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Danny Chung | |
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 Chung in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Daniel Chung Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | The Black Label |
Daniel Chung (born c. 1980s), known professionally as Danny Chung (and formerly by the stage name Decipher), is an American musician of South Korean descent. He is based in Seoul, South Korea. He is best known for his work as a lyricist for The Black Label, having co-written multiple international hits for the girl group Blackpink, including "Whistle", "Playing with Fire", "How You Like That", and "Pink Venom".[1]
In 2025, Chung gained widespread recognition as a performing artist after providing the singing and speaking voice for the character Baby Saja in the Sony Pictures Animation film K-Pop: Demon Hunters. The film's soundtrack reached number one on the Billboard 200, making Chung one of the few songwriters to top the chart as both a lyricist and a featured performer.[2]
Discography
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]- "Swerve" (2017)
- "Soda Pop" (with Saja Boys) (2025) – from K-Pop: Demon Hunters OST
- "Your Idol" (2025) – from K-Pop: Demon Hunters OST
Early life
[edit]Chung was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in a Korean-American household and was raised believing his biological aunt was his mother, a family detail he later discussed in interviews regarding his artistic inspirations.[3] He cited the "underdog energy" of Philadelphia as a major influence on his early rap career.[4]
Career
[edit]2010–2015: Career beginnings as Decipher
[edit]Chung began his musical career under the stage name **Decipher**. He emerged during the early 2010s wave of Asian-American YouTube musicians, gaining traction in the underground hip-hop scene. He collaborated with artists such as Dumbfoundead, Ailee, and Johnnyphlo.[5] His early work was noted for challenging the "model minority" myth through lyricism. Despite critical respect within the diaspora community, Chung struggled to find mainstream commercial success in the US market during this period and eventually shifted his focus to the South Korean music industry.[3]
Songwriting credits
[edit]| Year | Artist | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Blackpink | "Whistle" | Square One |
| "Playing with Fire" | |||
| 2018 | "Really" | Square Up | |
| 2020 | "How You Like That" | The Album | |
| "Lovesick Girls" | |||
| "Bet You Wanna" (feat. Cardi B) | |||
| 2021 | "On the Ground" | R (Rosé solo) | |
| 2022 | "Pink Venom" | Born Pink | |
| "Shut Down" | |||
| "Tally" |
2016–2024: Songwriting breakthrough with The Black Label
[edit]After relocating to Seoul, Chung began collaborating with Teddy Park and signed with The Black Label, an associate label of YG Entertainment. He transitioned from rapping to songwriting, becoming one of the label's primary English-language lyricists.
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MAMA Awards | Best OST | "Soda Pop" | Won |
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | K-Pop: Demon Hunters | Baby Saja | Singing and speaking voice of Baby Saja |
References
[edit]- ^ "Danny Chung - Songwriting Credits". Muso.ai. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
- ^ "'K-Pop: Demon Hunters' Soundtrack Tops Billboard 200, Breaks Animation Records". ABS-CBN News. September 16, 2025. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
- ^ a b Chua, J. (October 13, 2023). "A Dive Into The SEA: Danny Chung's Journey from Philly to The Black Label". Blaq Lyte. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Guest Profile: Danny Chung". GalaxyCon. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
- ^ "Decipher-ing the Model Minority myth, one rap at a time". Asian American Music. December 21, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2025.