Profile
- Birth name
- Kim Chaewon
- Birthday
- 2000-08-01
- Zodiac
- Leo
- Height
- 164 cm
- Blood type
- B
- MBTI
- ESTP
- Nationality
- Korean
- Position
- Leader
- Groups
- LE SSERAFIM
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About
Short bio
Kim Chaewon (LE SSERAFIM) profile: age, IZ*ONE history, career journey, and 25+ fun facts about the K-pop idol and group leader.
Background
Kim Chaewon is a South Korean singer and the leader of LE SSERAFIM under Source Music. She first gained recognition as a member of IZONE after finishing 10th on Produce 48. Known for her soft vocals and charming image, she later re-debuted in LE SSERAFIM in 2022 alongside fellow former IZONE member Sakura. Over time, she has established herself as both a strong performer and a steady leader.
Fun facts
- Kim Chaewon was born in Seoul, South Korea.
- She has an older sister who is six years older than her.
- Chaewon is the daughter of theater actress Lee Ran Hee.
- She attended Gaepo High School before transferring schools.
- Chaewon later graduated from Hanlim Arts High School in the Performing Arts Department.
- Fans often call her “Angel Chaewon,” “Fairy Chaewon,” and “Radish Cabbage Fairy.”
- Singing and dancing are considered her main specialties.
- She is known for being able to peel three tangerines in about 30 seconds.
- Chaewon has said that she handles spicy food very well.
- Watching dramas is one of her favorite hobbies.
- She also enjoys watching movies, choreography videos, and listening to ballads.
- Eating is one of the simple activities she often says she enjoys.
- Chaewon really loves mandarins.
- Blueberries are her favorite fruit.
- She enjoys mint chocolate ice cream and is known for her “mint choco choco dan” aegyo.
- Bubble tea is one of her favorite drinks.
- Fans have compared her visuals to Rapunzel from Disney.
- She has expressed admiration for Taeyeon from Girls’ Generation.
- Chaewon has said she would like to try having purple hair.
- She has two piercings on her right ear.
- In 2012, she appeared on the KBS Korea Children’s Song Contest.
- She appeared in Golden Child’s “Let Me” music video.
- Chaewon performed “Selfish” with Moonbyul at the 2018 MAMA Awards in Japan.
- She trained under Woollim Entertainment for about 11 months before Produce 48.
- Chaewon ranked 10th on Produce 48, which led to her debut in IZ*ONE.
- IZ*ONE officially debuted in Korea on October 29, 2018.
- The group also debuted in Japan on February 6, 2019.
- During IZ*ONE promotions, Chaewon said she was in charge of cuteness.
- IZ*ONE promoted together for two years and six months before disbanding on April 29, 2021.
- In 2021, she left Woollim Entertainment and signed with Source Music.
- Chaewon re-debuted in LE SSERAFIM on May 2, 2022 alongside Sakura.
- In May 2026, it was announced that she would take a temporary hiatus due to neck pain.
- Kim Chaewon was born in Seoul, South Korea.
