Kep1er member Kim Chaehyun is drawing attention for her uncanny resemblance to Red Velvet member Irene in a recent live stream.
Keep on reading for all the details!
Kep1er Kim Chaehyun Draws Attention Due to Uncanny Resemblance to Red Velvet Irene in Recent Live Stream
On November 8, Kep1er held a live stream through Naver's V Live titled "Knowing Kep1er." This is the group's second official live stream. During the broadcast, the members took time to chat with their fans and answered questions they received in real-time from messages sent by fans.
During their latest v Live, many viewers noticed that the Kep1er member changed their hairstyle. This is considered an indicator that the group's debut date is nearing soon. The change of hairstyle and hair color has helped enhance the beauty of the members, and several internet users noticed their upgraded visuals.
ALSO READ: Kep1er's 'O.O.O' Dance Practice Sparks Debate Over the Group's Center - Here's Why
But the member who gained the most attention from South Korean internet users is Kim Chaehyun.
In the finale of "Girls Planet 999," which took place on October 22, Kim Chaehyun took home first place. She was the trainee who received the most votes from the Korean audience. Kim Chaehyun not only has impressive vocal abilities and unique vocal color, but she also has lovely visuals, with a bunny face that is well-loved among Koreans.
ALSO READ: Former 'Girls Planet 999' Contestant Fu Yaning Reveals Her Wishes for Kep1er Shen Xiaoting
During her time on "Girls Planet 999," Kim Chaehyun always had bangs. However, during Kep1er's latest live stream, Kim Chaehyun surprised viewers by removing her bangs and wearing a beret. The idol received several compliments from internet users for her new look, with some saying she looked even more beautiful than before.
While competing on "Girls Planet 999," Kim Chaehyun was already being compared to Red Velvet member Irene, as she had previously trained under SM Entertainment and possessed visuals similar to the "Monster" signer. Some even commented that Kim Chaehyun looked like a hybrid of SM Entertainment's famous beauties: Lee Yeon Hee, Seo Hyun Jin, Girls' Generation's Taeyeon, Red Velvet Wendy, and Irene.
ALSO READ: Who Will be the Next 'Rookie Monster'? Media Outlet Highlights New Girl Groups Expected to Dominate K-pop in 2022
Now that Chaehyun has ditched her bangs, people believe her resemblance to Irene is more obvious now. Some of the comments left by internet users include, "I'm not a Kep1er fan, but I think Chaehyun looks like Irene. They both have pinkish white skin and bunny faces," "But seriously, they do look similar, right," "They have the same vibe whenever I see her," and "A lot of people said before that Chaehyun looks like Irene, but I think they look even more similar after she cut her bangs."
Do you think Kim Chaeyun looks like Irene? Tell us in the comments below!
Who is Kep1er?
Kep1er is a soon-to-debut group under Swing Entertainment and WAKEONE. The girl group was formed through Mnet's survival show "Girls Planet 999." They are scheduled to be active for two and a half years.
The group consists of Kim Chaehyun, Huening Bahiyyih, Choi Yujin, Kim Dayeon, Seo Youngeun, Kang Yeseo, Ezaki Hikaru, Sakamoto Mashiro, and Shen Xiaoting.
ALSO READ: Former 'Girls Planet 999' Contestant Fu Yaning Reveals Her Diss to Kep1er Choi Yujin Was Scripted
For more K-Pop news and updates, always keep your tabs open here on KpopStarz.
KpopStarz owns this article.
Written by Alexa Lewis
