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Yoonchae Jeung
A young woman with long black hair smiling while holding a microphone
Jeung in 2025
Born
Yoonchae Jeung

(2007-12-06) December 6, 2007 (age 18)
Seoul, South Korea
OccupationSinger
Musical career
GenresPop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2024–present
Labels
Member ofKatseye
Korean name
Hangul
정윤채
RRJeong Yunchae
MRChŏng Yunch'ae
Signature

Yoonchae Jeung (Korean: 정윤채; born December 6, 2007), also known as Yoonchae Jeong and mononymously as Yoonchae, is a South Korean singer based in Los Angeles, California. She is a member of the girl group Katseye, which debuted on June 28, 2024, under Hybe and Geffen Records, after competing in the global reality show Dream Academy in 2023.[1][2]

Early life

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Yoonchae Jeung was born on December 6, 2007, in Seoul, South Korea.[3] She has an older sister, who taught her how to do makeup.[4]

Career

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2019–2023: Pre-debut

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Jeung became a K-pop trainee at the age of 12.[3] She spent two years at WakeOne before transferring to Hybe in 2023.[3]

2023–present: Dream Academy and debut with Katseye

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In 2023, Jeung participated as one of twenty contestants in The Debut: Dream Academy, the global audition program by Hybe and Geffen Records.[1][2][5] She placed fourth overall and became a member of Katseye.[1][2][5] The group debuted on June 28, 2024, with the single "Debut", which was included in their first EP SIS (Soft Is Strong).[6]

On December 25, 2025, Jeung performed a special collaboration stage with TXT's Yeonjun, with whom Jeung had previously worked with in a remix of Katseye's "Touch",[7] at the SBS Gayo Daejeon, performing "Let Me Tell You" and "Talk to You",[8][9] taking bandmate Daniela Avanzini's part in the former.[10] The performance received positive attention for showcasing her stage presence.[8][9]

Media image

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Jeung has gained individual recognition for her makeup style. In May 2025, Teen Vogue featured her explaining her signature viral blush technique, which involves applying blush directly under the eyes for a youthful effect.[4] The look became a popular trend on social media.[4]

Discography

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As a contestant of Dream Academy, Jeung participated in the promotional release of the contestants' shared songs for competition. It was performed on November 17, 2023, and released to streaming platforms on August 21, 2024.[6]

Title Year Album
"Girls Don't Like"
(as part of The Debut: Dream Academy)		 2024 The Debut: Dream Academy - Live Finale
"All The Same"
(as part of The Debut: Dream Academy)

Filmography

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Television programs

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YearTitleRoleNetworkRef.
2023The Debut: Dream AcademyContestantYouTube[1]
2024Pop Star Academy: KatseyeHerselfNetflix[11][12]

Live performances

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Festivals

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Date Event City Country Performed song(s) Notes Ref.
December 25, 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Incheon South Korea "Let Me Tell You" and "Talk to You" with Yeonjun [8][9]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 Aniftos, Rania (August 28, 2023). "Meet the 20 Finalists for HYBE x Geffen 'Dream Academy' Global Girl Group Contest". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Zee, Michaela (November 18, 2023). "Hybe, Geffen Records Unveil New Girl Group Katseye". Variety. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Adachi, Tsubasa (March 29, 2025). "KATSEYE（キャッツアイ）のプロフィール＆ビジュアルを総まとめ！HYBEのオーディションから誕生した新グループに注目" [Summary of Katseye's profile and visuals!]. Elle Girl Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 Momenian, Donya (May 29, 2025). "KATSEYE's Yoonchae Jeung Breaks Down Her Viral Blush Technique". Teen Vogue. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  5. 1 2 Saulog, Gabriel (August 22, 2025). "KATSEYE's Yoonchae On Finding Her Voice". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Burt, Kayti (August 23, 2024). "Netflix's Pop Star Academy: Katseye Reveals What it Takes to Make a Global Girl Group". Time. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ Yeo, Gladys (October 10, 2024). "Katseye tease remix of 'Touch' with Tomorrow X Together's Yeonjun". NME. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 Moon, Seok-jin (December 26, 2025). "'가요대전' 연준, KATSEYE윤채 컬래버 무대" [Yeonjun and Katseye's Yoonchae Collaboration Stage at 'Gayo Daejeon']. Topstarnews (in Korean). Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 "2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Announces Additional Collab Performances". Soompi. December 23, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  10. ↑ Ahn, Tae-hyun (October 21, 2025). "TXT 연준, 첫 솔로 앨범 타이틀곡은 '토크 투 유'...트랙리스트 공개" [TXT's Yeonjun's First Solo Album Title Track is 'Talk to You'... Tracklist Revealed]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE". Netflix. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Pop Star Academy: Who are the KATSEYE Members?". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved April 26, 2026.

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