The Canadian Encyclopedia — neutral, cited, updated
July 26, 2026Sources cited
Canadianwire.
Canada’s encyclopedia & explainer
Home›Entertainment›K-pop›Chaewon
Entertainment • K-pop

Chaewon

Chaewon is the stage name of Kim Chaewon (김채원), a South Korean singer and songwriter best known as the leader of the girl group LE SSERAFIM.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Chaewon is the stage name of Kim Chaewon (김채원), a South Korean singer and songwriter best known as the leader of the girl group LE SSERAFIM. She first gained public attention as a contestant on the survival show Produce 48 and debuted as a member of IZ*ONE in 2018.

Early life and training

Kim Chaewon was born in South Korea on August 1, 2000. Public profile sources identify her as a South Korean singer who trained before appearing on Produce 48.

Produce 48 and IZ*ONE

Chaewon competed on Produce 48 in 2018 and placed 10th, which earned her a place in IZ*ONE. IZ*ONE promoted as a project girl group until its disbandment in 2021.

LE SSERAFIM

In 2022, Chaewon signed with Source Music and later debuted with LE SSERAFIM, where she serves as leader.

Public image and roles

Profiles describe her as a vocalist and performer associated with both group leadership and idol activities in K-pop.

Key facts

  • Chaewon is the leader of LE SSERAFIM.
  • She is a former member of the project group IZ*ONE.
  • She appeared on the survival competition Produce 48 and finished 10th.
  • IZ*ONE debuted in 2018, and LE SSERAFIM debuted in 2022.
  • Source Music manages her as part of LE SSERAFIM.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chaewon?
Chaewon is the stage name of Kim Chaewon, a South Korean singer best known as the leader of LE SSERAFIM and a former member of IZ*ONE.
What is Chaewon’s birth name?
Her birth name is Kim Chaewon (김채원).
What group is Chaewon in now?
She is a member and the leader of LE SSERAFIM.
What was Chaewon’s earlier group?
Before LE SSERAFIM, she was a member of IZ*ONE.
How did Chaewon first become known?
She became known through the survival show Produce 48, where she placed 10th.

References

  1. Kpop Wiki - Fandom — https://kpop.fandom.com/wiki/Kim_Chaewon_(LE_SSERAFIM)
    Supports: Stage name, role as LE SSERAFIM leader, former IZ*ONE membership, Source Music affiliation
  2. Kpopping — https://kpopping.com/profiles/idol/Kim-Chaewon
    Supports: Birth date, Produce 48 placement, IZ*ONE debut, LE SSERAFIM debut
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Chaewon
    Supports: Birth date, Produce 48 result, leadership of LE SSERAFIM, former IZ*ONE membership
  4. Kpop Wiki - Fandom — https://www.kpop.fandom.com/wiki/Kim_Chaewon_(LE_SSERAFIM)
    Supports: Alternate source for identity and career summary