Jung Chaeyeon (DIA and I.O.I Chaeyeon)

Jung Chaeyeon Profile

• Birth Name: 정채연 (Jung Chaeyeon)
• Stage Name: Jung Chaeyeon
• Nationality: South Korean
• Date of Birth: 1997.12.01
• Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
• Chinese Zodiac: Ox
• Height: 166 cm (5’4)
• Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)
• Blood Type: A
• Agency: Pocketdol Studio
• Personal Social Media: Instagram

Jung Chaeyeon Facts & TMI

• Jung Chaeyeon was born in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do.
• His family consists of mother, father, and an elder sister Jung Siyeon (born 1995).
• Her religion is Christian.
• She debuted as a member of MBK Entertainment’s girl group DIA (Do It Amazing).
• Chaeyeon is the center, visual, and sub-vocalist of DIA and later I.O.I.
• Jung Chaeyeon and fellow DIA member Ki Heehyun joined the survival program ‘Produce 101’ in 2016.
• Before joining ‘Produce 101’ she was the youngest member of DIA who is also in charge of doing aegyo.
• Chaeyeon’s visual received hot responses from the viewers of ‘Produce 101. She was voted 2nd as the most beautiful trainee by fellow ‘Produce 101’ contestants.
• She finished at 7th in the final night of ‘Produce 101’ and eventually debuted as a member of the project group I.O.I.
• She graduated from the Department of Broadcasting, School of Performing Arts Seoul.
• Among I.O.I and DIA fans, she is known for being slow-witted and always looks confused. She is often seen spacing out. Thanks to these cute(?) personality traits, fans nicknamed her Blank-Chaeyeon.
• Before her official debut, she appeared in former labelmate Ham Eunjung’s solo album teaser photo.
• Chaeyeon is raising three puppies called Oyangchi (Bichon frisé), Mong-i (Poperanian), and Meoru (Poodle).
• She is also participating in songwriting and composing DIA’s songs.
• In 2018, she became the MC of Inkigayo alongside SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu and actor Song Kang for approximately a year.
• She was one of the most popular members in I.O.I.
• In 2016 Jung Chaeyeon made a TV drama debut in tvN’s ‘Drinking Solo’ after appearing as an extra in NaverTV web drama ‘Sweet Temptation’ in 2015.
• She has been receiving positive reviews for her acting.
• She received various advertisement deals after I.O.I concluded group activities. She has modeled for more than 15 brands throughout her career.
• She took the SAT test in 2015with teammates Yebin and Eunjin.
• It is said that she was a smart student during her school days.
• She claimed to be good at operating computers.
• She has flawless skin that her agency doesn’t even send her to skincare clinics.
• She shared that she doesn’t like salty foods, she loves sweets food such as chocolate.
• She is good at drinking.
• It seems like she loves wearing white clothes.
• Many fans think that she resembles Pikachu.
• Among the I.O.I members, Chaeyeon and Chungha are said to have the weakest physical strength.
• One of her favorite beverages is strawberry latte.
• Chaeyeon was the mom figure in I.O.I, fellow I.O.I members Somi and Yujeong even called her mama.
• She went viral for her tsundere acting in the gag show ‘Saturday Night Live’.
• It is reported that she received 200.000.000 won advertisement deal with local jewelry brand LAMUCHA>
• She mostly maintains black hair and did not dye her hair.
• In 2021 Jung Chaeyeon was named one of the seven New Generation Idol-Actors by South Korean leading film magazine Cine21.
• Among her nicknames are Chaen, ChaenMom, Blank Chaeyeon, Noryangjin Nuclear Beauty, Smart Chaeyeon, Drinker, ChaenChaengi, Human Sakura, etc.
• Her clothing sizes are: 33 for tops, 22 for bottoms, 230 mm for shoes.