Yoonchae Jeung
Yoonchae | |
|---|---|
| 정윤채 | |
| Born | Jeung Yoon-chae December 6, 2007 Seoul, South Korea |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Katseye |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 정윤채 |
| Revised Romanization | Jeong Yunchae |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Yunch'ae |
| Signature | |
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Jeung Yoon-chae (Hangul: 정윤채; born December 6, 2007), known by the name Yoonchae, is a South Korean singer who is based in Los Angeles, California. She is the youngest member of the global girl group KATSEYE, which debuted on June 28, 2024. The group is made under Hybe and Geffen Records after the global talent show Dream Academy in 2023.[1]
Early days
[change | change source]She was born in Seoul, South Korea, on December 6, 2007.[2] She has an older sister, who taught her about makeup.[3]
Career
[change | change source]Before HYBE
[change | change source]Yoonchae started training to be a K-pop singer when she was 12 years old. She trained for two years at WakeOne before moving to Hybe in 2023.[2]
Growing up, Yoonchae was inspired by Blackpink, BTS and IU.[4][5]
2023–present: Dream Academy and Katseye
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In 2023, Yoonchae joined the global audition show The Debut: Dream Academy. The show was made by Hybe and Geffen Records to create a new global girl group.[6] She came in fourth place in the final episode and became a member of the group Katseye.[7]
Katseye's first song, "Debut", came out on June 28, 2024. It was also in their first extended play (EP) SIS (Soft Is Strong). Katseye's EP is Beautiful Chaos. [8]
Before their official debut, the members of Katseye moved to Los Angeles to train together after Dream Academy. Yoonchae said that Los Angeles is a meaningful place where she met the other members and where the group continues to build memories and train for global activities.[9]
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Discography
[change | change source]As a contestant of Dream Academy, Yoonchae sang songs made for the show. These songs were released online on August 21, 2024, and performed on November 17, 2024.[10][11]
| Song | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Girls Don't Like" (as part of The Debut: Dream Academy) |
2024 | The Debut: Dream Academy - Live Finale |
| "All The Same" (as part of The Debut: Dream Academy) |
Television
[change | change source]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dream Academy | Contestant | YouTube | [6] |
| 2024 | Pop Star Academy: Katseye | Herself | Netflix | [10] |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Wickes, Hanna (2024-11-22). "Gone Global: Where Are the Members of KATSEYE From?". J-14. Archived from the original on 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- 1 2 Adachi, Tsubasa (2025-03-29). "KATSEYE（キャッツアイ）のプロフィール＆ビジュアルを総まとめ！HYBEのオーディションから誕生した新グループに注目" [Summary of Katseye's profile and visuals]. Elle Girl Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ↑ Momenian, Donya (2025-05-29). "KATSEYE's Yoonchae Jeung Breaks Down Her Viral Blush Technique". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ↑ Saulog, Gabriel. "KATSEYE's Yoonchae On Breaking Out Of Her Shell And Finding Her Voice". billboardphilippines.com. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ↑ The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2026-02-04), KATSEYE Teases New Music with One Word, Talks Grammy Performance and Meeting Miley Cyrus & ROSÉ, retrieved 2026-02-05
- 1 2 Aniftos, Rania (2023-08-28). "Meet the 20 Finalists for HYBE x Geffen 'Dream Academy'". Billboard.
- ↑ Zee, Michaela (2023-11-18). "Hybe, Geffen Records Unveil New Girl Group Katseye". Variety.
- ↑ Saulog, Gabriel (2024-08-16). "Katseye Roar with Empowering Debut EP 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)'". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ↑ Delgado, Sara (2024-06-28). "KATSEYE on First Single 'Debut,' Life After Dream Academy, & Their 'Special' Bond". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- 1 2 Burt, Kayti (2024-08-23). "Netflix's Pop Star Academy: Katseye Reveals What it Takes to Make a Global Girl Group". Time. Archived from the original on 2024-10-03. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ↑ Putri, Dhia Anaulva; Priyatna, Aquarini; Subekti, Mega (2025-07-17). "From Survival to Solidarity: Sisterhood in the Cinematic Narrative of Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE". Lingua Didaktika: Jurnal Bahasa dan Pembelajaran Bahasa. 19 (1): 154. doi:10.24036/ld.v19i1.134613. ISSN 2541-0075.
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