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

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DIA. Apart from her group's activities, Chaewon has also starred in

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'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

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. She attended

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. On February 9, 2018, she graduated from with a major in Arts.

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 Eunchae as a new member of DIA to resume the group's activities as six-piece due their two other member on hiatus. Eunchae made her debut following the release of DIA's first EP ''

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'' on June 14, 2016. She also wrote her solo song "Remember", which included as a track of the EP. In 2017, Eunchae 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 web series '' To. Jenny'' In 2022, Eunchae was cast in the web drama ''Cherry Blossoms After Winter''. In September 2022, Eunchae 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, Eunchae participate as a contestant in SBS survival show ''

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'' under her real name Kwon Chae-won. She was eventually eliminated in the episode 5. In February 2024, Kwon announced will held her first fan meeting since debut, "2024 KWON CHAEWON FANMEETING : BLOOMING DAY" on March 9.The fanmeet also featured Unis member Hyeonju and Universe Ticket contestant's Yona. In January 2025, Kwon confirmed to made her musical debut with cast in ''The Man Who Writes a Diary'', which schedule to be performed in February. https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/144/0001014360

Discography

Singles

Filmography

Television series

Web series

Variety shows

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kwon, Chae-won 1999 births 21st-century South Korean singers 21st-century South Korean women singers Living people MBK Entertainment artists Singers from Seoul South Korean female idols South Korean women pop singers