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Chaeyeon (채연) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actress under BH Entertainment. She is a member of the girl group DIA and its sub-unit BCHCS and a former member of the project group I.O.I.
Career[]
2015: DIA[]
On September 14, 2015, Chaeyeon debuted as a member of the girl group DIA with the release of their first studio album Do It Amazing.
2016: Produce 101, I.O.I, acting debut and BCHCS[]
In 2016, she became a contestant on Mnet's new survival reality show Produce 101, alongside fellow member Cathy. She finished the show in 7th place, thus becoming a member of the project girl group I.O.I.[1]
On May 4, the group debuted with the mini album Chrysalis, and its title track, "Dream Girls".
On May 11, it was revealed that she would also be active as a DIA member whilst being a part of I.O.I.[2][3] On June 10, it was confirmed that she would be absent from I.O.I due to her activities with DIA and would not be a part of I.O.I's first unit.[4]
On June 30, Chaeyeon was confirmed to be making her acting debut in Drinking Solo.[5]
On December 29, she debuted in DIA's first sub-unit, BCHCS.
2017-2019: I.O.I's disbandment and Inkigayo[]
On January 29, 2017, I.O.I officially disbanded following the release of their third and final digital single "Downpour".[6]
On February 3, 2018, Chaeyeon was announced as a new MC for Inkigayo alongside Mingyu and Song Kang, with their first broadcast scheduled for February 18.[7] She stepped down from the position on February 3, 2019.[8]
2020: Hiatus from DIA[]
On May 29, 2020, it was announced that members Chaeyeon and Somyi would not partake in DIA's upcoming comeback with Flower 4 Seasons.[9]
On November 12, it was announced the group was preparing for a January comeback which would feature the return of Chaeyeon, but the comeback was never materialized.[10]
2022-present: Departure from MBK and new agency[]
On May 11, 2022, Edaily reported that DIA is planning on releasing their last album in August before their contracts expire.[11]
On September 16, BH Entertainment announced that Chaeyeon had signed an exclusive contract with the company and would receive support for both her singing and acting career.[12]
Discography[]
Collaborations[]
- "Merry Summer" (with Namjoo, Chaeyeon, LE, Seo In Young, Lee Seok Hoon, Woo Tae Woon, Yang Da Il, BrotherSu, Chancellor & Kang Min Hee) (2016)
OSTs[]
- "Wanted OST Part.3" ("Shadow" with Yezi) (2016)
- "Go Go Mr. Paik OST" ("Together" with Chaeyeon, Basick and Seunghee) (2016)
- "To. Jenny OST Part.2" ("Your Song" with Kim Sung Chul) (2018)
Producing and writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[13]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | |||
| DIA | "The Trainee" | Happy Ending | Writing |
| "The Love" | Spell | ||
| BCHCS | "너는 달 지구" | First Miracle DIAID I | Writing, Composing |
| 2017 | |||
| DIA, Hong Jin Young, Kim Yon Ja | "You Are My Flower" | YOLO | Writing, Composing |
| DIA | "Will You Go Out With Me" | Writing | |
| "Mannequin" | Writing, Composing | ||
| "Independence Movement Day" | Writing | ||
Filmography[]
Films[]
Dramas[]
Web series[]
Reality shows[]
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Variety shows[]
Music shows[]
Music video appearances[]
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Endorsement[]
- LAMUCHA (2017)
- JILL STUART (2017)
- Jay Jun Cosmetic (2017)
- Special Soldier (2017)
- Legion of Heroes (2017)
- Burger King (2017)
- New Balance (2017)
- KT (2017–2018)
- Tales Runner - Oh My Knight, Winter Vacation (2017)
- Healing Bird (2018)
- Lotte Hi-Mart (2018)
- ON&ON (2022)[14]
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Artist Awards | |||
| 2017 | Chaeyeon (for Reunited Worlds) | Best Rookie Award - Television | Won[15] |
| Fashionista Award | |||
| 2017 | Chaeyeon | Rising Star Award | Nominated[16] |
| Grimae Awards | |||
| 2018 | Chaeyeon (for To. Jenny) | Best New Actress | Won[17] |
| KBS Drama Awards | |||
| 2021 | Chaeyeon (for The King's Affection) | Best New Actress | Nominated[18] |
| KBS Entertainment Awards | |||
| 2018 | Chaeyeon (for To. Jenny) | Hot Issue Entertainer | Won[19] |
| Korea First Brand Awards | |||
| 2018 | Chaeyeon | Idol Actress | Won[20] |
| 2022 | Won[21] | ||
| MBC Drama Awards | |||
| 2022 | Chaeyeon (for The Golden Spoon) | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Nominated[22] |
| Chaeyeon and Yook Sungjae (for The Golden Spoon) | Best Couple Award | Nominated[23] | |
| SBS Drama Awards | |||
| 2017 | Chaeyeon (for Reunited Worlds) | Best New Actress | Nominated[24] |
Trivia[]
- Chaeyeon is often credited with the origins of the term 'Ending fairy', refering to a solo shot of an idol at the end of a performance. She gained attention for a close-up of her at the end of her group's performance of "Into the New World" by Girls' Generation on Produce 101.[25]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Chaeyeon (DIA)/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ Produce 101: Episodes 1-11
- ↑ Soompi: I.O.I’s Jung Chaeyeon Personally Apologizes After Controversy Surrounding Rejoining DIA
- ↑ KPOP Herald: Jung Chae-yeon’s dual activities with Dia and I.O.I 'not problematic'
- ↑ Soompi: I.O.I's First Unit Group Members Revealed
- ↑ KPOP Herald: I.O.I’s Jung Chae-yeon to star in ‘Drinking Solo’
- ↑ Soompi: I.O.I Says Their Final Farewells On Social Media With One Last Group Photo
- ↑ SBS News: [SBS Star] Three New MCs Selected for SBS 'Inkigayo'!
- ↑ Soompi: DIA's Jung Chaeyeon Expresses Her Thanks After Leaving MC Role On "Inkigayo"
- ↑ (KR) StarNews: (단독)정채연·솜이, 'Flower 4 Seasons' 불참..다이아 5인 컴백
- ↑ Soompi: DIA Announces January Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: DIA Confirmed To Make August Comeback + Agency Comments On Contract Expiration
- ↑ Soompi: DIA’s Jung Chaeyeon Signs With BH Entertainment
- ↑ Searching Works (10012589) | KOMCA
- ↑ @harpersbazaarkorea on Instagram (November 14, 2022)
- ↑ Soompi: Winners Of The 2017 Asia Artist Awards
- ↑ (KR) Naver: "올해는 누구?" 2017 패셔니스타 어워즈, 더욱 뜨겁게 돌아온다
- ↑ Soompi: Jang Hyuk, Kim Sun Ah, And DIA's Jung Chaeyeon Are Winners Of 2018 Grimae Awards
- ↑ (KR) Naver: 박규영·이세희·정수정, 신인상 공동 수상 [2021 KBS 연기대상]
- ↑ Soompi: Winners Of 2018 KBS Entertainment Awards; Lee Young Ja Becomes 1st Woman To Win Daesang
- ↑ Soompi: Winners Announced For 2018 Korea First Brand Awards
- ↑ Soompi: Winners Of 2022 Korea First Brand Awards
- ↑ (KR) Xports News: 김영대·박주현·이혜리, 미니시리즈 부문 우수연기상 수상 [MBC 연기대상]
- ↑ (KR) Osen: 이종석X임윤아→박주현X김영대..'2022 MBC 연기대상' 베스트커플 후보 공개
- ↑ (KR) MBN: [2017 SBS 연기대상] 男女신인연기상 양세종·김다솜 “상상만 했던 일” 눈물
- ↑ Koreaboo: Fact Check: Who Created “Ending Fairy” And How It Was Popularized
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