Kim Chaewon Explained

Kim Chaewon
Birth Date:1 August 2000
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Alma Mater:Hanlim Multi Art School
Occupation:Singer
Signature:Kim Chae-won signature (Le Sserafim).svg
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Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2018–present
Current Member Of:Le Sserafim
Past Member Of:Iz*One
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Hangul:%김채원

Kim Chaewon (; born August 1, 2000) is a South Korean singer. She is the leader of South Korean girl group Le Sserafim and a former member of the girl group Iz*One, having finished tenth in the reality competition series Produce 48 in 2018.

Early life and education

Kim was born on August 1, 2000, in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. Her family consists of her parents and an older sister. Her mother is the theater actress Lee Ran-hee.[1] Kim attended Seoul Poi Elementary School, Guryong Middle School, and Gaepo High School. She later transferred to Hanlim Multi Art School, graduating in 2019.[2] In 2012, Kim performed in KBS' Korea Children's Song Contest.[3]

Career

2018–2021: Produce 48 and Iz*One

See main article: Produce 48 and Iz*One.

In 2018, Kim participated in the South Korean survival show Produce 48 by Mnet, representing Woollim Entertainment alongside Kwon Eun-bi, and Su-yun and So-hee of Rocket Punch. Prior to joining the survival show, Kim trained under Woollim Entertainment for 11 months. She finished in 10th place earning 238,192 votes, allowing her to debut in Iz*One, with labelmate Kwon Eun-bi. Kim officially debuted as a member of Iz*One on October 29, 2018, with the release of their first extended play (EP) Color*Iz and its lead single "La Vie en Rose".[4] [5] [6]

In 2020, Kim was first credited for music composition on Oneiric Diary, for the track "With*One". She also contributed to writing lyrics for the song "Slow Journey", featured on Iz*One's final EP, One-reeler / Act IV.

In March 2021, Kim competed in King of Mask Singer under the name "Formosan Deer".[7] On March 13 and 14, Iz*One held their final concert, One, The Story. The group's contract officially expired on April 29, 2021.[8]

After the dissolution of Iz*One, Kim returned to her parent company, Woollim Entertainment. She, alongside Kwon Eun-bi, participated together in a few magazine shoots for Esquire Magazine, Indeed Magazine, and Singles Magazine.[9] [10]

2022–present: Debut with Le Sserafim

See main article: Le Sserafim.

On March 14, 2022, Source Music announced that Kim, alongside former Iz*One member, Sakura Miyawaki, signed exclusive contracts with the company, and was confirmed to debut in their new girl group Le Sserafim.[11] [12]

Kim was revealed as the group's fourth member and leader on April 7.[13] Kim made her debut as a member of Le Sserafim on May 2, 2022, with their extended play, Fearless.[14]

On April 4, 2024, it was announced that Kim would be featured on the track "Spruce", from Tori Kelly's fifth studio album Tori.[15]

On July 10, 2025, Kim Chaewon was featured alongside Tomorrow X Together member Taehyun on JVKE's single "Butterflies".[16]

Endorsements

On August 27, 2024, the jewelry brand Swarovski announced that Kim would serve as an ambassador for the company in South Korea, marking her first solo ambassadorship with a luxury fashion brand.[17] In February 2026, Kim was featured in an advertising campaign for the PlayStation 5 that ran across Southeast Asia during Lunar New Year.[18]

Discography

Singles

Title! scope="col"
YearAlbum
"Spruce"
2024Tori
"Butterflies"
2025

Soundtrack appearances

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
DL
[19] 		JPN
Dig.
"Confession"[20] 2025152 30 Romantics Anonymous OST

Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[22]

Title! scope="col"
YearArtistAlbumLyricistComposer
"With*One"2020Iz*OneOneiric Diary[23]
"Slow Journey" (Korean: 느린여행)One-reeler / Act IVrowspan="5"
"Blue Flame"2022Le SserafimFearless
"Fearnot (Between You, Me and the Lamppost)" (Korean: 피어나)2023Unforgiven
"Swan Song"2024Easy
"So Cynical (Badum)"2025Hot

Filmography

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNote
2018Produce 48ContestantFinished 10th[24]
2021King of Mask Singerunder the name "Formosan Deer"
2023HMLYCPCast Member[25]

Music video appearances

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategory <--List wins first (sorted alphabetically), then noms (also alphabetically). Sort pending the same.-->Nominee(s)Result
Asia Artist Awards2025Best Choice – SingerKim Chaewon[28]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kim . Hyun-jung . October 26, 2018 . ko:[단독] 아이즈원 김채원, 연극 배우 이란희와 모녀 사이 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220427071954/https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1188240 . April 27, 2022 . October 25, 2019 . Xports News . ko.
  2. Web site: Hwang . Ji-young . February 12, 2019 . ko:아이즈원 김채원·프로미스나인 이채영, 발랄한 졸업사진 포착 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220427072000/https://news.jtbc.joins.com/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB11768472 . April 27, 2022 . October 13, 2021 . . ko.
  3. Web site: 2012 KBS Children's Song Contest. Dongyo. February 19, 2023. February 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230219203409/http://www.dongyo.or.kr/_ver02/_bbs_iw2000/?doc=bbs/board.php&bo_table=0401&page=20&wr_id=335&stext=. live.
  4. Web site: ko:[단독] "국민 픽" 아이즈원, 10월 29일 데뷔 확정...본격 韓日 걸그룹. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&amp;aid=0003570820. News1. ko. Hwang. Mi-hyun. September 4, 2018. September 9, 2018. January 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220106033642/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0003570820. live.
  5. Web site: ko:'日 데뷔' 아이즈원, 오리콘 차트 1위. http://www.sporbiz.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=311469. Sporbiz. ko. Jung. Jin-young. February 9, 2019. April 24, 2023. August 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220812151226/http://www.sporbiz.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=311469. live.
  6. Web site: ko:아이즈원, '라비앙로즈' MV 공개 이틀 만에 500만뷰 돌파. https://www.sedaily.com/NewsVIew/1S64JJZQ4O. The Seoul Economy Daily. ko. Lee. Ha-na. October 31, 2018. October 13, 2021. November 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211102100732/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsVIew/1S64JJZQ4O. live.
  7. Web site: ko:[TV북마크] '복면가왕' 최정윤, 최고의 1분→아이즈원 김채원 (종합). https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20210308/105766142/1. Sports Donga. ko. Ham. Na-yan. March 8, 2021. October 13, 2021. October 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029095819/https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20210308/105766142/1. live.
  8. Web site: ko:아이즈원, '30억 펀딩' 진행 속 해산...日 멤버들은 출국 [합]. https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=02440326629021040&amp;mediaCodeNo=258. Edaily. ko. Kim. Hyun-sik. April 29, 2021. October 13, 2021. April 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210429135740/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=02440326629021040&mediaCodeNo=258. live.
  9. Web site: ko:권은비X김채원, '인디드' 커버 모델 발탁. https://www.topdaily.kr/articles/70776. Top Daily. ko. Choi. Ji-eun. July 5, 2021. October 13, 2021. May 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220510155049/https://www.topdaily.kr/articles/70776. live.
  10. Web site: ko:권은비 김채원 "세대차이 느끼지만 ... 서로에게 좋은 시너지가 되는 사이". https://moneys.mt.co.kr/news/mwView.php?no=2021072213158094177. MoneyS. ko. Kang. In-gwi. July 22, 2021. October 13, 2021. May 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220510155052/https://m.moneys.mt.co.kr/article.html?no=2021072213158094177. live.
  11. Web site: ko:'아이즈원→하이브 합류' 김채원 "울림, 보살펴줘 감사". https://m.xportsnews.com/article/1548269#_enliple. Xports News. ko. Jo. Hye-jin. March 15, 2022. March 17, 2022. April 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220426161803/https://m.xportsnews.com/article/1548269#_enliple. live.
  12. Web site: ko:[단독] '사쿠라·김채원' 하이브 첫 걸그룹, 5월 데뷔 확정. [Exclusive] 'Sakura·Kim Chae-won' Hybe's first girl group to debut in May. https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20220321104533223. Daum. ko. Hwang. Mi-hyun. March 21, 2022. March 22, 2022. March 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220327044756/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20220321104533223. live.
  13. Web site: ko:르세라핌, 리더 김채원 공개...시크+도도 '똑단발' 변신. Le Sserafim, leader Kim Chae-won revealed... Chic + Dodo 'short hair' transformation. https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003591749. Naver. Star News. ko. Oh. Yoon-ju. April 7, 2022. April 7, 2022. April 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220408034739/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003591749. live.
  14. Web site: ko:르세라핌, 5월 2일 데뷔...하이브 '월클' 제작진 총출동. https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001433859. X Sports News. ko. Kim. Ye-na. April 13, 2022. April 13, 2022. April 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220413011643/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001433859. live.
  15. Web site: Le Sserafim's Kim Chae-won to feature on Tori Kelly's next album. Korea JoongAng Daily. Cho. Yong-jun. April 4, 2024. April 5, 2024. April 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240405203736/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-04-04/entertainment/kpop/Le-Sserafims-Kim-Chaewon-to-feature-on-Tori-Kellys-next-album/2018089. live.
  16. Kaufman . Gil . July 10, 2025 . JVKE Teams Up With LE SSERAFIM's KIM CHAEWON & TOMORROW X TOGETHER's TAEHYUN on Bubbly 'Butterflies' Single . Billboard . July 12, 2025.
  17. Web site: LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon Is Swarovski's New Ambassador. Teen Vogue. en-US. Delgado. Sara. August 28, 2024. October 25, 2024.
  18. Web site: Barker . Sammy . Sony Signs K-Pop Superstar Kim Chaewon to Promote PS5 for Lunar New Year . Push Square . 11 February 2026 . 3 February 2026.
  19. Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
  20. Web site: 르세라핌 김채원, 박혜경 '고백' 리메이크…"日 넷플릭스 시리즈 OST". Seraphim's Kim Chae-won and Park Hye-kyung to remake "Confession"… "Japanese Netflix series OST". ko. iMBC. Yoo. Jung-min. September 2, 2025.
  21. Web site: ja:オリコン週間 デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2025年10月20日～2025年10月26日. Oricon Weekly Digital Single (Single Song) Ranking October 19, 2025 – October 26, 2025. https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dis/w/2025-11-03/p/3/. Oricon. ja. October 29, 2025. October 29, 2025. https://archive.today/20251029033739/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dis/w/2025-11-03/p/3/.
  22. Web site: Songs Registered Under KIM CHAE-WON(10027974). Korea Music Copyright Association. ko. May 2, 2023. October 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221018121621/https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10027974. live.
  23. News: ko:'컴백' 아이즈원, '오나이릭 다이어리' 작업에 멤버 참여...완성도↑. 'Comeback' IZ*ONE, member participation in 'Onair Diary'... Completeness ↑. https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3957995. News1. ko. Kim. Min-ji. June 8, 2020. April 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210407053335/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3957995. live.
  24. Web site: Meet the 12 members of IZ*ONE as 'Produce 48' wraps up. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. Yim. Hyun-su. September 2, 2018. August 11, 2019. January 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220106044508/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201809021454014894073_2. live.
  25. Web site: ko:혜리·미연·리정·최예나·김채원·파트리샤...새 예능 '혜미리예채파'로 뭉친다. Hyeri·Miyeon·Lijeong·Choi Yena·Kim Chaewon·Patricia... Together with the new variety show 'Hye-mi-ri-ye-chae-pa'. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&amp;aid=0003692155. Naver. My Daily. ko. Park. Yoon-jin. January 31, 2023. January 31, 2023. January 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230131145143/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003692155. live.
  26. Web site: ko:효정·큐·우영·김채원, 왓챠 다큐 '다음 빈칸을 채우시오' 1월 3일 공개[공식]. Hyojeong·Q·Wooyoung·Kim Chaewon, Watcha documentary 'Fill in the blanks below' released on January 3 [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&amp;aid=0003606274. Naver. Herald POP. ko. Kim. Ji-hye. December 23, 2022. December 23, 2022. December 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221225024049/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&aid=0003606274. live.
  27. Web site: ko:"신인 맞아?"..골든차일드 신곡 '렛미', MV 반응 벌써 '핫'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&amp;aid=0003818013. OSEN. Park. So-young. July 6, 2018. January 26, 2023. January 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230126064338/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003818013. live.
  28. Web site: Asia Artist Awards 2025 Winners List: IU, Stray Kids, And IVE Win Big At 10th Anniversary Ceremony. Forbes. en-US. Abraham. Hannah. December 6, 2025. December 7, 2025. December 7, 2025. https://archive.today/20251207082102/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahabraham/2025/12/06/asia-artist-awards-2025-winners-list-iu-stray-kids-and-ive-win-big-at-10th-anniversary-ceremony/. live.

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