Kwon Chae-won
Eunchae in November 2017
Born
Kwon Chae-won

(1999-05-26) May 26, 1999
Seoul, South Korea
EducationHanlim Multi Art School
Occupation
  • Singer
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2016–present
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationKwon Chae-won
McCune–ReischauerPaek Yepin

Kwon Chae-won (born May 26, 1999), previously known as Eunchae, is a South Korean singer. She is a member of girl group DIA. Apart from her group's activities, Chaewon has also starred in Tooniverse's first web drama,'The Shining Nara', which has gained popularity with over 10 million views in the first month on YouTube.

Early life and education

Eunchae was born on May 26, 1999 in Seoul, South Korea. She attended Hanlim Multi Art School. On February 9, 2018, she graduated from with a major in Arts.[1]

Career

Pre-debut

Eunchae was a trainee of Ensoul Entertainment, where she was slated to debut with girl group Project A along with fellow members Yebin and Jenny.

2016–present: Debut with DIA and solo activities

On March 6, 2016, MBK Entertainment announced its plans to add a new member after the departure of Seunghee.[2][3] She made her debut with DIA's first mini-album Happy Ending was released on June 14, 2016, along with the music video for lead single "On the Road" on the same day.[4] Eunchae wrote the song "Remember", a track from DIA's first extended play, Happy Ending, which was released on June 14, 2016.

In 2017, Eunchae debuted as an actress with a main role in the web drama "The Shining Nara".[5] In 2018, she also starred in the web drama "Do Dream".[6] and has appeared in web series "To. Jenny"[7]

In 2022, Eunchae was cast in the web drama Cherry Blossoms After Winter.[8] In late 2022, DIA left PocketDol Studio as the members did not renew their contracts, The group has not officially disbanded but is on indefinite hiatus.[9]

In 2023, Eunchae participate as a contestant in SBS survival show Universe Ticket under her real name Kwon Chae-won.[10] Chaewon was eventually eliminated in the episode 5.[11]

Discography

Singles

Title Year Peak chart position Album
KOR
[12]
"Remember" (기억할게요) 2016 — Happy Ending

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 To. Jenny Member of Cocoa Cameo [13]
2020 Homemade Love Story Herself Cameo (Ep. 1) [14]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Happy Ending Herself
2017 The Shining Nara Bit Na [15]
2018 Do Dream Jung Shi-yeon [16]
2022 Cherry Blossoms After Winter Kim Se-ri [17]

Variety shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 V-1 Contestant [18][19]
2023 Universe Ticket Contestant Survival show [20]

References

  1. ↑ "Eunchae's graduation" (in Korean). 9 February 2018. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2018 – via Twitter.
  2. ↑ "다이아, 정채연·기희현 빈자리 채웠다..6인조로 재정비" (in Korean). OSEN. March 7, 2016. Archived from the original on September 23, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  3. ↑ "DIA Adds New Member, Reforms as 6-Member Group". Soompi. March 7, 2016. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  4. ↑ "[Video] DIA Makes Comeback and Releases ′On The Road′ MV". Mwave. June 14, 2016. Archived from the original on September 9, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
  5. ↑ "투니버스 최초 웹드 '빛나는 나라', 다이아 은채X소년24 최성환 주연 확정". breaknews (in Korean). July 18, 2017. Archived from the original on January 8, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  6. ↑ "다이아 주은, '너와 나의 유효기간' 본방사수 독려...차세대 연기돌 '주목'". entertain.naver (in Korean). November 9, 2018. Archived from the original on May 14, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  7. ↑ "김성철-정채연의 KBS '투제니' 7월10일 방송". Naver (in Korean). June 25, 2018. Archived from the original on February 3, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  8. ↑ "영화 겨울 지나 벚꽃 결말 출연진 다시보기 OTT 리뷰 정보 후기 VOD 등장인물 보러가기 줄거리". entertain.naver (in Korean). September 17, 2023. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  9. ↑ "[단독]다이아 예빈 "활동 종료, 실감 안나고 눈물 나...잊지 말아주세요"(인터뷰)". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 22, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  10. ↑ "82人 오디션 프로그램 '유니버스 티켓', 티저+일정 공개". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 15, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Kim Sejeong Cheers For Former DIA Chaewon, Who Got Eliminated From "Universe Ticket"". kbizoom. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  12. ↑ Peak Circle Digital Chart ranking:
  13. ↑ "김성철-정채연의 KBS '투제니' 7월10일 방송". Naver (in Korean). June 25, 2018. Archived from the original on February 3, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  14. ↑ "'오! 삼광빌라!' 다이아 특별출연, 에메랄드 멤버로 등장". m.anewsa (in Korean). September 9, 2020. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  15. ↑ "투니버스 최초 웹드 '빛나는 나라', 다이아 은채X소년24 최성환 주연 확정". breaknews (in Korean). July 18, 2017. Archived from the original on January 8, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  16. ↑ "다이아 주은, '너와 나의 유효기간' 본방사수 독려...차세대 연기돌 '주목'". entertain.naver (in Korean). November 9, 2018. Archived from the original on May 14, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  17. ↑ "영화 겨울 지나 벚꽃 결말 출연진 다시보기 OTT 리뷰 정보 후기 VOD 등장인물 보러가기 줄거리". entertain.naver (in Korean). September 17, 2023. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  18. ↑ "'V-1' 소나무 하이디-체리블렛 보라, 카더가든 "솔로앨범 꼭 만났으면"". Single List (in Korean). September 13, 2019. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  19. ↑ "'V-1' 정다경→하이디 걸그룹 보컬의 재발견, 드디어 빛보나[어제TV]". Newsen (in Korean). September 14, 2019. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  20. ↑ Moon Ye-bin (July 5, 2023). 82人 오디션 프로그램 '유니버스 티켓', 티저+일정 공개 [82 person audition program ‘Universe Ticket’, teaser + schedule released] (in Korean). TV Report. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023 – via Naver.
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