2 Mnet Contestant
Finished 3rd

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2018 MBC Plus X Genie Music Awards Artist of the Year — Nominated
Genie Music Popularity Award Nominated
Melon Music Awards Top 10 Artists Nominated
Mnet Asian Music Awards Best New Male Artist Nominated

References

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  1. ^ '고등래퍼 시즌2' TOP 3, 김하온-이로한-빈첸(이병재)…'서바이벌 이후 이들의 행보는?'. Top Star News (in Korean). February 2, 2019. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  2. ^ 빈첸(이병재), 오는 9일 첫 EP 앨범 '제련해도' 발표…김하온 지원사격. Sedaily (in Korean). May 4, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  3. ^ 빈첸(VINXEN), 27일 미니앨범 'BOYCOLD2' 발표. Top Star News (in Korean). December 27, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  4. ^ 빈첸, 첫 정규 '유사인간' 7월9일 발매...식케이-오반-김하온 등 화려한 피처링진. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). June 25, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  5. ^ "Watch: Vinxen From "High School Rapper 2" Drops MVs For First Official Album". Soompi. May 9, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  6. ^ "Haon And Vinxen Of "High School Rapper 2" Take Over Charts As "Bar Code" Achieves Perfect All-Kill". Soompi. April 2, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  7. ^ "Vinxen And Chin Chilla Sign With Agencies + Haon In Talks To Join H1ghr Music". Soompi. April 23, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  8. ^ a b "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  9. ^ 2020년 7월 Album Chart [July 2020 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  10. ^ 2018년 05월 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  11. ^ "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
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