Kim Chaewon

Kim Chaewon Profile

• Birth Name: 김채원 (Kim Chaewon)
• Stage Name: Kim Chaewon
• Nationality: South Korean
• Date of Birth: 2000.08.01
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
• Height: 163 cm (5’34”)
• Weight: 42 kg (90.5 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• Personal Social Media: Instagram

Kim Chaewon Facts & TMI

• Just like Sakura, Chaewon was a member of IZ*ONE.
• She re-debuted as a member and leader of LE SSERAFIM.
• Chaewon was born in Gangnam, Seoul.
• Her family consists of mother, father, and an older sister (born 1994).
• Her mother Lee Ran Hee is a veteran theater actress in South Korea. 
• She graduated from Hanlim Arts School (Broadcasting Department).
• When she was in the 6th grade of elementary school, she participated in KBS’s Children’s Song Contest.
• She was a quiet student at school.
• Chaewon shared that she only danced and sang by herself at home until middle school, and she began dreaming of becoming an idol in high school.
• She was a former trainee of Woollim Entertainment. She also participated in ‘Produce 48’ as a representative trainee from Woollim Entertainment.
• She ranked 10th at ‘Produce 48’ finale.
• Chaewon appeared in former labelmate Golden Child’s ‘Let Me’ music video.
• Despite being the second oldest in the team, Chaewon was chosen as the leader of her group.
• According to Sakura, Chaewon changed a lot compared to when she was active with IZ*ONE, she became more active in leading the members of the team.
• Although there is no official position in LE SSERAFIM, Chaewon is in the vocal line who leads the song alongside Huh Yunjin.
• Chaewon is calm.
• During promotions with IZ*ONE, sometimes Chaewon is (jokingly) teased for being boring.
• Her MBTI used to be ISFP but now it has changed to ISTP.
• She likes mint-choco ice cream.
• She enjoys pineapple on pizza.
• She doesn’t drink coffee.
• Chaewon enjoys playing video games, but she shared that she is not good at it.
• She particularly likes wearing dresses.
• During the broadcast of ‘Produce 48’ Chaewon was voted 6th as the Visual Best 11 by fellow contestants.
• She is the member who showed the most diverse hairstyles during the airing of ‘Produce 48’, and her image varies greatly depending on hairstyling and makeup.
• She got a scar on the upper part of her lip while playing with a dog when she was young.
• Her hobby is watching movies.
• She enjoys eating spicy foods.
• She is good at long jump.
• When she was still active in IZ*ONE, she shared a room with Choi Yena.
• She shared that she can drink up to 2 bottles of soju.
• On May 27, 2021, she launched a personal Instagram account.
• She is close with former labelmate Rocket Punch’s Yeonhee.
• She was rumored to be leaving Woollim Entertainment for Source Music in August 2021.
• As of April 28, 2022, she follows a total of 12 people on Instagram. Eleven are members of IZ*ONE and the other is Bang Si Hyuk.
• Her shoe size is 230 mm.
• Her waist size is 20 inches.
• She belongs to Gwangsan Kim clan.
• Among her nicknames are Pickled Radish Paper, Chaemmoo, Pickled Radish Paper Fairy, Baby Cheetah, ChaeChae, Chaenoka, Koala, Angel Girl, Chaewin, Grapefruit Fairy, Great Angel. Teddy Bear Leader, etc.