Kim Chae-yeon (singer)

Kim Chae-yeon (Korean김채연; born December 4, 2004) is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group TripleS and its subunits +(KR)ystal Eyes, Acid Eyes, EVOLution, and Aria.

Kim Chae-yeon
Kim in May 2024
Born (2004-12-04) December 4, 2004 (age 19)
Seoul, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active2008–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
  • Marbling E&M Inc.
  • JTG
  • YK Media Plus
  • Modhaus
Member ofTripleS
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
김채연
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Chae-yeon
McCune–ReischauerKim 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

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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]

Career

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2010–2020: Early career beginnings, CutieL, debut with Busters

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Kim began her acting career in 2008 in a supporting role in a South Korean film, Scandal Makers.[3]

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.[4] She made her debut with the group's single album Dream On on November 27, 2017,[5]

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, Kim didn't participate in the Busters' Paeonia promotion cycle due to conflicting schedules caused by her MC position on 'Boni Hani'.[6][7] On August 6, 2020, Kim left the group to continue acting and other activities.[8]

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.[9]

2022–present: TripleS

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On June 16, 2022, it was reported that Kim would be re-debuting as a member of TripleS.[10] On June 22, 2022, Kim was introduced as the fourth member of TripleS.[11]

In July 2022, Kim sung the original soundtrack for the animation series Armored Saurus Season 2.[12] 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 +(KR)ystal Eyes.

On February 13, 2023, Kim alongside other first ten revealed members of TripleS, released the group' debut EP, Assemble, with the title track "Rising".[13] Following with the debut of +(KR)ystal Eyes on May 4, 2023 with their mini album, 'Aesthetic'.[14]

On April 20, TripleS announced their third and fourth sub-units, Kim was announced as the second member of EVOLution on April 23.[15][16] EVOLution debuted with their EP '<⟡> (MUJUK)' on October 11. [17]

Endorsements

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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.[18]

Discography

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List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart
positions
Album
KOR
"MilkT Time" 2019 MilkT OST
"We are the One" 2022 Armored Saurus: Season 2 OST

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2008 Scandal Makers Bang Ah-ran Guest role [3]
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

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
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

Web shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2024 Kkondae Z Cast member [26]

Hosting

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 Cooking Class Host Episodes 145–192 [27]
K-Pop Model Contest with Jung Min-gyu [28]
2019–2021 Talk! Talk! Boni Hani Episodes 3766–4313 [29]
2021 Quiz Monster with Haha [30]
2022 Dream Center Study Room Episodes 3–8, with Gong Yu-bin [31]

Radio

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Year Title Role Note Ref.
2024–present Got7 Youngjae's Best Friend Fixed Guest September 1 – present

References

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  14. ^ "크리스탈 아이즈의 Y2K 감성…'체리 톡' 뮤비 티저 깜짝 오픈" [+(KR)ystal Eyes' Y2K sensibility... 'Cherry Talk' MV Teaser Surprise Opening] (in Korean). MK.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "트리플에스, '에볼루션X러블루션' 탄생! 누가 '웨이브' 먼저 만날까" [tripleS 'EVOLution x LOVElution' is born! Who will meet 'WAV' first?] (in Korean). FNNEWS.
  17. ^ "DEBUT: tripleS EVOLution MAKES THEIR OFFICIAL DEBUT WITH THEIR DEBUT MINI ALBUM '<⟡> (MUJUK)'".
  18. ^ "아카데미과학, '크리에이터 만들기 콘테스트' 개최" [Academy Science, ‘Creator Making Contest’ held]. Newswire (in Korean). December 31, 2019.
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  22. ^ 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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