Profile
- Birth name
- Jeung Yoon-chae (정윤채)
- Birthday
- 2007-12-06
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius
- Height
- 170 cm
- Blood type
- —
- MBTI
- ISTP
- Nationality
- South Korean
- Position
- Maknae
- Groups
- KATSEYE
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About
Short bio
Yoonchae is a member of KATSEYE known for her youthful charm, dance skills, and recognition gained through HYBE x Geffen’s global survival project.
Background
Yoonchae, whose full name is Yoonchae Jeong, gained international attention through HYBE and Geffen’s survival series The Debut: Dream Academy. Born in South Korea, she entered the competition at a young age and quickly became known for her clean dance execution and bright stage presence.
Throughout the program and debut period, Yoonchae was frequently praised for her adaptability and steady improvement across evaluations. Viewers often highlighted her youthful energy and strong work ethic, qualities that contributed to her selection as one of the final members of KATSEYE.
Fun facts
She was born in Seoul, South Korea, where she spent most of her childhood before entering the trainee system.
Within KATSEYE, she holds the position of Maknae, meaning she is the youngest member of the group.
Her family consists of her parents and an older sister, and she has shared that their encouragement gives her strength.
She believes that KATSEYE will grow significantly and achieve many goals over the next five years, showing her optimistic outlook.
Yoonchae can speak both Korean and English, which helps her connect easily with international fans.
When she feels stressed or sad, she often reads letters from her family and friends, saying they give her renewed energy.
She enjoys watching mukbang videos, Korean eating broadcasts that she finds relaxing and entertaining.
Her role models include Jennie of BLACKPINK and BTS, reflecting her admiration for strong performers in the industry.
She was one of the 20 contestants on the survival show “The Debut: Dream Academy,” which introduced her to a global audience.
In her introduction video for the program, she mentioned feeling very lucky and grateful for the opportunity.
She ultimately finished the show in 4th place with 78.00 total points, earning her debut spot in KATSEYE.
Yoonchae passed auditions for CJ E&M in 2020 and trained there for two years before continuing her journey.
She has said she cannot live without her family, music, or food, considering them essential to her happiness.
Her favorite Korean foods include beef, pork, rice, and tteokbokki, dishes she often mentions craving.
She is a huge fan of Haerin from NewJeans, whom she has openly admired.
Yoonchae’s favorite color is pink, a shade fans often associate with her soft and youthful image.
