Chae Won-bin
South Korean actress (born 2001)
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Chae Won-bin (Korean: 채원빈; born April 5, 2001) is a South Korean actress known for her role in the television series Doubt (2024), which earned her multiple Best New Actress nods including Baeksang Arts Award, and the crime film Yadang: The Snitch (2025).
Chae Won-bin | |
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Chae in February 2025 | |
| Born | April 5, 2001 South Korea |
| Education | Sungshin Women's University – Department of Media, Film and Acting |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Agent | Outer Universe[1] |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 채원빈 |
| RR | Chae Wonbin |
| MR | Ch'ae Wŏnbin |
Early life
Chae was born on April 5, 2001, in South Korea.[2] She is currently enrolled in the Department of Media, Film and Acting at the Sungshin Women's University.[3]
Career
Chae made her debut in December 2019 with Naver TV's web series The Secret of Secret, portraying the lead role of Shin Yeon-joo.[4]
Chae has also appeared in commercials for SK Telecom, Samsung Electronics,[5] LG U+,[6] Canon Korea,[7] and more.
In April 2020, Chae made her television debut in tvN's When My Love Blooms, portraying the supporting role of Yoon Ji-young.[8] A month later, she made her film debut in Run Boy Run, playing the supporting role of Eun-ha.[2] In August 2020, she starred in JTBC's television series Twenty-Twenty, playing the lead role of Baek Ye-eun.[9] In October 2020, she starred in SBS's television series Delayed Justice, portraying the cameo role of Jung Myung-hee.[10] A month later, she starred in Lifetime Korea's television series The Mermaid Prince: The Beginning, playing the lead role of Jo Ah-ra.[11]
In June 2021, Chae starred in season four of tvN's television series Voice, playing the cameo role of Kong Su-ji.[12] In November 2021, she starred in tvN's television series Secret Royal Inspector & Joy, portraying the supporting role of Hwang Bo-ri and Bi-ryung.[13]
In August 2023, Chae starred in KBS's television series My Lovely Boxer, portraying the supporting role of Han Ah-reum.[14] In November 2023, she starred in KBS's television series Drama Special – "Love Attack", playing the lead role of Kang Kyung-joo,[15] for which she won the Best Actress in Drama Special/TV Cinema at the 2023 KBS Drama Awards.[16] In December 2023, she starred in the second season of Netflix's web series Sweet Home, portraying the supporting role of Ha-ni.[17]
In July 2024, Chae reprise her supporting role of Ha-ni in the third season of Netflix's web series Sweet Home.[18] In October 2024, she starred in MBC's television series Doubt, playing the lead role of Jang Ha-bin.[19]
Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Run Boy Run | Eun-ha | Independent film | [2] |
| 2022 | The Witch: Part 2. The Other One | Tou girl 1 | [20] | |
| 2023 | Strong Underdog | Min-ah | [21] | |
| 2025 | Yadang: The Snitch | Uhm Soo-jin | [22] | |
| 2026 | Judge Girl | Min-ah | [23] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | When My Love Blooms | Yoon Ji-young | [8] | |
| Twenty-Twenty | Baek Ye-eun | [9] | ||
| Delayed Justice | Jung Myung-hee | Cameo (Episode 2–3, 14) | [10] | |
| The Mermaid Prince: The Beginning | Jo Ah-ra | [11] | ||
| 2021 | Voice | Kong Su-ji | Season 4; Cameo (Episode 3–5, 7–8) | [12] |
| Secret Royal Inspector & Joy | Hwang Bo-ri / Bi-ryung | [13] | ||
| 2023 | My Lovely Boxer | Han Ah-reum | [14] | |
| KBS Drama Special – "Love Attack" | Kang Kyung-joo | Season 14; Episode 7 | [15] | |
| 2023–2024 | Sweet Home | Ha-ni | Season 2–3 | [17][18] |
| 2024 | Doubt | Jang Ha-bin | [19] | |
| Who Is She | Choi Ha-na | [24] | ||
| 2026 | Sold Out on You † | Dam Ye-jin | [25] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Secret of Secret | Shin Yeon-joo | [4] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2025 | Best New Actress – Television | Doubt | Won | [26] |
| 2026 | Best New Actress – Film | Yadang: The Snitch | Pending | [27] | |
| Buil Film Awards | 2025 | Best Supporting Actress | Yadang: The Snitch | Nominated | [28] |
| Cine21 Film Awards | 2024 | New Actress of the Year (Series) | Doubt | Won | [29][30] |
| Grimae Awards | 2024 | Best Actress | Won | [31] | |
| MBC Drama Awards | 2024 | Best New Actress | Won | [32] | |
| APAN Star Awards | 2024 | Won | [33] | ||
| KBS Drama Awards | 2023 | Best Actress in Drama Special/TV Cinema | KBS Drama Special – "Love Attack" | Won | [16] |
| Best New Actress | My Lovely Boxer KBS Drama Special – "Love Attack" |
Nominated | [34] | ||
| Popularity Award, Actress | Chae Won-bin | Nominated | [16] |
