Chani

Who Is Chani? SF9’s Maknae And Main Dancer

Chani is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor, best known as the maknae (youngest member), main dancer, and sub rapper of SF9 under FNC Entertainment. Born Kang Chan-hee on January 17, 2000, he debuted with SF9 on October 5, 2016, bringing a rare mix of idol training and child-actor experience to the group. Here’s everything to know about Chani’s profile, acting career, and personality.

A Child Actor Before He Was Ever An Idol

Long before becoming SF9’s maknae, Chani was already a working actor, appearing as a child performer in the historical drama “Queen Seondeok.” He later became a trainee under Fantagio Entertainment before eventually joining FNC Entertainment, where he trained for roughly seven years — a long road that finally led to his debut with SF9 on October 5, 2016.

Main Dancer, Sub Rapper, And SF9’s Youngest Member

As SF9’s maknae, Chani brings youthful energy without sacrificing precision. He’s regarded as one of the group’s sharpest dancers and can hit some of the highest notes in SF9’s vocal lineup, despite not being a main vocalist by position. Members have also called him the “face of the group” for his visuals, and Hongkira once described him as the bravest member of SF9.

Acting Career Alongside SF9

Chani never left acting behind after debuting as an idol. He appeared in the films “The King’s Case Note” and “Familyhood” in 2017, and took on drama roles in “Signal” and “Sky Castle.” In February 2018, he graduated from the prestigious School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA), balancing his education with both idol and acting schedules.

Personality And Talents

Off camera, Chani can play both the piano and violin, enjoys drawing, and has said he can’t handle spicy food or mushrooms. His role models are SHINee’s Taemin and CNBLUE’s Jung Yong-hwa — both big influences on why he wanted to become an idol in the first place. His favorite color is red, and he describes his ideal type as someone kind, sincere, and well-mannered.

Fun Facts About Chani

• He trained for about seven years before his official debut.
• He appeared in TVXQ’s “Balloons” music video as a young Yoochun.
• He’s a former Fantagio Entertainment trainee.
• Despite being the maknae, he’s considered one of the bravest members of SF9.

Between his early acting resume and his sharp presence as SF9’s main dancer, Chani has
built a career that goes far beyond just being “the youngest” — and FANTASY has been here for every step of
it.