Yoonchae (born Jeong Yoonchae) is a rising South Korean singer, dancer, and performer known as the maknae of the global girl group KATSEYE.
Through her participation in the reality survival show The Debut: Dream Academy and her energetic stage presence, she has quickly gained international fans with her vocal talent and confident performances.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Jeong Yoonchae
- Stage Name: Yoonchae
- Born: December 6, 2007
- Age: 18 years old
- Birthplace: Sinjeong-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Ethnicity: Korean
- Occupation: Singer, Dancer, Performer
- Height: 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
- Religion: N/A
- Parents: Mr Jeong and Mrs Jeong
- Siblings: Jung Yun-seo
- Spouse: Not Married
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $500,000 USD
Early Life and Education
Jeong Yoonchae was born on December 6, 2007, in Sinjeong-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, South Korea. She was brought up by her parents, Mr Jeong and Mrs Jeong, in a supportive family that includes her older sister, Jung Yun-seo, who taught her about makeup. Growing up in Seoul, she developed an early interest in performing arts.
She attended Seoul Jihyang Elementary School and Geumok Middle School before enrolling at Baekam High School, which she later dropped out of to focus on her music career. Her religion is Buddhism. She trained rigorously in the K-pop system and is fluent in Korean while improving her English skills.
Career
Jeong Yoonchae began her professional path as a trainee and gained prominence in 2023 by competing on the global reality television program The Debut: Dream Academy, produced by HYBE and Geffen Records. She finished in 4th place and debuted on June 28, 2024, as the youngest member (maknae) of the multinational girl group KATSEYE.
The group blends diverse cultures and targets a worldwide audience with pop music that mixes powerful vocals, dance, and engaging performances.
Yoonchae has showcased her growth in confidence and stage charisma since the groupโs debut. She contributes strong vocals and sharp dance skills to tracks from their projects, including appearances in the Netflix documentary series Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE.
Her journey from a determined trainee to a global performer highlights her dedication, as she continues to evolve while balancing group activities and personal development in the competitive entertainment industry.
She maintains an active presence with fans through social media and live performances, solidifying her role in KATSEYEโs rising success.
Social Media
- Instagram: @y0on_cha3
Personal Life
Jeong Yoonchae, 18 years old, is currently single and not engaged in any publicly known romantic relationship. No past relationships are publicly documented.
She focuses on her career with KATSEYE while cherishing time with family, including her older sister and parents. She enjoys simple pleasures like makeup tips shared by her sister and bonding with her pet cat. Her height is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in).
Net Worth
Jeong Yoonchaeโs net worth is estimated at $500,000 USD. Her income primarily comes from music activities with KATSEYE, including album sales, digital streams, concerts, and endorsements, along with group-related brand partnerships and content creation as a rising global idol.
Discography
- KATSEYE debut tracks and group releases (2024โpresent)
- Participation in The Debut: Dream Academy (2023)
- Featured in Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE Netflix documentary (2024)
- Various KATSEYE music videos and live performances (2024โ2026)