# Slchld

Doo Hyuk Jang (Korean: 장두혁; born March 6, 1996) known mononymously as slchld, is a South Korean and Canadian singer-songwriter known for his soulful blend of R&B, lo-fi, and pop music. Raised in Vancouver, Canada, after moving from South Korea at a young age, slchld has developed a distinct musical style that combines Western influences with his Korean heritage.

## Early life and background

Doo Hyuk Jang was born in South Korea and relocated to Canada after the first grade. Growing up in Vancouver, he was exposed to a diverse range of musical influences, blending elements from Korean music with North American and European R&B styles. His journey into music began as a form of personal expression and escape, eventually evolving into a professional career after receiving positive feedback from online listeners. Now based in Seoul, South Korea, slchld continues to produce music that resonates with a global audience, particularly listeners across Asia. His music has amassed over 400 million streams worldwide, with Bangkok, Jakarta, and Singapore among his top streaming cities.

## Career

Slchld began his musical career in 2018 with the release of his debut singles, "Say What’s On Your Mind" and "I’d Be Sad If You Were Gone". His introspective songwriting and smooth vocals quickly gained attention, leading to the release of his debut EP, My Insecurities, Not Yours, in 2019. This was followed by Innocence and Bittersweet later that same year. In 2020, slchld released the single "believe in myself" in collaboration with producer Aso, which further expanded his fanbase with its fusion of Korean and English lyrics. His fourth EP, Blood Lotus Diary, was released in early 2022, featuring tracks such as "Lone Summer" and "Love Me At My Worst". In 2023, slchld collaborated with Thai indie R&B duo HYBS on the track "Good Care," released under Asiatic Records' compilation project, asiatic.wav Vol. 3. He is also known for his hit songs like "she likes spring, I prefer winter" and "maybe we need a break".
In June 2024, slchld released his single "CARE," an upbeat track exploring resilience and understanding in relationships. The single is part of his forthcoming EP APOLOGY, which features a collaboration with Korean-American artist eaJ.

## Tours and performances

Slchld has held several sold-out headline shows across Asia, including performances in Bangkok, Singapore, and Taipei. His first tour in Southeast Asia took place in 2022, with concerts in Bangkok and Singapore. In 2024, he is one of the headlines of the HZWhale Music Festival in Bangkok alongside fellow artists such as brb.

## Discography

Discography of slchld :
| Title | Year | Album | Notes |
| "Say What’s On Your Mind" | 2018 | Non-album single | Debut single |
| "I’d Be Sad If You Were Gone" | 2018 | Non-album single | |
| "believe in myself" | 2020 | Non-album single | Collaboration with producer Aso |
| "Good Care" | 2023 | asiatic.wav Vol. 3 | Collaboration with HYBS |
| "CARE" | 2024 | APOLOGY | Features themes of resilience and collaboration with eaJ |

### Extended Plays

Extended Plays by slchld :
| Title | Year | Notes |
| My Insecurities, Not Yours | 2019 | Debut extended play |
| Innocence | 2019 | Follow-up EP |
| Bittersweet | 2019 | Third EP released in the same year |