Yoon Chae-kyung

Yoon Chae-kyung
Yoon in April 2018
Born (1996-07-07) July 7, 1996 (age 30)
Incheon, South Korea
EducationHanlim Multi Art School
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active
  • 2012–2014
  • 2016–present
Musical career
GenreK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active
  • 2012–2014
  • 2016–2022
Label
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
윤채경
Hanja
尹彩暻
RRYun Chaegyeong
MRYun Ch'aegyŏng

Yoon Chae-kyung (Korean: 윤채경; born July 7, 1996), is a South Korean actress and singer. Yoon began her career with debuted as a member of Puretty under DSP in Japan during 2012 and the group later disbanded in January 2014. Following the disbandment, Yoon appeared as a contestant in the 2014 Kara's reality show for searching a new member Kara Project. She also appeared in the reality show Produce 101 and later in the mockumentary series The God of Music 2 which she became a member of project group C.I.V.A and also joined the fan-made group of Produce 101, I.B.I both respectively in 2016. Yoon later was added as a member of the DSP girl group April in 2016 and participated in group activities until their disbandment in 2022.

Early life

Yoon Chae-kyung was born on July 7, 1996, in Incheon and grew up in Siheung. She graduated from Eungye Middle School and Hanlim Multi Art School.

Career

2012–14: Puretty and Kara Project

On September 5, 2012, Chaekyung debuted in the girl group Puretty, which was a South Korean group based in Japan. They were planning to debut in South Korea as well. Puretty had their first performance at the 2012 Tokyo Toy Show and sang the song "Cheki Love"[unreliable source?] which is the theme song for the anime Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future.[unreliable source?] The group disbanded in January 2014 without making their Korean debut.

In mid-2014, Yoon participated in Kara Project, a reality show to competed become new members of the girl group Kara.

2016: Produce 101, C.I.V.A and I.B.I

In early 2016, Yoon represented DSP Media on Produce 101, a show where the final 11 contestants formed the girl group I.O.I. In the final episode, she was ranked in 16th place. On May 1, she released a digital single in collaboration with April's Chaewon titled "Clock" (Korean: 시계).

Chae-kyung on January 16, 2017.

In July 2016, she was cast as a trainee in Mnet's mockumentary series The God of Music 2 with a few other Produce 101 contestants and later formed the project girl group, C.I.V.A, which released the song "Why" featuring Miryo.

In August 2016, she joined LOEN Entertainment's project group IBI. The group released the digital single "Molae Molae" (Korean: 몰래몰래) on August 18. On November 11, it was revealed that she would be joining April, following the departure of one of its members.

2017–present: April and acting career

Yoon debuted as a member of April with their third EP Prelude on January 4, 2017 The group officially disbanded on January 28, 2022.

In February 2022, Yoon was confirmed as being cast on web-drama Calming Signal, played role of Cha Do-hee.

On April 22, 2022, Yoon decided to end her contract with DSP Media. Later on April 25, 2022, Yoon signed a contract with Management A.M.9.

On November 19, 2023, Yoon starred in the KBS historical drama Korea-Khitan War with played the character Queen Wonhwa.

On March 27, 2025, it was reported that Yoon would not renew her exclusive contract with Management AM9, which was set to expire on April 25. In November 2025, Yoon starred as Lee Na-gyeom in the short-form drama 내가 떠난 뒤 (After I Left) and signed an exclusive contract with PA Entertainment.

In January 2026, Yoon was cast as Maeng Seul-hee in the comedy-thriller short-form drama 브라이덜샤워: 사라진 신부 (Bridal Shower: The Missing Bride). In April 2026, Yoon was cast as Baek Seol-hee in the short-form drama remake, 사랑의 유턴 (Love's U-Turn). In June 2026, EPIM Entertainment listed Yoon among its artists on its official website. In July 2026, PA Entertainment, which had signed Yoon in November 2025, announced that it would cease management operations and begin procedures to close following the death of its CEO. On August 26, 2026, Yoon was reported to have signed an exclusive contract with Yong Entertainment to focus on her acting activities.

Discography

Collaborations

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
KOR
"Clock" (시계)
(with Chaewon of April)		 2016 —
  • KOR: 10,343
 Non-album singles
"Lovesome" (우리 꼭 사귀는 것 같잖아요)
(with Voisper)		 2019 — N/A
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Promotional singles

Title Year Album
"Yellow"
(with Nam Tae-hyun, Giant Pink, Kanto)		 2018 Non-album singles
"Happy Now"
(with Kim Il-joong)		 2021

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Ref.
2023 In Dream Seo Yoon-kyeong

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023–2024 Korea–Khitan War Queen Wonhwa
2025 Confidence Queen Lee Hye-yoon Cameo (ep. 7–8)

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 Time to Be Together 1:11 Song Yeo-wool
2022 Calming Signal Cha Do-hee
2025 내가 떠난 뒤 (After I Left) Lee Na-Gyeom Short-form drama
2026 브라이덜샤워: 사라진 신부 (Bridal Shower: The Missing Bride) Maeng Seul-hee Short-form drama
2026 사랑의 유턴 (Love's U-Turn) Baek Seol-hee Short-form drama

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 Kara Project Contestant
2016 Produce 101
The God of Music 2 Cast member
Plan Man Episode 7–9
We Will Eat Well
2017 Law of the Jungle Episode 283–287
2020 Top 10 Student Panel
People of Trot Vice manager
2021 Jury 24 Cast member

Theater

Year Title Role Ref.
2021–2022 Accompanying - Life is a picnic Angel in the underworld

Notes

  1. ↑ "Clock" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 166 on the Gaon Download Chart.

References

  1. ↑ 한림예고 연예인 한림연예예술고등학교 출신 졸업생 재학생 총정리. r-pin.tistory.com (in Korean). August 11, 2020.
  2. ↑ Kpopconcerts (June 20, 2012). "DSP Media Reveal New Girl Group Puretty". K-Pop Concerts. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  3. ↑ "PURETTY promotes their debut song "Cheki?Love" at the Tokyo Toy Show". tokyohive. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  4. ↑ Bark, J. (June 20, 2012). "DSP Media's New Girl Group "PURETTY" Catches the Attention of the Japanese Media!". Soompi. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  5. ↑ 긴 방황 끝에 컨셉로 '여신' 소리 듣는 아이돌. JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). July 20, 2017. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  6. 1 2 Jun, Su-mi (May 12, 2014). 카라 소속사 "새 멤버 영입 결정, 영입 인원수 미정" [Kara's agency "Decision to recruit new members, number of recruits undecided"]. eNews24. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Choo, Young-jun (July 25, 2016). '프로듀스101' 출신 윤채경, 젤리 광고모델 발탁 [Yoon Chae-kyung, from 'Produce 101', was selected as a jelly advertisement model]. Nate (in Korean). Retrieved August 20, 2016.
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  10. ↑ DSP 측 "윤채경, 에이프릴 합류..새 음반 준비中" [DSP side "Yoon Chae-kyung joins April... preparing for a new album"] (in Korean). Retrieved November 11, 2016 – via Naver.
  11. ↑ Lim, Jeong-yeo (December 21, 2016). "April to return with new members". Kpop Herald. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  12. ↑ Lee, Bora (December 21, 2016). "April to Release First Album as 6 Member Group". CJ E&M enewsWorld. Archived from the original on December 24, 2016. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  13. ↑ Min, Susan (January 3, 2017). "[Video] April Releases Teaser Video for ′April Story′". Mwave. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  14. ↑ Lee, Seung-rok (January 28, 2022). [전문] 에이프릴, 전격 해체 발표 [[Full text] April announces disbandment] (in Korean). MyDaily. Retrieved January 28, 2022 – via Naver.
  15. 1 2 Ahn, Ha-na (February 14, 2022). 윤채경 출연확정, '카밍시그널 멍냥멍냥'서 작가 지망생으로 출연 [Yoon Chae-kyung confirmed to appear, appeared as an aspiring writer in 'Calming Signal]. Maeil Broadcasting Network (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022 – via Naver.
  16. ↑ Oh, Yoon-ju (April 22, 2022). [전문] 에이프릴 출신 윤채경, 소속사 떠난다 [[Special] April's Yoon Chae-kyung leaves the agency] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved April 22, 2022 – via Naver.
  17. ↑ Kim, Ha-young (April 25, 2022). 에이프릴 출신 윤채경, 에이엠나인과 전속계약...윤균상과 한솥밥[공식] [Yoon Chae-kyung from April, signed an exclusive contract with A.M.9... Yun Gyun-sang and Hansotbap [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved April 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  18. 1 2 Lee, Seung-rok (November 20, 2023). "아무도 몰랐다"...'고려 거란 전쟁' 저 女배우, 걸그룹 에이프릴 출신 윤채경이었네? [MD픽](종합) ["No one knew"...'Goryeo–Khitan War' That female actress was Yoon Chae-kyung from the girl group April? [MD Pick] (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). MyDaily. Archived from the original on November 26, 2023. Retrieved November 26, 2023 – via Naver.
  19. ↑ [단독] 에이프릴 출신 윤채경, FA 시장 나온다…전속계약 곧 종료 [Exclusive: Former April member Yoon Chaekyung enters the free agent market… Exclusive contract to end soon]. Xports News (in Korean). March 27, 2025. Archived from the original on March 27, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  20. 1 2 '이용대와 ♥열애설' 윤채경, 웨딩드레스 사진 깜짝 공개했다…열띤 축하 속 "내가 떠난 뒤" [Yoon Chae-kyung, "Dating Rumor with Lee Yong-dae," Surprises with Wedding Dress Photos... Amid Enthusiastic Congratulations, "After I Left"]. TenAsia (in Korean). November 22, 2025. Archived from the original on November 22, 2025.
  21. ↑ 이충구·윤채경, 피에이엔터와 전속계약 [Lee Choong-gu and Yoon Chae-kyung Sign Exclusive Contracts with PA Entertainment]. BNT News (in Korean). November 18, 2025. Archived from the original on August 26, 2026.
  22. 1 2 쇼박스, 첫 ‘숏폼 드라마’ 제작…촬영 마치고 상반기 론칭 [Showbox produces its first 'short-form drama'... Filming completed, launching in the first half.]. Sports Donga (in Korean). January 16, 2026. Archived from the original on January 16, 2026. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  23. 1 2 에이프릴 출신 윤채경, 숏폼드라마 ‘사랑의 유턴’ 주인공…하반기 공개 [Former April member Yoon Chae-kyung to star in short-form drama 'Love U-Turn'…release in second half of the year]. Sports Donga (in Korean). April 16, 2026. Archived from the original on April 18, 2026.
  24. ↑ @epim_official_; (July 20, 2026). 윤채경(@yunvely_0824)님을 소개합니다! (in Korean) – via Instagram.
  25. ↑ 윤채경 : Epim Family [Yoon Chae-kyung : Epim Family]. Epim Entertainment. June 12, 2026. Archived from the original on June 13, 2026.
  26. ↑ 정웅인·박해미 소속 PA엔터, 대표 별세…매니지먼트 중단·폐업 [PA Entertainment, home to Jung Woong-in and Park Hae-mi, suspends management and begins closure following CEO's death]. SBS Entertainment News (in Korean). July 8, 2026. Archived from the original on August 26, 2026.
  27. ↑ [단독]윤채경, 용엔터와 전속계약…배우 활동 본격화 [Yoon Chae-kyung signs an exclusive contract with Yong Entertainment, begins her acting career in earnest]. SPOTV News (in Korean). August 26, 2026. Archived from the original on August 26, 2026.
  28. 1 2 2016년 23주차 Download Chart [Week 23 of 2016 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). May 29 – June 4, 2016. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  29. ↑ Jeong Hee-yeon (March 4, 2022). 서효림-오지호-김승수-윤채경, 영화 '인드림' 캐스팅 [공식] [Seo Hyo-rim - Oh Ji-ho - Kim Seung-soo - Yoon Chae-kyung, cast in the movie 'Indream' [Official]]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 26, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2022 – via Naver.
  30. ↑ Kim, Ji-hye (September 24, 2025). "'컨피던스맨 KR' 특별출연 맛집 계속…오나라X유라X윤채경 출격" [Special appearances on 'Confidence Man KR' continue with delicious restaurants... Oh Na-ra, Yura, and Yoon Chae-kyung appear.]. Herald POP (in Korean) – via Naver.
  31. ↑ Kim, So-yeon (February 15, 2021). 윤채경 캐스팅, '1시 11분 너에게 가는 시간'서 첫 연기 [Yoon Chae-kyung cast, her first acting role in '1:11 Time to You']. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2023.
  32. ↑ '프로듀스 101' 주역 '플랜맨' 출동…제아-황인선-윤채경, 태국行 ['Produce 101' main cast 'Plan Man' dispatched...JeA-Hwang-In seon Yoon-Chae kyung, heading to Thailand]. Aju Business Daily (in Korean). Jeong Jin-yeong. July 9, 2016.
  33. ↑ Lee Kyung-ho (August 16, 2017). 추성훈·재현·채경 등, 김병만 없이 '정글' 선발대 출국. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 26, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  34. ↑ Jeon, Hyo-jin (November 12, 2021). 윤채경, 첫 연극 도전...'동행-인생은 소풍' 출연 [Yoon Chae-kyung, first play challenge... Appeared in 'Accompanying - Life is a picnic']. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021 – via Naver.