Lee Chae-yeon (Korean: 이채연; born January 11, 2000) is a South Korean singer, dancer, and rapper. She is a former member of the South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One. On October 12, 2022, she made her solo debut with the release of her first EP Hush Rush.
Early life
Lee was born on January 11, 2000, in Yongin, South Korea. She is the older sister of South Korean singer Chaeryeong. She attended high school at Seocheon High School.
Career
2013–2017: K-pop Star 3 and Sixteen
In 2013, Lee appeared as a contestant in the third season of K-pop Star, along with her sister, Chaeryeong. They were both praised for their dancing skills, and soon became trainees at JYP Entertainment.
In 2015, Lee participated in Mnet's reality survival show Sixteen, which eventually determined the members of girl group Twice. After being eliminated in the 3rd episode, she left JYP Entertainment to join WM Entertainment.
2018–2021: Produce 48, Iz*One, and solo activities
On June 15, 2018, Lee represented WM Entertainment on the girl group survival reality show Produce 48. As one of the twelve successful participants, she became a member of the newly formed Korean-Japanese idol group Iz*One. The group debuted on October 29, with the release of the EP, Color*Iz, and lead single "La Vie en Rose". The group won the New Artist of the Year award at several shows, including Golden Disc Awards and Seoul Music Awards.
On April 29, 2021, Iz*One disbanded after the group's contract expired. On July 11, WM Entertainment stated that Lee would be participating in the reality TV show Street Woman Fighter as one of the dance crew members. In September, it was announced Lee and former Iz*One members Jo Yu-ri and Kang Hye-won would be hosts in a new web show titled Adola Travel Agency: Cheat-ing Trip. On December 13, Lee acted alongside Kang Chan-hee in a short promotional video for Busan Tourism Organization.
2022–present: Solo debut
On September 15, 2022, WM Entertainment announced that Lee would be making her solo debut. On October 12, Lee released her first EP, Hush Rush, and the music video for its lead single of the same name.
On April 23, 2023, Lee released her second EP, Over the Moon, with the lead single "Knock". On Circle Digital Chart, the lead single peaked at number 26. On September 6, Lee released her first single album, The Move: Street, with the lead single "Let's Dance".
On July 3, 2024, Lee released her third EP, Showdown, with the lead single "Don't".
Discography
Extended plays
Single albums
Singles
Songwriting credits
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.
Videography
Music videos
Music video appearances
Filmography
Television series
Web series
Television shows
Web shows
Awards and nominations
Notes
References
External links
- Official website (in Korean)
