Biography

Kim Chaewon

김채원 / Kim Chae-won

Kim Chaewon is a South Korean singer, leader of the girl group LE SSERAFIM under Source Music. She previously debuted in 2018 with the project group IZ*ONE after placing tenth on Produce 48, and promoted with them until April 2021.

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Kim Chaewon is a South Korean singer and the leader of LE SSERAFIM. She first debuted in 2018 as a member of the project girl group IZ*ONE after finishing tenth on Mnet’s survival show Produce 48, promoting with the group until its disbandment in April 2021.

In March 2022 she signed with Source Music and re-debuted that May as LE SSERAFIM’s leader. Alongside group activities she has contributed songwriting to several of the group’s tracks and collaborated with international artists.

Facts

  • She finished tenth on Mnet's Produce 48 in 2018 with 238,192 votes, earning a spot in the project group IZ*ONE, which debuted on October 29, 2018 and disbanded on April 29, 2021. Wikipedia EN
  • She joined Source Music in March 2022 and debuted as the leader of LE SSERAFIM on May 2, 2022. Wikipedia EN
  • She has songwriting credits on tracks including IZ*ONE's "With*One" (2020) and LE SSERAFIM's "Blue Flame" (2022). Wikipedia EN
  • She became a Swarovski brand ambassador for South Korea in August 2024. Wikipedia EN

Works

Produce 48 Contestant
2018 / Reality show
Color*Iz (IZ*ONE) Vocalist
2018 / Other
King of Mask Singer Contestant
2021 / TV show
Fearless (LE SSERAFIM) Leader, vocalist
2022 / Other
Spruce (Tori Kelly feat. Kim Chaewon) Featured artist
2024 / Other

Awards

Asia Artist Awards Best Choice – Singer
2025 / Star News

FAQ

Is Kim Chaewon the leader of LE SSERAFIM?
Yes. She has been the leader of LE SSERAFIM since the group debuted on May 2, 2022.
What group was Kim Chaewon in before LE SSERAFIM?
She was a member of the project girl group IZ*ONE from October 2018 to April 2021, formed through Mnet's Produce 48, where she placed tenth.
Does Kim Chaewon write songs?
Yes. She has lyric and composition credits on tracks such as IZ*ONE's "With*One" and LE SSERAFIM's "Blue Flame".

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