Yoo Chae-yeong facts for kids
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Yoo Chae-yeong
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Yoo in 2008
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kim Soo-jin |
| Born | September 22, 1973 Anyang, South Korea |
| Died | July 24, 2014 (aged 40) Seoul, South Korea |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actress |
| Years active | 1989–2014 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul |
유채영
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| Revised Romanization | Yu Chaeyeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ryu Ch'aeyŏng |
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| Hangul |
김수진
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| Revised Romanization | Gim Sujin |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Sujin |
Yoo Chae-yeong (Hangul: 유채영) was a talented South Korean singer, actress, and radio host. She was born on September 22, 1973, and sadly passed away on July 24, 2014. Yoo Chae-yeong was known for her unique style and lively personality. She left a lasting mark on the entertainment world in South Korea.
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Early Life and First Steps
Yoo Chae-yeong's birth name was Kim Soo-jin. She began her journey in entertainment very early. At just 17 years old, in 1989, she joined a music group called Punsudeul. This was while she was still attending high school.
Becoming a Star
In 1994, Kim Soo-jin started using the stage name Yoo Chae-yeong. She became one of the first members of a very popular K-pop group called Cool. She quickly caught everyone's attention. This was because she had a shaved head, which was a very bold and unusual hairstyle for female celebrities in South Korea at that time.
Yoo Chae-yeong left Cool after about a year. In 1995, she formed a music duo named US. She then started her solo singing career in 1996. Her hit song "Emotion," released in 1999, helped make techno music popular across the country.
Acting and Radio Fun
Besides singing, Yoo Chae-yeong also showed her talent as an actress. She played many supporting roles in movies and television dramas. She was also a very popular radio host. Her show, Good Weekend, It's Kim Kyung-sik and Yoo Chae-yeong on MBC FM4U, was loved by many. People enjoyed her quick wit and funny, self-deprecating humor.
In 2009, after almost ten years away from the music scene, she released a new song. It was called Another Decade.
Selected Works
Yoo Chae-yeong appeared in several films and TV shows. She also released many music albums.
Movies and TV Shows
- Whistling Princess (2002) - A movie she appeared in.
- First Love of a Royal Prince (2004) - A TV drama.
- Marrying a Millionaire (2005–2006) - Another TV drama.
- The Slave Hunters (2010) - She made a brief appearance in this drama.
- Fashion King (2012) - A popular TV series.
Music Albums
- Poonsoo II (1990) - An album with her first group, Punsudeul.
- The K;ul (1994) - An album with the group Cool.
- Emotion (1999) - This album featured her famous techno hit.
- Another Decade (2009) - Her last single.
Legacy
Sadly, Yoo Chae-yeong passed away on July 24, 2014, at the age of 40. She is remembered for her unique contributions to K-pop, her acting, and her cheerful presence on radio.
