The many talents of Lesserafim – ‘BTS’ little sisters’ are K-pop’s newest idols, but Sakura, Chaewon, Kim Garam, Kazuha, Huh Yun-jin and Hong Eun-chae can do everything from ballet to opera singing

May 18 , 2022

Hybe’s new girl group Lesserafim comprises six members: Sakura, Kim Chae-won, Huh Yun-jin, Kazuha, Kim Garam and Hong Eun-chae. Photo: @le_sserafim/Instagram

Sakura and Kim Chae-won are previous members of popular girl group Iz*One while Kazuha is a pro ballet dancer – apparently Hybe’s CEO recruited her himself

Hong Eun-chae is close with Kep1er’s Bahiyyih and Billlie’s Haruna, Kim Garam made a cameo in Enhypen’s MV, and Huh Yun-jin trained as an opera singer

After BTS’ immense success, parent company Hybe has had the entire K-pop fan base in its grip with the announcement of its first girl group, Lesserafim. The group debuted in early May and it’s since become clear that “BTS’ little sister” is going to create quite the impact on the Hallyu world.

An acronym for “I’m fearless”, Lesserafim’s presence has already started to shake up the Korean music scene. To put things into perspective, sales for its debut album reached nearly 200,000 after just the first day of its release.

A sophisticated mash-up of former Iz*One members, professional dancers and talented singers, here’s all there is to know about the individual new girls of Lesserafim who are ready to take over K-town.

Kim Chae-won

Kim Chae-won, or Chaewon, the daughter of theatre actress Lee Ran-hee, was previously a member of the multi-award-winning girl group Iz*One.

During her days with the group, she was their lead vocalist and lead dancer until Iz*One disbanded in 2021. But that didn’t stop her from continuing to pursue and live her dream K-pop idol life.

Iz*One in June 2020, in Goyang, South Korea. Photo: Getty Images