Lee Chaeyoung
李彩煐｜LEE CHAEYOUNG
White Longing Lee Chaeyoung Profile
Birth
May 14, 2000 (25 years old)
Hunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Nationality
Flag of South Korea
Republic of Korea
Clan Name
Gyeongju Lee Clan (慶州 李氏)
Physical
168cm[1]｜Type B[2]｜240-245mm
Family
Parents, older sister Lee Hye-in (born 1993), Lee Hye-ji (born 1996)[3]
Pet dog, Hyuji (♂, Maltese)
Education
Hunghae Namsan Elementary School (transferred)
Pohang Yangdeok Elementary School (graduated)
Jangheung Middle School (transferred)
Jangwon Middle School (graduated)
Hanlim Multi Art School (Department of Entertainment / graduated)
Religion
Protestantism (Salvation Army)
Agency
Ascend Entertainment


Affiliated Group
fromis_9
Position
Vocalist, Rapper[4], Dancer
Symbolic Color
Green (#A0D543)[5]
Debut
January 24, 2018 fromis_9
1st Mini Album
To. Heart

(2953 days since debut, 8th anniversary)
MBTI
INFJ[6]
Motto
Sincerity gets through.
Nicknames
Chaeng, Kkwaeng[7], Sack[8], Chaeng-ramji, Elizabeth[9], Chaeng-lizabeth[10], Manager Lee[11], Big Squirrel[12], Chaeng-aji[13], Elmo, Water Dumpling[14], Lee Chaeyoung[15], Chaeng-juma, Megan Suppressor, PNA Combat Power #1[16], Etiquette Meeting Devil[17], Bulyeosi(?)[18], Hyuji's Mom, Chae-us[19], Maid 2, Lycos[20]
Along with Lee Nagyung, she is most frequently mentioned as the team's main visual.[25] She has large eyes, a well-defined nose, and a slim face shape, possessing a very Western and three-dimensional appearance. Among netizens, she was often mentioned as being unapproachable at formal gatherings and having a tough image, which reached its peak with her cover of "Short Skirt" at the 2025 KBS Gayo Daechukje, solidifying it as a unique character and nickname.
She tends to wear heavy eye makeup, giving her a sharp and strong first impression, which formed the aforementioned image. However, when this makeup is removed, her appearance changes dramatically, making her look cuter than other members. Fans often call this look 'Water Dumpling,' and it's a rare sight for the general public outside of behind-the-scenes content or live broadcasts, often surprising them.
Her waist is very thin, and she has a good waist-to-hip ratio, close to the preferred 7:10 ratio. She also consistently exercises, maintaining a toned physique, especially her lower body, for which she is famous. Fancam 1 Fancam 2 Fancam 3
Her ears are large and have a fairy-ear shape. She seems to be aware of this, as she often wears outfits that reveal her ears.
She is the tallest member of the group. According to what she revealed at a fan meeting for the debut album's 5th iteration, her father ran a butcher shop, and she thinks eating a lot of meat there contributed to her height.
Her fingers are long and her hands are delicate, adding a refined look when placed next to her small face.
She initially thought her personal color was warm-toned but revealed in a V LIVE broadcast that it seems to be cool-toned.
Due to her large eyes and high nose bridge, she is often said to resemble Elmo from Sesame Street. She gets annoyed every time she hears this, and this reaction is so amusing that fans and members often tease her with it. #
She is often compared to actress Han Go-eun, which always makes her react with horror. Other common comparisons include Shim Yi-young and Seol In-ah. Among international fans, Thai girl group member Faiy is also mentioned.
She is famous for her left-side bias (왼얼사).[26] She claims her right side is slightly collapsed.
She strongly dislikes loneliness, which is why she hates eating alone. She felt very lonely going to school alone. However, through a recent "Chosinhage" segment, she mentioned enjoying solo movie watching and even solo grilled meat.
She often speaks in a playful, drawn-out tone, using phrases like "Zㅗ르Zㅣ마" (don't be bored). Her older sister in 'Promise's Room Episode 0' uses a similar tone. Also, before performances, she always appears nervous but shows a great performance on stage without any sign of it, suggesting she is a natural performer.
She is surprisingly affectionate.
She is considered one of the most caring and affectionate members of the group. In her rookie days, she felt disheartened by the reality that even after greeting seniors 100 times, they wouldn't smile or even acknowledge her. Now that she's a senior, she makes an effort to smile brightly at the greetings of juniors, along with her members. # She often shows her caring nature towards juniors in external content as well.
Her personality and disposition are the complete opposite of her public image, which is influenced by her appearance.
Contrary to her cold appearance, which has solidified her image as someone unapproachable at formal gatherings, she is actually cute and delicate. Despite her bright and cheerful everyday demeanor, she also has an emotional side and cries easily. This personality, combined with her gentle look when her eye makeup is removed, has earned her the nickname 'Water Dumpling' among fans. The official fromis_9 YouTube channel even directly asked her, "You cry easily normally, do you think you'll cry today too?" She replied that she would cry a lot because it's a happy day. She is also one of the members who cries the most when they achieve first place.[28] During the DM promotion period, she was noted for her teary eyes on stage due to overwhelming emotions.

Personality



Despite her tall stature and striking features, she has a surprisingly delicate personality, one of the most sensitive in the team.

She admits this herself, stating that she doesn't show her hurt easily, making it hard to tell. Her habit of smiling more when she's sad or struggling makes it even harder to notice.

While it's not very apparent, she is quite sensitive and easily discouraged, as evidenced by her statement during 'Ahak' that she might have been swayed if she had access to external information at the time.

However, she's not delicate in all aspects. On stage, she displays bold and daring performances. As recognized in Jang Gyuri's 1st-anniversary V LIVE where she was called the most mature member, she had a clear vision for her future and maintained a positive mindset as an idol, not getting anxious during her trainee period. When members feel nervous before a stage, they seek her out to ease their tension, and she skillfully defuses their nervousness with jokes, taking on the role of the team's mental caretaker. In 'Sogaenhae,' she said, "The reason we are having a hard time or are sad is not because of the fans," demonstrating her resilience and ability to quickly recover from mental setbacks, a crucial trait for an idol.

Lee Chaeyoung, despite being capable of performing any role due to her top-tier skills (ranking 4th in vocals, 4th in dance, and 3rd overall in initial evaluations during 'Ahak,' placing her first among current fromis_9 members and among the top in 'Ahak' overall), rarely vies for roles in competitions. She often yields in song selection as well. During 'Ahak,' she consistently chose to find other positions instead of competing for the spots she could have easily secured with her skills.

This shows not only her confidence in her ability to execute any stage but also her unique personality, which, despite her strong appearance, prioritizes yielding and caring for the team atmosphere over personal ambition in competitions.

In summary, she has a bright and positive personality as a base, is somewhat delicate but doesn't show it easily, and possesses a mature mindset capable of dealing with hurt and taking care of herself and the team.



Lee Chaeyoung frequently appears on screen because she actively uses her striking features and long limbs for reactions. While Park Jiwon is the most efficient in terms of reactions for the team, Lee Chaeyoung is also very noticeable. She constantly sways her body, bursts into laughter, and uses her large eyes and mouth generously to express her emotions, providing enough reaction shots even in variety shows with multiple members. When answering questions, she quickly offers her opinion when the target of the answer is not specified, allowing her to secure quick cuts in group questions.
I think of Chaeyoung as fromis_9's 'fragile darling.'

Chaeyoung, the seventh member of fromis_9, is a person with many talents, as big as her height.

However, no matter how mature and mentally healthy she is, she cannot be indifferent to getting hurt.

So, let's always support Chaeyoung so that she can always smile brightly, and only cry tears of joy and emotion, and let's help her not get hurt by baseless rumors and malicious searches.