Yang Se-chan (Korean: 양세찬; born December 8, 1986) is a South Korean comedian, television personality and singer. Se-chan is known for being a cast of the television shows Comedy Big League and Running Man.
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Career
Se-chan made his debut in July 2005 through the SBS comedy show 'People Looking for Laughter (웃음을 찾는 사람들)', appearing in the segment “Ttappada.”
On December 12, 2008, Se-chan debuted in his musical career with the single album 'ONLY ONE', alongside commedians Lee Yong-jin and Lee Jin-ho. The three were cast-mates in the segment 'Woong-i's Father" of the SBS comedy show 'People Looking for Laughter'.
After Se-chan's military discharge, he joins the cast for 'Comedy Big League Season 3', that premiered on May 12, 2012. Se-chan would be a regular member of the succeeding seasons.
On January 16, 2015, Se-chan signs with SH Holding's subsidiary A9 Media.
In April 2017, Yang, along with Jeon So-min, was added as a regular cast member of South Korean variety show Running Man.
In January 2024, Yang signed with new agency Antenna.
Personal life
Se-chan was born on December 8, 1986 in Dongducheon South Korea. He has an older brother named Yang Se-hyuk, who is also a comedian.
On July 20, 2010, Se-chan enlisted for the mandatory military service. He was discharged on April 30, 2012.
On March 26, 2013, Se-chan revealed that he was battling thyroid cancer and was scheduled for surgery the following month.
On July 14, 2014, Se-chan and his brother Se-hyung announced the loss of their father due to cancer.