Kim Chae-hyun

Kim Chae-hyun is a South Korean singer born April 26, 2002. She rose to prominence as a member of Kep1er, a six-member girl group assembled through the Mnet reality show Girls Planet 999 in 2021. The group debuted on January 3, 2022, under WakeOne and Swing Entertainment with their EP First Impact, which achieved immediate commercial success—selling approximately 400,000 copies and reaching number 1 on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart. Both the EP and its lead single "Wa Da Da" charted on the Billboard Global 200 and World Digital Songs, respectively, establishing them as the New Wave of the Year at Asia Artist Awards and Seoul Music Awards. Kep1er's Japanese debut single "Fly-Up" released September 7, 2022, debuted at number two on Japan's Oricon Singles Chart with over 100,000 unit sales and earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan. Originally a nine-member ensemble, the group has undergone lineup changes—Kang Ye-seo and Sakamoto Mashiro departed in July 2024, and Seo Young-eun departed in March 2026. As of September 30, 2024, Klap Entertainment joined WakeOne in co-managing the group following Swing Entertainment's label reorganization. Born under Taurus, Chae-hyun shares the sign's reputation for reliability and dedication—traits essential in K-pop's demanding environment. Singers like Chae-hyun perform live, record albums, and engage with global fanbases across streaming platforms. Her life-path number is 7, reflecting introspection and analytical depth.