Lee Byeong-jae (; born April 20, 2000), better known by his stage name, Vinxen (), is a South Korean rapper. He released his debut extended play, Smelting, in 2018, followed by the extended play, Boycold 2, later that year. He released his first full-length album, Boy to Man, in 2020.
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.
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.
Artistry Influences Lee said that his influence is his label mate Ovan.
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KOR Boy to Man () Released: July 9, 2020 Label: Romantic Factory Formats: CD, digital download 20 KOR: 3,543
Extended plays TitleEP detailsPeak chart positionsSales KORSmelting () Released: May 9, 2018 Label: Romantic Factory Formats: CD, digital download 8 KOR: 8,046Boycold 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 As lead artist "Not at All" 2018 10 High School Rapper 2 Final "Sinking Down with You" — How Do You Feel "How Do You Feel" — "Stingray" — Boycold 2 "Skin" 2019 80 rowspan="3" "Empty" 84 "Flying High with U" 2021 62 As featured artist "Graduation" 2018 — "Forest Gump" — zillamode 3 with Eddy Pauer"My Paradise" 36 "One More Night" — CAELO"I Will Fight" — FACE"Clique" —0.5"Chain" —Half Asleep"GTG" 2019—OO"TT" —"Pray Emoji" —Sleeptalking"Spark" —"Talk" —"Goaway" 2020—Openness Sphere"Lit" —BAMBOOCLUB[B] Collaborations "Bar Code" 2018 1"Jung" 2020— "—" 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 3rd2019King of Mask SingerMBC TVContestant (Goat)
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work ResultRef.2018MBC Plus X Genie Music Awards Artist of the Year rowspan="5" Genie Music Popularity Award Melon Music Awards Top 10 Artists Mnet Asian Music Awards Best New Male Artist
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