FIRST READ · MON 7 AM ETTHE WEEKEND LEXICON · SAT 9 AM ETKim Chaewon
- Stage name
- Kim Chaewon
- Position
- Leader
- Agency
- SOURCE MUSIC
- Fandom
- FEARNOT
- Debut
- 2022
- Generation
- 4th gen
Kim Chaewon is a member of LE SSERAFIM, the five-member girl group under SOURCE MUSIC and HYBE that debuted in 2022 with "FEARLESS". The group has since climbed Billboard charts and headlined arenas worldwide. In 2026 Chaewon is part of the PUREFLOW tour, where she says she focuses on the emotional side of the show.
Birth details: teenvogue.com
In their own words
“I tried to focus on the emotional side of the performance, and that’s how we want to show our relationship.”
“I want to continue to work hard to be the best artist I can be.”
“We received so much love and support for our debut single “FEARLESS,” so we worked even harder this time to put on a stronger performance.”
Timeline
- 2022Debut with FEARLESS
- 2022ANTIFRAGILE comeback
The first comeback EP reached No. 14 on the Billboard 200, the fastest entry for a K-pop girl group, and topped the World Albums chart.
- 2026PUREFLOW tour
A new world tour followed last year's Easy Crazy Hot tour, with a fresh setlist telling the story of the five members coming together.
Latest
- PUREFLOW world tour
LE SSERAFIM were about to open their 2026 PUREFLOW tour, with a new setlist built around the group growing closer as a team. Chaewon said the show leans into the emotional side of their bond.
interviewmagazine.com - Temporary break for neck pain
Source Music announced that Chaewon would rest after hospital treatment for neck pain. She was to skip university festivals, Spotify PURE FLOWERS LIVE, and music show stages, with her return depending on recovery.
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Last researched Nov. 4, 2026