Kim Chae-yeon

Kim Chae-yeon (Korean: 김채연; born December 4, 2004), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is currently a member of TripleS, and its subunits +(KR)ystal Eyes, Acid Eyes, EVOLution and Aria.

She is also a former member of the South Korean group CutieL and Busters. Kim began her acting career in 2008 in a South Korean film, Scandal Makers.

Kim Chae-yeon was born on December 4, 2004. Kim found a strong interest in the entertainment industry since 10 years old. She was scouted by a child model street casting agent when she was in second grade of elementary school, around 7 or 8 years old. Her parents were initially doubtful but encouraged her to give it a try. After seeing herself on television, she decided she wanted to be a celebrity. She initially wanted to be a day-care teacher or a racing player. She graduated from Seoil Culture and Arts High School in the Musical Acting department.

Kim began her acting career in 2008 in a supporting role in a South Korean film, Scandal Makers.

In 2014, Chaeyeon became a member of the children's group 'CutieL' as a 2nd generation member. In 2017, all 2nd generation members departed from the group.

She was announced to be a member of Busters when they were formed to promote Monstergram's upcoming TV series Idol Rangers Power Busters. She made her debut with the group's single album Dream On on November 27, 2017,

In 2018, she auditioned to become the new MC of 'Tok! Tok! Boni Hani', she passed the first and final auditions and was selected as the official MC of the show.

In 2020, Chaeyeon didn't participate in the Busters' Paeonia promotion cycle due to conflicting schedules caused by her MC position on 'Boni Hani'. On August 6, 2020, Chaeyeon left the group to continue acting and other activities.

On July 21, 2021, Chaeyeon signed an exclusive contract with YK Media Plus, also effectively changing her stage name into her real name for promotional purposes.

On June 16, 2022, Chaeyeon was reported that Chaeyeon would be re-debuting as a member of TripleS. On June 22, 2022, Chaeyeon was introduced as the fourth member of TripleS.

In July 2022, Chaeyeon sung the original sound track for the animation series Armored Saurus Season 2. On September 16, 2022 TripleS announced they would be debuting their first two sub-units, with the members being voted by fans. On September 22, Chae-yeon became the third member announced as a member of the sub-unit +(KR)ystal Eyes.

On February 13, 2023, Chaeyeon, alongside other first ten revealed members of TripleS, released the group' debut EP, Assemble, with the title track "Rising". Following with the debut of +(KR)ystal Eyes on May 4, 2023 with their mini album, 'Aesthetic'.

On April 20, TripleS announced their third and fourth sub-units, Chae-yeon was announced as the second member of EVOLution on April 23.

Chaeyeon has appeared in commercials for PENGTALK, Perfect Score Math Plus, Knights Chronicles and GS25. In 2019, She collaborated with Academy Sciences, launching a toy product called 'Creating a Creator' for children who want to be a one-man creator.

• Kim Chae-yeon at HanCinema