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Yoonchae

윤채 / Jeung Yoon-chae

Yoonchae (born Jeung Yoon-chae) is a South Korean singer and dancer and the youngest member of KATSEYE. The group's only Korean member, she trained at WakeOne for two years before joining HYBE in 2023 and placed fourth on The Debut: Dream Academy.

  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • Yoonchae Jeung

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Yoonchae (Jeung Yoon-chae) is a South Korean singer and dancer, the youngest member and only Korean member of the global girl group KATSEYE. A K-pop trainee from age 12, she placed fourth on the 2023 HYBE x Geffen Records competition The Debut: Dream Academy.

Trained for two years at WakeOne before joining HYBE in 2023, she brings the K-pop idol training tradition to the Los Angeles-based group and cites BTS, Blackpink and IU as her formative inspirations.

Facts

  • She placed fourth at The Debut: Dream Academy finale in November 2023, becoming the youngest member and only South Korean member of KATSEYE. Wikipedia EN
  • She began K-pop training at age 12 and spent two years as a trainee at WakeOne before joining HYBE in 2023 for Dream Academy. Wikipedia (Simple English)
  • She grew up inspired by BTS, Blackpink and IU, and is now based in Los Angeles with the group. Wikipedia (Simple English)

Works

The Debut: Dream Academy Contestant
2023 / Reality show
Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE Herself
2024 / TV show

FAQ

Is Yoonchae the only Korean member of KATSEYE?
Yes. Yoonchae is the group's only South Korean member and also its youngest, born December 6, 2007, in Seoul.
Was Yoonchae a K-pop trainee before KATSEYE?
Yes. She began training at age 12, spent two years at WakeOne, then joined HYBE in 2023 and won her place in KATSEYE through The Debut: Dream Academy.

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