Mi-yeon Cho
Born 1997 · Age 28
South Korean singer, main vocalist of (G)I-DLE, voice of Ahri in K/DA, solo artist and actress (born Jan 31, 1997).
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Born in Incheon, South Korea
Cho Mi-yeon born in Majeon-dong / Seo-gu, Incheon. Only child.
Started formal music education (approx.)
Parents sent her to music schools; learned violin, guitar, piano and nurtured singing talent (childhood — approximate timing based on biography).
Auditioned for and became a YG Entertainment trainee
Auditioned in middle school and spent about five years as a YG trainee (pre-debut training).
Left YG Entertainment (trainee exit)
Left YG after years of trainee period when debut was repeatedly delayed.
Took break in Japan and enrolled in vocal academy (approx.)
Took time after leaving YG to travel (Japan) and retrain in vocal academy; took MIDI/production classes and learned composition/production (approximate timing post-YG).
Worked as freelance / associate singer on Urban Zakapa Canada Tour
Appeared as an associate singer with Lim Seul-ong during Urban Zakapa's Canada Tour (September 2016).
Became a trainee at Cube Entertainment
Joined Cube Entertainment as a trainee in early 2017; trained about one year before debut with (G)I-DLE.
Appeared in Lim Seul-ong's 'You' music video
Had a small acting/appearance role in the MV for Lim Seul-ong's 'You' (June 20, 2017 video upload).
Revealed as second member of (G)I-DLE
Cube revealed Miyeon as the second member of the new girl group (G)I-DLE on April 8, 2018.
Debuted with (G)I-DLE — 'I Am' / 'Latata'
Official debut as vocalist of (G)I-DLE with mini-album I Am and title track 'Latata' (May 2, 2018).
Joined K/DA performance for League of Legends Worlds 2018
Performed at the League of Legends World Finals Opening Ceremony 2018 with Soyeon, Madison Beer and Jaira Burns; voiced Ahri for virtual group K/DA.
'POP/STARS' by K/DA went viral and topped Billboard World Digital Songs
K/DA's 'POP/STARS' achieved viral success on YouTube and reached #1 on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart.
Collaboration: 'Cart' with Hangzoo released
Collaborated with Hangzoo on the song 'Cart' as part of the Amoeba Culture X Devine Channel Code Share Project (released early July 2019).
Appeared on King of Mask Singer as 'Boiled Egg'
Competed on MBC's King of Mask Singer (Episodes 243–244); won the first round with 64 points and performed Yoon Mi-rae's 'Goodbye Sadness and Hello Happiness'.
Acting debut announced for web drama 'Replay: The Moment'
Announced as female lead Yoo Ha-young in web drama Replay: The Moment (announcement Sept 2020). Drama later recorded 6+ million cumulative views.
Released OST 'We Already Fell In Love' with Minnie
Recorded OST 'We Already Fell In Love' for Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol soundtrack (Oct 2020).
Voiced Ahri on K/DA EP 'ALL OUT' (two songs)
Sang as Ahri on K/DA's EP ALL OUT on tracks including 'The Baddest' and 'More' (2020 release).
Released OST 'My Destiny' for Tale of the Nine Tailed
Released first solo OST 'My Destiny' as part of Tale of the Nine Tailed soundtrack (Nov 26, 2020).
Appeared in Seoul Connects U travel variety program
Appeared on a joint MBC and Seoul Tourism Foundation travel-variety program (Nov 30, 2020).
Award nomination: Seoul International Drama Awards (OST)
Nominated for Outstanding Korean Drama OST for 'Dreaming About You' (Replay OST) — nomination year 2021.
Reached #3 in Korean Business Research Institute monthly 'Individual Girl Group Members Brand Power Ranking'
Listed at #3 with a 96.20% increase in brand power in Feb 2021 (behind Jennie and Rosé).
Became main host of Naver Now 'Gossip Idle'
Chosen as main host of Naver Now radio program 'Gossip Idle', airing Tuesdays at 8 pm starting Feb 9, 2021; initially a trilogy but extended due to response.
Became Mnet 'M Countdown' MC (first broadcast)
Appointed as co-MC of Mnet's music program M Countdown with Nam Yoon-su; first female MC on the program in 9 years. First broadcast Feb 18, 2021.
Appeared on Kingdom: Legendary War as BtoB hidden card
Participated as a hidden card to support BtoB's 'Blue Moon (Cinema Ver)' stage on Kingdom: Legendary War (May 2021).
Released 'You Were My Breath' on CS Happy Entertainment album
Participated on CS Happy Entertainment's cs numbers album with 'You Were My Breath' — debuted #96 on Gaon Download Chart and #20 on BGM Chart (one day of tracking).
Cast in web drama 'Delivery' (announced)
Reported cast alongside Lee Tae-bin in action-comedy promotional web series Delivery (announced Aug 26, 2021; released Nov 2021).
Featured on Raiden's EP single 'Side Effect'
Released collaboration as lead single 'Side Effect' with DJ/producer Raiden (Oct 11, 2021).
Featured on Donghae's 'Blue Moon' and confirmed for web series 'Adult Trainee'
Co-featured on Donghae's B-side 'Blue Moon' (Oct 13, 2021); same day confirmed to star in Adult Trainee (pink comedy web series).
Featured on Kid Milli & dress single 'Kitty'
Featured artist on rapper Kid Milli's track 'Kitty' (Nov 17, 2021 release).
Asian Pop Music Awards nomination (Best Female Artist Overseas)
Nominated for Asian Pop Music Awards 2022 — Best Female Artist (Overseas) for solo work 'My'.
Solo debut announced
Cube and media reported Miyeon would make her solo debut at the end of April 2022 (announcement Apr 6, 2022).
Released first solo EP 'My' (lead single 'Drive')
First solo EP My released April 27, 2022 with lead single 'Drive'. EP peaked at #4 on Korean album chart; KOR sales ~113,911 (first half sales reported).
Won first solo music program trophy on 'The Show' with 'Drive'
Achieved first-ever solo music program win at SBS MTV's The Show (May 3, 2022).
Named brand ambassador for Espoir
Appointed as ambassador for South Korean beauty brand Espoir (Aug 2022).
Named muse for skincare brand Bewants
Announced as a muse for Bewants (Oct 2022).
TIRTIR Popular Star Award (Won)
Listed as winner of the TIRTIR Popular Star Award (year listed among her accolades).
Named muse for J.Estina handbags (with Minnie)
Became muse for J.Estina handbag brand alongside bandmate Minnie (Feb 2023).
Named muse for fashion brand City Breeze
Selected as a muse for City Breeze (Mar 2023).
Became muse for Jill Stuart Beauty
Appeared as a muse for Jill Stuart Beauty (May 2023).
Announced as global brand ambassador for Jimmy Choo
Selected as Jimmy Choo's global brand ambassador (Aug 2023).
Selected as model for Shenyang soju
Appointed as a model for Shenyang (Sunyang) soju brand (Sept 2023 announcement).
Released 'How to Twerk' with Yuqi for Street Woman Fighter 2 OST
Released single with Yuqi as part of the Street Woman Fighter 2 soundtrack (Sept 5, 2023).
Stepped down as M Countdown MC after 1000 days
Announced departure from M Countdown after serving ~1000 days; became the program's longest-serving MC (served from Feb 18, 2021 to Nov 16, 2023).
Became brand muse for Wakemake (CJ Olive Young)
Announced as brand muse for CJ Olive Young's Wakemake beauty brand (Mar 2024).
Performed 'Sky Walking' on (G)I-DLE 2024 World Tour 'i-Dol'
Performed new song 'Sky Walking' during the 2024 (G)I-DLE World Tour 'i-Dol' (tour performance Aug 3, 2024).
Released single 'Swan (Prod. Czaer)' for Stage Fighter OST
Released 'Swan' for Mnet dance competition show Stage Fighter (Oct 15, 2024).
Soyeon announced renewal of members' contracts; Cube confirmed renewal
At MMA Awards Nov 30 Soyeon said all contestants renewed contracts; Cube Entertainment officially announced renewal of all (G)I-DLE members' contracts on Dec 2, 2024.
Released 'Sky Walking' music video
Music video for 'Sky Walking' released (Dec 19, 2024) — tied to solo / group stage activity.
Net worth estimate (published)
Media profile (ICONPOLLS, May 9, 2025) estimates Miyeon's net worth at over $2 million in 2025, citing music activities, endorsements, hosting and acting.
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