Kwon Chae-won

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

(1999-05-26) May 26, 1999 (age 27)
Seoul, South Korea
EducationHanlim Multi Art School
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active2016–present
AgentStarted Entertainment (2024–present)
Musical career
GenreK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
권채원
RRGwon Chaewon
MRKwŏn Ch'aewŏn

Kwon Chae-won (born May 26, 1999), previously known as Eunchae, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of girl group DIA.

Apart from her group's activities, Kwon 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

Kwon was born on May 26, 1999 in Seoul, South Korea. She attended Hanlim Multi Art School. On February 9, 2018, she graduated with a major in Arts.[non-primary source needed]

Career

Pre-debut

Kwon 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

Kwon in 2016

On March 6, 2016, MBK Entertainment announced Kwon as a new member of DIA to resume the group's activities as six-piece due their two other member on hiatus. Kwon made her debut following the release of DIA's first EP Happy Ending on June 14, 2016. She also wrote her solo song "Remember", which was included as a track of the EP.

In 2017, Kwon debuted as an actress with a main role in the web drama The Shining Nara. In 2018, she also starred in the web drama Do Dream. and has appeared in the web series To. Jenny

In 2022, Kwon was cast in the web drama Cherry Blossoms After Winter.[citation needed] In September 2022, Kwon along with her bandmates decided not to renew their contract with PocketDol Studio and later announced that the group has not officially disbanded but is on indefinite hiatus.

In 2023, Kwon participated as a contestant in the SBS survival show Universe Ticket under her real name. She was eventually eliminated in episode 5.

In February 2024, Kwon announced that she would held her first fan meeting, 2024 Kwon Chae-won Fanmeeting: Blooming Day on March 9. The fanmeet also featured Unis member Hyeonju and Universe Ticket contestant Yona.

In January 2025, Kwon confirmed her musical starring debut in The Man Who Writes a Diary, which released in February.

Discography

Singles

Title Year Peak chart position Album
KOR
"Remember" (기억할게요) 2016 — Happy Ending
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Filmography

Television series

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

Web series

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

Variety shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 V-1 Contestant
2023 Universe Ticket Contestant Survival show

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. ↑ "[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.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "김성철-정채연의 KBS '투제니' 7월10일 방송". Naver (in Korean). June 25, 2018. Archived from the original on February 3, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  7. ↑ "[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.
  8. ↑ "82人 오디션 프로그램 '유니버스 티켓', 티저+일정 공개". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 15, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  9. ↑ "권채원 친필편지 "제 이름 세글자로 인사드릴 수 있어서, 다시 무대 설 수 있어서 행복했다"". mydaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  10. ↑ "'다이아 출신' 권채원, '유니버스 티켓' 활약→3월 9일 첫 팬미팅 개최".
  11. ↑ "'다이아 출신' 권채원, '유니버스 티켓' 활약→3월9일 첫 팬미팅". spotvnews (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 9, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  12. ↑ "다이아 권채원, 뮤지컬 도전···권력욕에 희생되는 소녀".
  13. ↑ Peak Circle Digital Chart ranking:
  14. ↑ "김성철-정채연의 KBS '투제니' 7월10일 방송". Naver (in Korean). June 25, 2018. Archived from the original on February 3, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  15. ↑ "'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.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ "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.
  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.