Lee Chae-yeon (이채연)

Basic info

Lee Chae-yeon is a singer formerly of IZ*ONE who made her solo debut in 2022 with the mini album 《HUSH RUSH》. Signature songs include 〈HUSH RUSH〉 and 〈KNOCK〉.

Debut: October 12, 2022 · Debut song HUSH RUSH
Debut agency: DayOneDream
Current agency
Birthday: January 11, 2000
Years active: 2022–
Genre: Dance · Pop
Real name: 이채연
Debut reference: Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.

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She appeared on 〈K-pop Star 3〉 in 2013 and 〈SIXTEEN〉 in 2015. After 〈Produce 48〉 in 2018 she debuted with IZ*ONE and was active with the group until April 2021.

In 2021 she appeared on Mnet's 〈Street Woman Fighter〉 as a member of the crew WANT. She made her solo debut on October 12, 2022 with her 1st mini album 《HUSH RUSH》.

In April 2023 she released her 2nd mini album 《Over The Moon》 and promoted with the title track 〈KNOCK〉. In July 2024 she released her 3rd mini album 《SHOWDOWN》.

Her contract with WM Entertainment ended in September 2025, and she moved to Dayone Dream in December. On April 28, 2026 she released her 4th mini album 《Till I Die》.

Signature songs

HUSH RUSH 2022 YouTube Spotify
KNOCK 2023 YouTube Spotify
Let's Dance 2023 YouTube Spotify
No Tears on the Dancefloor 2026 YouTube Spotify

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Key releases

2022.10 HUSH RUSH1st mini albumSolo debut album
2023.04 Over The Moon2nd mini albumTitle track 〈KNOCK〉
2023.09 The Move : Street1st single album
2024.07 SHOWDOWN3rd mini album
2026.04 Till I Die4th mini albumFirst album after changing agencies

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Major awards

2024 K World Dream Awards Best All-Round Musician Award
2025 SBS Entertainment Awards Rookie UP Award

Key records and stories

She debuted as a member of IZ*ONE after Mnet's 〈Produce 48〉 in 2018.
She made her solo debut on October 12, 2022 with her 1st mini album 《HUSH RUSH》.
Her exclusive contract with WM Entertainment ended in September 2025.
In December 2025 she signed an exclusive contract with Dayone Dream.
She made her drama debut in 2025 with the KBS one-act drama 〈Let's Dance〉.
In October 2026 she released her first Japanese single 〈ボクノコエ (My Voice)〉.