How a web series debut transformed Chae Won-bin into a rising star
In short: From a 2019 web series lead to award-winning performances, Chae Won-bin's rapid ascent in South Korean media is striking. After a decade of diverse roles across television and film, she has become a recognized name in major productions like Netflix's Sweet Home and the upcoming Moving.
Born on April 5, 2001, in South Korea, Chae Won-bin has navigated a prolific career trajectory since her professional debut in December 2019. She first appeared as the lead character, Shin Yeon-joo, in the Naver TV web series The Secret of Secret. This early success paved the way for a rapid succession of roles across various platforms, including television, film, and commercials for major brands like Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom. She is currently studying within the Department of Media, Film and Acting at Sungshin Women's University. Her early filmography also includes a supporting role as Eun-ha in the production Run Boy Run.
Her versatility is evident in her varied characterizations. In 2020 alone, she transitioned from a supporting role in tvN's When My Love Blooms to a lead role in JTBC's Twenty-Twenty. Her skill earned her the Best Actress in Drama Special/TV Cinema award at the 2023 KBS Drama Awards, following her portrayal of Kang Kyung-joo in Drama Special – "Love Attack" in late 2023. She also appeared in the SBS production Delayed Justice. Additionally, she held a cameo role in the tvN series Voice.
Chae's recent work highlights her growing prominence in high-profile international and domestic productions. She has appeared in multiple seasons of the Netflix web series Sweet Home and is set to join the cast of the Disney+ action fantasy sci-fi series Moving in 2026. Her performance as Jang Ha-bin in the 2024 MBC series Doubt has also earned her significant critical attention, including several Best New Actress nominations, such as at the Baeksang Arts Award. Her role as Han Ah-reum in My Lovely Boxer further demonstrated her range. She also appeared in the Lifetime Korea series The Mermaid Prince: The Beginning.
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