Biography

Chaeyoung

채영 / Son Chae-young

Chaeyoung (Son Chae-young) is a South Korean singer, rapper and songwriter, a member of TWICE since 2015. The first member credited for writing and later composing on TWICE releases, she debuted solo in September 2025 with Lil Fantasy vol. 1, led by "Shoot (Firecracker)", which reached number 3 on the Circle Album Chart.

  • Singer
  • Rapper

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Chaeyoung (Son Chae-young) is a South Korean singer, rapper and songwriter, a member of TWICE since the group’s October 2015 debut. She was the first member to receive songwriting credits on a TWICE release, and later the first credited as a composer.

In September 2025 she made her solo debut with the album Lil Fantasy vol. 1 and its lead single “Shoot (Firecracker)”, after earning a Billboard Hot 100 entry earlier that year with “Takedown” from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.

Facts

  • She was the first TWICE member to receive songwriting credits (on a 2016 release) and later the first to receive composition credits on the group's music. Wikipedia EN
  • Her solo debut album Lil Fantasy vol. 1 (September 12, 2025), led by "Shoot (Firecracker)", debuted at number 3 on South Korea's Circle Album Chart and drew critical recognition from major publications. Wikipedia EN
  • In April 2024, JYP Entertainment confirmed she was dating singer-songwriter Zion.T. Wikipedia EN
  • In November 2025 she was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope and paused activities through the end of the year to recover. Wikipedia EN

Works

Sixteen Contestant
2015 / Reality show
Takedown (KPop Demon Hunters OST) Vocalist (with Jeongyeon and Jihyo)
2025 / Other
Lil Fantasy vol. 1 (album) Solo artist
2025 / Other

FAQ

When did Chaeyoung debut as a soloist?
On September 12, 2025, with the album Lil Fantasy vol. 1 and its lead single "Shoot (Firecracker)".
Does Chaeyoung write TWICE's songs?
She has contributed lyrics since 2016 — the first member credited on a TWICE release — and later became the first member with composition credits.
Is Chaeyoung dating anyone?
JYP Entertainment confirmed in April 2024 that she is dating singer-songwriter Zion.T.

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