Happy 26th birthday, Chanyeol: 4 highlights from the EXO K-pop star's career
The birthday boy, known for his singing, songwriting and acting prowess, plays a mysterious role in Netflix’s forthcoming drama, ‘Memories of the Alhambra’
Since he was young, Chanyeol, one of the members of the nine-member K-pop boy band EXO, has shown his artistic talent and intense passion for music.
After being inspired by watching the comedy film, School of Rock – featuring actor Jack Black as a fanatical music teacher – Chanyeol, whose real name is Park Chan-yeol, has learned to play a number of different musical instruments, such as the drums, guitar and piano.
As the talented star celebrates his 26th birthday on Tuesday, we’ve picked four recent highlights from his career – not just in music, but also in acting.
EXO’s latest album ‘Don’t Mess Up My Tempo’
Released this month, the 11-track “Don’t Mess Up My Tempo” – the boy band’s fifth studio album, showcases Chanyeol’s musical prowess.
He co-wrote the lyrics for the electro pop track, Gravity – a song about attracting a girl’s attention like gravity – and wrote and composed the rhythm and blues track With You – a song about falling for someone after spending time with them.
Of course, being an ever-charming rapper, the birthday boy also features on songs such as Tempo.
‘Stay with Me’ from TV’s ‘Guardian: The Lonely and Great God’