Kim Chae-yeon (singer)
Kim Chae-yeon | |
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Born | Seoul, South Korea | December 4, 2004
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Years active | 2008–present |
Musical career | |
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Instrument | Vocals |
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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.
Early life
[edit]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]
Career
[edit]2010–2020: Early career beginnings, CutieL, debut with Busters
[edit]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]
2022–present: TripleS
[edit]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]
Endorsements
[edit]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]
Discography
[edit]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 |
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]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 |
Television series
[edit]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 |
Hosting
[edit]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] |
References
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- ^ a b c Cho, Seong-woo (July 10, 2019). “팬들과 함께 성장하는 엔터테이너가 되고 싶어요” [“I want to become an entertainer who grows with fans”]. Skye Daily. Retrieved May 25, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ ""한동안 뜸한 보니하니 채연에게 경사가 났습니다. 축하해주세요"" [“Boni Hani Chaeyeon, who has been absent for a while, is in a happy place. “Please congratulate me”] (in Korean). Naver.
- ^ a b Jeon, Jae-kyoung (January 19, 2023). 트리플에스 김채연, '학폭 누명' 벗었다…"친구 거짓 주장" [Triple S' Kim Chae-yeon took off 'School Violence Fraud'..."Friend's false claim."]. Newsis. Retrieved May 17, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoon, Jun-pil (November 23, 2017). 신인 아이돌 버스터즈, 오는 27일 데뷔…'내꿈꿔' 티저 공개 [New idol Busters debuts on the 27th...The teaser for "Dream of Me" is revealed.]. TenAsia (in Korean). Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Kim, Hyeon-sik (November 27, 2017). 5인조 걸그룹 버스터즈, 데뷔 싱글 '내꿈꿔' 발매 [Five-member girl group Busters, released debut single 'Dream of Me'.]. No Cut News (in Korean). Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ "채연 활동 열외 관련 공지". Archived from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Baek, Ji-eun (May 14, 2020). "[인터뷰②] 버스터즈 "보니하니 채연 부재-멤버 탈퇴 부담無, 목표는 국민 여동생 그룹"" [(Interview 2) Busters, "Boni Hani Chaeyeon is absent - no burden to leave the members, the goal is to be a national younger sister group."]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved May 17, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Yoon-hee (August 7, 2020). "'버스터즈' 팀 재정비…지수X예서X채연 빠진다" ["Busters" team reorganized...Jisoo, Yeseo, and Chaeyeon are out.]. Tv Report (in Korean). Retrieved May 17, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Jang, Jin-ri (July 21, 2021). "'보니하니' 김채연, YK미디어플러스 전속계약…윤종훈 한솥밥" [Boni Hani's Kim Chae-yeon signed exclusive contract with YK Media Plus... Under the same roof as Yoon Jong-hoon.]. SpoTV News (in Korean). Retrieved May 17, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeong, Jin-ri (June 16, 2022). [단독] 버스터즈 출신 김채연, 트리플에스로 걸그룹 재데뷔 [(Exclusive) Kim Chaeyeon, a former Busters, re-debuted girl group as Triple S.]. SpoTV News (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Ahn, Byeong-gil (June 23, 2022). 트리플에스, 김채연 베일 벗다 [Triple S, Kim Chae-yeon take off the veil.]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved May 17, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seol (July 15, 2022). 트리플에스 김채연, '아머드 사우루스 시즌2' OST 출격! 정식 데뷔 전 '음원' [Triple S Kim Chaeyeon's OST for "Amazed Saurus Season 2" will be released! "Music" before the official debut.]. Fnnnews (in Korean). Retrieved July 15, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Han, Ah-jin (January 23, 2023). 트리플에스의 '어셈블'이 찾아온다! 2023 新 디멘션 콘셉트 포토 오픈 [Triple S's "Assemble" is coming! 2023 new dimension concept photo open!]. Fnnews. Retrieved February 18, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "크리스탈 아이즈의 Y2K 감성…'체리 톡' 뮤비 티저 깜짝 오픈" [+(KR)ystal Eyes' Y2K sensibility... 'Cherry Talk' MV Teaser Surprise Opening] (in Korean). MK.
- ^ "트리플에스(tripleS), 세 번째 유닛명 에볼루션·러블루션…해외 투어 예고" [tripleS, the third unit's name is Evolution and LOVElution... Overseas tour notice] (in Korean). TopStarNews.
- ^ "트리플에스, '에볼루션X러블루션' 탄생! 누가 '웨이브' 먼저 만날까" [tripleS 'EVOLution x LOVElution' is born! Who will meet 'WAV' first?] (in Korean). FNNEWS.
- ^ "아카데미과학, '크리에이터 만들기 콘테스트' 개최" [Academy Science, ‘Creator Making Contest’ held]. Newswire (in Korean). December 31, 2019.
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- ^ 단편영화 '7월7일'. YouTube (in Korean). April 29, 2015. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Son, Ye-ji (December 11, 2017). [TEN 인터뷰] 버스터즈 "트와이스처럼 상큼한 '만능돌' 될래요" [(TEN Interview) Busters, "I want to be a refreshing multi-talented idol like TWICE."]. TenAsia. Retrieved May 15, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ 학교 가기 싫은 날 [A day when I don't want to go to school]. Indie Ground. 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
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