Artist's name: Kim Chaehyun
Group: KEP1ER
Full Range: D♯3 - C6
Supported Range: A3/A♯3 - A♯4/B4
Vocal type: Soprano
Score: 2.0/5
Introduction:
Chaehyun is a member of the girl group KEP1ER under WAKEONE Entertainment. She used to be an SM trainee and debuted in KEP1ER through the survival show Girls Planet 999. She holds a main vocalist and center position in her group.
Pros +
+ Good phrasing abilities
+ Can support up to C5 at VERY BEST
+ Good dynamics control
+ Full support through her whole range most of the time
+ Sufficent postural awareness
+ okay agility
+ Good breathing motion
+ Generally has a clean approach of the notes
+ Prioritize heady mix to avoid straining (can have drawbacks tho)
Cons -
- Shrill above B4
- Transitions are inconsistent
- Nasality is present
- Throat and mouth opening is meh
- Heady mix that makes her sound less fuller and grounded, a balanced mix would be better
- High larynx above C5
Postural awareness: 3
Breathing motion: 2
Breath management: 3
Lower adjustment: 2
Upper adjustment: 1
Mix/belting/adjust. coord.: 3
Vocal resonance: 1
Vowel uniformity: 1
Vibrato: 1
Open throat: 2
Pronunciation: 2
Consonant production: 2
Phrasing: 3
Dynamic variation: 2
Agility: 2
Overall Analysis:
Chaehyun is currently top1, and by far, in KEP1ER when it comes to vocals. She is the only member who received a proper vocal training. She is an average vocalist but it's sufficent as she is the one in charge in of the vocals in her group. Overall a clean singer who knows her voice and how to approach the notes which could help her to improve through the rest of her career.
