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APRIL Members Profile
APRIL Members Profile: APRIL Facts
APRIL (에이프릴) is a 6-member girl group under DSP Media. The group consists of Chaekyung, Chaewon, Naeun, Yena, Rachel, and Jinsol. APRIL debuted on August 24, 2015.
APRIL Fandom Name: Fineapple
APRIL Official Colors: –
APRIL Official Sites:
Website (Japan): aprilweb.jp
Facebook: APRIL.DSPmedia
Twitter: @april_dspmedia
Twitter (Japan): @APRIL_JP_FC
Instagram: @official.april
Instagram (Japan): @official.april_jp
YouTube: APRIL
V Live: April
Fan Cafe: officialAPRIL
APRIL Members Profile:
Chaekyung
Stage Name: Chaekyung (채경)
Birth Name: Yoon Chae Kyung (윤채경)
Position: Leader, Vocalist
Birthday: July 7, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nationality: Korean
Height: 161 cm (5’3″)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Instagram: @yunvely_0824
Chaekyung Facts:
– She is born in Incheon, Incheon Metropolitan City, South Korea and raised in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
– She was added to APRIL along with Rachel in November 2016.
– She is a former member of PURETTY.
– She participated in the KARA Project.
– She is close with Sohee from Nature.
– She also participated in Produce 101, where she ranked in 16th place.
– She joined the project group C.I.V.A with other Produce 101 contestants in July 2016.
– She also joined the project group I.B.I with the members of C.I.V.A.
– On May 1, 2016, Chaekyung released single “Clock” with Chaewon.
– She trained for 4 years.
– She is Catholic.
– Her shoe size is 220mm.
– She is studying at Sungshin Women’s University with Chaewon.
– Chaekyung calls herself “princess”.
– Chaekyung was on the show “The Law of the Jungle” in Fiji.
Chaewon
Stage Name: Chaewon (채원)
Birth Name: Kim Chae Won (김채원)
Position: Main Vocalist, Rapper
Birthday: November 8, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: Korean
Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
Weight: 41 kg (90 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @chaeni_0824
Youtube: Honey챈 [허니챈]
Chaewon Facts:
– She is born in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
– She participated in the KARA Project where she finished in 4th place.
– Chaewon participated in DSP Media’s Christmas album with the song “You Are The One”.
– On May 1, 2016, Chaewon released single “Clock” with Chaekyung.
– In July 2016, she made her official acting debut in the web drama “Reply Pyeongchang, 100°F” as the main female lead.
– She trained for 3 years.
– Chaewon has hyperhidrosis, which means she sweats a lot. (“A Song For You” season 5 ep. 7)
– She is studying at Sungshin Women’s University with Chaekyung.
-She appeared in King of the masked singer as a “Dalgona” (episode 261 and 262)
– She stated that “love” by keyshia cole was her audition song. she also covered the song on kara project. (Hello82)
– Yena saved Chaewon on her phone as “Mongshil” (a Korean book character) because she cut her hair (her hair after the haircut is similar to the character’s).
Naeun
Stage Name: Naeun (나은)
Birth Name: Lee Na Eun (이나은)
Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Visual, Face of the Group
Birthday: May 5, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Nationality: Korean
Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 44 kg (97 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Sub-Unit: Naeun & Jinsol
Instagram: @betterlee_0824
Naeun Facts:
– She is born in Daejeon, Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea.
– She is a former JYP trainee.
– She left JYP after failing to qualify in “Sixteen”.
– She made a cameo appearance in GOT7‘s MV for “Stop Stop It”.
– In May 2016, Naeun made her official acting debut in the VR web drama “April Love”.
– Naeun plays Kim Hana in the web drama “A-Teen”.
– Her shoe size is 230mm.
– She is a fan of BLACKPINK.
– She is close with Nayeon, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu of TWICE.
– She trained for four months at DSP Media before joining APRIL.
– She currently attending Seoul School of Performing Art.
– She acted in “Extraordinary You” (2019).
Yena
Stage Name: Yena (예나)
Birth Name: Yang Ye Na (양예나)
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Birthday: May 22, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Nationality: Korean
Height: 164 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 45.5 kg (100 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @sheepyn_0824
Yena Facts:
– She is born in Daegu, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
– She attended Daegu Jimyo Elementary School (graduated) & Gongsan Middle School in Daegu → Yongin Hanbit Middle School (graduated) & Seoul Performing Arts High School (Department of Theater and Film / Graduated)
– On March 17, 2017, Yena was introduced as the MC for EBS’s “Operation to Rescue the Song” along with bandmate, Rachel.
– Her shoe size is 240mm.
– She appeared in Law of the Jungle in Sunda Islands.
– She trained for 8 months before debuting with APRIL.
Rachel
Stage Name: Rachel (레이첼)
Birth Name: Sung Na Yeon (성나연)
Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist
Birthday: August 28, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Nationality: Korean
Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @castlechel_0824
Rachel Facts:
– She is born in Seoul, South Korea.
– She was added to APRIL along with Chaekyung in November 2016.
– She attended Kyungbok Elementary School (graduated) & Seoul Performing Arts High School (School of Practical Dance / School)
– She lived in Portland, Oregon, USA for around 4 years.
– Her specialty is ballet and even won many competitions for 7 years.
– She can do an impression of Spongebob’s laugh.
– Her shoe size is 230mm.
– Rachel loves listening to Disney songs.
– On March 17, 2017, Rachel was introduced as the MC for EBS’s “Operation to Rescue the Song” along with bandmate, Yena.
Jinsol
Stage Name: Jinsol (진솔)
Birth Name: Lee Jin Sol (이진솔)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: December 4, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Nationality: Korean
Height: 169.5 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Sub-Unit: Naeun & Jinsol
Instagram: @truesol__0824
Twitter: @truesol__
Jinsol Facts:
– She was born in Andong, South Korea.
– She attended Yongin Seowon Middle School (drop-out) & Seoul Performing Arts High School (Department of Practical Music / Graduation)
– Her shoe size is 230mm.
– In mid-2016, Jinsol participated in survival show “Girls Spirit”.
– She trained for 6 months at DSP Media before joining APRIL.
– She is currently attending Seoul School of Performing Art.
– She is friends with TWICE‘s Chaeyoung.
– She acts in the web drama ‘A-Teen’s spin-off series, ‘Met You Again’ (2019).
Former Members:
Somin
Stage Name: Somin (소민)
Birth Name: Jeon So Min (전소민)
Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: August 22, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: Korean
Height: 163 cm (5’4”)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Somin Facts:
– She trained for 5 years.
– She is a former PURETTY member.
– She participated in the KARA Project and finished in 2nd place.
– She left APRIL due to the concept they were doing.
– She is now in co-ed group K.A.R.D which is also under DSP Media.
Hyunjoo
Stage Name: Hyunjoo (현주)
Birth Name: Lee Hyun Joo (이현주)
Position: Vocalist, Visual, Lead Dancer
Birthday: February 5, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: Korean
Height: 161 cm (5’3”)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @hyun.joo_lee
V Live: LEE HYUN JOO
Naver Blog: hyunjoo_lee0205
Hyunjoo Facts:
– She trained for 2 years.
– She attended Seoul Performing Arts High School (graduation / 6th class in the department of acting arts) & Sungshin Women’s University (Media Video Acting / Bachelor of Science)
– She left APRIL after having health issues and decided to pursue an acting career.
– She was a participant in The Unit. (Ranked 5th)
– Her shoe size is 230mm.
– She is a former member of UNI.T.