Kim Chae-yeon | |
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![]() Kim in May 2024 | |
Born |
Seoul, South Korea | December 4, 2004
Occupations |
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Years active | 2008–present |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Labels |
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Member of | TripleS |
Formerly of |
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Korean name | |
Hangul | 김채연 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gim Chae-yeon |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Ch'aeyŏn |
Kim Chae-yeon ( Korean: 김채연; born December 4, 2004), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is currently a member of TripleS, and its subunits +(KR)ystal Eyes, Acid Eyes, EVOLution and Aria.
She is also a former member of the South Korean group CutieL and Busters. Kim began her acting career in 2008 in a South Korean film, Scandal Makers.
Kim Chae-yeon was born on December 4, 2004. [1] Kim found a strong interest in the entertainment industry since 10 years old. She was scouted by a child model street casting agent when she was in second grade of elementary school, around 7 or 8 years old. Her parents were initially doubtful but encouraged her to give it a try. After seeing herself on television, she decided she wanted to be a celebrity. She initially wanted to be a day-care teacher or a racing player. [2] She graduated from Seoil Culture and Arts High School in the Musical Acting department. [3]
Kim began her acting career in 2008 in a supporting role in a South Korean film, Scandal Makers. [4]
In 2014, Chaeyeon became a member of the children's group 'CutieL' as a 2nd generation member. In 2017, all 2nd generation members departed from the group.
She was announced to be a member of Busters when they were formed to promote Monstergram's upcoming TV series Idol Rangers Power Busters. [5] She made her debut with the group's single album Dream On on November 27, 2017, [6]
In 2018, she auditioned to become the new MC of 'Tok! Tok! Boni Hani', she passed the first and final auditions and was selected as the official MC of the show. [2]
In 2020, Chaeyeon didn't participate in the Busters' Paeonia promotion cycle due to conflicting schedules caused by her MC position on 'Boni Hani'. [7] [8] On August 6, 2020, Chaeyeon left the group to continue acting and other activities. [9]
On July 21, 2021, Chaeyeon signed an exclusive contract with YK Media Plus, also effectively changing her stage name into her real name for promotional purposes. [10]
On June 16, 2022, Chaeyeon was reported that Chaeyeon would be re-debuting as a member of TripleS. [11] On June 22, 2022, Chaeyeon was introduced as the fourth member of TripleS. [12]
In July 2022, Chaeyeon sung the original sound track for the animation series Armored Saurus Season 2. [13] On September 16, 2022 TripleS announced they would be debuting their first two sub-units, with the members being voted by fans. On September 22, Chae-yeon became the third member announced as a member of the sub-unit +(KR)ystal Eyes.
On February 13, 2023, Chaeyeon, alongside other first ten revealed members of TripleS, released the group' debut EP, Assemble, with the title track "Rising". [14] Following with the debut of +(KR)ystal Eyes on May 4, 2023 with their mini album, 'Aesthetic'. [15]
On April 20, TripleS announced their third and fourth sub-units, Chae-yeon was announced as the second member of EVOLution on April 23. [16] [17]
Chaeyeon has appeared in commercials for PENGTALK, Perfect Score Math Plus, Knights Chronicles and GS25. In 2019, She collaborated with Academy Sciences, launching a toy product called 'Creating a Creator' for children who want to be a one-man creator. [18]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album |
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KOR | |||
"MilkT Time" | 2019 | — | MilkT OST |
"We are the One" | 2022 | — | Armored Saurus: Season 2 OST |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2008 | Scandal Makers | Bang Ah-ran | Guest role | [4] |
2014 | Tazza: The Hidden Card | Kang Ah-yoon | [19] | |
July 7 | Weaver Girl | Main Role | [20] | |
2016 | The World of Us | Kim Taeyeon | Supporting role | [19] [21] |
Split | Joo Heejin (young) | Guest role | [19] | |
2017 | A Day | Kim Hee-joo | Supporting role | [19] |
Oh! My God Returns | Jin Han-ah | [21] | ||
A Day When I Don't Want To Go To School | Kim Se-yeon | Guest Role | [22] | |
2023 | Armored Saurus: Invasion of the Mechanical Dinosaur Empire | Joo-hee | Supporting Role |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2013 | Hur Jun, The Original Story | Butchers Daughter | Guest role | [2] |
Ugly Alert | Gong Jin-joo's friend | [21] | ||
The Queen's Classroom | Ma Yeo-jin (young) | [21] | ||
2015 | Eollim | |||
2015 | Madame Antoine: The Love Therapist | Seo Yeon-hee (young) | Supporting role | |
2018 | Love Alert | Seo Eun-byeol | [23] | |
2019 | My Youtube Diary | Hera / Queen Hera | [24] | |
2021 | Armored Saurus | Joo Hee | [25] | |
2022 | Armored Saurus: Season 2 |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2018 | Cooking Class | Host | Episodes 145–192 | [26] |
K-Pop Model Contest | with Jung Min-gyu | [27] | ||
2019–2021 | Talk! Talk! Boni Hani | Episodes 3766–4313 | [28] | |
2021 | Quiz Monster | with Haha | [29] | |
2022 | Dream Center Study Room | Episodes 3–8, with Gong Yu-bin | [30] |