Lee Kaeun

Kaeun
Background information
Birth name	Lee Kaeun
Born	(1994-08-20) August 20, 1994
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	Pop, dance
Occupations	Singer, dancer, Rapper, model
Instruments	Vocals , Flute
Years active	2012 (2012) – Present
Associated acts	After School

Lee Kaeun (born August 20, 1994), better known as Kaeun. She is Vocalist, Dancer, Lead Rapper, and Maknae of her group After School (band). She made her debut with the group on their fifth single "Flashback".^[1]

Career

Pre-debut

On April 9, 2012, Pledis revealed that a brand new member would be added to the group. The following day, the new member was officially revealed to be Kaeun and details regarding a Korean comeback in June were revealed.^[2] Kaeun made her first appearance with the group at After School's first Japanese concert. She performed the group's hit song "Bang!" and drums performance of "Let's Do It" with the group. There she was introduced to the fans by E-Young as After School's new member.

Debut

Kaeun made her official debut with the group on June 21, 2012 performing their new single "Flashback" on M! Countdown.^[3] She is currently a vocalist for the group, however she has previously rapped when member Nana was absent. She shares a room with fellow member E-Young.

Personal life

Kaeun spent her junior high school days in Japan, and her fluent Japanese skills will be a huge benefit to the group as they promote in Japan. She is said to have the most powerful vocal talent among all the Pledis Entertainment trainees. Kaeun also plays the flute.

Filmography

Variety Show

MCs

References

1. ↑ "After School reveals the face of their newest ‘freshman’, 17 year old Gaeun". Allkpop.com. 2012-04-09. Retrieved 2012-07-31. 
2. ↑ "애프터스쿨, 17세 가은 新멤버 전격 발탁" (in Korean). Media.paran.com. Retrieved 2012-07-01. 
3. ↑ "After School makes a sexy comeback with "Flashback" on ‘M! Countdown’!". Allkpop.com. 2012-06-21. Retrieved 2012-07-31.