Kim Chaewon, know professionally as chaewon lesserafim, has swiftly emerged as a standout leader and vocalist in the Kpop scene. Born on August 1, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea, she first gained fame as part of IZ*ONE before taking the helm of HYBE/Source Music’ girl group LE SSERAFIM. With her powerful stage presence, songwritting contributions, and fashion-forward image, chaewon continues to evolve into one of Kpop’s most dynamic leaders.
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- Name: Kim Chaewon
- Stage Name: Chaewon
- Birthday: August 1, 2000
- Age: 24 years (as of 2025)
- Height: 164 CM
- Blood Type: B
- MBTI: ESTP (previously ISTP)
- Weight: 42 kg (92 lbs)
- Group: LE SSERAFIM
- Position: Leader, Vocalist, Dancer
- Former Group: IZ*ONE
- Agency: Source Music/ HYBE Labels
Key Facts About Chaewon:
- She was born in Seoul, South Korea. She is the second child of stage actress Lee Ran-hee, along with an older sister who is six years older than her.
- Chaewon debuted with IZONE in october 2018 after placing tenth on Produce 48. She transitioned to LE SSERAFIM with HYBE in March 2022, officially debuting in May 2022 with “Fearless”
- known for her leadership and musical input, Chaewon has songwriting credits on LE SSERAFIM tracks like BLUE FLAME and SO CYNICAL (Badum)
- In August 2024, she became a solo ambassador for Swarovski Korea, marking a notable milestone in high-end brand endorsement.
- Educated at Hanlim Multi Art High School in Seoul, Chaewon identifies as ESTP and is noted for her composed yet adaptable leadership style.
- Fans adore her height (around 164 CM) and st
- Chaeyeon has a strong stage presence, thanks to her leadership and charismatic personality along with her vocal and performing skills.
- She has only two piercings in her right ear. In 2012, she appeared on the KBS Korean Children’s Song Contest.
- She appeared in Moonbyul’s song “Selfish” during the 2018 MAMA Awards in Japan.
Trivia about Chaeyeon
- Chaeyeon has a personal Instagram account under the handle @_chaechae_1 which is followed by over 9 million people.
- Due to her popularity, she has many nicknames: “Angel Chaewon,” “Fairy Chaewon,” and “Cabbage and Radish Fairy.”