Eunchae
은채 · 권채원 (Kwon Chae-won)
Kwon Chae-won — Lead Vocalist · Lead Dancer · Lead Rapper · Maknae
May 26, 1999 Korean 157 cm (5'2") 41 kg (90 lbs) Type A Gemini
Eunchae, born Kwon Chae-won, is a South Korean singer and actress best known as the youngest member of the girl group DIA. Born May 26, 1999, in Seoul, she trained at Ensoul Entertainment before joining MBK Entertainment and debuting with DIA in June 2016 through the mini-album Happy Ending, on which she wrote and performed her own solo track, Remember. As DIA's lead vocalist, lead dancer, lead rapper, and maknae, Eunchae became known for her versatility, quickly branching into acting with the lead role in Tooniverse's hit web drama The Shining Nara in 2017, which drew over 10 million views in its first month, followed by another starring role in Do Dream in 2018. When DIA's group activities went on indefinite hiatus in 2022, Eunchae stepped back into the spotlight under her real name, competing on the SBS survival show Universe Ticket in 2023. She held her first solo fan meeting in 2024 and made her musical theatre debut in The Man Who Writes a Diary in 2025. Known for nicknames like Newbie and Tiny Chaewon, Eunchae remains a fan favorite for her warmth, musical talent, and steady growth as both an idol and an actress since her 2016 debut.
Story
Biography
Eunchae, known legally as Kwon Chae-won, is a South Korean singer and actress who joined the girl group DIA as its youngest member and went on to build a career spanning K-pop, web dramas, survival shows, and musical theatre.
Born on May 26, 1999, in Seoul, Eunchae trained at Ensoul Entertainment, where she was originally slated to debut alongside future DIA members Yebin and Jenny in a group called Project A. When that plan fell through, she joined MBK Entertainment and was introduced in March 2016 as DIA‘s newest member, officially debuting through the mini-album “Happy Ending” — on which she also wrote and performed her own solo track, “Remember.”
As DIA‘s lead vocalist, lead dancer, lead rapper, and maknae, Eunchae quickly branched into acting, headlining Tooniverse’s first web drama “The Shining Nara” in 2017, which drew over 10 million YouTube views in its debut month, and later starring in “Do Dream” (2018).
After DIA’s activities entered an indefinite hiatus in 2022, Eunchae returned to the spotlight under her real name, competing on SBS’s survival show Universe Ticket in 2023. She has since held her first solo fan meeting in 2024 and made her musical theatre debut in “The Man Who Writes a Diary” in 2025, continuing to grow her career well beyond her DIA roots.
Profile
Basic Information
| Stage Name | Eunchae |
| Full Birth Name | Kwon Chae-won (권채원) |
| Date of Birth | May 26, 1999 |
| Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
| Hometown | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Height | 157 cm (5'2") |
| Weight | 41 kg (90 lbs) |
| Blood Type | A |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| MBTI | Not officially confirmed |
| Education | Hanlim Multi Art School (majored in Performing Arts, graduated 2018) |
| Agency | MBK Entertainment / PocketDol Studio (activities on indefinite hiatus) |
| Debut | June 14, 2016 (DIA, "Happy Ending") |
| Languages | Korean |
| Nicknames | Newbie, Chaeodore, Tiny Chaewon |
| Hobbies | Playing harmonica and ukulele, acting |
| Favorite Color | Not officially confirmed |
| Ideal Type | Not officially confirmed |
Membership
Groups & Positions
DIA
MBK Entertainment / PocketDol Studio
Lead Vocalist Lead Dancer Lead Rapper Maknae
March 2016 – Present (indefinite hiatus since 2022)
The Lineup
Group Members — DIA
Eunice
Main Vocalist · Main Dancer
Yebin
Lead Vocalist
Chaeyeon
Vocalist · Rapper · Visual · Face of the Group
Eunchae
Lead Vocalist · Lead Dancer · Lead Rapper · Maknae
This Idol
Heehyun
Leader · Main Rapper · Lead Dancer · Vocalist
Somyi
Member
Jooeun
Main Vocalist
Journey
Career Timeline
2016
Joined DIA
Announced on March 6, 2016, as a new member of DIA, later debuting with the group through its first mini-album "Happy Ending" on June 14.
2016
Wrote her first solo track
Wrote and recorded the solo song "Remember" (기억할게요), included as a track on "Happy Ending."
2017
Debuted as an actress
Took the lead role in Tooniverse's first web drama "The Shining Nara," which drew over 10 million YouTube views in its first month.
2018
Starred in "Do Dream"
Continued building her acting career with a starring role in the web drama "Do Dream."
2022
DIA enters hiatus
Left PocketDol Studio along with her bandmates in September 2022, with DIA moving into an indefinite hiatus rather than a formal disbandment.
2023
Competed on "Universe Ticket"
Competed under her real name, Kwon Chae-won, on the SBS survival show "Universe Ticket," being eliminated in episode 5.
2024
Held first fan meeting
Hosted her first solo fan meeting, "2024 KWON CHAEWON FANMEETING: BLOOMING DAY," on March 9.
2025
Musical theatre debut
Confirmed her debut as a musical theatre lead in "The Man Who Writes a Diary," which opened in February 2025.
Music
Discography
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Remember (기억할게요)
Self-written Track (Happy Ending EP)
2016
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Happy Ending
Mini Album
2016
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Spell
Mini Album
2016
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YOLO
Studio Album
2017
💜
Love Generation
Mini Album
2017
💜
Present
Repackage Album
2017
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Summer Ade
Mini Album
2018
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Newtro
Mini Album
2019
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Flower 4 Seasons
Mini Album
2020
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Rooting For You
Single Album
2022
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
Hallyu Photogenic Award (with DIA)
1st Soribada Best K-Music Awards
2017
New Hallyu Performance Award (with DIA)
2nd Soribada Best K-Music Awards
2018
Did You Know?
Trivia & Fun Facts ✨
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Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, on May 26, 1999.
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Has an older brother named Heechan, born in 1996.
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Attended Jongpyong Middle School before majoring in Performing Arts at Hanlim Multi Art School.
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Trained at Ensoul Entertainment and was originally part of the planned group Project A alongside Yebin and Jenny.
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Joined DIA in March 2016 to help restore the group to a six-member line-up.
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Debuted with DIA through the mini-album "Happy Ending" in June 2016.
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Wrote and performed her own solo track, "Remember" (기억할게요), on her debut EP.
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Nicknamed "Newbie" by fans since she joined DIA slightly later than the group's founding members.
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Other nicknames include Chaeodore and Tiny Chaewon, a nod to her petite height.
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Can play both the harmonica and the ukulele.
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Describes herself as a somewhat clumsy person.
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Known within DIA as an "ulzzang," a term for someone widely regarded as especially good-looking.
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Shared a room with fellow members Jenny, Yebin, and Somyi during her time as a trainee and idol.
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Members have joked that she is notoriously difficult to wake up in the mornings.
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Made her acting debut in 2017 with the lead role in Tooniverse's web drama "The Shining Nara."
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That drama surpassed 10 million YouTube views within its first month of release.
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Starred in a second web drama, "Do Dream," in 2018.
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Has said she is a big fan of GOT7's Youngjae and once received his autograph.
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Is close friends with singer Rothy.
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Continued promoting with DIA through the group's later releases before its 2022 hiatus.
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Left PocketDol Studio along with the rest of DIA in September 2022, with the group going on indefinite hiatus rather than officially disbanding.
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Competed under her legal name, Kwon Chae-won, on the SBS survival show "Universe Ticket" in 2023.
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Held her first solo fan meeting, "2024 KWON CHAEWON FANMEETING: BLOOMING DAY," in March 2024.
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Made her musical theatre debut starring in "The Man Who Writes a Diary" in February 2025.
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Continues to be credited under both her stage name Eunchae and her real name, Kwon Chae-won, across her music and acting work.
The Fandom
Fan Club & Fan Name 💜
Official Fan Name
AID
AID is the official fandom name of DIA. Spelling the group's name backward, it stands for the idea that fans and the group always face each other and support one another, the way the English word "aid" suggests. MBK Entertainment revealed the name alongside the group's early promotions.
Official Fan Color
AID Blue & DIA Red
DIA's fan colors pair a deep AID Blue with a bright DIA Red. The agency never released official Pantone codes, so these shades are the closest common approximation used across fan communities and merchandise.
Official Light Stick
Yambong (Diamond-Shaped Light Stick)
Nicknamed the "Yambong" by fans for its rounded, yam-like shape, this stick was first sold as a temporary light stick. Because PocketDol Studio never issued a formal follow-up, it became the group's de facto official light stick by default.
Fan Community Platform
Instagram & Daum Fan Cafe
DIA and its members mainly connect with AID through the group's official Instagram account and the long-running Daum fan cafe "officialdia," alongside members' individual social channels.
Stay Connected
Social Media
Photos
Gallery 📷
