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American singer

June 30, 1990 (age 35) ・ Changwon, South Korea

  • singer
  • actor
  • television actor

My Take

N — Cha Hak-yeon — is one of those idols who quietly proved he was more than just a face in a lineup. As the leader of VIXX, he anchored one of K-pop's most theatrically ambitious groups, the ones who leaned hard into gothic, conceptual storytelling at a time when that was genuinely bold. But what impresses me most is how he pivoted: while his bandmates went their separate ways, he kept stacking acting credits — Hotel King, Cheer Up!, and beyond — showing real range rather than coasting on idol fame. He attended Howon University, finished his mandatory military service, and came back without skipping a beat. That kind of quiet professionalism, no scandals, just steady work, is underrated in an industry that rewards flash over substance.

Overview

Cha Hak-yeon (Korean: 차학연, born June 30, 1990), known professionally as N (엔), is a South Korean singer, actor, presenter, and radio host, signed to 51k. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band VIXX in May 2012. He began his acting career in 2014 in MBC's romantic-melodrama Hotel King as Noah.He has since had roles in The Family is Coming (2015), Cheer Up! (2015) andTomorrow Boy (2016).

1. Profile

Name (English)
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Name (Japanese)
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Reading
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Born
June 30, 1990 (age 35)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Cancer / Horse
Origin
Changwon, South Korea
Blood type
Private
Height
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Agency
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Occupation
singer / actor / television actor

2. Background

Elementary school
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Junior high
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High school
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University
Howon University

3. Relationships

Spouse
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Children
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Parents
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Siblings
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4. Personality

Motto

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • singer
  • actor
  • television actor
Last updated
2026-06-02

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.