Vinxen

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Vinxen
이병재
Vinxen performing at the C-Festival, May 2019
Born
Lee Byeong-jae

(2000-04-20) April 20, 2000 (age 23)
Incheon, South Korea
Occupation
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2018–present
LabelsRomantic Factory
Korean name
Hangul
이병재
Revised RomanizationI Byeong-jae
McCune–ReischauerI Pyŏngchae

Lee Byeong-jae (Korean이병재; born April 20, 2000),[1] better known by his stage name, Vinxen (stylized as VINXEN; Korean빈첸), 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[edit]

2018: Debut[edit]

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]

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]

Artistry[edit]

Influences[edit]

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

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

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[edit]

Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[8]
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[edit]

Title Year Peak chart
positions
Album
KOR
[11]
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[edit]

Television shows[edit]

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

Awards and nominations[edit]

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[edit]

  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.com. 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.com. April 2, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  7. ^ "Vinxen And Chin Chilla Sign With Agencies + Haon In Talks To Join H1ghr Music". Soompi.com. 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.