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Kim Chaewon
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Kim Chaewon

Kim Chaewon (김채원) is the calm center of LE SSERAFIM, the member who turned a survival-show breakout into one of fourth-generation K-pop's steadiest leadership runs. She first reached a mass audience through Produce 48, then debuted in IZ*ONE on October 29, 2018, where her vocal tone and understated stage presence helped her stand out inside a project group built for intensity.

After IZ*ONE closed in 2021, Chaewon moved from Woollim Entertainment to Source Music and re-emerged as LE SSERAFIM's leader on May 2, 2022 with Fearless. That second debut mattered. It reframed her from skilled member to anchor, and LE SSERAFIM's fast climb across Korean charts, touring, and Billboard made her one of the more credible leadership figures of her generation.

Her lane has widened beyond group activity. Chaewon appeared on Tori Kelly's "Spruce" in 2024 and became a South Korean ambassador for Swarovski, proof that her appeal travels across both music and luxury. Right now her page is best read as the profile of an idol who already survived one full career reset and came back bigger.

LE SSERAFIM
Leader, Vocalist of LE SSERAFIM
0 articles5 creditsDebut: October 29, 2018South Korean

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2025
Butterflies (with JVKE)Song
Featured Artist
2024
Spruce (Tori Kelly)Song
Featured Artist
2024
SwarovskiBrand Deal
Brand Ambassador
2022
LE SSERAFIMMusic Group
Leader, Vocalist
2018
IZ*ONEMusic Group
Member, Vocalist

Fans Also Ask

What group is Kim Chaewon the leader of?
Kim Chaewon is the leader of LE SSERAFIM, a five-member girl group under Source Music (a HYBE sub-label). The group debuted on May 2, 2022, with the EP Fearless. Chaewon also previously debuted as a member of IZ*ONE from 2018 to 2021.
Was Kim Chaewon in IZ*ONE?
Yes. Kim Chaewon debuted in the project girl group IZ*ONE on October 29, 2018, after finishing 10th on the survival show Produce 48 while representing Woollim Entertainment. IZ*ONE ran until April 2021, after which she signed with Source Music and debuted with LE SSERAFIM.
Has Kim Chaewon collaborated with any non-K-pop artists?
Yes. In April 2024, Kim Chaewon was featured on Tori Kelly's track Spruce from the album Tori. In July 2025, she released Butterflies, a collaboration with American producer and singer JVKE, marking her growing presence in the international pop crossover space.
What brands has Kim Chaewon endorsed?
Kim Chaewon became a global brand ambassador for Swarovski in 2024, fronting the jewelry brand's campaigns. As the leader of LE SSERAFIM, she has also been associated with the group's major brand partnerships, including Samsung, Adidas, and McDonald's Korea.
When was Kim Chaewon born?
Kim Chaewon was born on August 1, 2000, in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. She attended Hanlim Multi Art School, the same performing arts high school attended by many K-pop idols. Her mother is theater actress Lee Ran-hee.

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