Yoonchae Jeong
Yoonchae | |
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| 정윤채 | |
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| Born | Jeung Yoon-chae December 6, 2007 Seoul, South Korea |
| Other names | Yoonchae Jeong |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2024–present |
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| Member of | Katseye |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 정윤채 |
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Jeung Yoon-chae (Hangul: 정윤채; born December 6, 2007), known by the name Yoonchae, is a South Korean singer who lives in Los Angeles, California. She is a member of the girl group Katseye, which started on June 28, 2024. The group was made under Hybe UMG and Geffen Records after the global talent show Dream Academy in 2023.[1]
Early life
[change | change source]She was born in Seoul, South Korea, on December 6, 2007.[2] She has an older sister who taught her about makeup.[3]
Career
[change | change source]Before HYBE
[change | change source]Yoonchae started training to be a K-pop singer when she was 12 years old.[4] She trained for two years at WakeOne before moving to HYBE in 2023.[2]
Before formally becoming a trainee, Yoonchae admired K‑pop and performing from a very young age — she was drawn to the genre not just for its choreography and production, but because she loved performing itself, and looked up to artists like BTS and IU when she was growing up.[5]
2023–present: Dream Academy and Katseye
[change | change source]In 2023, Yoonchae joined the global audition show The Debut: Dream Academy. The show was made by HYBE and Geffen Records to create a new international girl group.[6] She came in fourth place in the final episode and became a member of the group Katseye.[7]
Katseye's first song, "Debut", came out on June 28, 2024. It was also in their first extended play (EP) SIS (Soft Is Strong). Katseye's EP is Beautiful Chaos. [8]
Before their official debut, the members of Katseye moved to Los Angeles to train together as part of the development process after The Debut: Dream Academy. Yoonchae described Los Angeles as a meaningful place where she met the other members and where the group continues to build memories and train for global activities.[9]
Discography
[change | change source]As a contestant of Dream Academy, Yoonchae sang songs made for the show. These songs were released online on August 21, 2024, and performed on November 17, 2024.[10][11]
| Song | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Girls Don't Like" (as part of The Debut: Dream Academy) |
2024 | The Debut: Dream Academy - Live Finale |
| "All The Same" (as part of The Debut: Dream Academy) |
Television
[change | change source]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dream Academy | Contestant | YouTube | [6] |
| 2024 | Pop Star Academy: Katseye | Herself | Netflix | [10] |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Wickes, Hanna (November 22, 2024). "Gone Global: Where Are the Members of KATSEYE From?". J-14. Archived from the original on 16 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- 1 2 Adachi, Tsubasa (March 29, 2025). "KATSEYE（キャッツアイ）のプロフィール＆ビジュアルを総まとめ！HYBEのオーディションから誕生した新グループに注目" [Summary of Katseye's profile and visuals]. Elle Girl Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ↑ Momenian, Donya (May 29, 2025). "KATSEYE's Yoonchae Jeung Breaks Down Her Viral Blush Technique". Teen Vogue. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
- ↑ Cite error: The named reference
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- 1 2 Aniftos, Rania (August 28, 2023). "Meet the 20 Finalists for HYBE x Geffen 'Dream Academy'". Billboard.
- ↑ Zee, Michaela (November 18, 2023). "Hybe, Geffen Records Unveil New Girl Group Katseye". Variety.
- ↑ Saulog, Gabriel (August 16, 2024). "Katseye Roar with Empowering Debut EP 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)'". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ↑ https://www.teenvogue.com/story/katseye-first-single-debut-life-after-dream-academy-interview
- 1 2 Burt, Kayti (August 23, 2024). "Netflix's Pop Star Academy: Katseye Reveals What it Takes to Make a Global Girl Group". Time. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ Putri, Dhia Anaulva; Priyatna, Aquarini; Subekti, Mega (2025-07-17). "From Survival to Solidarity: Sisterhood in the Cinematic Narrative of Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE". Lingua Didaktika: Jurnal Bahasa dan Pembelajaran Bahasa. 19 (1): 154. doi:10.24036/ld.v19i1.134613. ISSN 2541-0075.