Alex Chu

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Alex Chu (born September 2, 1979),[1] known sometimes as Alex (Korean: Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) and born Chu Hun-gon (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler), is a Korean-Canadian singer and actor. He is the male vocalist of the South Korean electropop band Clazziquai.[2]

Biography

Having immigrated to Canada with his family,Script error: No such module "Unsubst". 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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Alex Chu became part of the MBC reality show We Got Married 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, Andy of Shinhwa, Seo In-young of Jewelry, Solbi of Typhoon, 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-joong of SS501 and Hwangbo of Chakra. 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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

On June 2, 2011, Alex released his second solo album, Just Like Me.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

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]Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

In 2016, Alex started hosting a variety show My Neighbor, Charles.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Personal life

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]

Chu married his non-celebrity girlfriend on January 27, 2018. On February 28, 2025, it was reported that the couple had decided to divorce four years ago.[5]

Discography

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Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
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  2. If It's You (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  3. Always You (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) feat. Thomas Cook
  4. Sorry To Keep You Waiting (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  5. Tears Fall On Your Toes (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  6. Feel Like Making Sunshine
  7. Fold My Hands (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) feat. Gaeko of Dynamic Duo
  8. Waltz Lesson feat. Whale
  9. Lover (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  10. I Love You (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  11. Glorious Day (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  12. Daydreaming
  13. Miss. Understanding feat. Simon Dominic
  14. Daisy (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  15. Flowerpot (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
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Just Like Me
  • Released: June 2, 2011
  • Label: Fluxus Music, Windmill Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
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  1. Who Told The Story (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  2. You're My Lady
  3. Same Dream (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  4. Wind Of Spring (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  5. If You Can Go Back (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) feat. Jane
  6. Can't Be Crazy (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  7. Talk (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  8. He Did Not Receive His Blessings (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  9. To Reach You (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  10. The Flowers (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  11. Tomboi feat. Lovey
  12. Mediocre You (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
  13. Again To You (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler)
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
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"I Love You" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) 2008 — — My Vintage Romance
"If It's You" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) —
"Bad Behavior" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) — Non-album singles
"Sweet Dream (Andante)" 2010 67
"Same Dream" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) 2011 76
  • KOR: 136,091[8]
 Just Like Me
"Can't Be Crazy" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) 58
  • KOR: 188,215[9]
"Goodbye Smile" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) 89 Non-album singles
"You're So Gorgeous" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) 85
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Collaborations

Year Title Other artist(s)
2006 "Very Heartbreaking Words" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) Jisun of Loveholics
2013 "Blue Road" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) Park Se-young

Soundtrack appearances

Year Title Album
2008 "Flowerpot" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) We Got Married OST
2010 "Love Year" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) Three Brothers OST
2011 "If I Could Turn It Back" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) feat. Jane Late Autumn OST
"Good Smile" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) Romance Town OST
"Flowers Bloom" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) with Horan Only You OST
"A Day You Left" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) Me Too, Flower! OST
2012 "Maybe Maybe" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) with Horan Music and Lyrics OST
"If It Were Me" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) I Do, I Do OST
2013 "One Step To Your Side" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) Jjak OST
2014 "I Want To Love You" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) My Lovely Girl OST
2015 "D.N.A Luv" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) with Song Ji-eun Flirty Boy And Girl OST
"My Time Towards You" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) Bubble Gum OST
2016 "Small Comma" (Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler) Woman with a Suitcase OST

Television shows

TV drama

Year Title Role Network
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[12] Shin Sang-hyuk SBS
2020 Once Again Lee Jung-Rok KBS2

Variety show

Year Title Role Network Note
2009 We Got Married 1 Himself MBC
2011 Idol Star 7080 Best Singer Contestant MBC

Duet with Luna of f(x), won Gold Prize

2013 Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education Himself KBS2
2015 A Style For You Himself KBS

References

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  2. ↑ Garcia, Cathy Rose A. (July 3, 2007). "Clazziquai Redefines Korean Electronica Music", The Korea Times. Retrieved July 29, 2010.
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External links

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