Kim Chae-yeon (singer)
South Korean singer and actress (born 2004)
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Kim Chae-yeon (Korean: 김채연; born December 4, 2004) is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group tripleS and its sub-units, Krystal Eyes, Acid Eyes, Evolution, Aria, Hatchi and Sun.[1]
- Singer
- actress
Kim Chae-yeon | |
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Kim in May 2024 | |
| Born | December 4, 2004 Seoul, South Korea |
| Education | Dongduk Women's University |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels |
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| Member of | tripleS |
| Formerly of |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김채연 |
| Hanja | 金采嬿 |
| RR | Gim Chaeyeon |
| MR | Kim Ch'aeyŏn |
She is a former member of South Korean girl groups CutieL and Busters. As an actress, Kim began her career by starring in the film Scandal Makers (2008).
Early life
Kim Chae-yeon was born on December 4, 2004, in Mia-dong, Gangbuk District, Seoul, South Korea.[2] 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 aspired to be a day-care teacher or a racing player.[3]
Career
2008–2020: Early career beginnings, CutieL, debut with Busters
Kim began her acting career in 2008 in a supporting role in a South Korean film, Scandal Makers.[4] In 2014, Kim 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.[3] In 2020, Kim didn't participate in the Busters' Paeonia promotion cycle due to conflicting schedules caused by her MC position on 'Boni Hani'.[7][unreliable source?][8] On August 6, 2020, Kim left the group to continue acting and other activities.[9] On July 21, 2021, Kim signed an exclusive contract with YK Media Plus, also effectively changing her stage name into her real name for promotional purposes.[10]
2022–present: Debut with tripleS
On June 16, 2022, it was reported that Kim would be re-debuting as a member of TripleS.[11] On June 22, Kim was introduced as the fourth member of the group.[12] In July 2022, Kim sung the original soundtrack 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, Kim became the third member announced as a member of the sub-unit Krystal Eyes.[14]
On February 13, 2023, Kim alongside other first ten revealed members of TripleS, released the group' debut EP, Assemble, with the title track "Rising".[15] Following with the debut of +(KR)ystal Eyes on May 4, 2023, with their mini album, 'Aesthetic'.[16] On April 19, Kim threw a ceremonial first pitch at a Samsung Lions and Kiwoom Heroes baseball game.[16] On April 20, TripleS announced their third and fourth sub-units, Kim was announced as the second member of Evolution on April 23.[17][18] EVOLution debuted with their EP '<⟡> (MUJUK)' on October 11.[14] On November 24, Kim was chosen as a member of the new ballad sub-unit, Aria.[18] The sub-unit released their debut single album on January 15, 2024.[19]
On May 8, 2024, Kim, alongside TripleS, released the group's first comeback, Assemble24.[20] On August 27, she was revealed as a member of Hatchi, TripleS' subunit focusing on Japanese promotions. Subsequently, Kim, together with Hatchi, released the single album Untitled.
On May 12, 2025, Kim, alongside TripleS, released the group's second comeback, Assemble25.[21] On September 8, she was revealed as a member of Sun.
Endorsements
Kim 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.[22] In 2025, Kim became the advertising model for 'Dr Wonder'.[23]
Discography
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album |
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| KOR | |||
| "MilkT Time" (밀크티 타임) | 2019 | — | MilkT OST |
| "We are the One" | 2022 | — | Armored Saurus: Season 2 OST |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Scandal Makers | Bang Ah-ran | Guest role | [4] |
| 2014 | Tazza: The Hidden Card | Kang Ah-yoon | [24] | |
| July 7 | Weaver Girl | Main role | [25] | |
| 2016 | The World of Us | Kim Taeyeon | Supporting role | [24][26] |
| Split | Joo Heejin (young) | Guest role | [24] | |
| 2017 | A Day | Kim Hee-joo | Supporting role | [24] |
| Oh! My God Returns | Jin Han-ah | [26] | ||
| A Day When I Don't Want To Go To School | Kim Se-yeon | Guest role | [27] | |
| 2023 | Armored Saurus: Invasion of the Mechanical Dinosaur Empire | Joo-hee | Supporting role |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Hur Jun, The Original Story | Butchers Daughter | Guest role | [3] |
| Ugly Alert | Gong Jin-joo's friend | [26] | ||
| The Queen's Classroom | Ma Yeo-jin (young) | [26] | ||
| 2015 | Eollim | An Hye-kyung | ||
| Madame Antoine: The Love Therapist | Seo Yeon-hee (young) | Supporting role | ||
| 2018 | Love Alert | Seo Eun-byeol | [28] | |
| 2019 | My YouTube Diary | Hera / Queen Hera | [29] | |
| 2021 | Armored Saurus | Joo-hee | [30] | |
| 2022 | Armored Saurus: Season 2 |
Theater
| Year | Title | Korean Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Solo Leveling on Ice | 나 혼자만 레벨업 on ICE | Sung Jin-ah | [31] |
Web shows
Television shows
Hosting
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | K-Pop Model Contest | with Jung Min-gyu | [37] |
Radio
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Got7 Youngjae's Best Friend | Fixed Guest | September 1 – November 21 | [38] |
