# Chae Yeon

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For singer and former Iz*One member, see [Lee Chae-yeon](/source/Lee_Chae-yeon).

**Lee Jin-sook** (Korean: 이진숙; born December 10, 1978), better known as **Chae Yeon**, is a South Korean singer who rose to fame with her hit single "Two of Us" in 2004.

## Career

### Beginning of career

Lee originally began her career in Japan as part of [Brand New Biscuits](/source/Brand_New_Biscuits)(ブランニュービスケット), debuting in Japan on January 1, 2001, as part of a six-member lineup. Brand New Biscuits included also another Korean singer, [Yuny Han](/source/Yuny_Han). Lee was also member of the group [UltraCats](/source/UltraCats) (ウルトラキャッツ) under the name of "Jinny" (ジニー) or "Jinny Lee" (ジニー・リー) from 2001 to 2002.

Having passed an audition held by an entertainment management company in Japan, Lee first appeared on a show called *[Uchan Nanchan no Urinari](/source/Uchan_Nanchan_no_Urinari)* (ウッチャンナンチャンのウリナリ!!) on Japanese NTV. She appeared on the show for almost three years. Along with the television show, she performed as a singer, releasing three singles and one mini-album in Japan.

### Pursuing career as an entertainer in Korea

She returned to Korea with her first official album *It's My Time* under her new stage name, Chae Yeon. Initially, she was simply viewed as yet another "sexy concept" singer, as many female singers were at that time.[citation needed] Her debut song "위험한 연출" ("Dangerous Directing") did well, but her real success came when her second album released late in 2004. "Two of Us (둘이서)", the lead single, pushed her to No.1 on many music charts in the spring of 2005.[citation needed] The music video for "Two of Us" was controversial for being too "racy" in conservative Korea, as it contained scenes showing her full back and exposed underwear.[1] Subsequently, the video was banned on television, and the airing time was limited to after 10:00 p.m. on some cable channels.[2] Becoming heavily played on radio, the song became so popular that a signature move from the choreographed dance became known as the "Na-na-na" dance, named after the hook of the song. It managed to hit the top of various music charts in Korea. The follow-up single "Come to Me (다가와)" was released soon after and was also popular, riding on the wave of its predecessor.

She returned after a brief break to release her third album *III*, which came in the fall of 2005. The first single, "오직 너", fared poorly on the charts. The record company then quickly switched to the "Disco Mix" of the song, which helped sustain its life on the charts, although not by much. The second single, "Third Love (세번째 사랑)", also fared poorly. However, this can be attributed to the fade of sexy R&B music in Korea at the time, as ballads were once again the style of choice for Korean singers.

Lee has continually participated in variety shows such as [SBS](/source/Seoul_Broadcasting_System)'s *[X-Man](/source/X-Man_(TV_series))* and *Love Letter.* She ended her official schedule with her last *X-Man* episode on September 25, 2005, to concentrate on recording her fourth album.

Although briefly hospitalised due to exhaustion, she made her comeback at the end of March 2006. Her lead single from her fourth album was "My Love", which was a Latin-tinged dance song. The single was extensively performed, with a remix promoted from May onwards; she then followed up with "Clumsy Love (서투른 사랑)". The album sold 12,346 copies in 2007, placing 68th for the year.[3] She continued to remain a "sexy" singer, saying that she does not mind the label.[4]

In addition to promoting her album, Lee joined the cast of *Hi-Five*, part of [KBS](/source/Korean_Broadcasting_System)'s *[Happy Sunday](/source/Happy_Sunday)* line-up. On the reality-variety show, which also starred [Hyun Young](/source/Hyun_Young), the stars attempted to succeed in various tasks, including starring in a musical, becoming flight attendants, and performing action movie stunts. She remained a part of the show until its cancellation in 2008.

Later that year, she drew media attention with her investment into, and direct involvement with Bequem, a fashion company. She is a spokesperson for the brand, promoting its stylized caps and bags. Moreover, her portfolio with a sexy "Party" concept hit record sales by mixing her sexy image with feminine touches.[citation needed]

The singer came back after a two-year hiatus from the music world with her mini-album *Shake*. Continuing to stay within the "sexy singer" concept, the lead single "Shake (Heundeullyeo)" is an electronic dance song.[5] The music video was labelled by major networks to be unfit for broadcast without parental advisory warnings.[6]

On December 8, 2009, Lee had her first live mini concert in China. She performed her songs to a sold-out crowd.

On July 22, 2010, Lee made her comeback on [M! Countdown](/source/M_Countdown). She performed "Crazy" and "Look Look Look" from her new album. It was well received by fans.[citation needed] She continued to perform on various music programs and promote her album. Her second mini album "Look at" was released on July 29, 2010.

She has stated that although she felt awkward and uncomfortable with her sexy image initially, she feels more at ease now, and has stated that she feels sexier the more she relaxes.[5]

In 2015, after a five-year hiatus, Lee made a comeback with the single "Obvious".

On October 17, 2016, she signed with A9 media. She had been promoting mostly in China for a while, so through this label, Lee began promoting actively in Korea through variety shows, dramas, and musicals.

In 2018, she made a comeback with the single "Bazzaya".

On August 20, 2019, her agency Cai Entertainment announced that she will be releasing a new song monthly until December. Her new single "Empty Heart (텅텅빈맘)" was released on August 20, 2019. On September 10, 2019, she released the single "Fly High".

On June 1, 2020, Lee released the single "Pink Monster (핑크몬스터)".

On October 18, 2021, after a three-year hiatus, Lee made a comeback with the ballad single "Sometimes I Cry".[7]

## Personal life

Lee was born in [Seoul](/source/Seoul) on December 10, 1978.[8] She is a graduate of the Department of Broadcasting & Entertainment, [Seoul Arts College](/source/Seoul_Institute_of_the_Arts). Her family consists of her parents and her older brother.

## Discography

### Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KOR [9] It's My Time Released: August 20, 2003 Label: CJ Media Line Format: CD, cassette — Virginalness Bloom Released: December 13, 2004 Label: CJ Media Line Format: CD, cassette — Chae Yeon Released: November 18, 2005 Label: CJ Media Line, Yecheon Media Format: CD, cassette 16 KOR: 14,550[10] My Love Released: March 30, 2007 Label: CJ Media Line, Yecheon Media Format: CD 11 KOR: 12,346[11]

### Single albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions KOR [12] Bazzaya Released: November 13, 2018 Label: Cai Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 70

### Compilation albums

Title Album details Figure + Best Album Released: May 23, 2006 Label: Yecheon Media Format: CD, cassette

### Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions KOR [12] Shake Released: May 13, 2009 Label: Vitamin Entertainment Format: CD — Look At Released: July 29, 2010 Label: Stone Music Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 10

### Singles

Title Year Album "Dangerous Directing" (위험한 연출) 2003 It's My Time "Two Of Us" (둘이서) 2004 Virginalness Bloom "Only You" (오직너) 2005 Chae Yeon "Third Love" (세번째 사랑) 2006 "My Love" 2007 My Love "Shake" (흔들려) 2009 Shake "Look Look Look" (봐봐봐) 2010 Look At "Obvious" (안봐도 비디오) feat. Huh In-chang 2015 "Bazzaya" (봤자야) 2018 Bazzaya "Sometimes I Cry" (난 가끔 눈물을 흘린다) 2021

## Endorsements

- D&G [Fashion Wear]
- [Elle](/source/Elle_(magazine)) Korea
- [Jinro](/source/Jinro) [Soju](/source/Soju)
- DnShop [Fashion Wear, Cosmetic Products]
- Make Up For Ever [Make-up Cosmetic]
- ChocoGem [Handmade Accessory]

## Filmography

### Television shows

Year Title Role Ref. 2023 Show King Night Judge [13]

## Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Nominated work / nominee Result Ref. KBS Music Awards 2005 Singer of the Year Chae Yeon [14] Mnet Asian Music Awards 2003 Best New Artist "Dangerous Directing" [15] 2005 Best Female Artist "Two Of Us" [16] 2007 "My Love" [17] 2009 "Shake" [18] SBS Gayo Daejeon 2005 Dance Award Chae Yeon [19] 2006 [20]

## References

1. ["금주 핫 이슈, 섹시 논란 '채연'"](https://web.archive.org/web/20060215232140/http://tvnews.media.daum.net/entertv/200412/23/etn/v7998332.html). Archived from [the original](http://tvnews.media.daum.net/entertv/200412/23/etn/v7998332.html) on February 15, 2006. Retrieved September 2, 2006.

1. ['속옷 논란' 채연, 뮤비 방송 금지](http://news.media.daum.net/entertainment/broadcast/200308/15/hankookis/v4807340.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20070312115324/http://news.media.daum.net/entertainment/broadcast/200308/15/hankookis/v4807340.html) March 12, 2007 at the Wayback Machine

1. Music Industry Association of Korea. [2007 Album Sales Chart](http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2007_2.htm) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20081011103456/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2007_2.htm) October 11, 2008 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 11, 2008.

1. [Four Sexy Divas and How They Do It](http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200704/200704270016.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20090610045441/http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200704/200704270016.html) June 10, 2009 at the Wayback Machine. *[Chosun Ilbo](/source/Chosun_Ilbo)*. April 27, 2007. Retrieved June 13, 2009.

1. Han, Sang-hee (2009-06-09). ["Singer Chae-yeon Brings Sexy Back"](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20090609/singer-chae-yeon-brings-sexy-back). *[The Korea Times](/source/The_Korea_Times)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221208034002/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2022/12/688_46506.html) December 8, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-12-08.

1. ["\[AM7\] 채연, 활동도 '흔들려~"](http://www.munhwa.com/news/view.html?no=20090612MW084110265687) [AM7: Chae Yeon, Her Promotions Also "Shaky"] (in Korean). *[Munhwa Ilbo](/source/Munhwa_Ilbo)*. June 12, 2009. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110714143349/http://www.munhwa.com/news/view.html?no=20090612MW084110265687) July 14, 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 13, 2009.

1. Kim Su-jeong (October 18, 2021). ["채연, '난 가끔 눈물을 흘린다'로 컴백…첫 발라드 타이틀"](https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=079&aid=0003564063) [Chaeyeon, comeback with 'Sometimes I Cry'... first ballad title] (in Korean). [No Cut News](/source/No_Cut_News). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211018111316/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=079&aid=0003564063) October 18, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 18, 2021. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

1. ["네이버뮤직 :: 채연"](http://music.naver.com/artist/intro.nhn?artistId=8804). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210811163325/https://vibe.naver.com/today) August 11, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 13, 2015.

1. Music Industry Association of Korea monthly chart positions: * ["*Chae Yeon* charting"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090518070947/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200511.htm). Archived from [the original](http://www.miak.or.kr:80/stat/kpop_200511.htm) on May 18, 2009. Retrieved June 26, 2019. * ["*My Love* charting"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080612160749/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200704.htm). Archived from [the original](http://www.miak.or.kr:80/stat/kpop_200704.htm) on June 12, 2008. Retrieved June 26, 2019.

1. ["January 2006 K-pop Album Sales Volume"](https://web.archive.org/web/20081205042355/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200601.htm) (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from [the original](http://www.miak.or.kr:80/stat/kpop_200601.htm) on December 5, 2008. Retrieved October 13, 2018.

1. ["2007 K-pop Album Sales Volume"](http://miak.or.kr:80/stat/kpop_2007_2.htm) (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20090228004543/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2007_2.htm) February 28, 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 13, 2018.

1. Gaon Album Chart positions: * *Bazzaya*: ["2018년 46주차 Album Chart"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=46&hitYear=2018&termGbn=week) (in Korean). *[Gaon Chart](/source/Gaon_Chart)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190909144225/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=46&hitYear=2018&termGbn=week) September 9, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 29, 2023. * *Look At*: ["2010년 32주차 Album Chart"](http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=32&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week) (in Korean). *[Gaon Chart](/source/Gaon_Chart)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150704192447/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=32&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week) July 4, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 13, 2018.

1. Hong, Eun-hye (July 3, 2023). ["별들의 등장'…'쇼킹나이트', 붐→이특 메인 포스터 오픈"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=030&aid=0003113683) ['Stars appear'...'Shocking Night', Boom→Leeteuk Man Main Poster Open] (in Korean). Et News. Retrieved July 5, 2023. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

1. ["채연, '2005 KBS 가요대상'서 '올해의 가수상' 수상"](https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2005123021075353388) [Chae Yeon wins Singer of the Year at 2005 KBS Music Awards] (in Korean). *Star News*. 2005-12-31. Retrieved 2023-06-30.

1. ["2003 MMF part 1"](http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=6493) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140821083534/http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=6493) August 21, 2014 at the Wayback Machine. *Mwave*. Retrieved August 20, 2014.

1. ["2005 MKMF part 1"](http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=6499) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160201021842/http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=6499) February 1, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. *Mwave*. Retrieved August 28, 2014.

1. ["2007 Mnet KM Music Festival Part1"](http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=75123) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20141026064533/http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=75123) October 26, 2014 at the Wayback Machine. *MAMA*. Retrieved December 14, 2014.

1. ["2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards Part1"](http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=100689) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20151208142625/http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=100689) December 8, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. *MAMA*. Retrieved December 18, 2014.

1. ["채연, SBS '가요대전' 댄스부문상 수상"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=111&aid=0000025039) [Chae Yeon wins Dance Award at SBS Gayo Daejeon] (in Korean). *Joy News 24*. 2005-12-29. Retrieved 2023-06-30. – via Naver News.

1. ["채연, SBS가요대전 댄스부문상 수상"](https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2006122921215722283) [Chae Yeon wins Dance Award at SBS Gayo Daejeon] (in Korean). *Star News*. 2006-12-29. Retrieved 2023-06-30.

## External links

- ([archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20060613005922/http://minihp.cyworld.nate.com/pims/main/pims_main.asp?tid=23659148))
- [Online Star Focus Chae Yeon (Arirang)](https://web.archive.org/web/20060312164117/http://www.arirang.co.kr/TV/Show_Biz_Online.asp?PROG_CODE=TVCR0112&code=Po3&ACTOR_SEQ=659)
- [Teen (Korea) Times Interview on February 24, 2005](http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/plaza/200502/kt2005022415112755260.htm) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20060701172402/http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/plaza/200502/kt2005022415112755260.htm) July 1, 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- [Star Interview earlier in Chae Yeon's career](https://web.archive.org/web/20070625200853/http://www.e4uteens.com/freestudy/fs_interview_view.asp?b_post_day=2005-03-19)

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