Yeseo (MADEIN)

For other people known as 'Yeseo', see Yeseo.

Yeseo
Concept photo for Rise
Background
Other name(s)	Jiāng Ruìxù (姜睿序) (Chinese name)
Birth name	Kang Ye-seo (강예서)
Birth date	August 22, 2005 (2005-08-22)
Birth place	Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon, South Korea
Hometown	Siheung, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Height	157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Weight	43 kg (95 lb)
Blood type	A
Career
Occupation	Singer, actress
Group debut	December 17, 2010 (CutieL) July 11, 2019 (Busters) January 3, 2022 (Kep1er) September 3, 2024 (MADEIN)
Years active	2010–present
Agency	143 Entertainment (2021–present) WAKEONE (Kep1er; 2021–2024) JTG Entertainment (2019–2020) Marbling E&M (2019–2020) IONE Entertainment (2014) Big Star Entertainment (2010–2013)
Associations	MADEIN Kep1er Busters Pritti CutieL Girls Planet 999
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Color(s)	Purple (Busters)
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Related Wikis
MADEIN Wiki • Kep1er Wiki • Girls Planet 999 Wiki

Yeseo (예서), also known by her full name Kang Yeseo (Korean: 강예서; Chinese: 姜睿序; Japanese: カン・イェソ), is a South Korean singer and actress under 143 Entertainment. She is a member of the girl group MADEIN, a former member of the girl groups Busters and Kep1er and the kid group CutieL, and a pre-debut member of Pritti.

Career

2010–2013: CutieL

On December 17, 2010, Yeseo debuted as a member of the kids girl group CutieL with their first digital single "Christmas Carol".

2014: Pritti

Sometime in 2014, Yeseo became a trainee under IN Entertainment and was set to debut in their upcoming kids girl group Pritti. However, due to unrevealed reasons she left the same year before Pritti's debut.

2019–2020: Busters

On February 1, 2019, Yeseo joined JTG Entertainment's and Marbling E&M's girl group Busters as the newest lead vocalist following Minjung's departure in January. She officially debuted as a member of Busters with the release of their first digital single, "Starlight" on July 11, 2019, which was a pre-release single for their first mini album, Pinky Promise.

On August 6, 2020, Marbling E&M announced Busters would be going on a hiatus and reorganize, with Yeseo, Chaeyeon, and Jisoo, to finish group activities before focusing towards acting and other broadcasting activities in the near future.

2021–2024: Girls Planet 999, Kep1er

On April 29, 2021, 143 Entertainment released photos of Yeseo on their social media accounts, confirming her as a trainee under their agency.

On July 7, 2021, she was confirmed as an upcoming contestant on Mnet's newest reality show Girls Planet 999, along with the other participating trainees, through the prologue trailer. Her official profile was released on July 17, 2021. The show began airing on August 6 and finished on October 22. During the show's finale, she was revealed to have ranked 6th overall, thus making her a member of Kep1er.

On January 3, 2022, she made her debut in the group with the release of their debut mini album First Impact.

On May 30, 2024, WAKEONE announced that Yeseo, along with Mashiro, would be leaving Kep1er after the group's upcoming Japanese concert. Both are expected to join their agency's girl group LIMELIGHT.

2024: Debut with MADEIN

On July 16, 143 Entertainment announced that she and Mashiro would re-debut as members of their girl group MADEIN in September. She was officially introduced as a member on July 29. They made their debut on September 3, 2024 with the EP Rise.

Personal life

Health

On September 21, 2023, a statement was released announcing that Yeseo would be taking a break from all activities temporarily due to her worsening health condition. She was assumed to have returned to activities after performing at the Magic Hour showcase.

Discography

Participation releases

• "O.O.O (Over&Over&Over)" (with contestants of Girls Planet 999) (2021)
• Girls Planet 999 - Creation Mission ("Utopia" as part of Unicorn) (2021)
• "Girls Planet 999 - Completion Mission" ("Shine", "Another Dream" with finalists of Girls Planet 999) (2021)

Other releases

• "Tropical Light" (with Yujin, Xiaoting, Youngeun) (2023)
• "Cruise" (with Yujin, Xiaoting) (2024)
• "Timeline" (with Mashiro) (2024)

Filmography

Film

• Fighting Family (2012)
• Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013) - as Choi Jiyeon
• Forgive Me (2014) - as child Minji
• One Step (2017) - as child Sihyun

Dramas

• Golden Fish (MBC, 2010) - as Moon Seoyeon
• Smile, Mom (SBS, 2010) - as Shin Yura
• Brain (KBS2, 2011) - as Choi Ruby
• KBS Drama Special - "Men Cry" (KBS, 2011) - as Lim Juhee
• KBS Drama Special - "Duet" (KBS, 2011) - as Han Joonhwi
• The Korean Peninsula (TV Chosun, 2012) - as Rim Jinjae
• Angel's Choice (MBC, 2012) - as Choi Chorong
• Dream of the Emperor (MBC, 2012) - as child Princess Yeonhwa
• Flower of Revenge (jTBC, 2013) - as Yoo Yeji
• 링셩 (2016) - as Sujin
• Ancient Beast (SBS, 2017) - as Song Haeun
• Abyss (tvN, 2019) - as child Jang Heejin and child Oh Sujin
• Diary of a Prosecutor (jTBC, 2020) - as Yang Eunjung
• 하필 왜 (Flex M, 2020)
• Cheat on Me If You Can (KBS2, 2021) - as Park Yeoju
• Bossam: Steal the Fate (MBN, 2021) - as young Soo Kyung

Reality shows

• Girls Planet 999 (Mnet, 2021) - contestant

Writing credits

• All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.

Artist	Song	Album	Type
2024
MADEIN	"Timeline"	Rise	Writing

Trivia

• Her MBTI personality type is ENFJ.
• Her hobbies include drawing, reading webtoons, and watching movies.
• Her specialties are acting and doing hand tricks.
• Her motto on Girls Planet 999 is "Lovely YE SEO twinkling like a jewel".
• She has a tendency to talk to herself a lot.
• She has an older brother.
• She is one of the only idols to debut in three generations of K-pop.
• She talks in her sleep.
• Yeseo and Mashiro share a room in the group's dorm.

Gallery

Main article: Yeseo (MADEIN)/Gallery

Official links

• Instagram