Gaeul (singer)

Gaeul
Gaeul in 2026
Born
Kim Ga-eul

(2002-09-24) September 24, 2002 (age 24)
Incheon, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • dancer
Years active2021–present
Musical career
GenreK-pop
InstrumentVocals
LabelStarship
Member ofIve
Korean name
Hangul
김가을
RRGim Gaeul
MRKim Kaŭl
Signature

Kim Ga-eul (Korean: 김가을; born September 24, 2002), known mononymously as Gaeul, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and dancer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Ive under Starship Entertainment.

Early life and education

Kim Ga-eul was born in Bupyeong-dong, Incheon, South Korea, on September 24, 2002. She attended Bupyeong Girls' High School in Incheon.

Gaeul developed an interest in dance at an early age and participated in local youth competitions. She initially studied ballet before taking up Hip-hop dance. Her parents initially opposed her pursuing a career as a K-pop idol, but agreed to support her if she was accepted by an entertainment agency.

In April 2017 while participating in a youth dance competition in Incheon she was scouted by a representative of Starship Entertainment. She subsequently joined the agency and trained for approximately four and a half years before debuting as a member of Ive in December 2021.

Career

2021–present: Ive and solo activities

In November 2021, Gaeul was introduced as the second member of Starship Entertainment's new girl group, Ive. On December 1, she debuted as a member of Ive with the single album Eleven and its lead single of the same name.

In April 2022, Ive released their second single album Love Dive, for which Gaeul received her first songwriting credit for the rap lyrics to the B-side track "Royal".

In March 2023 Ive released the single "Kitsch", with lyrics co-written by Gaeul and fellow Ive member Rei, along with Lee Seu-ran and Hwang Hyun. Ive's first studio album, I've Ive, was released on April 10, with Gaeul contributing lyrics to the tracks "Hypnosis", "Not Your Girl", and "Next Page".

In 2025, Gaeul participated in developing the choreography for Ive's songs "TKO" and "♥beats". For "♥beats", she stated that she intended the choreography to highlight each member while reflecting the song's playful hip-hop style.

Other ventures

Endorsements and fashion

In November 2022, Gaeul was featured in promotional material for Lenina's fall/winter 2022 collection, produced in collaboration with online retailer W Concept. The following month she appeared in a New Balance pictorial for the brand's backpack collection. In May 2023, she appeared in a W Korea pictorial featuring Dolce & Gabbana apparel and accessories. In October 2025, she and fellow Ive member Leeseo appeared on Allure Korea's digital cover in collaboration with Crocs. In July 2026 Roger & Gallet appointed Gaeul as a brand ambassador for China her first brand ambassador role.

Gaeul has also appeared in fashion publications. She was featured on the covers of Chicteen in December 2022, L'Officiel Singapore in April 2023, L'Officiel Korea YK Edition for its Spring/Summer 2024 issue, WWD Korea in February 2026, and the Chinese magazine Knight in April 2026. Her other editorial appearances include Elle Korea in September 2022, Esquire Korea in April 2025, and Cosmopolitan Korea.

Public activities

In April 2026, Gaeul was selected as a partner for the "2026 Reading Korea" campaign organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. She participated in the campaign's launch ceremony at Starfield Library in COEX, Seoul, on April 23.

Discography

Songs

List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
"Odd" 2026 109 Revive+

Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
Title Year Artist Album
"Royal" 2022 Ive Love Dive
"Not Your Girl" 2023 I've Ive
"Hypnosis"
"Next Page"
"Kitsch"
"Odd" 2026 Herself Revive+
"Crumbs" Ive Looks Can Kill

Filmography

Notes

  1. ↑ credited to Ive, but the track is a solo by Gaeul
  1. ↑ Originally performed by Gaeul at Ive's Show What I Am World Tour.

References

  1. ↑ "6명에 입덕하라"...'아이브', 기막힌 데뷔 보고서 (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 15, 2026. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  2. 1 2 ELLE. 아이브 가을의 계절이 돌아왔다. 신곡 'After LIKE'로 컴백한 가을의 '가을 모먼트'. Elle (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ 아이브 가을 공개 [공식] (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved November 28, 2025 – via Naver.
  4. ↑ Kim, Na-young (November 4, 2021). '스타쉽 新 걸그룹' 아이브, 두 번째 멤버는 가을...2002년생의 완벽 비주얼 ['Starship's new girl group' Ive, the second member is Gaeul...Perfect visuals born in 2002]. MK Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2021 – via Naver.
  5. ↑ Yoon, Sang-geun (December 1, 2021). 아이브, 오늘(1일) 정식 데뷔..'ELEVEN' 웰메이드 걸스팝 예고. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2021 – via Naver.
  6. ↑ Yoon, Sang-geun (March 19, 2022). 아이브 'LOVE DIVE' 트랙리스트..서지음·이스란 작사가 지원사격. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 19, 2026. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  7. ↑ Lee, Min-ji (April 3, 2023). 아이브, 첫 정규 앨범 트랙리스트 공개...안유진-장원영 첫 단독 작사 [Ive, first full-length album track list released...Ahn Yu-jin and Jang Won-young's first solo lyrics]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Naver.
  8. 1 2 저작자 저작물 조회 팝업 | 전체검색 | 한국음악저작권협회. www.komca.or.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 26, 2025. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
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  11. ↑ 아이브 가을, 블랙홀처럼 빠져드는 눈빛...내추럴 매력 발산. MBC NEWS (in Korean). November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
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  14. ↑ "Ive's Gaeul poses for W Korea magazine in head-to-toe Dolce and Gabbana". Archived from the original on April 27, 2026. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  15. ↑ Kim, Su-jin (October 28, 2025). 아이브 가을X이서, 러블리 홀리데이 여신 화보. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2026. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  16. ↑ "IVE Autumn became ambassador for French perfume... Release of a photo shoot capturing pure charm".
  17. ↑ [화보] 아이브 가을, 중국 패션 매거진 시크틴(CHICTEEN) 단독 커버 장식 (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 26, 2026. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Cover Story: IVE's Gaeul Shows Off A Fresh New Side". L'Officiel Singapore. Archived from the original on April 27, 2026. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  19. ↑ 아이브 가을X레이X리즈X이서, 독보적 아우라 '시선 압도' [화보]. Gukje News (in Korean). Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  20. ↑ "DREAMS COME TRUE (Gaeul & Liz)". L'Officiel Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2026. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  21. ↑ 아이브 가을, 패션 매거진 커버 장식...스포티룩도 찰떡 소화 [화보] (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2026. Retrieved January 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  22. ↑ 아이브 가을, 中 패션 매거진 얼굴로 (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 25, 2026. Retrieved April 22, 2026 – via Naver.
  23. ↑ Korea, Esquire (March 20, 2025). Part 1. 아이브 가을이 가슴이 뛸 만큼 아름다움을 느끼는 순간 - STYLE 읽을거리 | 에스콰이어 코리아 | 패션 매거진, 패션 잡지, 남성지. ESQUIRE (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2026. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  24. ↑ Korea, Esquire (March 20, 2025). Part 2. 아이브 가을이 새롭게 되고 싶은 사람 - STYLE 읽을거리 | 에스콰이어 코리아 | 패션 매거진, 패션 잡지, 남성지. ESQUIRE (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 17, 2026. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
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  28. ↑ Peaks on the Circle Digital Chart:
  29. ↑ Park, Jun-hee (November 3, 2025). "Ive kicks off Show What I Am world tour in Seoul". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on January 22, 2026. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  30. ↑ @IVEstarship (October 4, 2026). "IVE EP <Looks Can Kill> TRACKLIST" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).