Kim Chaewon

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This article is about the singer. For the writer, see Kim Chae-won (writer).
In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Chaewon
Kim in March 2024
Born (2000-08-01) August 1, 2000 (age 25)
Seoul, South Korea
Alma materHanlim Multi Art School
OccupationSinger
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
Labels
Member ofLe Sserafim
Formerly ofIz*One
Korean name
Hangul
김채원
RRGim Chaewon
MRKim Ch'aewŏn
Signature

Kim Chaewon (Korean: 김채원; 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

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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

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2018–2021: Produce 48 and Iz*One

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Main articles: 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

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Main article: Le Sserafim
Kim in April 2022

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

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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]

Discography

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For Kim's discography with Iz*One and Le Sserafim, see Iz*One discography and Le Sserafim discography.

Singles

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List of singles
Title Year Album
"Spruce"
(Tori Kelly featuring Kim Chae-won) 		2024 Tori
"Butterflies"
(Jvke featuring Taehyun and Kim Chaewon) 		2025 Non-album single

Soundtrack appearances

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List of soundtrack appearances
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
DL
[18] 		JPN
Dig.
[19]
"Confession"[20] 2025 152 30
  • JPN: 1,247 (dig.)[19]
 Romantics Anonymous OST

Songwriting credits

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All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[21]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
Title Year Artist Album Composer Lyricist Ref.
"With*One" 2020 Iz*One Oneiric Diary Yes No [22]
"Slow Journey" (느린여행) One-reeler / Act IV Yes Yes N/A
"Blue Flame" 2022 Le Sserafim Fearless Yes Yes
"Fearnot (Between You, Me and the Lamppost)" (피어나) 2023 Unforgiven Yes No
"Swan Song" 2024 Easy Yes Yes
"So Cynical (Badum)" 2025 Hot Yes Yes

Filmography

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For Kim's filmography with Iz*One and Le Sserafim, see Iz*One filmography and Le Sserafim filmography.

Television shows

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Year Title Role Note Ref.
2018 Produce 48 Contestant Finished 10th [23]
2021 King of Mask Singer under the name "Formosan Deer" [7]
2023 HMLYCP Cast Member [24]

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 Fill in the Next Blank Main cast Documentary [25]

Music video appearances

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Year Title Artist Ref.
2018 "Let Me" Golden Child [26]

Awards and nominations

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List of awards and nominations
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2025 Best Choice – Singer Kim Chaewon Won [27]

Notes

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  1. ^ As a member of Iz*One only.
  2. ^ As a member of Iz*One (2018–2021) and Le Sserafim (since 2022) only.
  3. ^ As a member of Le Sserafim only.

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