Yoon Chae-kyung

Yoon Chae-kyung (; born July 7, 1996), is a South Korean actress and singer. Yoon began her career with debuted as a member of Puretty under DSP in Japan during 2012 and the group later disbanded in January 2014. Following the disbandment, Yoon appeared as a contestant in the 2014 Kara's reality show for searching a new member Kara Project. She also appeared in the reality show Produce 101 and later in the mockumentary series The God of Music 2 which she became a member of project group C.I.V.A and also joined the fan-made group of Produce 101, I.B.I both respectively in 2016. Yoon later was added as a member of the DSP girl group April in 2016 and participated in group activities until their disbandment in 2022.

Early life Yoon Chae-kyung was born on July 7, 1996, in Incheon and grew up in Siheung. She graduated from Eungye Middle School and Hanlim Multi Art School.

Career 2012–14: Puretty and Kara Project

On September 5, 2012, Chaekyung debuted in the girl group Puretty, which was a South Korean group based in Japan. They were planning to debut in South Korea as well. Puretty had their first performance at the 2012 Tokyo Toy Show and sang the song "Cheki Love" which is the theme song for the anime Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future. The group disbanded in January 2014 without making their Korean debut.

In mid-2014, Yoon participated in Kara Project, a reality show to competed become new members of the girl group Kara.

2016: Produce 101, C.I.V.A and I.B.I

In early 2016, Yoon represented DSP Media on Produce 101, a show where the final 11 contestants formed the girl group I.O.I. In the final episode, she was ranked in 16th place. On May 1, she released a digital single in collaboration with April's Chaewon titled "Clock" .

In July 2016, she was cast as a trainee in Mnet's mockumentary series The God of Music 2 with a few other Produce 101 contestants and later formed the project girl group, C.I.V.A, which released the song "Why" featuring Miryo.

In August 2016, she joined LOEN Entertainment's project group IBI. The group released the digital single "Molae Molae" on August 18. On November 11, it was revealed that she would be joining April, following the departure of one of its members.

2017–present: April and acting career

Yoon debuted as a member of April with their third EP Prelude on January 4, 2017 The group officially disbanded on January 28, 2022.

In February 2022, Yoon was confirmed as being cast on web-drama Calming Signal, played role of Cha Do-hee.

On April 22, 2022, Yoon decided to end her contract with DSP Media. Later on April 25, 2022, Yoon signed a contract with Management A.M.9.

On November 19, 2023, Yoon starred in the KBS historical drama Korea-Khitan War with played the character Queen Wonhwa.

On March 27, 2025, it was reported that Yoon would not renew her exclusive contract with Management AM9, which was set to expire on April 25. In November 2025, Yoon starred as Lee Na-gyeom in the short-form drama (After I Left) and signed an exclusive contract with PA Entertainment.

In January 2026, Yoon was cast as Maeng Seul-hee in the comedy-thriller short-form drama (Bridal Shower: The Missing Bride). In April 2026, Yoon was cast as Baek Seol-hee in the short-form drama remake, (Love's U-Turn). In June 2026, EPIM Entertainment listed Yoon among its artists on its official website. In July 2026, PA Entertainment, which had signed Yoon in November 2025, announced that it would cease management operations and begin procedures to close following the death of its CEO. On August 26, 2026, Yoon was reported to have signed an exclusive contract with Yong Entertainment to focus on her acting activities.

Discography

Collaborations Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album KOR "Clock" 2016 — KOR: 10,343

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2023–2024 Korea–Khitan War Queen Wonhwa

Web series Year Title Role Notes 2021 Time to Be Together 1:11 Song Yeo-wool 2022 Calming Signal Cha Do-hee We Will Eat Well 2017 Law of the Jungle Episode 283–287 2020 Top 10 Student Panel People of Trot Vice manager 2021 Jury 24 Cast member

Theater Year Title Role 2021–2022 Accompanying - Life is a picnic Angel in the underworld