BoyWithUke, real name Charley Yang, is a Korean-American singer and musician from Daegu, South Korea. Originally gaining recognition on TikTok, his music predominantly features the ukulele, blending into genres like alternative and alt-pop.
His early exposure to classical music turned into a broader pursuit of music during high school, setting the stage for his later entry into the digital music scene through platforms like TikTok, where he initially gained traction with his "Minute-Long Songs." BoyWithUke released several impactful works, starting with his singles "Two Moons" and "Toxic," the latter of which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart and gained multiple certifications. He first emerged with early albums "Melatonin Dreams" and "Fever Dreams" before signing with Republic Records and releasing Serotonin Dreams, which achieved significant chart success and bolstered his popularity, especially after opening for AJR.
In 2023, BoyWithUke released the album Lucid Dreams and revealed his face, marking a new chapter in his career. He announced his intention to change his stage name to "Chandol" after the album Burnout, underlining a fresh artistic direction.
