Vinxen

In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.

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]

Vinxen
이병재
Vinxen performing at the C-Festival, May 2019
Born	Lee Byeong-jae (2000-04-20) April 20, 2000 (age 25) Incheon, South Korea
Occupation	Rapper
Musical career
Genres	Hip hop
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2018–present
Labels	Romantic Factory
Korean name
Hangul	이병재
RR	I Byeongjae
MR	I Pyŏngjae

Career

2018: Debut

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

Influences

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

Discography

Studio albums

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	KOR: 3,543[9]

Extended plays

Title	EP details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR [8]
Smelting (제련해도)	Released: May 9, 2018 Label: Romantic Factory Formats: CD, digital download	8	KOR: 8,046[10]
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

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

Television shows

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

Awards and nominations

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